WorldClown mask-wearing grandfather massacred familyThe discovery of Alexander Meisner's body brought an end to a four-month-long manhunt.07 Aug 07:16 PM
Wellington'Extreme panic': Family sell shop at loss after stranger assaults 7yo daughterThe little girl's mother has since quit work to help her daughter with her anxiety.07 Aug 08:00 AM
World‘Severely unwell’: New details emerge about foreign exchange student deathBoth girls were part of the same cultural exchange programme in Australia.06 Aug 09:46 PM
New ZealandUber driver caught with homemade stun gun on his dashboardTesting of the weapon found it would cause a severe electric shock and electrical burning.06 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandTwo teens charged over Tyreece Te Pairi's deathThe pair appeared in Hamilton District Court today.06 Aug 06:12 AM
WellingtonMan not guilty of wounding neighbour's guest in fireworks disputeThe defence argued the complainant had actually shot himself with his own gun.06 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Pretty horrific': Mother's plea after terrifying train station attack left teen shoeless and bleedingHis new shoes, worth over $300, were stolen during the attack.06 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandUpdate in Auckland bus stop murder investigationPolice urge anyone with information on the killing of Kyle Whorrall to come forward now.06 Aug 04:35 AM
New ZealandPolice plea for information after entertainer named as alleged rapist, co-performer speaks outHe is facing 12 charges in relation to one alleged victim. 06 Aug 04:17 AM
WorldAlleged serial killer in Argentina arrested after gruesome discoveryPolice arrested a 37-year-old man in Jujuy for murdering homeless people.06 Aug 12:23 AM
New ZealandNational Youth Theatre responds after entertainer and ex-worker charged with rape, groomingThe man's identity was revealed last night. 05 Aug 11:25 PM
New Zealand'Cowardly assault': Man attacked, robbed at West Auckland major train stationTeenage boy arrested, police seeking second suspect after mugging at major transport hub.05 Aug 10:50 PM
WorldChinese exchange student, 13, charged with murder in New South Wales stabbingThe exchange student has been charged over the death of another young exchange student.05 Aug 08:46 PM
WorldDNA identifies murdered 4-year-old in decades-old mysteryCarl Bryant was found dead under a bridge. His baby brother is still missing.05 Aug 07:21 PM
New ZealandReclusive son killed dementia-stricken mother with sword in grisly murder-suicideCoroner's report highlights family's isolation and rejected offers of help.05 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'You can kill me': Identical twins on trial for brutal home assault and threatsThe attack allegedly involved beating the victim for three hours.05 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland entertainer accused of raping, grooming underage girl named as actor/musicianHe is charged with serious sexual offending against a minor.05 Aug 05:27 AM
WorldMother of six killed by partner in suspected murder-suicideThe couple's six children were not home during the tragic incident.05 Aug 01:44 AM
New ZealandMan who allegedly killed brother, stole car at gunpoint gives up suppressionJack Hargreaves faces charges of murder, aggravated robbery and failing to stop for police05 Aug 12:38 AM
New Zealand'Three life sentences': Whānau's anger after man admits killing three in railway crossing crashThe 36-year-old admitted five charges, including three of manslaughter.05 Aug 12:08 AM
WorldTommy Robinson arrested for alleged assault at UK stationBritish far-right activist taken into custody at Luton airport after flight from Portugal.04 Aug 08:57 PM
WorldCCTV shows mushroom murderer disposing of dehydrator at local tipThe device contained remnants of death cap mushrooms.04 Aug 08:06 PM
World'Deeply distressing': Expert questions hospital care in Letby casePaediatrician in ITV documentary claims babies may have survived with better care. 04 Aug 08:05 PM
CrimeConvicted murderer found guilty of sexually violating a young girl decades onSydney Bristow was involved in a 1999 New Year's Day murder at Ōmapere Beach.04 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimePolice name teen killed in South Auckland street fightA 19-year-old man has been charged with wounding in connection with the incident.04 Aug 04:27 AM
New ZealandCalls made for fast-tracking of 'coward punch' laws after rugby supporter's deathDaniel Nganeko died after he was allegedly punched outside a rugby clubroom. 04 Aug 04:27 AM
New ZealandPolice seek video from hip-hop event in Hamilton murder probeOfficers also want to speak to people about three specific vehicles in Hamilton CBD.04 Aug 01:27 AM
WorldSeven inmates dead, 11 injured in Veracruz prison riotFighting started on Saturday afternoon and continued throughout the night.03 Aug 09:49 PM
AucklandTeen charged after pedestrians hit by car in AucklandA 17-year-old was charged after a crash injured two on Queen St today.03 Aug 06:20 AM
CrimeMeth experiment goes badly for first-time user who stabbed stranger with forkA 21-year-old tried to force his way into a woman's home before fleeing to a New World.03 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest man after deadly Ōtara street fightA 19-year-old is due to appear in the Manukau District Court on Monday.03 Aug 04:48 AM
WellingtonMan shot, critically injured in Lower Hutt - Police manhunt under wayPolice seek a dark-coloured vehicle seen fleeing the scene at speed.02 Aug 11:29 PM
New ZealandTwo rushed to hospital after car hits pedestrians on Auckland's Queen StThe driver fled the scene of the early-morning crash before being found and arrested. 02 Aug 09:44 PM
CrimeBus driver taken to hospital with facial injury after assault by teensThe driver will be off work to recover from the attack. The youths have been apprehended.02 Aug 08:43 PM