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Stepfather guilty of toddler's manslaughter
A jury in the Whangarei trial of drug dealer Kyle Skerten has found him guilty of the manslaughter of his 15-month-old stepson, but not guilty of murder.
Toddler could have bounced out of cot, court told
A 15-month-old boy could have suffered fatal head injuries after using his mattress to bounce out of his cot, a murder trial has been told.
Toddler's skull like smashed glass, jury told
A toddler who died after receiving a serious head injury had a skull which looked like "smashed glass", a court has heard.
Fight for keys, then fatal crash - police
A man has been formally charged after allegedly fighting his partner for car keys on a night of drinking before driving and killing a solo mother.
Prosecutor seeks to appeal Liberty killer's sentence
The Solicitor General is considering a request from Whangarei's crown prosecutor to appeal the sentence given to murdered schoolgirl Liberty Templeman's teen killer.
Liberty's killer jailed as her family tell of ongoing despair
The last moments of Liberty Templeman's life may never be known, as her killer has never told the truth, his sentencing judge has said.
Liberty's killer jailed for at least 11 and a half years
The teenager who killed schoolgirl Liberty Templeman will serve a minimum of 11 and a half years.
This is the face of Libby's murderer
A video the 16-year-old murderer of Kerikeri teenager Liberty Templeman posted on the internet has attracted dozens of furious comments.
Death threats for Libby killer
The teenager who was yesterday unmasked as Liberty Templeman's murderer has received death threats on the internet.
Liberty Templeman's killer revealed
Name suppression has lifted for the boy convicted of the murder and indecent assault of Northland teenager Liberty Templeman.
Boy accused tells of chance meeting with murder victim
A youth accused of the slaying of Liberty Templeman, 15, today began giving evidence in his own defence at the High Court in Whangarei.
Emotions run high as Liberty's parents flee courtroom
The distraught parents of a slain schoolgirl fled the courtroom as a jury watched video footage of police interviews.
Scientists point to blood traces in Liberty trial
ESR scientists believe blood found on items belonging to the accused boy belonged to murdered teen Liberty Templeman.