Wellington'Voices told him to burn': Loafers Lodge murder-accused had previous attempted arson convictionHe does not dispute lighting the fire that killed five people.03 Sep 04:58 AM
New Zealand'I stand here broken': Mum confronts attacker who stabbed her and toddler, then killed baby'Sometimes my body burns and it feels like I am fading away into death.'03 Sep 04:00 AM
WellingtonAccused killer fled mental health care in Auckland weeks before lighting deadly fireThe first psychiatrist has given his opinion in the case.03 Sep 12:09 AM
WorldClaims Dezi Freeman pocketed disability pension for more than 20 yearsFreeman has been on the run for eight days, accused of shooting two detectives.02 Sep 11:58 PM
CrimeWatch: Group critically injure man in street attack, off-duty policewoman races to helpTwo youths have been referred to Youth Aid. 02 Sep 11:16 PM
WorldTexas man charged with murder after boy killed in 'ding-dong ditch' prankA Texas man, 42, charged with murder after a prank turned deadly.02 Sep 08:49 PM
EntertainmentGerard Depardieu to stand trial for 2018 rape chargesJudge found he acted in 'full knowledge of non-consent'. 02 Sep 07:43 PM
WorldFrench police kill man after Marseille stabbing spreeA man stabbed five people in Marseille; one is in critical condition.02 Sep 06:51 PM
AucklandMan found with critical injuries on Mt Wellington footpathEmergency services were called to the scene about 7.30pm.02 Sep 09:20 AM
Crime'This is my kill': Social media post about cheating leads to terrifying attackThe victim was dragged by the hair before one of the attackers tried to cut it.02 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi musician who abused ex has convictions set aside, granted permanent suppressionThe man claimed he earned just $3199 in the last year and had just $8000 in savings. 02 Sep 05:41 AM
WellingtonLower Hutt shop manager beaten unconscious by group of girlsThe woman was following the girls thinking police were on the way to arrest them.02 Sep 05:26 AM
WorldSheriff who inspired Walking Tall films suspected of murdering wife in 1967Prosecutors accuse Buford Pusser, who died in a car crash in 1974, of killing his wife.02 Sep 01:09 AM
WorldPeople harbouring alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman - policeVictoria Police say at least one person could be helping Freeman evade capture.01 Sep 11:55 PM
WorldThe doorbell prank that ended in tragedy for Texas boyPolice detained and released one person; no charges have been filed.01 Sep 07:32 PM
Crime'What I did was terrible': Farmhand who killed his boss reflects on fatal shooting Craig Ross killed Kaikohe dairy farmer Robert Green while he was eating dinner.01 Sep 06:04 AM
New ZealandCCTV appears to show murder-accused lighting fatal Loafers Lodge fireThe jury watched CCTV showing the accused before the fire started.01 Sep 05:41 AM
WorldSelf-described 'outlaw biker' arrested amid manhunt for alleged cop killerSteve Mallett, 61, denies meeting alleged gunman Dezi Freeman.01 Sep 04:31 AM
WorldPolice investigate potential homicide at Burning Man festivalThe victim's body was discovered in a pool of blood but the cause of death is unknown.01 Sep 01:14 AM
New ZealandTragic drowning gives autistic teen new impetus for anti-bullying talksSantos Cachay, 16, lost his father earlier this month when he drowned while fishing.31 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldManhunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman extends no-fly zoneThe no-fly zone extends till 11.30pm, September 2, for safety reasons.31 Aug 09:52 AM
WorldMother's heartbreak reignited as teen cleared of murder accused againSam Cutler's son was murdered by a gang of teens in March 2022.31 Aug 04:08 AM
New ZealandPolice speak to man sought in relation to Greymouth assaultThey earlier launched a public appeal.31 Aug 02:49 AM
PoliticsReduction in overall violent crime, but uptick in sexual assault victimsThe Government also announced the location of a new police beat team.30 Aug 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'Monster' tried to run over partner at bus stop, destroyed Good Samaritans' lives insteadA 78-year-old pedestrian died of a stroke, but Hayden Williams avoided a homicide charge.30 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-pupils claim predator teacher used 'two-way mirror'Minister seeks urgent briefing from Teaching Council and review of vetting practices. 30 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldOne dead, five injured as car slams into crowd in France - prosecutorsThe incident followed an altercation at a wine bar.30 Aug 09:04 AM
WorldPrime suspect in Madeleine McCann case to be released from prisonChristian Brückner is due to be released from a German jail by September 17.30 Aug 03:02 AM
New ZealandCCTV footage shows man accused of deadly Loafers Lodge blaze light fireA 50-year-old man, who has name suppression, is accused of murdering five people.29 Aug 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe other victims in school shootings: The children who surviveNew York Times: Experts say those who survive deal with a host of complex feelings.29 Aug 06:03 AM
Crime'I'm dead, I'm dead': Father terrified after merging into gang convoy, sparking rageThe group was en route to a park where they allegedly murdered a Head Hunters member.29 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandEstate agent Yanfei Bao's killer appeals conviction and sentenceA date is yet to be set for any hearings on the matter. 29 Aug 01:10 AM
WorldTwo arrested in hunt for alleged cop killer Dezi FreemanWoman and teenage boy interviewed by police as massive search continues.29 Aug 12:53 AM
WorldWhy tracking fugitive Dezi Freeman is a daunting task for policeHe's eluded cops for three days in the bush. Expert says he could be out there for months.28 Aug 10:20 PM
