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 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 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 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
New ZealandVictim wants to thank his 'angel'A man who had his neck broken during a brutal attack in an Auckland park might have died or been left paralysed if not for the help of a stranger.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRoast busters on minds of marchersThe Roast Busters controversy was top of mind for many anti-violence marchers taking part in today's White Ribbon Day parade in Auckland.25 Nov 06:30 AM
New ZealandWomen admit killing manTwo women accused of killing Indian national Amandeep Singh in Gisborne late last year have each pleaded guilty to a new charge of manslaughter.25 Nov 04:49 AM
New ZealandOpen letter to NZ menChildren's Commissioner Russell Wills has written an open letter to the men of New Zealand about the impact of violence on children.24 Nov 10:24 PM
New ZealandMen overestimate tolerance towards derogatory commentsMen overestimate how much their peers tolerate derogatory comments towards women and underestimate other men's willingness to step in to stop violence, a new paper says.24 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandRoast Busters: March against violenceMembers of the west Auckland community shaken by the Roast Busters scandal will march against violence towards women tomorrow.24 Nov 04:17 AM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Brutal thugs bring terror to our streetsThe thugs responsible for brutal assaults on journalist Phillip Cotrell and trainee teacher Tarun Asthana show we have a problem with street violence, Paul Thomas says.22 Nov 09:10 PM
New ZealandSlain woman's family to arrive in NZ this weekendThe family of slain Wellington woman Rongmei Fan will arrive in the country this weekend, police say.21 Nov 11:47 PM
New ZealandRae Portman trial: Guilty verdictsThe man found guilty of kidnapping and murdering Hamilton woman Rae Portman maintains his innocence, his lawyer says.21 Nov 03:07 AM
