New ZealandPolice hunt in Carmen case focuses on two carsTwo cars were the focus of the Carmen Thomas murder inquiry yesterday as police door-knocked homes on her accused killer's street. 28 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandNo checks on mother of drowned baby: CYFChild, Youth and Family has admitted it did not carry out checks before letting a family resume caring for its baby two days before it drowned in a bathtub.28 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandNurse prepared to forgive after horror attackA year after an attack that killed her friend and left her at death's door, the Christchurch nurse is smiling and thankful she is still alive.28 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandPiper's killer helped police find bodyA 51-year-old unemployed man today pleaded guilty to the murder of Raymond Piper. Mr Piper went missing from the Wellington home of his former partner on May 15.28 Sep 01:13 AM
New ZealandCoroner calls for gun law changes over deathA Coroner has asked MPs to consider changing gun laws after an inquest into the death of a 17-year-old who was accidentally shot by his friend.27 Sep 10:17 PM
New ZealandMurdered man died of stab wounds - policeA post-mortem on the body of Raymond Piper, which police recovered from bush yesterday, has revealed he died of stab wounds to the chest.27 Sep 05:40 AM
New ZealandCarmen police: Building site search finds littlePolice investigating Carmen Thomas' murder are now awaiting the results of forensic tests on three properties and a building site.27 Sep 12:03 AM
New ZealandCarmen's mum faces custody snagThe mother of missing woman Carmen Thomas wants to take her grandson Jack to South Africa - but she may face a legal fight to get him there. Jack is believed to be living with his father's family.26 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamily relieved as body removed from bushThe sister of murdered Paraparaumu man Raymond Piper says the family are relieved his body appears to have been found today, four months after he went missing.26 Sep 06:25 AM
New ZealandPolice rip up concrete at construction sitePolice today found "odd-shaped" bits of concrete at the building site that is the focus of the Carmen Thomas murder inquiry.26 Sep 05:46 AM
New ZealandSon may offer clues in Carmen murder caseThe son of murdered escort Carmen Thomas could play a key role in the investigation against his father, child experts believe.25 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBloodied man seen leaving Carmen's houseA man with bloodstained clothing was seen leaving the home of murdered mum Carmen Thomas two days after she was last seen alive.25 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBook claims dead cop killed CrewesA new suspect - a detective - has been named as the murderer of Harvey and Jeanette Crewe.25 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCarmen: More items removed from siteHomicide police were back at a central Auckland building site at first light today, digging deeper in their search for clues into the death of Auckland mother Carmen Thomas.25 Sep 06:32 AM
New ZealandPolice suspect plan to dump Carmen at seaA boat belonging to a friend of murder accused Brad Callaghan has been taken by police for forensic testing.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCarmen: Search teams sift through rubbleSearch teams spent the day at the bottom of a hole in a central Auckland building site, dredging and sifting through bucket loads of grey water and rubble, in the search for clues as to the whereabouts of Carmen Thomas' body.24 Sep 04:09 AM
WorldFirst woman executed in US in five yearsTeresa Lewis, 41, was put to death for hiring two men to kill her husband and stepson in October 2002. Photos / AP24 Sep 01:37 AM
New ZealandFatal crash driver accused who fled police namedThe man accused of killing two passengers when he crashed while fleeing police in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga can now be named.24 Sep 01:00 AM
WorldSkydiving love triangle ended in murderA female skydiver goes on trial today accused of the mid-air murder of her close friend and alleged love rival. 24 Sep 12:33 AM
New ZealandCarmen: Emergency staff lowered into holeSearch and rescue staff were this morning lowered down a hole at the central Auckland building site where the man charged with the murder of Auckland escort Carmen Thomas worked.23 Sep 11:35 PM
New ZealandCarmen: Forensic hunt at friend's homePolice were last night searching the house of an associate of the man charged with the murder of Auckland mother Carmen Thomas.23 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCarmen inquiry shifts to house - reportPolice investigating the murder of Carmen Thomas have this evening turned their attentions to an east Auckland house, according to a report.23 Sep 06:37 AM
New ZealandHockey player jailed after assault and hit and runA hockey representative who bashed a sex worker with a hockey stick and then struck another woman with a car as he was driving away has been jailed for 3-1/4 years.23 Sep 05:36 AM
