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Epsom motel death: Teenager accused of murder to deny charge

One person was taken into custody last night.

Man admits raping schoolgirl near railway station

He cannot be named, pending more information being sought in his bid for suppression.

David Benbow defence team accuses police of 'tunnel vision'

Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.

'Distressed' alleged killers appear in court after pensioner stabbing in Auckland CBD

Police launched a homicide investigation after the pensioner was stabbed to death.

Assault outside school gates: Two women arrested

Two women in their 20s are due to appear in court.

Billion dollar buyout, Mama Hooch sentencing and India on the moon | Focus Morning Bulletin August 24, 2023

Exclusive details emerge in Auckland council’s billion-dollar deal with the Government, Mama Hooch rapists face sentencing and India make space history. Video / NZ Herald / AP Video / Telegram Wagner

Teen broke into house, stabbed elderly woman asleep in bed

The boy was not violent before, but prior to the attack he had played violent video games.

Mama Hooch rapists to be sentenced today - more than 10 victims to read emotional statements in court

Mama Hooch rapists - brothers Danny and Roberto Jaz - will today be jailed for sex crimes

Victim allegedly forced to dig her own grave: Two more charged in kidnapping case

The victim was allegedly subjected to numerous assaults and forced to dig her own grave.

Crackdown on vape stores, UK nurse sentenced and parking prices go up | Focus Morning Bulletin August 22, 2023

Labour’s latest election promise as the party grapples with its worst poll result in six years, UK nurse Lucy Letby sentenced for the murders of seven babies ad another blow for Auckland motorists. Video / NZ Herald / AP / Getty

Brutal assault after work function in Queenstown

Four weeks in hospital recovering from street attack after a company awards evening.

Woman kidnapped and raped after seeking a ride on Facebook, court told

Woman posted on a sober drivers' Facebook page, seeking a ride home.

'Outrageously bad piece of driving': Speeding driver told police he didn't stop as he was disqualified

Judge tells 20yo police have better things to do than chase after young men like him.

'Is he that monster?': Jury retires in trial for sportsman accused of indecent assault

"Or is he a man against whom lies have been told.”

James Wallace case: King Charles strips disgraced arts patron of knighthood

“He can no longer use the title of ‘Sir’,” the Prime Minister told journalists.

Murder trial aborted for Crips members accused of killing revered 75yo rugby league stalwart

Prosecutors said the Crips are responsible for the 75-year-old's shooting death.

Homicide investigation launched after Palmerston North stabbing

Police say the incident is not related to gang tensions in the area.

Dental waitlist, stormy weather and KKK quiz night costumes | Focus Morning Bulletin August 21, 2023

The children's dental waitlist leaves surgeons frustrated, strong winds and thunderstorms roll in across the North Island and quiz night attendees left disgusted over a group’s KKK costumes. Video / NZ Herald / NIWA