New ZealandWoman's guilt for Good Samaritan deathThe woman saved by "Good Samaritan" Austin Hemmings says she blames herself for his death.10 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAnother hung jury prolongs agonyThe plot in Manukau Memorial Gardens cemetery where George Tipene Harris was laid to rest in 2004 still awaits its headstone.10 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSlain son's death 'absolutely senseless'The mother of a murdered Bay of Plenty teenager said today she was unable to describe how she felt about her son's "brutal, absolutely senseless death". A Mongrel Mob member ran down Jordan Herewini in Murupara last year.10 Dec 04:17 AM
New ZealandHemmings family 'torn to shreds'The family of 'Good Samaritan' Austin Hemmings has been "torn to shreds" by his murder, a court heard today. Mr Hemmings' killer was this morning sentenced to at least 16 years in jail.09 Dec 11:04 PM
New ZealandHemmings' murderer jailed for at least 16 yearsThe man who admitted fatally stabbing "good Samaritan" Austin Hemmings has been sentenced to a minimum of 16 years' imprisonment, with the sentencing judge questioning whether he was truly remorseful.09 Dec 10:52 PM
New ZealandMan breaks police officer's nose in ambulanceAn injured man broke a police officer's nose as the officer tried to help restrain him in an ambulance.09 Dec 09:53 PM
New ZealandHung jury in case against policemanA jury has been unable to reach a verdict in the case of a police officer accused of covering up the circumstances leading to the death of a man fleeing custody.08 Dec 11:28 PM
New ZealandJury considering verdict in cop cover-up caseThe jury has gone out to consider its verdict in a case in which a police officer is accused of a cover up of the circumstances leading to the death of man fleeing custody.08 Dec 03:21 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with murder of newborn babyA 27-year-old Christchurch woman charged with murdering her new born child has been remanded in custody for a psychiatric report.08 Dec 02:45 AM
New ZealandThree-year-old girl dies of head injuryA toddler admitted to Starship Hospital earlier this year with a severe head injury has died.07 Dec 03:45 AM
New ZealandYoung killer jailed for 20 monthsA 14-year-old boy was jailed for 20 months and his father for two years at the High Court in Gisborne today in an emotional sequel to the shooting of an 11-year-old boy on an East Cape farm in July 2009.07 Dec 01:29 AM
New ZealandMan appears on assault charge after domestic incidentA man arrested after a west Auckland domestic incident which resulted in six people being taken to hospital has appeared in court.06 Dec 01:16 AM
New ZealandOfficers accused of assaulting teenA trial has begun for two police officers accused of punching and challenging to a fight an 18-year-old who was getting "a little bit lippy" after they were called to disperse a group of teens drinking in an Auckland park.06 Dec 12:55 AM
