New ZealandArson accused appears in courtThe 47-year-old man accused of lighting a number of rubbish bins on fire across Wellington has appeared in court. Robert Mackie 05 Oct 02:00 AM
WorldBride-to-be strangled in her homeAs her fiance celebrated his stag-do, the bride-to-be was being murdered.16 Aug 06:34 PM
New ZealandChristchurch teen arsonist caughtPolice have found four young people involved in an arson in Christchurch.15 Aug 05:30 PM
CrimeWanted man on run considered dangerousA man with gang links and considered dangerous by police is on the run and could be in Northland. Police are appealing to the public 10 Aug 12:09 AM
CrimeSuspected arson evidence splattered on kindy wallsA blazing wheelie bin, exploding spaghetti, and a hunt for the culprit through the dark streets of Whanganui made for an eventful 27 Jul 11:40 PM
BusinessRuapehu ski boss heads for retirementEruptions, lahars, faster and better facilities, a catastrophic diesel spill and a devastating arson - it's been a hectic 30 years 12 Jul 04:07 AM
CrimeArson attempt leads to prison sentence"Did the logs go up?" asked Sheree Paul when police questioned her about an attempt to set her neighbour's fence on fire. Paul was 06 Jul 01:33 AM
New ZealandCharges laid over Westport arsonsPolice have charged a 22-year-old man with arson in relation to three fires in Westport's main street in recent months.19 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandArson investigation underway after blazeA fire at a community recycling depot in Alexandra is being investigated as an arson attack, with a detective saying it was clear a fire had been "deliberately lit".05 Sep 04:27 AM
New ZealandSuspected arson at property where man was found deadPolice are investigating a suspected arson at a Woodville property where a man was killed last month.27 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandTorched for being modern?Police hunting for arsonist who torched designer home in Auckland suburb are investigating if the blaze is linked to opposition to its controversial construction.24 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldCity cleans up as nation stays on edgeThe US town of Ferguson woke to scenes of destruction after a night of looting and arson that followed a decision not to charge a white cop who killed a black teen.25 Nov 07:27 PM
New ZealandIslanders living in fearA post-mortem examination will be carried out this morning in Auckland on the victim of a fatal boat fire on Waiheke Island.07 Oct 09:21 PM
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
