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Homicide investigation launched after critically injured baby boy dies
The six-month-old baby found with critical injuries at a property at Foxton Beach last Sunday has since died, police confirm.

Assault of migrant worker in Auckland sparks protest
More than 30 people gathered in Henderson on Saturday, demanding justice for a migrant worker who was assaulted at work.

Ex-Premier League star charged with multiple rapes
Thomas Partey, who recently left Arsenal at the end of his contract, has been charged with five counts of rape after a lengthy investigation.

Manchester Airport brawl followed assault at Starbucks, jury hears
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammed Amaad deny all charges over the Manchester Airport incident.

Family with 16 buildings on remote property convicted on 23 charges
Bhadra Reid says her family “is not doing anything illegal” and is only “a clean living, simple living family” in the country. A jury disagreed.

Waikato pair imported drugs for sale through online orders
The 40-year-old man and 42-year-old woman were arrested following a joint New Zealand Police and Customs operation.

Group of young people arrested over arsons in Canterbury
Police were alerted to three separate reports of arson around Rolleston.

MI5 false evidence was a serious failing, Cooper says
The home secretary says the government accepts the high court’s ruling that an independent investigation should take place.

REVIEW: A crime to miss this Chicago ‘masterpiece’
It’s not often you leave a local show and see an audience member trying to imitate the cast’s moves.

Baby found injured in Foxton Beach dies
A scene examination of the Foxton Beach home was completed earlier in the week and a homicide investigation has now commenced.

How fake-will fraudsters stole millions from the dead
A trail of suspicious wills led to an organised gang committing fraud and stealing millions from dead people's estates.

Rape advisor's abuser jailed after 10-year fight for justice
Emily Hunt was commended by the judge for her "great courage" in seeking justice for a decade.

Boy's sentence for killing 80-year-old dog walker Bhim Kohli to be reviewed
The Solicitor General concludes the 15-year-old's sentence could be referred to the Court of Appeal.

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey charged with rape
The ex-Arsenal player is charged with five counts of rape relating to two women, and one count of sexual assault over a third woman.

How an accused car thief’s case reveals a justice system flaw
A frustrating wait for a mental health report no-one started writing has resulted in a judge dismissing charges against a man.

Sport agent Jonathan Barnett accused of rape in US lawsuit
Barnett denies allegations he kept the woman as a "sex slave" over a six year period.

Four prolific shoplifters arrested in Counties Manukau
Counties Manukau Police have arrested four people linked to a spree of retail thefts worth over $17,000.

Six young people arrested over Rolleston arson attacks
Police have arrested six young people in connection with three recent arson incidents targeting buildings in the Rolleston area.

Watch: Mini mart workers selling illegal cigarettes confronted by BBC reporter
The BBC's Ed Thomas collaborated with undercover buyers to see how easy it was to obtain illegal cigarettes.

The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets
Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found