New ZealandThe aftermath: Five homicides, five people failed by the mental health systemA trail of grief, scrutiny, and learnings - how could these deaths have been prevented?17 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandFive homicides 'absolutely avoidable', a total system failureFive homicides by five mentally-ill people have been the subjects of extensive inquests.17 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandJudge accepts boys' evidence of years of beatings by stepmumThe two teenage boys were "compelling witnesses", a Christchurch judge found.17 Mar 10:28 PM
New ZealandWatch: Store's fence foils bumbling thieves' ram raid plansTwo ram raids took place in one night in Napier.17 Mar 09:54 PM
New ZealandCCTV footage of ram raid in NapierCCTV footage of ram raid in Napier. Video / SuppliedWatch17 Mar 09:54 PM
CrimeTaupō killing: Man admits manslaughter chargeWilliam Capper was originally to stand trial on Monday for George Cross' murder.17 Mar 07:57 PM
New ZealandCar wreck hoarder who 'couldn't stop' amassed 800 vehiclesRoger Dunnage collected up to 800 vehicles by late last year when neighbours complained.17 Mar 05:41 PM
New Zealand14 years of torture: Wife's murder at hands of jealous, angry husbandCoroner calls for more awareness of domestic violence after Papatoetoe murder-suicide.17 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime'You don't seem to learn': Judge sentences recidivist drink-driver to jailThere came a time when community protection was paramount, judge said.17 Mar 04:03 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering baby Hope granted bailHope died in Starship children's hospital after her life support was turned off.17 Mar 02:46 AM
New Zealand'I hate you and I'll never forgive you' - grieving mum's strong words to the teen who killed her sonTeen said he swerved to avoid a car, but later admitted speed was behind the fatal crash.17 Mar 02:35 AM
New ZealandSecond arrest after two elderly women attacked in Havelock NorthA second person has been charged with robbery after an attack on two women in their 80s.17 Mar 12:33 AM
CrimePermanent suppression granted for intellectually disabled mum accused of newborn's deathThe woman was 17 in 2017 when her two-week-old son died at Starship hospital.16 Mar 10:19 PM
New Zealand700kg of cocaine seized at border 'destined for another country'Experts suspect cocaine seized on a ship docked in Tauranga was destined for elsewhere.16 Mar 07:03 PM
CrimeHawke's Bay police seize more than $1m in assets following arrestThe seized property belonged to a 35-year-old man.16 Mar 04:15 AM
New ZealandVictim remains hypersensitive after suffering years of abuseMM spent most of his life in jail after years of physical and sexual abuse in state care.16 Mar 04:00 AM
CrimeTribesmen and Killer Beez gang members arrested after 'violent' clashes in KaikoheEleven people, as young as 15, were arrested with police not ruling out more to follow.16 Mar 03:27 AM
New ZealandDefence says years of claimed assaults 'never happened'Judge reserves decision in three-day family violence trial.16 Mar 02:36 AM
New ZealandWithdrawal of lawyers pauses meth importation trialCrown due to continue its case on Monday, after defence lawyers were allowed to withdraw.16 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandCustoms seizes 700 kilograms of cocaine from shipping containerPackages of seized cocaine found in a shipping container from South America.15 Mar 10:31 PM
Crime'Our hearts and prayers are with you': Multicultural Whangārei remembers Christchurch mosque attacksLow-key commemoration among Northland Muslims for the Christchurch shootings15 Mar 10:21 PM
CrimeJudge says sentence recommendation for repeat drink-drivers too softKaipara man "drunk as a skunk" when he drove into an oncoming vehicle: judge15 Mar 09:42 PM
CrimeSex offender guilty of breaching register rulesRegistered sex offender has given the public another reason to be careful on social media.15 Mar 07:08 PM
CrimeMan's secret double life as an 'abhorrent' sex offenderPeople thought John Huntly Watson was a good man. But he spent five years abusing a girl.15 Mar 05:08 PM
EmploymentCrown says court must mark gravity of the offending and its duty to protect childrenCourt refuses discharge for Whangarei man who spoke indecently to a young house guest15 Mar 04:28 AM
New ZealandInconclusive test results for liquid sprayed at police during Parliament protestPolice continue to investigate incident after separate labs return inconclusive results.15 Mar 02:33 AM
New ZealandVictim of biker gang attack still 'fighting for his life', says relativeThe man has been in ICU since the attack and has not regained consciousness.15 Mar 01:40 AM
New ZealandSocial media used for the sale and supply of drugsJeremiah Peipi used social media for the sale and supply of class A and B drugs.15 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandPair grew $90,000 of cannabis in rented warehouseHome detention has been granted for growing cannabis crops over seven months.14 Mar 11:46 PM
New Zealand'Depraved' businessman who filmed himself raping child appeals sentenceA man jailed for raping a little girl is also continuing his name suppression fight.14 Mar 10:42 PM
WorldMan sought in homeless killings in New York, Washington DCPolice looking for gunman stalking homeless men sleeping on the streets of Washington, D.C14 Mar 07:40 PM
WorldGirlfriend's brave act in evil petrol attackNew details have emerged after a young father was set alight and killed by his scorned ex.14 Mar 06:17 PM
CrimeMan jailed for violently assaulting dairy owner with a metal barWhangārei man jailed for a violent attack on shopkeeper14 Mar 06:10 PM
New ZealandWoman found guilty of murdering partner - her previous crime now revealedJury in Christchurch compost heap murder case returns verdict - Rena Joyce guilty.14 Mar 04:50 PM
