New ZealandAttack on woman, 65, a mysteryPolice say they have no idea why two masked men assaulted a 65-year-old woman in her south Otago home last night.09 Dec 03:25 AM
New ZealandThe day Chicago came to AucklandBassett Rd machinegun murders 50 years ago solved swiftly but mystery remains over one of the gunmen05 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan linked to alleged abductionInvestigators have released a photo of a man being sought over the attempted abduction of a 13-year-old girl who was dragged off her bicycle into bush near Timaru.05 Dec 01:51 AM
WorldMachete attack leaves victims with 'terrible wounds'Queensland police say the victims of a machete attack in Rockhampton have terrible wounds to their legs, arms and bodies.04 Dec 11:20 PM
New ZealandGirl, 13, dragged into bush by manA description of the man accused of dragging a 13-year-old girl off her bicycle and into bushland near Timaru last night has been released.04 Dec 02:26 AM
New ZealandArrest follows Tauranga man's deathA man has been arrested in relation to the assault on Lance Michael Scullin in Tauranga on Saturday.02 Dec 10:33 PM
New ZealandFatal twist: Guard shrugged off helpLance Scullin was "always there in times of trouble", but after a violent clash with a group of youths he turned down offers of help. 12 hours later, he was dead.02 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGang member filmed hitting copA policeman sitting in his car with his family warned a gang member not to do anything stupid moments before being punched in the head.29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMystery of cold case lingersThe family of a suspected murder victim say police should be renewing their hunt after 27 years and that a television documentary maker may hold some keys, reports Phil Taylor29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolicewoman in alleged assaultA policewoman is being investigated following a complaint that she assaulted a taxi driver earlier this month.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMurdered mother's family appeal for informationThe family of murdered Wellington woman Rongmei Fan have described her as a beautiful daughter and a caring mother.27 Nov 05:32 AM
New ZealandOver 30 people brawl outside McDonald's in AshburtonVerbal trespass notices have been served on ringleaders of a brawl between more than 30 people outside McDonald's in Ashburton on Sunday morning.26 Nov 09:35 PM
New ZealandVictim wants to thank his 'angel'A man who had his neck broken during a brutal attack in an Auckland park might have died or been left paralysed if not for the help of a stranger.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRoast busters on minds of marchersThe Roast Busters controversy was top of mind for many anti-violence marchers taking part in today's White Ribbon Day parade in Auckland.25 Nov 06:30 AM
New ZealandWomen admit killing manTwo women accused of killing Indian national Amandeep Singh in Gisborne late last year have each pleaded guilty to a new charge of manslaughter.25 Nov 04:49 AM
New ZealandOpen letter to NZ menChildren's Commissioner Russell Wills has written an open letter to the men of New Zealand about the impact of violence on children.24 Nov 10:24 PM
New ZealandMen overestimate tolerance towards derogatory commentsMen overestimate how much their peers tolerate derogatory comments towards women and underestimate other men's willingness to step in to stop violence, a new paper says.24 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandRoast Busters: March against violenceMembers of the west Auckland community shaken by the Roast Busters scandal will march against violence towards women tomorrow.24 Nov 04:17 AM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Brutal thugs bring terror to our streetsThe thugs responsible for brutal assaults on journalist Phillip Cotrell and trainee teacher Tarun Asthana show we have a problem with street violence, Paul Thomas says.22 Nov 09:10 PM
New ZealandSlain woman's family to arrive in NZ this weekendThe family of slain Wellington woman Rongmei Fan will arrive in the country this weekend, police say.21 Nov 11:47 PM
New ZealandRae Portman trial: Guilty verdictsThe man found guilty of kidnapping and murdering Hamilton woman Rae Portman maintains his innocence, his lawyer says.21 Nov 03:07 AM
WorldWoman killed three menA British woman pleaded guilty to the murders of three men whose bodies were found dumped in ditches.19 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandJury retires in Rae Portman trialThe jury in the High Court at Auckland has retired to consider its verdict in the case of two men on trial over the murder of Rae Portman.19 Nov 04:17 AM
New ZealandAccused had 'no reason' to kill victimThe man accused of killing Rae Portman claims the defendant had no reason to kill her, according to his lawyer.18 Nov 02:08 AM
New ZealandOfficers cleared of assaulting woman in her bedroomTwo police officers accused of assaulting a woman in her Auckland home have been discharged without conviction.17 Nov 06:35 PM
New ZealandChild-killer's next parole hearing put offNotorious child-killer Peter Holdem has had his jail term extended by three years, to at least 29 years behind bars, to make him one of New Zealand's longest serving convicts.15 Nov 04:30 PM
