New ZealandHow 'shameful' violence led to Ashton's death, yet no one was charged with causing itAshton’s mother and partner were convicted of neglect, not causing his death.02 Jun 08:08 PM
WorldAustralian mum accused of killing 3yo daughter dies in prisonLauren Flanigan, 32, was found unresponsive in her cell days after the incident.02 Jun 01:03 AM
Crime'Blood is thicker': Imprisoned father wins appeal after threatening a witness in son's caseThe son got a discharge without conviction but perverting justice led to jail for his dad.02 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandCop who stomped on man won't be prosecuted because it's not 'in the public interest'The officer punched a man, kneed him in the head and stomped on his torso.01 Jun 04:52 AM
New ZealandJailed 'cold-blooded' killer still denies stabbing German hitchhiker 20 years agoMichael Scott Wallace is now eligible for parole after murdering Birgit Brauer in 2005.30 May 11:00 PM
WorldErin Patterson trial: Mother’s Day text message aired in courtMessages between Patterson and her in-laws were key in the defence's argument.30 May 09:06 AM
WorldSecond former Sean Combs assistant recounts her dream turned nightmareShe alleged Diddy committed violence, including sexual assault.30 May 06:01 AM
Crime'Gratuitous, mindless violence': Homeless man jailed for fatal bus stop attack on 60yoA rough sleeper killed a man after waking up agitated at a South Auckland bus stop.30 May 02:25 AM
SportPolice probe 'aggravated assault' after club rugby player elbowed, punched in headThe victim appeared to suffer a seizure on the field after he was assaulted.30 May 12:17 AM
CrimeConfessed Ellerslie double murderer handed life sentence for bloody plotA senior orthopaedic nurse and his wife were killed in November 2023.29 May 11:56 PM
New ZealandDisgraced eye surgeon gets parole but banned from CanterburyIan Dallison was jailed after attempting to murder his landlord in Christchurch in 2022.29 May 10:21 PM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured in alleged Auckland grievous assaultEmergency services were called to the scene about 4pm.29 May 08:32 AM
New Zealand'She's not your rehab': Man runs down partner, denies her medical treatment'In traditional Māori society, we don’t treat women as our punching bags,' says judge.29 May 07:00 AM
World'Pure terror' at Liverpool parade: Suspect's neighbours 'shocked' by his arrestThe suspect is a company director and father of three.29 May 05:47 AM
PoliticsAussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's faceThe man was granted name suppression to protect his wife's career.29 May 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Bloody beating': Pair found guilty of Javon Aranui's manslaughterThe jury deliberated for almost three days in case where the victim had 16 head injuries.29 May 04:27 AM
CrimePolice seek answers in unsolved Porirua homicideSix months on, no charges have been laid and the investigation continues.29 May 04:20 AM
Crime'Rare case': Woman's murder charge dismissed after three weeks of evidenceJudge dismisses Karori case as unsuitable for jury consideration.29 May 02:00 AM
Crime'He looked all pale': Woman recalls discovering dead body in her bedShe denies sending Facebook messages shortly before Rau Tongia was killed in bed.28 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Fresh lines of inquiry': Police seek info on 77-year-old's last dayPolice are investigating a green and gold 4WD with plate LCP129.28 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne homicide: Women accused of killing 8-year-old boy face additional chargesRickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa died after an alleged assault in Te Teko in 2024.28 May 06:00 AM
CrimeComanchero v Comanchero crime: Second man admits terrorising bodybuilder's familyA prospect and three patched members were investigated, including the national president.28 May 01:08 AM
WorldCassie Ventura reportedly goes into labour days after Diddy testimony conclusionCassie Ventura is in a New York hospital, in labour with her third child.28 May 12:28 AM
CrimeDo you know this man? Police hunt suspect in Auckland attack on womanHe was spotted walking away, leaving the victim seriously injured.27 May 09:15 PM
New ZealandTwo injured in downtown Auckland, four suspects taken into custodyEmergency services were called to the scene about 8.15pm.27 May 09:44 AM
New ZealandPolice release name of 77-year-old man who died in Horeke homicideDaniel Hepehi was found critically injured at a Waikerikeri Rd property on May 22.27 May 05:29 AM
WorldMore than 30 killed in central Nigeria attacks amid herder-farmer clashesBenue officials blame Fulani herders for the co-ordinated attacks in three villages.27 May 03:29 AM
CrimeWhy young Head Hunters prospect wasn't jailed for 'utterly reprehensible' torture caseHe arrived to find the victim naked and bound, then he joined in.27 May 02:31 AM
BusinessCrypto investor tortured man for weeks for bitcoin password, prosecutors sayProsecutors say the victim was held in a luxurious Soho townhouse.26 May 08:04 AM
New ZealandCulmination of St Patrick's Day drunken flirting, or opportunistic rape while woman slept?Jurors were unable to reach a verdict in a Tauranga District Court rape trial.26 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Beautiful darling’: Northland toddler allegedly murdered is identifiedCatalya Remana Tangimetua Pepene, 3, died last Wednesday. 25 May 11:14 PM
New ZealandMurder accused claims cyclist threw first punch: 'We never intended for him to die'Isaiah Buchanan says those involved in fatal fight exchanged handshakes afterwards.25 May 07:00 PM
Entertainment'I was young and naive': Rust armourer released from prisonHannah Gutierrez-Reed was released after serving an 18-month sentence.25 May 08:18 AM
New Zealand'You're being jacked': 501 exiled for armed kidnappings, carjacking and home invasionFalefitu Alapati Toatoalei has lived in Australia for 27 years. Now he's being deported.25 May 08:00 AM
