New Zealand'Faceless' future: Mark Lundy's nervous return to society after decades behind barsFriend Dave Jones says people do not need to worry about their safety.18 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Fight for innocence' to continue as double murderer Lundy freed from jail Life does not mean life in New Zealand in terms of never being released, his lawyer said.17 Apr 07:27 AM
New ZealandPrison not a 'just' penalty for teen who coward-punched stranger in unprovoked street attackA judge said the only way to describe the violence inflicted was 'extreme'.17 Apr 07:00 AM
Crime'You're gonna kill him': Man beaten by teen after failing to return borrowed carThe teen attacked him with a hammer, continuing even after the victim was unconscious.16 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandMen accused of gang-raping German backpacker in Auckland CBD granted suppressionThe men appeared in the Auckland District Court today. 16 Apr 05:01 AM
WorldSydney woman dies in domestic violence incident days before court hearingHer death prompted calls for action from domestic violence campaigners. 16 Apr 02:04 AM
New Zealand'Kindest person, biggest heart': Woman found dead in Waiuku vehicle identified A man, 50, has been charged with assault after her death in Waiuku.15 Apr 08:03 AM
CrimeExpletives in court as verdicts returned in 50th birthday party shootingRawiri Wharerau was shot and killed and his brother was shot and injured in 2023.15 Apr 04:00 AM
Crime'Significant blow to the family': Brotherly role saves NZ man from deportationCameron Ansah moved to Australia at 7 and faced deportation for violent offending.14 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Tabloid clickbait': Inside Philip Polkinghorne's stoush with TV doco makersA journalist says there was 'nothing deceitful' about his approach to Polkinghorne.14 Apr 07:12 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Motorcyclist who killed couple on pedestrian crossing has rap sheetA jury has found motorcyclist Mark Kimber guilty of manslaughter.14 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeHit and slammed against wall: Former X Factor NZ contestant sentenced for family violenceNofo Lameko skipped his sentencing in December to go on tour.14 Apr 04:35 AM
WorldTeen accused of killing parents plotted to assassinate Trump, FBI saysNikita Casap allegedly killed his parents to fund his assassination plan.14 Apr 03:56 AM
Crime'Thank God I'm alive': Street fight ends with woman being run down, crushed against wallThe woman got into her ute, did a three-point turn, accelerated, and drove at the victim.14 Apr 02:42 AM
CrimeGang member jailed for perverting justice after fake funeral bail bidHe sought compassionate bail, claiming his godmother had died – she didn't exist.13 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandAlleged early morning assault lands man in court after victim took himself to hospitalArmed police on the scene in Massey surrounded a truck after a reported shooting. 13 Apr 01:07 AM
New Zealand'I’ll cut your throat,' drug seeker told woman days before breaking man's backThe 24-year-old has a history of drug abuse, mental health problems and violence issues.11 Apr 10:02 AM
CrimePolice officer sentenced for ramming motorbike, attacking rider in unlawful arrestThe officer, a part-time driving instructor, said he mixed up the brake and accelerator. 11 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Wanton disregard' or 'human fallibility'? Jury to decide rider's culpability in double fatalGeoffrey and Karen Boucher were killed when they were struck by a motorcyclist in 2022.11 Apr 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Have a good life': Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killerMurdered woman's family and supporters turn out in force for Napier court sentencing. 10 Apr 11:37 PM
New ZealandInsanity plea: Triple killing case in Rotorua heads to trialThe accused, Justin Jeffries, is pleading insanity to three murder charges.10 Apr 09:07 PM
New ZealandCould a discarded jacket hold a clue to unsolved Wellington killing?Police have established the victim suffered his injuries from an assault.10 Apr 08:47 PM
New ZealandInmate's transfer protest leads to 'tussle', Corrections officer falling over balustradeThe prisoner grabbed a milk crate, ripped a phone from the wall and allegedly swung it.10 Apr 08:00 AM
Crime'A suffocating hell': Family of execution-style murder victim speak outCCTV clearly shows anger and reckless bravado, the judge said at the shooter's sentencing.10 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with stabbing staff member at Whanganui Corrections Defendant calls out: “you’ve got the wrong hit man”. 09 Apr 11:57 PM
New ZealandBaby Ru death: The 18mo unsolved case and 'critical evidence' police haveToday marks 18 months since Baby Ru's death from blunt trauma.09 Apr 11:35 PM
WorldUS police shoot disabled teen behind fence, sparking outrageHe is non-verbal and 'can hardly walk'. They put nine bullets in him.09 Apr 06:42 PM
New Zealand'A positive development': Man appears in court charged with Simon Bird's murderThe 23-year-old man has been granted interim name suppression.09 Apr 03:30 AM
CrimeCrips revenge plot was recorded in prison calls, but was it murder? Trial ends without answerA third jury will have to decide after the defendants' latest trial ended in a deadlock.09 Apr 01:48 AM
New ZealandTrade Me pulls spy cameras listings featuring images of people having sex A survivor of image-based offending said the listings 'actively promote' sexual violence.09 Apr 01:05 AM
Crime‘Catch me if you can, motherf*****,’ teen taunted from NZ after Perth meat cleaver attackIt's taken nine years, but Australian police are one step closer to catching up with him.08 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of 50th b'day party murder dumped the gun in her friend's backyardRawiri Wharerau was fatally shot and his brother Hemi seriously wounded in 2023.08 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Your last chance:' Judge warns man caught filming woman in Salvation Army changing roomThe 38-year-old has a penchant for committing indecent acts.08 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandSon of UN rep jailed for stabbing elderly man to death in AucklandA stranger had taken Sergio Williams into his home. He overstayed his welcome.08 Apr 12:06 AM
