New ZealandFrustrated conservationist avoids jailA frustrated conservationist who set fire to a lodge on an unspoilt island in the Hauraki Gulf has avoided a jail term, partly due to his service protecting the environment.10 Apr 05:39 AM
New ZealandBroadcaster on attack after flare crashBroadcaster Susan Wood has blasted the person who set off a flare which landed in one of Auckland's wealthiest streets, an incident police said was dangerous.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandLarge amount of asbestos found after fire in PetoneA large amount of asbestos has been discovered in an abandoned school which caught fire yesterday but the Fire Service says nearby residents are in no danger.20 Jan 08:46 PM
New ZealandLarge blaze engulfs hall in PetoneFifteen fire engines are battling a large blaze which has engulfed an abandoned school hall in Petone this evening.20 Jan 07:51 AM
New ZealandLink between Auckland fires?Two early morning fires deliberately lit at an Auckland school and church may have been started by the same people, police say.14 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandVictims' families have say on House of HorrorThe families of the victims of the so-called House of Horror murders in Christchurch will have a big say in what is put on the empty site in Aranui.02 Jan 07:46 PM
New ZealandConvicted child killer appeals sentenceConvicted child killer Jeremy McLaughlin is appealing against his conviction and sentence for the murder of Christchurch schoolgirl Jade Bayliss.28 Nov 06:27 AM
New ZealandJilted grandmother jailed for arsonA jilted grandmother embarked on a campaign of intimidation after her ex-partner ended their relationship, which included repeatedly setting fire to the man's Tokoroa home.08 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandFamily's relief at McLaughlin sentenceThe family of the boy killed by Jeremy McLaughlin in Australia are relieved at his sentence, but say the case has invoked painful memories.09 Oct 08:41 PM
New ZealandLife for a 'brutal and senseless' crimeDouble child killer Jeremy McLaughlin will be almost 60 by the time he can apply for parole again.09 Oct 05:45 AM
New ZealandChild-killer jailed for lifeDouble child killer Jeremy McLaughlin has been jailed for life with a minimum non-parole period of 23 years for the 2011 killing of Christchurch schoolgirl Jade Bayliss.08 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandSuspected arson: Mystery hospital deathA German forensics expert has been asked to help police solve the mysterious death of a woman while being treated in hospital for burns she suffered in a suspected arson.03 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandElderly firebug jailed for seven yearsAn elderly firebug has been jailed for more than seven years today after lighting a series of forest fires south of Nelson.30 Sep 02:36 AM
New ZealandWoman jailed for setting fire to own flatA woman who wanted to flee Christchurch after becoming embroiled with a gang and set fire in her own flat has been jailed for more than four years.05 Sep 07:43 AM
New ZealandGran charged with murder by arsonAn Auckland grandmother has been charged with murder by arson, stealing $12,500 from her employer and damaging their products by fire on three occasions.23 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTeens admit school fire (+video)Police have referred two teenagers to Youth Aid after a school administration block was gutted by a blaze just before 4am yesterday.03 Aug 08:24 PM
New Zealand'I'm not a bad person'Jolon Sweeney says he helped teen killer Jeremy McLaughlin because he was fearful for his own life.13 Jun 02:05 AM
New ZealandBoss defends riot tacticsOfficers confronted by 29 rioting inmates at the Spring Hill prison would have been overwhelmed if they tried to use pepper spray, a prison boss says.03 Jun 09:41 PM
New ZealandCheering inmates riot at prisonAbout 100 inmates have been relocated to other prisons as abandoned cell blocks of the Spring Hill jail where rioters caused chaos yesterday are investigated.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandInformation sought on Wainoni firesChristchurch police are seeking information on a series of fires in the Wainoni area early this morning.17 May 08:30 AM
New ZealandMan caught near blaze is arrestedPolice charged a man with arson after he was caught by a security guard hired to protect vacant houses from suspicious fires, including one that razed a house.25 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandCollins wants law review on Jade caseThe Government will review rules on disclosure of criminal histories after the revelation that Jade Bayliss' murderer had killed before.24 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandCriminal disclosure rules to be reviewedThe Government will review rules around disclosure of criminal histories following the revelation that Jade Bayliss' murderer had killed before.24 Apr 06:50 AM
New ZealandKiller's past kept secretPolice have confirmed that they knew of the dark past of convicted killer Jeremy McLaughlin, but were unable to tell anybody about it.24 Apr 05:03 AM
New ZealandConvicted Bayliss killer 'evil' says mumThe mother of an Australian teenager killed by the man convicted of murdering Christchurch schoolgirl Jade Bayliss has described him as "evil".23 Apr 07:48 PM
