New ZealandPolice apologise for rape case failurePolice have apologised to Malcolm Rewa's victims over the length of time it took to catch the serial rapist and prevent his offending.24 Jul 04:25 AM
New ZealandParking warden bashedA parking warden was admitted to hospital after being attacked on duty in Auckland - and the assault was so bad, it kept him in hospital for five nights.23 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldChicago looks for answers to gun terrorResidents of Chicago were agonising again yesterday on what ails their city after another weekend of gun violence in which the victims included an 11-year-old girl shot dead.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily pay tribute to shop victimGrieving relatives of one of the men killed in the Auckland pawn shop double homicide have paid tribute to him.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPawn shop victim a flood heroOne of the men killed in a pawn shop in south Auckland on Saturday had recently returned from helping flood victims in Northland, a witness says.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNurse who punched patient lacked skillA nurse who punched a patient failed to provide care and skill, a Health Commissioner has found.21 Jul 08:42 AM
New ZealandWoman claims bouncer assaultAn off-duty bouncer is accused of punching a female bar patron repeatedly in the face as she sat in a taxi outside the bar where he worked.18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldEarly evening gave no hint of waiting horrorThe last night of Allison Baden-Clay's life started like any other.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKilling of ex-cop baffles Kiwi familyThe Kiwi family of a Tongan man killed in Hawaii say they have no idea what happened to their relative, beyond what they've read in the news.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDairy stabbing: 12-year-old in courtA 12-year-old will stay in Child Youth and Family custody ahead of his trial for the manslaughter of a West Auckland dairy.16 Jul 03:37 AM
New ZealandBoy wakes from comaAn 11-year-old stabbed in the head with a pair of classroom scissors has woken from a coma - and his survival means the boy believed responsible will not be charged.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDad accused of killing baby son namedA Hamilton man accused of murdering his infant son can now be named.08 Jul 12:13 AM
New ZealandNo checks on abused childThe grandmother of an 8-year-old NZ-born girl beaten to death with a vacuum cleaner pipe in 2011 says Australian child care authorities failed in their duty.06 Jul 01:18 AM
WorldAmanda Knox's drug links reportedItalian prosecutors pushing for Amanda Knox’s extradition from the US claim they have evidence of her extensive links to cocaine dealers in Perugia, it has been reported.03 Jul 10:55 PM
New ZealandMcCully defends diplomat inactionMurray McCully says it was "good and proper process" for him to leave the case of a Malaysian diplomat accused of sex crimes to authorities for seven weeks.02 Jul 05:25 PM
WorldThe text that blows hole in Knox alibiThe former boyfriend of Amanda Knox has cast doubt on her innocence in the murder of the British student Meredith Kercher.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFacility asked why killer not admittedQuestions have been raised as to how a woman who threatened to harm her neighbour before later killing her was not formally admitted to a mental health facility earlier.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiller's jail term reducedA man who killed his friend with a punch and then buried him in a shallow grave has had his jail term reduced on appeal.30 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandBoy's gay sister: School ignored meThe sister of the 11-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed a classmate in the head with scissors has complained to the Ministry of Education about the school.30 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandArrest made in Hall homicide casePolice investigating the homicide of Wanganui man Brett Hall have arrested and charged a man with his murder.28 Jun 09:39 PM
New ZealandForgiveness for school stabbingThe family of an 11-year-old boy stabbed with a pair of classroom scissors have forgiven the child police believe was responsible for inflicting the life-threatening injury, a relative says.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner jailed for assault on prosecutorSurrounded by five security guards and with his hands cuffed together, prisoner Damian Karl Wereta made no attempt today to escape the courtroom dock.27 Jun 10:37 PM
New Zealand'A big hole in our lives'The mother of an eight month old Hamilton boy who died following head injuries received at home has released a statement.27 Jun 08:26 PM
New ZealandSuspect yet to be questionedThe child alleged to have stabbed his classmate in the head with scissors still hasn't been formally interviewed by police.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGrieving mum: 'I wish they were dead'A grieving father is stunned at the sentences handed to three men responsible for his son's death, while the victim's mother says she wishes the offenders were dead instead.27 Jun 12:58 AM
New ZealandBoy stabbed in head still in comaThe child stabbed in the head in a classroom altercation in Mangere hasn't woken from his coma since the incident.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandChaplain bashed saving 'God's money'A hospital chaplain was assaulted with a box cutter and a stick after telling a man attempting to rob his collection boxes, "You can't take God's money".26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew defence urged for abuse victimsA new report looking at family violence is recommending that a partial defence be introduced for repeat victims who lash out at their abusers.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand12-year-old charged with manslaughterA 12-year-old boy is facing a new charge of manslaughter over the killing of a west Auckland dairy owner, and his case will now move to the High Court.25 Jun 04:02 AM
New ZealandSuburb rocked by youth crimesThe murder of dairy owner Arun Kumar has shocked the central Henderson community. But locals say youth crime in the area has been escalating for months.22 Jun 05:00 PM
