New ZealandHuge support for attacked touristsPolice have been overwhelmed by a nationwide outpouring of support for two young German campers beaten and robbed in an "appalling and mindless" attack yesterday.26 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan to appear in court for assaultA 32-year-old Taupo man is to appear in the Rotorua District Court tomorrow (Friday) over a family violence incident in Waitahanui.26 Dec 09:40 AM
New ZealandMan hit by beer jug remains in comaA man is yet to emerge from a coma after being hit on the head by a beer jug after intervening in a drunken argument at a Hamilton pub on Friday night.25 Dec 11:12 PM
New ZealandNelson man charged after spade attackA Nelson man has been arrested and charged with hitting another man over the head with a spade.23 Dec 07:46 PM
WorldMore sex charges against Rolf HarrisAustralian entertainer Rolf Harris is facing three additional sex assault charges involving two new alleged victims, one aged "seven or eight" at the time.23 Dec 12:55 AM
New ZealandWoman in court over bashed girlThe partner of a Muslim man who police say bashed his 15-year-old daughter and hid her injuries under a burqa has appeared in court.20 Dec 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlack Widow case: Son had no doubt she killed her husbandWhen police phoned to says his stepfather was dead he knew his mum was the culprit.19 Dec 06:25 PM
New ZealandSister wants police to pay compensationPhil Nisbet's sister says she was forced to launch her own investigation into her brother's death after police rejected her claims he was murdered.19 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBurqa teen attacked with umbrellaMore details of a Muslim father's alleged reign of terror over his daughter have emerged.19 Dec 04:41 AM
New ZealandBurqa teen's father arrested for abuseThe father of a 15-year-old Muslim teenager has been arrested after allegedly beating and detaining her, and forcing her to hide her facial injuries beneath a burqa.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Decency was repaid with gross violence'A man has been jailed for the murder of veteran journalist Derek Round - a friend who had shown him 'kindness and decency', according to the judge.18 Dec 12:14 AM
New Zealand'Culture of sex' swindling migrantsTwo women jailed for killing Amandeep Singh last year were part of a local culture of females using promises of sex to swindle migrant Indian workers, a defence lawyer says.17 Dec 03:39 AM
New ZealandPR chief's abuse charge droppedPolice have dropped court action against an Auckland public relations agency chief who was accused of physically abusing her property developer former husband.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBurqa hid injuries of bashed teenA teenage girl police believe was beaten at home was forced to hide her facial injuries behind a burqa while Muslim community members allegedly hushed up the abuse.15 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandJail for drunk attackerThe wife of a man left with a permanent brain injury after he was attacked by a drunk and violent teen - who later stabbed three people while on bail - has lashed out at the slow court process.14 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAttack on woman, 65, a mysteryPolice say they have no idea why two masked men assaulted a 65-year-old woman in her south Otago home last night.09 Dec 03:25 AM
New ZealandThe day Chicago came to AucklandBassett Rd machinegun murders 50 years ago solved swiftly but mystery remains over one of the gunmen05 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan linked to alleged abductionInvestigators have released a photo of a man being sought over the attempted abduction of a 13-year-old girl who was dragged off her bicycle into bush near Timaru.05 Dec 01:51 AM
WorldMachete attack leaves victims with 'terrible wounds'Queensland police say the victims of a machete attack in Rockhampton have terrible wounds to their legs, arms and bodies.04 Dec 11:20 PM
New ZealandGirl, 13, dragged into bush by manA description of the man accused of dragging a 13-year-old girl off her bicycle and into bushland near Timaru last night has been released.04 Dec 02:26 AM
New ZealandArrest follows Tauranga man's deathA man has been arrested in relation to the assault on Lance Michael Scullin in Tauranga on Saturday.02 Dec 10:33 PM
New ZealandFatal twist: Guard shrugged off helpLance Scullin was "always there in times of trouble", but after a violent clash with a group of youths he turned down offers of help. 12 hours later, he was dead.02 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGang member filmed hitting copA policeman sitting in his car with his family warned a gang member not to do anything stupid moments before being punched in the head.29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMystery of cold case lingersThe family of a suspected murder victim say police should be renewing their hunt after 27 years and that a television documentary maker may hold some keys, reports Phil Taylor29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolicewoman in alleged assaultA policewoman is being investigated following a complaint that she assaulted a taxi driver earlier this month.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMurdered mother's family appeal for informationThe family of murdered Wellington woman Rongmei Fan have described her as a beautiful daughter and a caring mother.27 Nov 05:32 AM
New ZealandOver 30 people brawl outside McDonald's in AshburtonVerbal trespass notices have been served on ringleaders of a brawl between more than 30 people outside McDonald's in Ashburton on Sunday morning.26 Nov 09:35 PM
