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
New ZealandDisabled man died in Mt Roskill after being coached to commit arson, court hearsStephen Rhys Ewart died after accidentally setting himself on fire in 2017.26 Jun 10:02 PM
New ZealandMSD arsonist may have burns on face: policeArsonist smashed window and threw molotov cocktail inside; damaged office remains closed09 Jun 08:22 PM
New Zealand'Traumatised' arson victim: 'Leave us alone'Mihaka warned the victim to get the children out of the house before he set fire to it.12 Apr 12:00 AM
WorldOsaka arson suspect identified, buildings to be checkedThe suspect set a mental clinic ablaze in an eight-story building where he was a patient.19 Dec 08:07 AM
New ZealandName suppression granted for man accused of setting fire inside West Auckland homePolice responded to a report of a family harm incident on October 6.16 Nov 01:29 AM
CrimeMan who torched house in retribution sent to jailHome owner left about 30k out of pocket after man burns down house in Northland17 Oct 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The ex-firefighter who became one of NZ's worst serial arsonistsA former volunteer firefighter was responsible for torching a dozen Auckland properties.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeArson trial: Couple accused of burning down house for $85,000 windfallA man and a woman are accused of burning a house down to gain money from insurance.09 Aug 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGangs of the Mainland: 'Prospect for violence real' as patch numbers surge in CanterburyGang numbers surging upward in NZ - and soon the South Island chapters could be warring.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: Mortal fear for remote arson-plagued communityThere's one name that keeps cropping up - is he the mystery arsonist?23 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeNorthland arsonist re-sentenced to community workStarting a fire in a historic Bay of Islands reserve with a home-made bomb reckless.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington police seek witnesses to vehicles allegedly linked to car firePolice are looking for information on two cars which may be linked to a fire yesterday.28 May 01:21 AM
CrimeTrial date set for six facing kidnapping and shooting chargesFive men and a woman appeared at the High Court in Whangārei on Thursday.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSuspected arson at Auckland Pak'nSave after fire lit in trolleyAuthorities are investigating a fire being lit in a trolley at a Pak'nSave last night.24 May 02:55 AM
New ZealandHistoric $5.4m villa torched: Arsonist jailed for nearly five yearsJonathon Gary Brown says 'a feeling came over him' when he was inside the house.21 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandTeen in court over supermarket chip aisle fireThe blaze caused hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of water, smoke and fire damage.12 May 11:44 PM
New ZealandArson charge after Countdown chip aisle fireCourt date after Countdown mall fire sparks massive call-out.11 May 04:15 AM
New ZealandSentence shortened for man who left unconscious victim next to burning carThe victim was hospitalised for several days and required rehabilitation.21 Feb 09:35 PM
