A man accused of murdering an Auckland father was so forensically aware, he trimmed his nails and hair and burned bloody clothing, a court has been told.

Child protection officials believe New Zealand may be finally tackling its child abuse problem after the first drop in abuse cases for at least eight years.

British police are stepping up their hunt for the New Zealand fugitive dubbed the 'Artful Dodger', who's wanted in connection with a Brighton murder.

Murdered teenager Emily Longley's parents want to visit New Zealand schools to tell their daughter's tragic story and educate young women about domestic violence.

A violent gang member was free to kill despite committing crimes while on bail for five consecutive years.

A lost autistic teenage boy trying to find the local shop was robbed by two men who promised him a lift.