New Zealand'I promise I have never hurt my baby': Mum denies role in infant's fatal head injury The 3-month-old died from a severe head injury that police say was non-accidental.13 May 12:47 AM
New ZealandMum ‘most likely perpetrator’ of baby Soul’s fatal head injuries, inquest hearsBoth caregivers were sleep-deprived, distressed and alone with Soul that night.12 May 04:19 AM
New ZealandDad's free-diving death prompts warnings for middle-aged divers to get medical checksIakopo Sagote's friends saw him struggling and dragged him to shore but couldn't save him.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBaby Soul inquest: Cop explains why mum, boyfriend are only suspects in non-accidental death 08 May 02:41 AM
New ZealandCoroner flags possible ‘adverse comment’ in Abbey Caves death findings as inquiry ends07 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'This was a harrowing experience': Assistant on fatal caving trip said staff did the best they could06 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandNo accident, no charges: Inquest hears baby Soul suffered 'abusive head trauma' before death05 May 11:28 PM
New ZealandA skull fracture, lies and concrete tomb: What really happened to the man buried beneath his home?05 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was terrified': Teacher's desperate battle to try and save students on deadly caving trip 'I was completely out of breath and thought I was going to die.'04 May 11:51 PM
New ZealandCoroner rules man was acting in self-defence after person killed in fracasPolice and Coroner Rachael Schmidt-McCleave ruled Ash Rankin acted in self-defence.04 May 07:38 PM
New ZealandSchool staffer agrees 'in hindsight' fatal caving trip should have been cancelledWorried parents sent urgent emails the previous night, warning about the heavy rain.04 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Extraordinary delay': Questions remain over baby's 2014 death from non-accidental head injurySoul Turany died in 2014 from ‘catastrophic’ head injuries at just 3 months of age.04 May 12:10 AM
New ZealandBaby’s ‘preventable’ death followed missed Well-Child checks, parents' 'deep mistrust'By his death at 11 weeks, Azariah Levi weighed about 3kg, similar to a newborn.03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘I carry Karnin’s death with me’: Emotional staff evidence at Abbey Caves inquestKarnin Petera died in floodwaters during a school caving trip in Whangārei.01 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'We trusted our son would be safe’: Parents tell inquest into Abbey Caves teen deathKarnin 'Tino' Petera drowned in floodwater during a school caving trip in 2023. 30 Apr 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrunk, intimidating, coarse: 3000 complaints about NZ judges in 10 yearsJudging the judges: some complaints against judges are upheld, most are dismissed.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Preventable tragedy': Meth blamed for Gisborne free diver’s death, coroner findsAn autopsy found toxic levels of methamphetamine in Benjamin Murray's blood.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone survivors, first responders and bereaved tell of endurance, heroism and griefA coroner is investigating 19 deaths in an inquiry that has been running since last year.18 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Hearts are breaking': Rugby club, mayor pay tribute to boys killed in KawerauThe boys, aged 10 and 12, died when a riverbank collapsed.16 Apr 08:32 PM
New ZealandBalancing dreams and demands: The quiet struggle before a young student’s deathA coroner has linked work–study pressure to Bradford Webster's death.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKawerau river tragedy: Boys killed by collapsing bank were 10 and 11Police tried to dig the boys free with their bare hands.16 Apr 06:39 AM
New ZealandRestaurant owner died after being swept from rocks while fishingIn 2025, 10 men drowned while fishing from land, up 27% on the 10-year average.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeague star's father died after 'terrifying' two-day fight for survival post-cycloneGeorge Luke was stuck between landslips 'which went as far as the eye could see'.15 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I've lost Ivy': Bereaved mum recalls floodwaters sweeping daughter away after 'no warning'Family awoke to ankle-deep water in their home. Within 30 minutes it was at chest height.13 Apr 09:19 PM
New ZealandTramper killed by boulder tried to flee mountain's falling rocks after warning screamsThe 57-year-old fell about 20m on Taranaki Maunga after being struck by a boulder.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It was torture': Survivor describes desperate attempt to hold on to friend in deadly floodwatersThe pair were swept into floodwaters after the Esk Valley home they were in disintegrated.13 Apr 05:06 AM
New ZealandPanicked teen died just hours after Facebook sextortion scamThe 18-year-old was told to pay $5000 or his intimate images would be shared publicly.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGenerator fumes killed Invercargill businessman on Fiordland fishing trip - coronerTests showed fumes entered the cabin through a wire loom access hole.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer crushed in fatal quad bike rollover, coroner findsCoroner Heather McKenzie found an unsecured 20kg attachment caused the roll.06 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandMystery remains around missing bags of man found with fatal injuries on roadside Questions remain over what happened to the bags Scott O'Sullivan left home with.26 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandJailed drink driver told his mum no one would listen. Hours later he was found deadThe coroner found inmates bullied, assaulted and stole from Alexander Nicholls-Braddock.25 Mar 04:00 PM
