Body in barrel in Lake Mead was man who had been shot
Mystery body found inside a barrel on the bottom of a US lake was a murder victim.
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Accused baby killer named: Suppression lapses for man charged with murder
The defendant was arrested in December but had name suppression until today.
Driver of Maserati who hit motorcyclist named, pleads guilty
The victim was on a motorbike about to turn right when Wang hit him from behind.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 4 May, 2022
How police plan to crack down on gangs, body found in search for missing Kiwi and another potential shake-up to Auckland’s transport in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
He scrawled 'FTP' on a police car. Why 'cheeky' tagger was let off by judge
Cop car tagger signs off from sentencing with a message to the court: 'thanks guys'.
Homemade Taser, brawl and vandalism: Boycott likely as bus stop violence escalates
Frightened drivers say they are reaching a tipping point of taking strike action.
Terror in aisle seven: Inside the Dunedin Countdown knife attack
Those first on the scene of the Dunedin Countdown knife attack speak for the first time.
Countdown stabbing: Man jailed 13 years for frenzied knife attack
The man responsible for a knife attack at a Dunedin supermarket has been jailed.
Online stalker fights to keep suppression
Judge refuses suppression, but appeal papers will be filed.
Home invasion trial: 'I was lying in his blood', teen burglar tells court
The 17-year-old got upset at recalling the grisly details of that day.
Businesswoman's ex breaks down in court after defence accuses him of murder
Fang Sun is on trial for murder, but his lawyers have suggested he was framed.
Tenant left out of pocket after silly season robbing
Tenant ends up forking out for damage to the property.
Gay beat killer sentenced for 1988 murder
The man behind a cold case mystery murder learns fate in the NSW Supreme Court.
CYFS records cast doubt on abuse allegations, says defence
Defence question's woman's credibility at sex abuse trial of CYFS caregiver.
Technicality helps drugged driver avoid convictions
John Ihaka had meth and cannabis in his blood but avoided drugged driving convictions.
Body in barrel exposed as level of Nevada's Lake Mead drops
Body in barrel was found in newly exposed bottom of Nevada's Lake Mead.
Premium: Terror in aisle seven: the Dunedin Countdown knife attack
Terror in aisle seven: the Dunedin Countdown knife attack. Video / George Heard
JonBenet Ramsey's father wants outside agency to test DNA
The 6-year-old pageant contestant was found dead at her family's home 25 years ago.
Parua Bay GAS station broken into for sixth time
The Parua Bay GAS service station in Whangārei Heads was burgled a sixth time on Sunday. Video / Supplied
Entrusted to his killer: Little boy beaten, starved by carer
Malachi Subecz suffered regular abuse, including being burnt with scalding water.
'Give me your keys or I will f*****g kill you,' teen burglar's threat
The teen admitted going into the bedroom armed with a knife, bottle, broom and torch.
Up to $20,000 of luxury apparel stolen, three arrested after another night of ram raids, burglaries
More ram-raid burglaries have been reported in Auckland overnight.
Trio appeal murder convictions for leaving man to die in carpark
The trio are appealing their convictions for murdering Pierclaudio Raviola.
Focus: Night of ram raids and other burglaries in Auckland
More ram raids and other burglaries have been reported around Auckland overnight. Video / Supplied
Arrest warrant for missing Alabama prison guard
Authorities say officer Vicky White participated in dangerous prisoner's escape.
Security company set to redefine security following rise in ram raids
The Red Badge Group wish to change and create a safer experience.
Ex-boyfriend of woman found dead in car boot questioned over $50k payment
Fang Sun is on trial for murder, but another ex-business partner was questioned today.
Inmate guilty of head-butting female guard
Joshua Carnegie has been found guilty of head-butting a female guard at Kaitoke Prison.
Man accused of murdering toddler in court again
An accused child murderer allegedly drove drunk while on bail.
Teen's finger severed by father and son after burglary goes wrong
The Crown say attack was retribution - defence counsel say the actions were out of fear.
Repeat drink-driver: High-profile entertainment star sentenced
Faded media personality gets community detention after latest drink driving incident.
Gangs, guns and criminal kids: Jarrod Gilbert and Jared Savage answer your questions
"This is the worst I've seen in terms of gang-on-gang violence."
Expert Q&A: How bad is NZ's gang problem really - and what do we do about it?
Sociologist Dr Jarrod Gilbert and senior reporter Jared Savage on gangs in NZ.
Tribal Huk gang leader appeals axe attack conviction
Pink's lawyer said the judge did not adequately warn the jury about misidentification.