PoliticsReduction in overall violent crime, but uptick in sexual assault victimsThe Government also announced the location of a new police beat team.30 Aug 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'Monster' tried to run over partner at bus stop, destroyed Good Samaritans' lives insteadA 78-year-old pedestrian died of a stroke, but Hayden Williams avoided a homicide charge.30 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-pupils claim predator teacher used 'two-way mirror'Minister seeks urgent briefing from Teaching Council and review of vetting practices. 30 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldOne dead, five injured as car slams into crowd in France - prosecutorsThe incident followed an altercation at a wine bar.30 Aug 09:04 AM
WorldPrime suspect in Madeleine McCann case to be released from prisonChristian Brückner is due to be released from a German jail by September 17.30 Aug 03:02 AM
New ZealandCCTV footage shows man accused of deadly Loafers Lodge blaze light fireA 50-year-old man, who has name suppression, is accused of murdering five people.29 Aug 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe other victims in school shootings: The children who surviveNew York Times: Experts say those who survive deal with a host of complex feelings.29 Aug 06:03 AM
Crime'I'm dead, I'm dead': Father terrified after merging into gang convoy, sparking rageThe group was en route to a park where they allegedly murdered a Head Hunters member.29 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandEstate agent Yanfei Bao's killer appeals conviction and sentenceA date is yet to be set for any hearings on the matter. 29 Aug 01:10 AM
WorldTwo arrested in hunt for alleged cop killer Dezi FreemanWoman and teenage boy interviewed by police as massive search continues.29 Aug 12:53 AM
WorldWhy tracking fugitive Dezi Freeman is a daunting task for policeHe's eluded cops for three days in the bush. Expert says he could be out there for months.28 Aug 10:20 PM
WorldCold-case killer admits to murder but says he can’t remember doing itProsecutors seek a 30-year sentence for the 2001 murder of Leslie Preer.28 Aug 08:42 PM
WorldWhat we know about the Minneapolis Catholic school shootingThe shooter, Robin Westman, legally purchased the guns used in the attack.28 Aug 08:18 PM
WorldManhunt for Dezi Freeman: Australian police swoop on home in PorepunkahLocals saw police remove 'five or six' people from a property.28 Aug 07:53 PM
WellingtonWatch: The moment fatal Loafers Lodge fire discovered by residentsA 111 call played to the jury was so distressing the witness was taken out of the room.28 Aug 05:37 AM
WorldPolice suspect missing baby dead, parents charged with murderAuthorities suspect Emmanuel Haro was killed between August 5 and August 14.28 Aug 05:05 AM
New ZealandGunman in US school shooting scrawled homage to NZ mosque attackerThe suspect posted a video with anti-black, anti-Semitic, and anti-religious messages.28 Aug 01:37 AM
World'Never know': Journalist's disturbing emails from accused cop killerDezi Freeman is accused of killing two officers, prompting a massive police search.27 Aug 11:15 PM
WorldDriver filmed himself eating KFC after crash that killed siblingsHe pleaded guilty to causing the crash that killed Alina, 24, and Ernesto, 15.27 Aug 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Gratuitous, callous': Man left unconscious in a pool of blood after tavern beating'I heard [my partner] yelling and wailing, "No, not my boy, stay with me, my boy".'27 Aug 08:00 PM
World'I’m not a wild animal': Asylum seeker in UK denies assaulting 14-year-old girlHadush Kebatu is defending charges including sexual assault and harassment.27 Aug 07:50 PM
WorldNo charges for Tommy Robinson after London station incidentThe alleged victim did not want to make a statement to police, halting charges.27 Aug 07:33 PM
WorldPolice officers killed in Victoria shooting named as manhunt continuesA massive manhunt for alleged killer Dezi Freeman is under way in Victoria.27 Aug 08:45 AM
New ZealandMan accused of Whangārei park murder dies while awaiting trialDuwaine Johnstone, 63, was accused of murdering Yvonne Chapman in Whangārei.27 Aug 07:02 AM
WellingtonWatch: Man jumps from fourth storey to escape burning hostel, video shown to juryResidents have described their efforts to escape the inferno at Loafers Lodge.27 Aug 07:00 AM
WorldKiwi woman allegedly murdered by conspiracy theorist podcaster fianceShe was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital in critical condition but died later.27 Aug 06:40 AM
New ZealandGisborne man named as victim in death investigation Police found him dead on Winter St, Mangapapa.27 Aug 05:54 AM
New Zealand'Sovereign citizen’ accused of killing cops in Australia: Does NZ face a conspiracy threat?Sovereign citizens believe they are exempt from the laws of New Zealand.27 Aug 05:50 AM
Entertainment'Terrifying': Lil Nas X takes to social media after arrest and bail releaseThe American rapper was released on bail after spending the weekend in jail.27 Aug 04:01 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely no evidence': Doctor dismisses rickets responsible for baby's fractured ribs in sportsman trialThe expert witness rejected the defence position the injuries may have been congenital.27 Aug 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Couldn’t handle the screaming and crying': Man reveals why he killed his girlfriend's babyMatthew Ellery threw the girl to the floor and smothered her. Then he blamed her uncle.27 Aug 03:00 AM
CrimeWoman who ran over, killed ex had contacted police earlier seeking helpHer murder trial was set for next week. She was instead jailed for manslaughter.27 Aug 12:57 AM
WorldCop killer on the run could be heavily armed and hiding in a bunkerPolice believe self-styled 'sovereign citizen' has multiple powerful firearms with him. 27 Aug 12:15 AM
CrimeHistoric verdict: Dog owner guilty of manslaughter after hungry pack mauled man to deathThe jury found Neville Thomson died after Abel Wira failed to secure his aggressive dogs.26 Aug 09:39 PM
