New Zealand'Extremely frustrating': Former deputy mayor hits out at vandals, thievesThe damage will cost $10,000 to Mountain Bike Rotorua.03 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge murder accused to keep name suppression for at least two monthsThe man was excused from appearing at his court hearing today.22 Jun 10:36 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire tragedy: 'We are all responsible'Hundreds gathered in Wellington's Cathedral of St Paul to remember the victims.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge survivor's haunting choiceFaamatala Sili jumped out of his window and fell two storeys to escape the fire.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBuilding fire at Wellington’s Shelly Bay suspicious, police revealPolice said the building was unoccupied and the power was not connected.07 Jun 11:16 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire: Man in court on five murder chargesThe man accused of killing five people in the Loafers Lodge fire last month has appeared.05 Jun 10:48 PM
New ZealandFourth and fifth victims of deadly Loafers Lodge fire named: ‘We will really miss you’A 48-year-old man has been charged with two counts of arson in relation to the fire.25 May 05:53 AM
New Zealand'Ludicrous and unsafe': Gym owner says cops could have stopped arsonistKaikohe gym badly damaged in a suspected arson attack24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington lawyers mourn 'kind' hostel fire victimLawyers remember Melvin Parun as an 'eccentric' and 'kind' man.24 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandWhy do people commit arson? Expert answersNot every arsonist wants to hurt people, university researcher Dr Nichola Tyler says.23 May 01:53 AM
New ZealandPolice to remain at scene of fatal Loafers Lodge fire for most of the weekAbout 38 people displaced by the fire are receiving emergency housing support.22 May 05:15 AM
New Zealand'Wild': Man tells of his rescue from roof of Loafers Lodge fire'I shut my eyes for a minute and I'm back in that place.'22 May 01:50 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire: Previous tenants had been vandalising property, resident saysThe night of the fire the front door was broken, a resident said.21 May 11:51 PM
WorldParty hire boss's desire to dominate industryThe owner of a party hire business has been jailed after hiring arsonists to target rivals21 May 04:13 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Police update on Wellington hostel fireInspector Dion Bennett, Acting Wellington District Commander, says police are expecting to recover the first bodies from the Loafers Lodge fire today. Video / George HeardWatch17 May 10:53 PM
New ZealandPolice expect to recover bodies from Loafers Lodge todayPolice will be back inside the building today for the scene examination.17 May 09:08 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire homicide inquiry: Police work through list of suspectsAt least six bodies have been found, and there are fewer than 20 people unaccounted for.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellWellington fire: We shouldn’t wait for tragedy to address known risksRules around sprinklers aren’t the only area of our building legislation to worry about.17 May 06:55 AM
New ZealandFraudster's gold scheme foiled by postieWayne Thomas Patterson sought revenge against the postman after the scheme failed.17 May 01:36 AM
New ZealandDrug-addled man lit apartment fire then rescued occupantsJoshua Skinner helped the occupants flee - little did they know, he started the blaze.14 Apr 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Innocent Agent’s killer: The woman with a 'black belt in manipulation'The woman who led a vulnerable misfit to his death can now be named.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan started a fire at party: Avoids jail after meeting with victimsMan set fire at Napier property after being confronted for stealing cash at party.31 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Selfish actions': Drunk car thief burns down band building, destroys student's dreamThe building contained $120k of precious instruments and priceless sheets of music.21 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandOvernight house blaze in Christchurch beach town labelled ‘suspicious’The property was well-involved when fire crews arrived.09 Mar 07:14 PM
New Zealand'So lucky to be alive': Woman escapes burning home, man appears in courtPolice said a 36-year-old male faces five charges relating to the incident.09 Mar 02:44 AM
WorldWife who doused husband in petrol didn't intend to kill himA woman who accidentally set her husband on fire has been handed a reduced sentence.07 Mar 12:56 AM
New Zealand51-year-old pleads guilty to murder of woman who died in Auckland house fireTeao Ida Wiki died after a house fire in September.02 Mar 08:50 PM
RacingVandalism sees New Plymouth’s Christmas Eve horse racing movedRaceway fears damage to its racing track could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.11 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandAuckland Hindu temple targeted in arson attack, police release photos of suspectsPolice want to speak to anyone who may have information on the attack.14 Nov 02:53 AM
New ZealandVideo: Pair set fire to family-owned restaurant with fireworkIncredible video shows moment a pair attempted to burn down a popular Napier restaurant.13 Nov 03:41 AM
New Zealand‘You’re wasting my time’: Man charged with arson tells judge to 'hurry up and sentence me'Jesse Simkin said he hates his stepfather and wanted to hurt him as much as he could.03 Nov 02:56 AM
New Zealand50 years behind bars: What life is really like for an ageing serial arsonistThe 73-year-old is one of a growing number of elderly men in prison.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Wairarapa alleged arsonist arrestedFires were lit at two properties, Wards Line near Greytown, damaging several buildings.12 Oct 05:25 AM
New ZealandHomicide probe: Man arrested after fatal Levin house fireThe man has been charged with murder and arson and is due to appear in court tomorrow.07 Sep 08:12 AM
