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NZ mum of children found in suitcases guilty of murder

NZ mum of children found in suitcases guilty of murder

A New Zealand mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty.

New murder charge over street slayings of young boys

New murder charge over street slayings of young boys

New murder charge over street slayings of young boys

New murder charge over street slayings of young boys

Another teenager has been charged over the deaths of two boys who were walking home from basketball, with police patrols stepped up in the area.

Appeal decision for couple who killed former son-in-law

Appeal decision for couple who killed former son-in-law

Appeal decision for couple who killed former son-in-law

Appeal decision for couple who killed former son-in-law

A court has delivered its decision in the appeal of a couple who were found guilty of murdering their former son-in-law in the driveway of his rural home.

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Aussie journalist 'overjoyed' at pardon of jail mate

Aussie journalist 'overjoyed' at pardon of jail mate

The pardon of an imprisoned political dissident has been welcomed by a former Australian journalist who was jailed alongside the activist in Egypt.

When police could draw 'line in sand' in Freeman hunt

When police could draw 'line in sand' in Freeman hunt

Dezi Freeman remains at large four weeks after allegedly killing two police, as a retired detective says rising costs could lead to a cut back in the search.

How deportation of alleged crime boss turned sour

How deportation of alleged crime boss turned sour

An alleged boss of a major criminal network who is accused of murdering two rivals may have been illegally deported to Australia, a court has found.

Cops 'chose stealth over safety' in fatal 200km/h chase

Cops 'chose stealth over safety' in fatal 200km/h chase

Allegations a police officer ignored public safety as he pursued his target in a high-speed car chase that ended in two deaths have been denied in court.

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'A martyr for freedom': Trump hails Kirk at memorial

'A martyr for freedom': Trump hails Kirk at memorial

'A martyr for freedom': Trump hails Kirk at memorial

'A martyr for freedom': Trump hails Kirk at memorial

US President Donald Trump has praised Charlie Kirk as a "great American hero" at his memorial in Arizona.

Court shift for man accused of killing police officer

Court shift for man accused of killing police officer

Court shift for man accused of killing police officer

Court shift for man accused of killing police officer

The alleged killer of an experienced police officer at a rural property has appeared briefly in court, but is yet to enter a plea to a murder charge.

Teens charged after shots fired, police cars rammed

Teens charged after shots fired, police cars rammed

Teens charged after shots fired, police cars rammed

Teens charged after shots fired, police cars rammed

Two teenagers have been charged after a car rammed three police cars during a pursuit, with one officer firing his weapon in an attempt to stop the driver.

Murder charge after DV incidents end in two deaths

Murder charge after DV incidents end in two deaths

Murder charge after DV incidents end in two deaths

Murder charge after DV incidents end in two deaths

Two people have died following separate suspected domestic violence attacks, including a man who was unable to be revived after he was arrested.

Seven teens in custody charged with murder of two boys

Seven teens in custody charged with murder of two boys

Seven teens in custody charged with murder of two boys

Seven teens in custody charged with murder of two boys

Investigators continue to gather evidence into the alleged slayings of two boys walking home from basketball, as seven teens face murder charges.

Finding next police chief not a search for perfection

Finding next police chief not a search for perfection

Finding next police chief not a search for perfection

Finding next police chief not a search for perfection

NSW could soon have a new police commissioner after the premier said the state was close to making a call on the role.

High-profile man, co-accused fight rape charges

A high-profile man who cannot be identified has denied he and another man raped a woman in a liquor store car park.

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Retired MP backs rapist ex-colleague as victims lament

A disgraced politician guilty of sexual abuse while in office extinguished the dreams of his victims, leaving them living in fear, a court has been told.

Parents' emotional plea after newborn's hospital death

Thea Flaskett deserved better care than she received before her death in a hospital, the newborn's heartbroken parents say.

Coercive control laws defended despite few charges

Coercive control laws are on the right track, officials say, despite just nine charges being laid since the legislation took effect a year ago.

'Bit light': NRL star's verdict on lying cop's sentence

A judge found an ex-police officer who lied at the trial of former Origin forward Jack de Belin was suffering severe mental health issues at the time.

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Owner, family to testify in Lehrmann 4WD-theft case

A host of witnesses are expected to be called as former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann fights allegations he stole a woman's four-wheel drive.

Rape accused 'threatened to distribute intimate images'

Dozens of sexual assault charges have been laid against a man who is also accused of threatening to distribute graphic images.

Smith accused of supplying cocaine to fellow NRL star

Star NRL player Brandon Smith has been swarmed by media as he faced drug and betting charges for the first time.

Shock jock Jones’ alleged public sex abuse revealed

Former radio powerhouse Alan Jones is accused of indecently assaulting his alleged victims in public places including restaurants and the Sydney Opera House.

Another charge looms for alleged opioid vape supplier

A man accused of supplying vape liquid containing a synthetic opioid is still waiting for a bail decision as police investigate his access to crypto funds.

Higgins lodges appeal over costly defamation loss

Brittany Higgins is challenging the costs order and damages awarded to her former boss after she lost a defamation battle against the ex-senator.

Gunman mystery looms over underworld murder trial

Enough evidence links an accused murderer to an underworld drive-by shooting to convict him despite not knowing who else was involved, a court has been told.

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