New ZealandWould-be surgeon avoids convictionAn Auckland doctor hoping to be accepted into a programme to become a surgeon has escaped conviction for repeatedly assaulting his wife and threatening to kill her.19 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeacher faces indecency chargesA primary school teacher has been arrested and charged with indecently assaulting pupils at the Auckland school where he worked.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMystery: 'Who would want to hurt him?'Police are still investigating the mysterious death of Paeroa pizza shop owner Jordan Voudouris, who was gunned down six months ago.17 Dec 08:47 PM
New ZealandBody discovered in AshburtonA woman's body has been discovered in the early hours of this morning in a house in Ashburton.15 Dec 02:31 AM
New ZealandTrial set for man charged with Manning murderA man charged with the 2008 murder of Christchurch prostitute Mellory Manning will stand trial next year.13 Dec 10:15 PM
New ZealandBreakfast in bed not enough for Haast manA Haast man was sentenced to nine months' supervision and ordered to pay his former partner $500 for emotional harm after being convicted of an assault.12 Dec 05:32 AM
New ZealandStrangers save woman during assaultA woman who was allegedly assaulted by her partner while driving, was helped by good samaritans after she managed to stop her vehicle, police say.09 Dec 08:46 PM
EntertainmentApology for rapper's autopsy releasePolice have apologised to the family of Notorious B.I.G. for releasing the murdered rapper's autopsy without talking to them first.09 Dec 08:40 PM
New ZealandReligions unite against violenceMore than 40 New Zealand religious leaders have taken a joint stand today against violence towards women or children.09 Dec 06:49 PM
New ZealandDomestic violence in Northland homes upMore than 3500 domestic-violence reports were made to Northland police in the year to June - nearly 10 a day - but family violence experts say the problem is much bigger.06 Dec 01:38 AM
New ZealandSister's plea for little 'big' brotherThe sister of a "big, gentle, kind kid" stabbed in the face with a screwdriver in Wanganui still hopes the police will find her brother's attacker.05 Dec 09:00 PM
New Zealand43-year-old murder mystery: New leadsMembers of the public have come forward with new information about the 1969 murder of Welsh hitchhiker Jennifer Beard.05 Dec 03:23 AM
New ZealandMum's grisly discovery in murder bagsPolice returned bloodstained knives used in the murder of a young mum to her family - in a box with other items still covered in blood.02 Dec 04:30 PM
