CrimeHome detention for Auckland rugby player whose partner died during kidnapping“I thought a grown man would run out of tears by now,” the victim's father said.10 Oct 11:30 PM
CrimeSchizophrenia or drug-induced psychosis? What led to man's brutal homicide on rural drivewayDefence claims schizophrenia but the Crown argues drug-induced psychosis.10 Oct 05:19 AM
CrimeFate of man who claims fatal stabbing was in self-defence rests with juryCCTV blind spot crucial in Whangārei trial; jury to decide between self-defence or murder.10 Oct 04:56 AM
New ZealandThird Rotorua victim dies, 52yo man faces three murder chargesA man and his wife were seriously assaulted on September 23. She died earlier this week.10 Oct 01:29 AM
New ZealandThird murder charge laid in Rotorua after husband diesMan's death on Wednesday follows that of his wife after assault at their Rotorua home.10 Oct 01:12 AM
New ZealandCourtenay Place death: Young people 'playing roulette' going out in WellingtonThe mum of another young man has spoken out following the death of Luke Smith.09 Oct 09:13 PM
Crime'Grandiose ideas': Murder accused claims to have healed 78 inmates, compares self to JesusWire Reddington's psychosis worsened without medication before the alleged murder.09 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandDrugs and 'macho mentality': What a man who fatally shot undercover cop told parole hearingJohn Skinner has been denied parole for the 2008 murder of Sergeant Don Wilkinson.09 Oct 06:25 AM
New ZealandAustralia waives diplomatic immunity for man embroiled in Wellington street fightPolice had sought a waiver of diplomatic immunity to press charges.09 Oct 04:56 AM
New Zealand'Unthinkable tragedy': Man was enjoying night of dancing before fatal assaultGivealittle page set up to help family after 'bright light taken far too soon'.09 Oct 04:42 AM
New ZealandCops assaulted during arrest of fleeing driverThe man was arrested after deliberately driving his vehicle into two police cars.09 Oct 04:08 AM
CrimeDefence probes heart disease's role in death of alleged murder victimA pathologist confirmed Jason McNae's heart disease sped up his death.09 Oct 03:01 AM
WorldAttempted murder plot: Aussie arrested after allegedly poisoning cup of teaA man has been accused of lacing a cup of tea with insecticide to kill a woman.08 Oct 09:40 PM
New ZealandTrail of blood leads to body of stabbed Mongrel Mob memberTe Reo Wickliffe-Heta was killed by a woman after he turned up at her home.08 Oct 06:00 AM
CrimeWoman accused of fatal car theft named at first court appearance for murder, but not co-defendantIt appears a man found dead on Pt England Rd had been run over by his own vehicle.08 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandYoung man dies after Wellington assault, victim namedA 29yo is accused of critically assaulting a man in Wellington CBD's nightlife area.08 Oct 02:23 AM
CrimeTransgender refugee seeks to overturn conviction for Posie Parker tomato juice assaultPharmacist Eli Rubashkyn says she lost her job due to the high-profile incident.08 Oct 12:34 AM
New ZealandPair charged with murder after man found dead on Point England roadThe victim was found dead at 11.15pm on Saturday.07 Oct 07:27 AM
CrimeMurder-accused: It wasn't me. It was my brother ... or I was insaneDefence claims Wire Reddington's schizophrenia could support an insanity defence.07 Oct 05:01 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched after man found dead on suburban Auckland roadPolice said the man appeared to have been hit by his own vehicle.06 Oct 11:57 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with murder after man found dead in TaurangaThe man's body was found on a walkway near George St about 8.45am.06 Oct 11:40 PM
CrimeNew 'compelling' evidence: Kiwi fraudster Donald McPherson may face murder retrialPaula Leeson's brother believes his sister's killer has fled back to New Zealand.06 Oct 08:26 PM
New ZealandWhanganui prisoner left with severe burns after attackThe victim was taken to the burns unit at Hutt Hospital, where he underwent skin grafting.06 Oct 04:20 PM
New ZealandMan found critically injured in Wellington's Courtenay PlacePolice were called around 3.20am to the nightlife spot after a man was found injured.06 Oct 01:03 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation under way in Tauranga after body found in Gate PāThe man's body was found on a walkway near George Street around 8.45am.05 Oct 10:20 PM
New ZealandRotorua woman dies two weeks after attack, man charged with second murderThe woman and her husband were attacked in their Western Heights home on September 23.05 Oct 09:12 PM
WorldAustralian woman allegedly dismembered husband, impersonated him on social mediaMamdouh Noufl’s remains have not been located and police doubt they ever will be.05 Oct 03:51 AM
World'Banality of evil' exposed as public shown videos in French mass rape trialVideos shown to challenge several co-defendants who denied knowing victim was unconscious.04 Oct 10:26 PM
CrimeTipene Reddington's bracelet data undermines brother's murder accusationCrown: Ankle data suggests Tipene Reddington was at the house, not close to murder scene.04 Oct 07:00 AM
Crime‘I’ll stab you up:' Murder accused allegedly threatened flatmate a week earlierLance Hall allegedly stabbed father-of-two Jason McNae in the neck with some scissors.03 Oct 07:00 AM
Crime'Do you want to die today?': CCTV shows moment of fatal Whangārei stabbingJason McNae died in the hospital. The defence claims it was self-defence.02 Oct 06:00 AM
CrimeMiscarriage of justice: Four quashed convictions in Fuller-Sandys murder caseThe Court of Appeal has however ordered a retrial for Stephen Stone.02 Oct 05:03 AM
CrimeDrill to the knee: Nightclub bottom smack allegation results in kidnap, tortureThe victim was taken to a gang-affiliated home before he was stripped naked and attacked.02 Oct 04:00 AM
CrimePauline Hanna's GP, scrutinised at Polkinghorne murder trial, keeps name secret for nowJustice Lang: "Public may think her actions fell below standards if name revealed."01 Oct 11:18 PM
