World'He can be aggressive': Mother of Texas shooter's new admission'He can be aggressive … If he really got mad,' Salvador Ramos' mother says.27 May 01:33 AM
New ZealandHastings man who assaulted, throttled partner six times in one month fails in appeal effortThe High Court judge found the man was lucky not to have been given a longer jail term.26 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandMurder defendant followed business partner but insisted he had no motive to killFang Sun spoke with police as they searched his home, jurors learned.26 May 02:45 AM
New ZealandMan who stomped victim into a coma denied parolePsychologists disagree about the risk of releasing Ahu Taylor, who kicked a man 23 times.24 May 06:44 PM
New Zealand'Strong scientific support': DNA found on slain businesswoman belonged to murder defendantElizabeth Zhong had a strained business relationship with Fang Sun, on trial for murder.24 May 04:53 AM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition, street cordoned off, police investigatingPolice say inquiries are continuing to determine how the person was hurt.21 May 10:33 PM
WorldIs mass death now tolerated in America?US gun violence deaths are persistent as nation also marks one million Covid-19 deaths.21 May 07:04 PM
New ZealandMan awake for nine days before meth-fuelled attackTwo men jointly charged with injuring a man they knew through class A drug circles.21 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandHammer attack murderer sentenced to 18 years' jail, was on bail at timeMan who killed wife's new partner was on bail subject to protection order,trespass notice.19 May 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow Christchurch Call slowed online spread of Buffalo shooting - but can't win the warThe Christchurch Call has made a difference but there are areas where it has no impact.18 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandMurder accused to appear next in Northland court, police appeal for informationTwo charges have been laid: murder involving a firearm & unlawful possession of a firearm.17 May 11:47 PM
New ZealandTauranga homicide: Pair arrested during investigation appear in courtTwo people have been charged with aggravated burglary.17 May 11:15 PM
CrimeKiller told better plan needed before releaseMatakaua (Karl) Ngaruaine Rouvi has "limited understanding" of his risks.17 May 12:31 AM
New ZealandFocus: Martin Berry's family speak after Rena Joyce sentenced to life in prisonMartin Berry's sister Joanna Statham said the images she had in her head of his final seconds haunted her. Video / George HeardWatch17 May 12:24 AM
New ZealandFocus: Rena Joyce sentenced to life in prisonJustice Jonathan Eaton sentences Rena Joyce to life in prison with a non-parole period of 13 years and nine months. Video / PoolWatch16 May 11:36 PM
New ZealandFamily in 'absolute shock' after man killed in suspected homicide in TaurangaPolice called to a disorder incident; when they got there they found a body.14 May 10:08 PM
CrimeTwo men in hospital, one critical after fight in PapakuraPolice were called to an altercation on Orchard Rise around 2am.14 May 07:33 PM
New Zealand'A knife I can deal with but a gun I can't stop': Former cop speaks outA West Auckland cop who just left the force reveals the reality of policing.14 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentChris Rock jokes about Will Smith slap at comedy showThe comedian has joked about the Oscars and hinted at a new Netflix show.13 May 08:43 PM
New ZealandYoung prisoner acquitted of jailhouse murder fails in appealThe 22yo Killer Beez gang associate is serving a "crushing" sentence, his lawyer argued.13 May 01:28 AM
New ZealandBrothel gunman on run: Auckland strip club boss 2nd person on shielding shooter chargeThe late-night shooting in Auckland's CBD remains unsolved.13 May 12:54 AM
New ZealandTeenage murder accused pleads guiltyMurder accused pleads guilty over death of Te Awamutu man in December.10 May 01:00 AM
WorldUS school shooting survivor's long road to recovery from traumaTeen's trauma recounted as jury selection for gunman's death penalty trial gets underway.07 May 08:49 PM
Crime'I will kill your family': Slain businesswoman's ex-husband recalls threat and own arrestFang Sun is accused of murdering business partner Elizabeth Zhong.06 May 04:19 AM
New Zealand'He's hammering her, he's hammering her': Father's desperate phone called played to juryParents report alleged hammer attack to police, but can't remember much.05 May 09:19 PM
CrimeSpectator arrested after rugby sideline assault in Havelock NorthThe injuring with intent to injure charge carries a sentence of up to five years in jail.05 May 04:09 AM
New ZealandCountdown stabbing: Man jailed 13 years for frenzied knife attackThe man responsible for a knife attack at a Dunedin supermarket has been jailed.03 May 05:46 AM
New Zealand100 teens in Wellington street brawl, throw cans at policeIt took about 35 officers to clear the area.01 May 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: High-profile Oz gang member charged with assaulting woman before his deathPolice charged 501 deportee with assault without formal statement from alleged victim.30 Apr 05:34 AM
New ZealandPedestrian killed: Two 18yos charged after alleged Auckland hit-and-runThe incident occurred at 2.35am on Sunday.29 Apr 02:21 PM
New ZealandFramed? Prominent businesswoman's killer wanted world to think investor did it, defence saysProsecutors said it was clear defendant Fang Sun was embittered after losing over $25m.29 Apr 02:45 AM
New ZealandHow a single punch shattered the lives of one young coupleViolent attack at New Plymouth bar shows the "danger of alcohol and youth", judge says.29 Apr 02:13 AM
CrimeAuckland man charged with manslaughter, three weeks after fatal shootingThe defendant, already in custody for a related charge, has been granted name suppression.29 Apr 01:19 AM
Crime'A lucky break': Teen rapist avoids jail for 'appalling' attacks on girls'I truly feared for my life that night and that terror never left me.'26 Apr 06:00 AM
