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
New ZealandMurderer had killed beforeJeremy McLaughlin, found guilty today of murdering Christchurch schoolgirl Jade Bayliss, had also killed a child in Australia.23 Apr 06:35 AM
New ZealandBayliss trial: Accused denies murderThe man accused of strangling Christchurch schoolgirl Jade Bayliss before torching her family home took the stand today to "clarify events" around her death.22 Apr 07:09 AM
New ZealandFlatmate pleads guilty in Jade Bayliss trialThe flatmate of the man accused of murdering Christchurch teenager Jade Bayliss has today pleaded guilty to a charge of being an accessory after the fact of burglary and arson.21 Apr 11:26 PM
New ZealandJade Bayliss murder trial to reconvene MondayThe trial of the man accused of murdering Jade Bayliss will reconvene in the High Court in Christchurch on Monday.18 Apr 07:34 PM
New ZealandTeen had no fire related injuriesParamedics who declared murdered Christchurch teen Jade Bayliss dead at the scene did not find any signs of smoke inhalation or burning on her body, a court heard today.16 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandUnrequited love revealed at murder trialJeremy McLaughlin loved the mother of the 13-year-old girl he's accused of murdering, but the love was unrequited, a court heard today.12 Apr 02:18 AM
New ZealandTeen 'mocked' her accused killerMurdered schoolgirl Jade Bayliss had "no respect" for her mother's boyfriend, and used to mock his speech impediment, a court has been told.11 Apr 05:18 AM
New ZealandGrisly details in schoolgirl murder caseJade Bayliss was strangled, had socks stuffed in her mouth, and her family home was set on fire by Jeremy McLaughlin, an ex-partner of her mother, a court has heard.10 Apr 11:09 PM
