Insanity argument at heart of trial for son who strangled mum, burned body
Linda Edwards' body was found inside a burnt-out Mt Roskill home in 2016.
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Man charged for lighting fires at churches in Christchurch and Greymouth
The 28-year-old man has been charged with two counts of arson.
Police seek Christchurch arsonist donning cat mask
Police would like to speak with anyone who may be able to identify the man pictured.
Jailed firefighter to go before parole board
Fires lit by Andrew Searle over the course of nearly three years cost $640,000 to put out.
Alleged Nelson arsonist named
Several serious fires broke out in the Nelson Bays area in February.
Big Read: A gun club burns in a nation on edge
David Fisher investigates a gun club fire and finds a nation on edge.
Rabbit Island, Walters Bluff fires thought to be intentionally lit
Police are seeking information as they continue to investigate the two fires.
Two overnight arrests in Nelson for arson offences
"We remind people that the safety of the public and their properties is the priority."
Paris fire: Woman in custody
An investigation has been launched into the criminal charge of causing death by arson.
Demolition derby car's fiery end on a Napier riverbed
Adam Codlin says the mess he helped clean up on Guppy Rd, Napier was "appalling".
Murderer, rapist, killer arsonist to be released from prison
Rapist and murderer Edward McElroy to be released from prison in February on parole
Man jailed for 'grossly reckless' arson of house where kids were sleeping
The judge told Dillan Wilson he was lucky not to be facing charged relating to deaths.
Tech millionaire's family killed in 'targeted' attack
The brother of an American tech millionaire has now been arrested for arson.
East Auckland fire being treated as suspicious
Fire rips through East Auckland building site.
Police appeal for help in solving lethal arson
Man died after accidentally setting himself alight, and police believe he was not alone.
Police hunt three people linked Dunedin arson and crash
Police said the offenders drove away and crashed into taxi while trying to escape.
Man arrested after Howick house fire
Man charged with starting fire that destroyed a Somerville Rd house.
Murderer denied parole after phone comments
Murderer denied parole after making anti-authoritarian comments during phone call.
Auckland firebug closer to being caught: business owner
Members of the public claim to know the firebug who attacked an Auckland petrol station.
Man charged with arson after fire in Greymouth
A 55-year-old man has been charged with arson and burglary.
'Jekyll and Hyde' kidnapper jailed
A man who kidnapped a taxi driver and locked him in the car's boot has been jailed.
'Got bail bro!': Arson accused laughs in court
The alleged arsonist laughed after he was granted bail today.
Angry at his ex he decided to torch her car. Oops, wrong vehicle
Michael Shane McFadyen thought the car was his ex-girlfriend's.
Accused arsonists appear in court over 15 fires
Two alleged arsonists were terrorising South Auckland with a spate of fires.
Trial begins in taxi driver kidnapping case
A trial for the alleged kidnapping has begun in Wellington this morning.
Arsonist tried to 'smoke out' pensioner
Teenage arsonist jailed for crime committed while on bail for assault and knife threats.
Serial arson attacks: Firebugs target schools, houses
Two young men have been charged with torching several buildings in South Auckland.
Arrest follows multiple Manukau arson attacks
Police have not ruled out the possibility of further arrests.
Top architect gets arson conviction quashed
A top architect has won an appeal against his conviction which he said impacted his career
School burgled two days after arsonists strike
Two days after an arsonist set the playground on fire, the school was burgled.
Fire plagues Hastings pirate ship once again
Fire at popular playground latest in spate around suburban Hastings.
Murder charge laid after Dunedin fire
A man has been charged with murder after two people were found dead in a burning house.
Police investigate arson, horseback attack
Two alleged attacks and a second arson at Riverslea School are being investigated.
Mate decided to make car 'go boom'
Misguided arson attempt lands man in jail for a year.