WorldMan pleads not guilty to deadly California wildfire chargesThe January infernos killed 31 people and destroyed thousands of homes.24 Oct 02:03 AM
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
World'It is a tragic event': Three dead after Central Queensland house blazePolice say the victims are yet to be identified as investigations continue.15 Oct 01:13 AM
PremiumCrimeTeen arsonist was caught on video engulfed in flames as he fled barbershop03 Oct 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘I cannot forgive’: Teen attacked by Loafers Lodge murderer with machete in 2009 speaks outEsarona Lologa had 47 prior convictions before the Loafers Lodge fire.28 Sep 07:21 PM
New Zealand'He can’t hurt anyone else': Emotional reaction to Loafers Lodge guilty verdictEsarona Lologa was found guilty of five murders and one count of arson.26 Sep 05:12 AM
WellingtonA history of violence and a penchant for fire: Loafers Lodge murderer unmaskedEsarona Lologa had a criminal and turbulent past before igniting the fatal inferno.26 Sep 03:00 AM
CrimeLoafers Lodge fire: Jury finds Esarona Lologa guilty of five murdersLologa’s insanity defence, citing paranoid schizophrenia, was rejected by the jury after hearing evidence from six mental health experts.Watch26 Sep 12:19 AM
WellingtonMan who started deadly hostel fire guilty of murder; Identity can finally be revealedThe verdict followed 17 hours of deliberations.25 Sep 11:31 PM
WellingtonMan who lit fatal hostel fire more unwell than he appeared, defence claimsDefence lawyer Louise Sziranyi delivered her closing arguments in the month-long trial.22 Sep 11:51 PM
Wellington'Death traps': Five men killed in hostel fire had no hope of escape, Crown saysThe Crown's closing address has begun in the trial of the man accused of lethal arson.22 Sep 05:09 AM
New ZealandDawn arson attack leaves popular NZ business facing weeks of closureThe Newmarket store may be closed for a month while repairs are carried out.22 Sep 02:52 AM
AucklandTwin blazes: 36-year-old faces arson charges in Auckland courtA second blaze was discovered soon after at a business on Manukau Rd, Epsom.20 Sep 10:38 PM
ChristchurchWoman charged with arson after Seaview Hospital blazeFirefighters battled the inferno for nearly two days before it was declared out.19 Sep 03:57 AM
Wellington'He threatened to kill me': Hostel fire murder accused's outburst against expert witnessThe defence and witness discussed whether the outburst was a symptom of the man's illness.17 Sep 04:49 AM
Wellington'Unreliable' Loafers Lodge murder accused changed his story on insanity symptomsOnly one expert out of six believes the defendant was insane at the time.16 Sep 03:30 AM
New ZealandMan on trial for Loafers Lodge fire had 50 prior convictions, court hearsThe defence argues the accused was insane at the time the blaze was lit.15 Sep 08:35 AM
Crime'I’ve had enough': Farm worker torched two properties after job, paddock lease falloutMaya Moore caused $2m in damage after setting fires at the neighbouring properties.12 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSuspect in couple’s fiery deaths went door to door asking to come inNew York Times: Officers found a man chained in the basement with signs of trauma.10 Sep 05:26 AM
Crime‘Thought we were under attack': Man wakes to find home and sleepout on fireMaya Moore, who leased some land from him, is accused of lighting the fires.09 Sep 08:00 AM
WellingtonFatal hostel blaze victim's final moments played to courtThe 111 call made by Liam Hockings was played to the jury this morning.08 Sep 11:45 PM
Crime'I was wary of her': Woman accused of arson allegedly had a volatile temperWitness claims Maya Moore said she wanted to do something that would get her jailed. 04 Sep 07:00 AM
Crime'No one's going to be safe': Neighbour recalls woman's chilling words before fires were litMaya Moore denies setting fires at two Wairarapa properties in 2022.03 Sep 08:00 AM
Wellington'Voices told him to burn': Loafers Lodge murder-accused had previous attempted arson convictionHe does not dispute lighting the fire that killed five people.03 Sep 04:58 AM
WellingtonAccused killer fled mental health care in Auckland weeks before lighting deadly fireThe first psychiatrist has given his opinion in the case.03 Sep 12:09 AM
New ZealandCCTV appears to show murder-accused lighting fatal Loafers Lodge fireThe jury watched CCTV showing the accused before the fire started.01 Sep 05:41 AM
WellingtonWatch: The moment fatal Loafers Lodge fire discovered by residentsA 111 call played to the jury was so distressing the witness was taken out of the room.28 Aug 05:37 AM
