The man charged with murdering pregnant woman Rae Portman has pleaded not guilty, and will face trial later this year.

A New Zealand man accused of a horrific attack on a sex worker in Canada could serve time in a New Zealand jail if he is convicted and extradited.

A man charged with a horrific sex attack in Canada cut off his electronic bracelet and fled New Zealand on a false passport while on bail.

Christine Bristol's husband killed himself and their 3 daughters, a tragedy resulting in a law protecting kids of violent relationships. A new bill could change that.

A New Zealander has been charged over the alleged abduction of a sex worker in Canada where a woman was tied up and dragged behind a van.

Road construction worker George Taiaroa who was shot dead by a passing motorist this week was farewelled by whanau and friends today.

Twenty years ago Teina Pora was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of Susan Burdett, but doubts over his conviction grow.

The lawyer for a man charged with kidnapping Rae Portman, who was later found dead, says his client has fears for his safety.

A teenager accused of murdering Ashburton mother Sina Solomona has pleaded not guilty in Youth Court today.

The former army commando who murdered New Zealander Charles Jones in Thailand has been sentenced to nine years and five months in jail.

Two women have been charged with the murder of Indian immigrant Amandeep Singh in Gisborne.

A Taupo dairy farmer charged with intentionally injuring an Ironman cyclist in an alleged road rage attack reappeared in the Taupo District Court today.

Three prison guards in Fiji have been sacked over a video of detainees being beaten and tortured.

A Hamilton teen who claims police pushed her to the ground before dragging her face down from a party has complained to the Independent Police Conduct Authority.

The mother of tortured Rotorua three-year-old Nia Glassie has been denied parole, with the board saying she remained an undue risk to the community.

Parliament will be asked to condemn the brutal beating and torture of Fijian prisoners, which Fiji's Prime Minister is standing by.

Sam Doyle's miraculous recovery from a stabbing through three layers of bone in his skull has made him even more grateful for his life.

Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says he will support his men if they were involved in the repeated beating an escaped prisoner.