A 28-year-old woman has admitted spitting into a police officer's mouth and kicking two officers in the groin.

Police have charged a man with assault as a 2-year-old girl fights for her life in hospital.

Susan Couch's case against Corrections will allege that RSA killer William Bell 'did not receive adequate supervision from the supervising officer'.

Justice Minister Simon Power confirms he has received a letter from David Bain's lawyers notifying him of a claim for compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment.

An x-ray illustrates in shocking detail how a Chinese boy was stabbed through the head after a row over a video game.

Decision to allow Sione Lauaki to play for Chiefs criticised by campaigner.

A teenager told police she knew a mother-of-three was at home when she started a fire that blocked the woman's chance to escape and left her to die.

The last moments of Liberty Templeman's life may never be known, as her killer has never told the truth, his sentencing judge has said.

A tearful teenage girl who deliberately lit a fire which killed Pukekohe mum Lynette Chapman today changed her plea on a murder charge to guilty.

The teenager who killed schoolgirl Liberty Templeman will serve a minimum of 11 and a half years.

All Black Sione Lauaki admits punching a man in a Hamilton bar earlier this month, but will be available for the Chiefs' next match with the Brumbies.