New ZealandPacked public gallery supports two charged with Javon Aranui's murderJudge grants interim name suppression to protect the two men’s fair trial rights.28 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for killing elderly wife in failed suicide pactJohn Salter strangled his wife Jean with a necktie but couldn't take his own life.28 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandDeadly love triangle: Auckland man jailed for killing former friend'You will always be labelled as Sean Hayde, murderer,' Arapo's mum said.28 Feb 09:10 PM
CrimeCrown alleges slain man's partner helped his killerProsecutors say Ben 'Dekoy' Mcintosh was lured to a robbery that turned fatal.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Deliberate and gratuitous': Jail for man who abused youngsterThe court heard he 'blamed' the boy for the offending and had shown no remorse.28 Feb 12:13 AM
New ZealandDunedin drive-by shooter jailed for ‘truly shocking act'Kaleb Bell said he took such extreme retribution to maintain his 'street cred'.27 Feb 11:27 PM
CrimeScooter shooter case: Woman admits helping murder-accused avoid arrestWitnesses said the person who shot Sione Tuuholoaki fled on a Lime scooter.27 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan, 25, charged with murder after Mt Albert deathThe man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident.27 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandConvicted murderer gets more jail time for historical abuseA man serving jail time for murder has been given four more years for historical abuse.27 Feb 09:05 PM
CrimeRetire or get help: Elderly farmer fined for neglect of cows that were euthanisedA neighbour reported a cow lying in the yard was "barely alive".27 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Can police put a dent in cybercrime ransom figures?OPINION: Ransomware payments shot up to a record US$1.1 billion last year.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSteve Braunias: The sad, strange case of Nikita Tekotia, whose baby daughter was murderedShe failed, acutely and profoundly, to look after and save Arapera Fia.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMt Albert homicide: Kāinga Ora admit resident complaints before ‘tragedy’The estate, with 20 one-bedroom units, is known to have had security issues in the past.27 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandElectric bike thefts: Alleged thief had 11 bicycles worth $58,000, ammunition at homePolice charged a 36yo man over the thefts, prompted by investigation into Parnell spate.27 Feb 02:11 AM
Crime'Landlords be aware:' Home owner under fire for retaliatory evictionThe case ended up in the Tenancy Tribunal where the termination notice was set aside.27 Feb 02:02 AM
Crime'You failed': Dad's grief as mother of 2yo beaten to death sentencedArapera Fia was forced to isolate with her killer, who had been diagnosed with Covid-19.26 Feb 10:40 PM
Crime'Horrific banging noises': Waiheke local describes chaotic ferry brawlPeople could be heard stamping and being thrown around on the top deck in the fracas.26 Feb 10:33 PM
New ZealandGurjit Singh death: Accused pleads not guilty to murderThe 33-year-old technician appeared before the High Court at Dunedin this morning.26 Feb 09:36 PM
New Zealand'Bodyguards for months:' Security issues rife at housing estate before homicideOne man died after a reported 'disorder incident' on He Ana Way, in Auckland’s Mt Albert.26 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime'Enough to level the Sky Tower': Amateur bomb-maker's threat that spurred large-scale evacuationThe wheelchair-bound ex-con had been released from prison two months earlier.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAppeal denied for killer who climbed in bed between dead flatmate and sleeping girlfriendJianxin Tu has been denied a final appeal against his sentence of life in prison.26 Feb 07:26 AM
New ZealandStranger threatened guests at 80th birthday before fleeing with a MargaritaHe walked over to the cake table, picked up a knife and started eating a piece of cake.26 Feb 05:25 AM
New ZealandMurder victim said he'd be 'dead tomorrow' after testifying against Mongrel Mob bossThe Crown and defence are closing their case in the Eli Johnson murder trial.26 Feb 03:09 AM
New ZealandMurder accused claims partner stabbed himself in head during fatal argumentA woman is on trial after allegedly murdering a man in Ashburton in 2019.26 Feb 02:35 AM
New Zealand'Political gimmick': Law expert sceptical Govt's hardline gang legislation will workThe proposed legislation was modelled on a similar law passed in Western Australia.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Well-practised thief': Judge slams shoplifter for involving children in theftsThe judge believed Reece Whatarau tried to manipulate his victims.24 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandYouth running coach's jailhouse confession: '140 to 150 additional victims'Alan Rubick has been in jail for the past decade for sexual offending against boys.24 Feb 08:00 AM
CrimeInvercargill man 'hunts' and stabs friend in the neckJames Michael Tipene admitted to police he 'went hunting' for his victim after a dispute.24 Feb 04:05 AM
New ZealandChristchurch chemist robbery: Gunman barricaded in terrified staffThe robber "smelled like hell" according to a witness.24 Feb 04:02 AM
CrimeTrial date set for man accused of fatal crash resulting in teen's deathThe 17-year-old died in a two-car collision in June 2023.23 Feb 05:00 PM
CrimeWoman who helped cop killer flee murder scene jailed for longer term after meth supply raidThe commercial meth enterprise started not long after her High Court sentencing.23 Feb 04:12 AM
New ZealandTwo men arrested after Huntly service station robberiesThe offenders allegedly broke into two service stations within one minute.23 Feb 04:05 AM
Crime'A real threat to the community': Brothers jailed who shot and killed rival's motherThe bullet was intended for the victim's son.23 Feb 03:52 AM
New ZealandGunman on the run in Taupō after knife fight sparks school lockdownPolice will be visiting friends and family of gunman as the search resumes22 Feb 08:35 PM
