New ZealandInsanity defence planned as hostel fire murder trial startsFive people died in the Loafers Lodge blaze in May 2023 in Wellington.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime501 who shot mate's attacker in the gut says he was provoked, but judge disagreesShortly after fleeing a group of masked men, Edward Sasulu returned with a shotgun.24 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandMan assaulted in Tokoroa after stopping to help another driverThe man was allegedly assaulted just after 4am on Friday. 24 Aug 01:50 AM
CrimeSex worker stabbed client outside Auckland school after man refused to pay for servicesIt was the second time the man had refused to pay. That's when her hunting knife came out.23 Aug 06:00 AM
WorldDenied again: Second Menendez brother's parole bid falls shortThe hearing lasted 11 hours and was closed to the public.23 Aug 05:08 AM
WorldConspiracy theorist podcaster charged with partner's murderHis podcast Waking World discusses the occult and spirituality.22 Aug 10:01 PM
Crime'They had a taste for blood': Jury asked to decide if man killed by dogs let them out of caravanDefence says if victim hadn’t opened the doors, 'the dogs would still be in the caravan'.22 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimeMan bites police officers during arrest in Lower HuttTwo police officers are injured after they were hit by a vehicle in Lower Hutt.22 Aug 04:56 AM
WorldParole denied: Erik Menendez's bid rejected after lengthy hearingThe panel ordered him to stay in prison, dismissing his celebrity support.22 Aug 03:40 AM
New ZealandYouth in critical condition after stabbingPolice believe about seven people were involved in the incident in Melville.22 Aug 02:30 AM
WorldAmerican woman gets 30 years for attempted murder in UK feudThe attack occurred in 2019, but the gun jammed and Sikander Ali escaped.21 Aug 07:07 PM
WorldMenendez brothers seek parole 35 years after parents' murderThe hearings for Erik and Lyle will be closed to the public.21 Aug 06:39 PM
New ZealandFour appear in court over man's death at Trigg Ave, RotoruaCharging documents allege they assaulted the man yesterday – investigations continue.21 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Aunty, can you tell uncle to come': The message that led to a murder Dean Kahukiwa was shot five times in his Horowhenua home in September 2023.21 Aug 05:22 AM
New ZealandTwelve charged with murder in Zain Taikato-Fox caseThe 20-year-old died in Rotorua Hospital in July as a result of critical injuries.21 Aug 03:31 AM
WorldWoman assisting police after newborn found in Perth storm drain'What we believe is that the baby was placed in that drain,' Australian detective says.20 Aug 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeacher jailed for abuse; Clean Slate Act hid past convictions from schoolsPolice warned man should not be alone with children a decade before he abused nine girls. 20 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I just wanted McDonald's': The 20-year-old caught drink driving five timesHowever, the Waikato man has only been convicted on three of the occasions he was caught. 20 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandVictim of Westport homicide named, manslaughter charge laidThe charge against a 35yo man arrested at the scene has been upgraded to manslaughter.20 Aug 04:55 AM
WorldDeath on stream: French probe into live-streamed abuse incidentProsecutors in Nice are investigating the death of Raphael Graven.20 Aug 03:06 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder of 84yo woman in South AucklandJoan Beale, 84, was found dead in her Papatoetoe home. 20 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandRotorua homicide probe: Police seek witnessesPolice said a man was found in a critical condition but died at the scene.20 Aug 01:54 AM
New Zealand‘Final act of violence’: Kiwi mum killed by partner in suspected murder-suicideMaxine was found dead inside her Tūrangi home last August.19 Aug 09:15 PM
WorldCCTV captures last moments of father, son before fatal crashBraiden Timmins, 33, and his son, 4, were struck by a ute on their way to buy ice cream.19 Aug 07:11 PM
Crime'Vicious-looking': Dogs that mauled man to death also allegedly turned on owner'He had to go in the water to try and drown them to get them off him,' friend tells court.19 Aug 07:03 AM
CrimeWoman demonstrated strangulation on video weeks before her alleged murderJurors watched the video, as well as a follow-up in which she recanted the accusation.19 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘He’s not that type of person’: Mother defends sportsman accused of breaking baby's ribsThe infant's mother claims doctors ignored alternative causes for the broken ribs.19 Aug 05:10 AM
New Zealand'Justice has been served but there are no winners': Aunt tells men who fatally beat cyclistJavon Aranui had 16 separate head injuries and a brain bleed after the 'bloody beating'.19 Aug 04:37 AM
CrimeTwo jailed in Comancheros retribution plot aimed at ex-member's familyShots were fired into a room with children. A fleeing man was later grazed with a bullet.19 Aug 01:06 AM
New ZealandAuckland prisoner critically injured after attack involving three other inmatesThe victim has been rushed to Auckland City Hospital. Police will be investigating. 19 Aug 12:59 AM
WorldFather and son killed by ute while walking to get ice creamBraiden Timmins, 33, and son Hendrix, 4, were hit by a ute on Sunday.18 Aug 11:40 PM
WorldBaby's body found in stormwater drain in Perth's northTradesmen cleaning drains in the Western Australian city made the tragic discovery.18 Aug 11:21 PM
New ZealandTamihere murder appeal: Chief Justice tells court of 'issue' with evidence Tamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 18 Aug 11:17 PM
New ZealandMan claimed he was under 'mind control' while stabbing victim multiple timesHe said he had just woken up from a 'daydream' and had been under 'MK Ultra mind control'.18 Aug 11:07 PM
