New Zealand‘Thuds’ from man's punches as he attacked ex-partner heard by golfer 50m awayA man was playing golf when he heard screaming; he looked up and saw a woman being beaten.27 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandMurdered girl’s mother has died but her fight with killer over his $15k compo continuesSam Te Hei was one of two men who murdered Colleen Burrows in 1987.27 Feb 06:47 AM
Crime‘I saw a stab wound’: Teen bystander tried to stop fatal Dunedin bus hub fightThe teenage witness held his hoodie to the other boy's stab wound.27 Feb 03:07 AM
CrimeDowntown Auckland brawl leaves man seriously injured, police investigatingCCTV footage is being reviewed to identify those involved.26 Feb 06:35 PM
New ZealandWife killer reveals why he abandoned 3yo daughter 'Pumpkin' overseasNai Yin Xue's daughter was dubbed 'Pumpkin' after being found in Pumpkin Patch clothing.26 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeJury rejects self-defence claim after ‘execution-style’ Queen St shooting, gunman guilty of murderThe defence said he had been subject to a brutal group attack prior to firing. 26 Feb 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCrime reports up 9.4% in Hawke's Bay as burglaries and thefts hit businesses hard“I am looking at options – should I get rid of this business? The risk is too high.'25 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Andrew Bayly got off lightlyOPINION: 'There is no place for this sort of behaviour in the workplace.'25 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldAmerican teen arrested after throwing newborn to death from hotel windowAn 18-year-old American mother threw her newborn from a hotel window.24 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandWatch: Man attacks staff at Takapuna restaurants, spraying coffee in face and throwing glassVideo shows a glass hurled at a chef’s face in El Humero.24 Feb 07:12 AM
Crime‘Pop, pop, pop’: Killer Beez member's inside account of gang war shootingsPacer, Stinger and Gun Smoke Killer shot into the wrong house. Children were inside. 23 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldMacron confirms one dead, two seriously injured in French 'Islamist terror attack'A passer-by died after trying to intervene in the knife attack.23 Feb 12:57 AM
EntertainmentUgly Betty star arrested after bar fight with womanThe actor allegedly ripped 'a handful of her hair from her scalp' during the altercation.22 Feb 11:47 PM
New ZealandArrest in Birkenhead stabbing caseThe alleged attacker will appear in court tomorrow. 22 Feb 06:50 PM
New ZealandMan killed near Huntly in roadside stabbingThe man died at the scene after reports that he was stabbed in public.21 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandWatch: Man suffers burns after he was attacked outside his Takapuna restaurantRestauranteur received burns after man splashed hot coffee across his face.21 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeMurder-accused gives evidence on point-blank Queen St shootingHis lawyers claimed self-defence but the defendant described something different.21 Feb 07:39 AM
New ZealandPolice officer charged with fracturing man's ribs and elbow during arrest, filing false reportThe officer has been granted interim name suppression and is yet to enter a plea.21 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandNiu FM parts ways with under-fire radio personality after Destiny library protestConcerns were raised about Bailey Palala's appearance at the protest.21 Feb 04:05 AM
New Zealand‘Her life had just begun’: Distraught family address toddler’s killer as she is jailedThe young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.20 Feb 10:36 PM
Crime‘He killed us too’: Heartbroken parents face son’s attacker in courtSeeing Smith 'broken' in the hospital was 'the most horrifying moment of our lives'.19 Feb 11:46 PM
New ZealandMan killed by police ‘planned mass shooting’The 42-year-old's former wife claims he'd been planning the incident for months.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNiu FM hosts speak out after radio co-worker seen at violent protest of library pride eventConcerns are being raised about people linked to Destiny Church and the violent protest.19 Feb 06:04 AM
CrimeDrunken catcall, lewd remark preceded ‘execution-style’ shooting on Queen St, jury toldThe shooter, whose partner was targeted by the catcall, has claimed self-defence.19 Feb 03:13 AM
WorldMajor update after mum storms school, threatens to slit daughter's bully's throat'That is a breaking point for any parent … I went into survival mode.'18 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandRugby player with ‘bright future’ avoids conviction after man choked unconscious, fractures skullThe victim spent months off work after suffering a brain bleed.18 Feb 06:14 AM
Crime‘Execution’ or self-defence? Jury watches CCTV footage of Queen St killingThe killing was caught on 'crystal clear' CCTV footage. 18 Feb 01:38 AM
New ZealandAuckland sex offender appeals convictions after sex with 13-year-oldHe was convicted of three charges related to having sex with a minor.17 Feb 10:35 PM
SportPistorius' new life in multimillion-dollar mansion with look-alike girlfriendIt's been 13 months since Pistorius was released from prison.17 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Deplorable’: Council CEO hits out at Brian Tamaki after children, families ‘attacked’'It was thuggish behaviour and they felt really physically intimidated' - Shane Henderson16 Feb 10:54 PM
New ZealandMan dies after assault near Hastings park, homicide investigation launchedPolice were patrolling a part of Kirkpatrick Park in Camberley after the incident.16 Feb 09:01 PM
Crime‘Hang your head in shame’: Judge blasts woman for horrific 24-day kidnap, torture schemeThe captors wanted a crypto password. They used a blowtorch and meat cleaver to get it.16 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rainbow community ‘needs love and support’ amid hatred, says SwarbrickBrian Tamaki says he instructed Destiny Church group to storm library hosting kids' event.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Fuelled by hatred' - Teenager concussed after violent Destiny Church Rainbow protestA 16-year-old girl attending a sports event was assaulted during the vicious melee.16 Feb 06:30 AM
