CrimeDistinctive container found at scene of Bucklands Beach double homicidePolice say a 10-litre container found at the scene may hold vital clues.22 Oct 01:26 AM
CrimeDeath of person in downtown Whangārei not suspiciousPart of the city was closed while police conducted an investigation.21 Oct 10:06 PM
CrimeMan accused of New Lynn killing is namedHe was arrested at the same home where paramedics were unable to save Joseph Walsh. 21 Oct 09:04 PM
New ZealandArmed intruder posed as Jehovah’s Witness, robbed terminally ill manA judge acquitted the offender of aggravated robbery but the High Court disagreed. 21 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I had to fight to stay alive': Victim stabbed 18 times before grabbing knife from frenzied attackerShe suffered severe head trauma from the attack, which happened outside a police station.21 Oct 06:30 AM
New ZealandMan strangled woman over rent dispute before threatening to burn down houseMathew Linch was then on bail when he tried to pull her out of a car by her arms.21 Oct 04:00 AM
CrimeJames Tuwhangai in the High Court after stabbing a woman 18 timesTaumarunui man James Tuwhangai in the High Court at Hamilton this morning for sentencing on a charge of attempted murder after stabbing a woman 18 times.Watch20 Oct 10:36 PM
CrimeMan accused of murdering Dunedin man to face trial in 2027Police said Aneli Helu Katea and the accused knew each other.20 Oct 08:16 PM
Crime'Modern-day slavery' trial begins for man accused of exploiting immigrants, rapeThe Crown say Moeaia Tuai kept $78k in wages from one woman, made her take out a $7k loan.20 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandConwoman who killed pensioner with an iron admits she hasn't been 'completely honest'Julianna Nuku has told differing stories about the murder of Bernard Boylan.19 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime‘You chose violence’: Life sentence for woman who killed cousin in jealous rageSaralee Moke died from multiple stab wounds at Houhora Heads Holiday Park in April 2024.19 Oct 04:00 AM
CrimeJudge rebukes paedophile's supporters: 'They need to take a hard look at themselves'Razz Edwards, 74, was jailed for his predatory behaviour towards two young girls.19 Oct 03:52 AM
New Zealand'I need closure': Young victim's emotional address to man who sexually assaulted herThe victim said the man's actions destroyed her teenage years. 18 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'A life not yours to take': Partner of 'hotboxed' gang member faces killersTribesmen member Mark Hohua was murdered for spending the gang's money without permission.17 Oct 11:00 PM
Crime'Dogs will be dogs attitude won't do': Owner jailed after mate mauled to death by hungry pets'I hate the way in which he was taken,' Neville Thomson's grieving son. 17 Oct 09:00 PM
CrimeCleared in court: Teacher not guilty of abusing boy while he was babysitting her kidsThe woman said it was the boy who made sexual advances, which she'd rebuffed.17 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeen rapist sexually violated another girl hours after being released on bailMeyer was released into dad's custody and wasn't meant to be unsupervised around girls.17 Oct 05:27 AM
CrimeSon of prominent man charged with shooting at people in TaurangaPolice allege he had a shotgun, a prohibited .22 rifle and multiple rounds of ammunition.17 Oct 04:21 AM
Crime'You chose this': Drink driver was 110km over speed limit before killing two sistersCCTV footage of his speed, if shown in court, would cause outrage, the judge said. 17 Oct 03:01 AM
CrimeCyclist critically injured in crash with car at intersectionEmergency crews rushed to the Christchurch accident just after 12.40pm.17 Oct 12:37 AM
CrimeNorthland leader admits assaulting two women in Whangārei incidentThe person who admitted the two charges cannot be named, for now.16 Oct 11:58 PM
New ZealandTrial for the man accused of murdering Nelson police officer moved to ChristchurchSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming died after being struck by a vehicle on New Year's Day.16 Oct 11:10 PM
New Zealand‘The damage was done’: Dogs mauled seal for 30 minutes as owner watched in 'panic'The owner thought the most humane thing to do would be to let the dogs continue.16 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandJury learns man on trial for sexual violation is a convicted sex offenderAccused maintains he never sexually assaulted anyone, despite his previous convictions.16 Oct 06:28 AM
Crime‘You’re over, kiddy killer’: Emotions erupt as mother faces man who caused 3yo's deathReign Puriri died after falling from the window of a vehicle being driven by his uncle.16 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandInside the mind of the Massey murderer: 'It's not my fault'Kanwarpal Singh stalked Zana Yaqubi for years, then killed her. Now, he wants an apology.16 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Chilling effect’: Privacy chief warns police body cams could curb civil rightsConference members told body cameras could be used well, but caution was needed.16 Oct 03:46 AM
AucklandRestaurant worker injured trying to stop robbers armed with bats, hammersPolice say diners were still inside the restaurant at the time of the robbery.15 Oct 08:24 PM
New ZealandUnlicensed teen driver 'huffing nangs' moments before crash that killed 5The 19-year-old also had cannabis in her system when she ploughed into another car.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen gang associate who murdered man over hat colour argues his age should prevent life sentenceKayleb Renata was 16 when he fatally stabbed Jamaine Wharton at a 21st birthday party.15 Oct 04:58 AM
New ZealandAmbulance trapped by slips while rushing critically ill baby to safetyAn air ambulance later flew the critically unwell baby to Waikato Hospital.15 Oct 03:42 AM
CrimeAllegations of sexism and bullying levelled at senior police officer upheld by IPCA probeThe officer’s behaviour amounted to serious misconduct with most allegations upheld. 14 Oct 11:02 PM
CrimeThis man was banned from selling cars. He illegally hawked 40 of them on Facebook anyway Kenneth Cumming ignored a warning from authorities and has copped a $10k fine. 14 Oct 10:32 PM
CrimeHow a teen feud over a girl sparked a quadruple shooting and a man's deathBoth the shooter and the victim had threatened to kidnap each other's fathers.14 Oct 09:59 PM
