WorldRace-killing case jury ponders verdictJurors have begun their deliberations in the racially charged trial of a US neighbourhood watch volunteer accused of murderingunarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin.13 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCallers tell Furlong-case cops about vanPolice have received a number of calls about a light-coloured van which may hold the key to finding the killer of Auckland teenager Jane Furlong.12 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldWater bottle DNA provides link to Boston StranglerAlbert DeSalvo Investigators in Boston have made a major breakthrough in one of America's most infamous unsolved killing sprees with the help of advances in DNA technology and a water bottle discarded by an unwitting relative of the main suspect.12 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandKaram, cops at odds over thumb marksDavid Bain does not know whether to laugh or cry about so-called "new" evidence said to clear him of murdering his family but which went unnoticed 19 years.11 Jul 08:42 PM
New ZealandVan sighting could progress Furlong casePolice investigating the 1993 death of Jane Furlong are looking for a light coloured Morris van or similar.11 Jul 08:30 AM
New ZealandKaram shows 'sooty marks'David Bain supporter Joe Karam says a second set of photos of Robin Bain's thumb support the theory that the sooty parallel marks were from gunpowder residue.11 Jul 06:35 AM
New ZealandPsychiatric reports: Man accused of killing flatmate legally insaneAn Auckland man accused of killing his flatmate was legally insane at the time, according to two psychiatric reports.09 Jul 10:04 PM
New ZealandVictim's family relieved at guilty pleaThe grieving family of murder victim Derek Round have expressed relief at his killer's guilty plea.04 Jul 01:27 AM
New ZealandMan admits murder of journalistThe man accused of killing veteran journalist Derek Round in Wanganui last year has pleaded guilty to murder.03 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandTeens charged with manslaughterTwo teenagers have been charged with manslaughter following the death of an Auckland schoolboy.02 Jul 12:07 AM
New ZealandBain case: Police reject thumb theoryPolice have dismissed the Bain case "slam dunk" as an "interesting theory" which has been taken out of context.27 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice: 'Other possibilities'Police have responded to new evidence that suggests Robin Bain murdered his family, saying marks on a photograph "can always be open to interpretation".27 Jun 05:57 AM
New ZealandThumb lines point to Robin BainTwo small marks on Robin Bain's thumb suggest that he, and not his son David, was the person who loaded the gun that killed his Dunedin family.26 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan admits abuse of babyBy the time she was 5 months old, baby Jhia Rolleston had been punched, thrown and shaken by her mother's partner.25 Jun 11:13 PM
New ZealandAccused attacker appears in courtA man arrested over a spate of home invasions targeting elderly women has appeared in the Auckland District Court today.25 Jun 12:39 AM
New ZealandAttack victim happy after man arrestedThe victim of a brutal home invasion attack is "very, very pleased" to hear an arrest has been made and is keen to return home.24 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandCarparking abuse cameras for wardensParking wardens who are being verbally and physically abused are being armed with cameras to curb and capture aggressive behaviour.24 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandOne year on, killer not foundThe family of slain pizza-maker Jordan Voudouris have made the difficult journey back to where he was killed exactly a year ago.17 Jun 11:28 PM
New ZealandTown grieves as a killer remains freePaeroa locals say they are frustrated that a year after their popular pizza man was shot his killer is still at large.17 Jun 05:30 PM
Entertainment'It was shocking to watch'Police are investigating photos appearing to show celebrity chef Nigella Lawson being choked by her husband during a row at a London restaurant.16 Jun 11:25 PM
New ZealandFinal Lundy appeal to beginMark Lundy's last-ditch attempt to clear his name begins tomorrow night (NZ time) when his appeal against a double murder conviction goes before the Privy Council in London.15 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandValentine's Day attack: Men jailedA prolonged and cruel Valentine's Day attack on a Dunedin man has ended in jail for two of his friends - the offenders.12 Jun 08:52 PM
New Zealand'Some people are just too special'The family of Auckland schoolboy Stephen Dudley hope his death will serve as a constant reminder of the tragic, unintended consequences that violence can have.11 Jun 03:51 AM
New ZealandMan rescued from brutal robbery in NgaruawahiaA member of the public is being praised for rescuing a man from a brutal robbery and assault on the streets of Ngaruawahia early on Friday.10 Jun 07:24 PM
New ZealandHealth staff bashed, bittenHundreds of health workers are being bitten, head-butted and assaulted while they look after sick, injured and distressed patients.10 Jun 05:30 PM
