The Latest Breaking News from Darwin

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A New South Wales man accused of hiding $1.5 million worth of cocaine in an underground barrel on the Darwin Esplanade has been denied bail after arguing it should be granted because he is the "main breadwinner" for his young family.

A 29-year-old man has been charged with the alleged murder of Darwin university student Md Isfaqur Rahman.

Northern Territory Police say they are treating the death of Md Ishaqur Rahman, 23, commonly known as Sifat, as a homicide. A man remains in custody but has not been charged.

"Our whole community is shaken by this tragic loss. May his soul find eternal peace in the presence of Allah."

Students at Charles Darwin University will today hold a vigil for a 23-year-old in a critical condition following a violent home invasion.

After two fatal stabbings in less than a month, the NT government is looking for solutions to reduce knife-related crime, looking to places as far away as London for answers.

A chartered flight has landed in Darwin and will transfer Alex Shorey to a Queensland hospital, weeks after he inadvertently ingested rat poison.

Police say the alleged victim was taken to hospital and remains in a critical condition.