New ZealandSchools to get guidance on searchesEducation officials are working to clarify a "grey area" for school staff around their powers to search students suspected of carrying weapons and drugs.16 Jun 11:09 PM
New ZealandNZ killer jailed for 25 years for US wife's murderKiwi Blazej Kot has been sentenced to 25 yrs to life in prison for fatally slashing his wife's throat in the US.16 Jun 09:14 PM
World'Happy slapping' craze caused pensioner's deathMembers of a UK 'Happy Slapping' gang have admitted killing a retired care worker in front of his young granddaughter.16 Jun 08:55 PM
WorldCaste divide spurs brutal 'honour' killingA so-called 'honour killing' has stunned India's capital.16 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandSlain man was planning special treat for killerThe final time Dot McCormick spoke to her tetraplegic son, she says he was planning a special meal for his soon-to-be killer. 16 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandPublic coming forward in Piper casePolice investigating the apparent killing of Raymond Piper say people have reported sightings of two cars linked to the case.16 Jun 07:59 AM
New ZealandCaregiver guilty of murdering tetraplegicJurors have found Eric Neil Smail guilty of murdering his tetraplegic friend, whom he cared for part-time.16 Jun 12:40 AM
New ZealandTaxi murder suspect could get China trialCrown solicitor Simon Moore says murder suspect Zhen Xiao could face trial in China in the absence of an extradition agreement.15 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree jailed for vicious beating of Christchurch teenThree young men have been jailed for beating unconscious a 14-year-old boy in an inner-city alleyway.15 Jun 03:50 AM
WorldFiring squad prepare for grisly dutyCondemned double murderer Ronnie Lee Gardner has chosen the firing squad as his method of execution this Friday.14 Jun 09:55 PM
New ZealandTaxi killing accused may never stand trialA man accused of killing an Auckland taxi driver is in custody in China, but the dead man's family may never see him face justice in NZ, a leading lawyer says.14 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland taxi driver's alleged killer caughtThe man wanted for the brutal murder of Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini has been caught by Chinese authorities in Shanghai.14 Jun 02:35 AM
New ZealandMissing person's case upgraded to homicidePolice say they have evidence missing Kapiti man Raymond Piper has died a violent death.13 Jun 10:35 PM
New ZealandReward posted in historic murder caseNew South Wales police have offered a A$100,000 ($122,800) reward for help in solving a 37-year-old murder mystery.13 Jun 07:28 AM