New ZealandPolice arrest three people on drug charges after Āwhitu shootingA fifth person who escaped into the bush is still on the run.14 Jun 05:35 AM
New Zealand'He’s had a tough time': Teen who smashed brick into man's head keeps name secretHis 69-year-old victim says the attack's left him a 'shadow' of his former self.14 Jun 05:01 AM
New ZealandHunt for fugitive Tom Phillips: Police get 70 tip-offs including 'credible' reportsPolice offered an $80,000 reward for information on Phillips' three children.14 Jun 04:14 AM
CrimeFatal shooting following 501's machete attack; two men jailed for manslaughterBarber Brian James was shot to death during a tussle for a gun in a pitch-black bedroom.14 Jun 02:27 AM
New ZealandCoca-Cola, Canadian Club, Cody's... and a clandestine labPolice allege the cans link the defendant to a clan lab in the lower Kaimai Ranges.13 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandFatal kiss: Murderer grilled about FB comments he was 'born to kill'Theodore Derrick-Hardie stabbed another teen to death for kissing his ex-girlfriend.13 Jun 07:21 AM
New ZealandFamily lawyer brutally attacked in court lift played dead in hope of survival'I remember waking on the floor, yelling for help and being in real fear for my life.'13 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Very clingy': Potential sighting of fugitive Marokopa dad and kids at secluded hot poolsShe claims Phillips has changed his hair colour and the children have 'home hair cuts'.12 Jun 10:52 PM
New ZealandPolice officer run down, driver shot during search warrant, manhunt under wayEmergency services were called to the incident around 7am.12 Jun 10:47 PM
New Zealand'She knew what she was doing:' Woman sent injured child overseas to avoid police probeThe 35-year-old was accused of assaulting the girl who turned up at school with injuries.12 Jun 07:11 AM
New Zealand'Monster hiding in plain sight': Man jailed for sexually abusing girls after meeting mum on TinderThe man subjected the little girls to 'monstrous' sexual abuse after meeting their mum.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: What the jury did - and did not - hear in Scott Watson trialOPINION: The defence has submitted two grounds to appeal the conviction.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after woman found dead in West AucklandThe accused is due to appear in court tomorrow after homicide investigation.11 Jun 08:38 AM
New Zealand'Give me your drugs, cash, jewellery': Sleeping residents woken by armed burglarKohl Gibbons was wearing a headlamp and holding a .22 sawn-off rifle.11 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Eye surgeon jailed for attempted murder was dating district court judgeThe judge can finally be named today after a year-long suppression fight.11 Jun 06:09 AM
New ZealandFirefighter recalls finding alleged murder victim's body in dark, burnt-out roomEmma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold of her bedroom.11 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Not the actions of a good father' - Police say missing Marokopa man armed, still a risk to communityThis morning they offered a $80,000 reward in the hunt for Tom Phillips.11 Jun 02:08 AM
CrimeMan whose partner fell to death from moving car acquitted of manslaughter, guilty of kidnappingHe said he wanted to get his drunk partner home safely. Family said she screamed for help.11 Jun 01:23 AM
CrimeMan slashed young girl's throat in 'savage, unprovoked' attempted murderHe woke her up at 3am before trying to kill her with a fish-filleting knife.10 Jun 11:14 PM
New ZealandRam raid rates down 80 per centRam raid rates have been dropping in the last year.10 Jun 07:54 PM
New Zealand‘I fear for my life’: Mother joins community patrol after home burgled four timesThe woman said the burglars once came in broad daylight on a Saturday.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandScott Watson appeal: Controversial evidence relating to hair strands to be tested in courtWatson was convicted of double murder in 1999 and sentenced to life imprisonment.10 Jun 08:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Watson's appeal, the state's power and fact v outrageous fictionOPINION: Braunias was there as Scott Watson got his long-awaited chance to appeal.10 Jun 07:56 AM
New Zealand'I didn’t do it': Ex-mobster loses his cool while giving evidence in murder trialDefence accused him of torching the place after breaking in and assaulting the woman.10 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Broken teeth, fractured eye socket': Prison guards' bloody beatingInmate Krome Wilson punched one of the guards from behind, sending him to the ground.10 Jun 05:30 AM
CrimeWoman dies from stage four cancer after DHB's systemic failuresThe post-menopausal woman had been bleeding on and off for five years.10 Jun 02:05 AM
Crime'Hysterical screaming' heard before baby's 'violent' death'Nobody in the community likes to think that this sort of thing can happen'.10 Jun 01:03 AM
Crime'It was like herding cats': Dad accused of abuse describes challenges of raising five boysThe father allegedly threatened to execute his sons after the Aramoana massacre.09 Jun 02:00 AM
CrimeHow child rapist spent 25 years on the run after vanishing from NZLima Aleni's behaviour during his decades at large helped bolster the prosecution's case.09 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandBusted: Cleaner springs guests who booked beachside motel to make fake moneyCouple checked in carrying a guillotine, printer and multiple laptop bags.08 Jun 09:08 PM
New ZealandArmed police called to stabbing in Auckland's Papatoetoe16 police cars descended on the residential street overnight.08 Jun 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Straw buyers’ bought 13 guns in three months allegedly for gang-linked relativesA 75-year-old and his daughter paid more than $21,000 on guns and ammunition.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandYouth crime: A teen robber’s two-year trail of $190k mayhem revealedTeenagers netted $140,000 of watches, rings and medallions in 45-second raid.07 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandA burden to bear: Mum's angst after Snapchat predator jailed for sex act with girlThe 46-year-old added the teen on social media and said he wanted to be her 'sugar daddy'.07 Jun 05:00 PM
