PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Eight weeks of suspense - what’s next in the Polkinghorne trial?OPINION: The Polkinghorne murder trial nears closure as the jury prepares to deliberate.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale man pleads guilty to charges of indecent assault and acts against eight girlsHe preyed upon some as they slept and also touched them while they were working.20 Sep 09:01 AM
Crime'I wish I’d never gone to work': Man's remorse after killing mate in workplace accidentFulton Hogan worker Tane Maihi drove a roller machine into his mate.20 Sep 07:00 AM
Crime'That was your undoing': How DNA from a Coke bottle led police to a violent offenderNathan Lewis sent to jail for 10 years for man's assault, violent pub and KFC robberies.20 Sep 05:59 AM
New ZealandAuckland 15-year-old charged with burglary and getting into a stolen carAt least two offenders smashed the front glass panel and entered the building about 4am.20 Sep 03:57 AM
New ZealandChristchurch road-rage stabbing: Man arrested, victim critically injuredTwo cars were stopped at the red lights when a person got out and stabbed another man.20 Sep 02:53 AM
New ZealandInside the burnt property allegedly connected to Breanna Muriwai's disappearanceSinister warning messages have been left outside the burnt-down property linked to missing woman Breanna Muriwai. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Sep 02:49 AM
New Zealand'Beware': Sinister warning at torched property linked to Breanna Muriwai mystery‘Suspicious fire’ at property connected to unsolved case.20 Sep 01:05 AM
New Zealand'My life was a lie': Paedophile teacher's shocking admissionOne of New Zealand's worst child sex offenders has been refused parole for a second time.19 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandPassenger critically injured in road-rage stabbing after apparent dispute over loud musicTwo cars were stopped at the red lights when a person got out and stabbed another man.19 Sep 07:49 PM
New ZealandOne inmate seriously injured after Auckland prison assaultEmergency services were called to the facility around 2.30pm today.19 Sep 08:09 AM
New ZealandGang members allegedly making motorcycle parts and smuggling out of prisonAn investigation is underway and the engineering workshop has been closed.19 Sep 07:49 AM
New Zealand'It's not about the frickin targets': Luxon gets heated over gang list questionsPM Christopher Luxon appeared to get visibly frustrated over a line of questioning about the national gang list during a press conference today. Video / Mark MitchellWatch19 Sep 07:18 AM
New Zealand'It was like slow motion': Brother recalls fatal strike during Mongrel Mob brawlThomas Te Kani said he immediately dropped to the ground to cover his brother.19 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimePolkinghorne murder trial: Jury sent home, deliberations to resume next weekThe former eye surgeon sobbed in court this morning as his 111 call was played.19 Sep 06:02 AM
New ZealandFamily sides with Tauranga man jailed for 11yrs after sexually abusing stepdaughter'Sometimes I get messages from them saying they hate me,' said the 11-year-old.19 Sep 05:01 AM
CrimeNo verdict reached as jury retire until MondayNo verdict Friday as the jury in the Philip Polkinghorne murder trial retire until Monday morning.Watch19 Sep 04:48 AM
CrimePolkinghorne sobs before jury retires to consider verdict after 52 daysThe former eye surgeon sobbed in court this morning as his 111 call was played.19 Sep 04:01 AM
New Zealand70 police officers to be added to community patrol teamsChristopher Luxon announced that a further 70 police officers will be added to community patrol teams across the country. Video / Mark MitchellWatch19 Sep 03:46 AM
New Zealand'It won’t happen again': Fishermen caught breaking dolphin-friendly rulesThe judge noted their money struggles but stressed the seriousness of fishing offences.19 Sep 03:35 AM
New ZealandFocus live: Andrew Coster speaks to mediaPolice Commissioner Andrew Coster has today confirmed further details around the allocation of the 500 additional officers following funding from Budget 2024.Watch19 Sep 01:57 AM
New ZealandPhilip Polkinghorne trial: The jury is going out - what happens now?What happens once the jury goes out after hearing eight weeks of evidence?18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: And now we waitOPINION: Steve Braunias continues his diary from the High Court at Auckland.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandJudge summation in Philip Polkinghorne murder trialJustice Lang provides instruction to the jury as they head into deliberations on Thursday morning.Watch18 Sep 07:33 AM
CrimeJury will deliberate Polkinghorne verdict tomorrow: 'Don’t allow emotion, sympathy or prejudice guide'Justice Graham Lang told the jury to focus on the facts.18 Sep 06:44 AM
CrimeWoman who assaulted journalist outside court sent to jailJudge: 'Journalists must do their job without fear of being assaulted.'18 Sep 06:36 AM
New ZealandCorrections 'breakdown' contributed to woman's murder by paroled ‘psychopath’Coroner makes extensive recommendations after 'preventable' murder of Chch woman.18 Sep 06:01 AM
New Zealand'I don't like it at all': Prison wake-up call for teen who stabbed woman outside pub'I want you to reach 21 and live a good, pro-social life,' the judge told him.18 Sep 06:00 AM
CrimePolkinghorne trial: Judge sends jury home as verdict deliberations begin tomorrowThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling wife Pauline Hanna then staging a suicide.18 Sep 05:09 AM
Crime'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregiversFour children say they were hit, spat on, slapped and one was even allegedly run over.18 Sep 05:00 AM
CrimeWatch: Auckland garage targeted in shooting, police investigatingThe garage at the front of the property was unoccupied at the time.17 Sep 10:32 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate East Auckland firearms incidentArmed police scope out the scene on Waddell Ave, Pt England. Video / SuppliedWatch17 Sep 10:31 PM
LiveCrimeJury in Polkinghorne murder trial expected to begin deciding verdict todayThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home.17 Sep 09:27 PM
New ZealandAuckland police kept busy during two 'dangerous' attempts to evade arrestA man associated with the Head Hunters has been arrested after traversing Auckland.17 Sep 09:18 PM
