New ZealandParty brawl witness tells of crowd chargeA witness to a huge street brawl has described how crowds armed with big pieces of wood charged at partygoers at a 21st birthday.01 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHemmings' murderer had killed beforeThe man who murdered Good Samaritan Austin Hemmings spent eight years in an Australian jail for stabbing and killing his estranged girlfriend.01 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMurder accused pleads not guiltyThe trial has begun of a freezing worker accused of shooting dead his brother and driving around the lower North Island with him in the back seat, avoiding police during a two-day manhunt.01 Nov 05:17 AM
New ZealandCall for tougher knife laws after guilty pleaThe widow of 'Good Samaritan' murder victim Austin Hemmings welcomed his killer's guilty plea outside court today and called for law-makers to toughen up on knife crime.01 Nov 04:41 AM
New ZealandTeen in court following Upper Hutt deathAn 18-year-old man has appeared in court following the death of a man after a domestic dispute in Upper Hutt overnight.01 Nov 03:23 AM
New ZealandTwo charged over vicious party brawlA man who received severe brain injuries in a brawl at an Auckland 21st birthday party has been named and two men have appeared in court charged with his assault.01 Nov 03:11 AM
New ZealandHealth sector could reduce child abuse, Kahui inquest toldEngaging the health sector could reduce the "shameful" child abuse rate in NZ, an inquest into the deaths of the Kahui twins has heard.01 Nov 02:56 AM
New ZealandMan remains critical after 21st birthday brawlA young man with severe brain injuries remains in a critical but stable condition after a huge brawl - possibly sparked by gatecrashers - at an Auckland 21st birthday party last night.31 Oct 11:59 PM
New ZealandKahui coroner concerned about child abuseA coroner conducting an inquest into the deaths of Chris and Cru Kahui has turned his attention to the phenomenon of child abuse in NZ.31 Oct 11:16 PM
New ZealandFight for life after 21st birthday brawlA young man with severe brain injuries was fighting for his life in hospital last night after a huge brawl - possibly sparked by gatecrashers - at an Auckland 21st birthday party.31 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan on life support after 21st party brawlA 22-year-old West Auckland man is in a critical condition following a brawl outside a 21st birthday party.31 Oct 05:33 AM
New ZealandMayor, police and MP to meet over gang violenceWairoa police will meet with the town's mayor and the local MP next week after the second gang-related shooting in five days.30 Oct 11:22 PM
New ZealandVictims' fear as killer rapist seeks freedomOne of NZ's most notorious killers allegedly raped and abducted a girl, 14, in a previously unreported case before going on to commit murder.30 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandFacebook brawl ends in knifingA student at a top Auckland school has been arrested after stabbing another teenager during a public fight organised online.30 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice out as Wairoa gangs clashPolice and the armed offenders squad will be out in force in the northern Hawke's Bay town of Wairoa tonight.30 Oct 05:14 AM
New ZealandChild sex suspect: Bail near schoolA man accused of a series of sex attacks on six young girls was released on bail to live near a kindergarten and primary school.29 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandBar staff's bravery praised in robberyA judge has paid tribute to the bravery of a bar manager and a patron who foiled the armed robbery of a Christchurch bar.29 Oct 01:51 AM
New ZealandHunter may face more serious chargesMore serious charges may be laid against the hunter who accidentally shot and killed teacher Rosemary Ives at a campsite last weekend.29 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandAccused taxi driver killer won't face death penaltyAuckland police say they have been assured by Chinese authorities that Zhen Xiao will not face the death sentence if he is convicted of murdering Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini.28 Oct 03:34 AM
