New ZealandAxe attack mum died 'trying to save son'A warm-hearted Upper Hutt mother died at her home protecting her son from an axeman, her friends say.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAxe attack: 'I saw all the blood'The man charged with the axe murder of an Upper Hutt woman has been named. One woman said the violent incident was a huge shock to the quiet community.12 Dec 01:12 AM
New ZealandTostee: 'I needed to speak out'The man accused of the murder of Lower Hutt woman Warriena Wright has posted a lengthy proclamation of his innocence on a bodybuilding website.11 Dec 07:37 AM
WorldPistorius murder conviction still optionA successful appeal by state prosecutors means Oscar Pistorius could have his conviction upgraded from culpable homicide to murder.10 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandSmith: Guard helped meConvicted murderer Phillip Smith has made allegations that a "corrupt" corrections officer helped him escape custody last month.10 Dec 06:44 AM
New ZealandHairless Phillip Smith in courtConvicted murderer and child abuser Phillip John Smith has appeared in court via video link, looking starkly different without his hairpiece.08 Dec 09:48 PM
New ZealandMystery death: Two scenes searchedForensic scientists have spent a week at a house in Epuni, Lower Hutt, combing it for evidence that a murdered local man who was an extra in two Peter Jackson movies was attacked there.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStabbing victim farewelled in AucklandA funeral for Auckland woman Heidi Welman-Scott, who was allegedly stabbed to death by her estranged husband, has been held this morning.04 Dec 11:01 PM
New ZealandMan denies punching AB's wifeThe man accused of punching an All Black's heavily pregnant wife in the face has denied the offending.03 Dec 01:07 AM
WorldUnlikely alliance builds in bid to halt execution of mentally ill killerThis week, the state of Texas intends to execute Scott Panetti, who in 1992 shot dead his mother-in-law and father-in-law in front of his estranged wife and their 3-year-old daughter.02 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldOne dead after dictator clearedOne person has been killed in clashes between Egyptian police and protesters in central Cairo after a court dropped a murder case against ousted strongman Hosni Mubarak.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandStabbing accused remanded in custodyBrent Scott appeared in court this morning wearing prison issue blue overalls. He was charged with the murder and attempted murder.27 Nov 09:40 PM
New ZealandMurder-accused can now be namedA man accused of killing a woman in their Auckland home can now be named.25 Nov 09:12 PM
WorldRigby killer wrote extremist messages onlineOne of the killers of Fusilier Lee Rigby posted extremist messages on social media websites for six months without the authorities being alerted.24 Nov 09:34 PM
WorldJune Steenkamp: Pistorius terrorised my daughterJune Steenkamp says Oscar Pistorius treated Reeva like his "arm candy" and tried to dictate what she wore, how she behaved and how she spoke prior to killing her on Valentine's Day in 2013.23 Nov 06:27 PM
New ZealandMan 'whacked' AB's wifeA man accused of punching an All Black's heavily pregnant wife says he 'whacked' her because she ran over his daughter.21 Nov 03:48 AM
New ZealandBail conditions end playboy lifestyleBalcony murder accused Gable Tostee will have to give up his former playboy lifestyle for strict bail conditions that prevent him from using the dating app Tinder, drinking and partying.18 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged over Takanini stabbingA Papakura man has been charged with murder following a suspected stabbing in Takanini on Monday night.18 Nov 10:41 PM
New ZealandTostee bail application decided todayAccused killer Gable Tostee is expected to find out today whether he will be granted bail.18 Nov 09:36 PM
New ZealandAuckland killer sister denied paroleOne of the sisters jailed for the brutal murder of a south Auckland man has been denied parole.18 Nov 09:20 PM
New ZealandTaxi driver attacked over $53 fareTwo men have been arrested after video images showing a South Auckland taxi driver being attacked and beaten with a bottle, all to evade a $53 fare, was made public.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDairy stabbing: Devastating trial delayThe trial for two boys accused of killing an Auckland shopkeeper has been delayed by seven months, and will now coincide with the anniversary of his death.18 Nov 05:23 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating Takanini stabbing deathA 38-year-old man has been spoken to by police investigating the death of another man following an altercation in Auckland last night.18 Nov 12:21 AM
New ZealandTostee's 'autism and social anxiety'Accused balcony killer Gable Tostee has been accused of "bizarre indifference" in his bail hearing today, which has now been adjourned until tomorrow.17 Nov 11:15 PM
WorldArgentine court orders Bieber to appearPop music star Justin Bieber has been ordered to appear before a court in Argentina for the alleged assault last year of photographer outside a Buenos Aires nightclub.17 Nov 08:19 PM
New ZealandBalcony death accused seeks bailBalcony death accused Gable Tostee will argue to be released on bail at a court hearing today.17 Nov 07:01 PM
New ZealandTakanini stabbing incident investigatedA homicide investigation has been launched after a man died shortly after turning up to a south Auckland medical centre seeking treatment for stab wounds.17 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandBody hidden in rubbish pileA jury has heard the body of Barbara Moka was wrapped in a blanket and dog chain, then hidden by her partner under a pile of rubbish.17 Nov 05:58 PM
New ZealandBalcony death accused seeking bailBalcony death accused Gable Tostee will seek release on bail at a court hearing tomorrow, his lawyer says.17 Nov 06:55 AM
New ZealandInside killer's Rio arrest, $50k fraudPhillip Smith has moved jails in Brazil, as IRD confirmed he'd managed to defraud the taxpayer of $50k while behind bars.13 Nov 08:44 PM
New ZealandMurderer avoids life sentenceTwo men found guilty of murdering a low-level drug dealer during a robbery gone wrong in North Canterbury have been sentenced today - but one offender has avoided a life sentence.06 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandTeen in hospital after graduation assaultA graduation party in the Bay of Plenty turned sour when a 17-year-old girl was left unconscious after a fight broke out this morning.06 Nov 10:19 PM
