New ZealandWitness: Accused tried to break limbsThe man accused of bashing teenager Hayden Miles to death also tried to break his arms and legs on the night of the attack, the alleged murderer's ex-girlfriend says.08 Apr 10:51 PM
New ZealandJudge slams drinking cultureA judge slammed New Zealand's binge drinking culture as he sentenced a promising league player to nine years in jail for a "brutal" alcohol-fuelled attack.08 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandCourt hears grisly detailsEXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING. The grisly details emerged on the opening day of the High Court trial of Gavin John Gosnell, 28, who denies murdering 15-year-old Hayden Miles.08 Apr 06:45 AM
New ZealandTeen's body dismembered - courtChristchurch teenager Hayden Miles was killed before he was dismembered and buried at two city cemeteries, a court heard today. (Explicit content warning)08 Apr 01:41 AM
New ZealandMan stabbed in assaultA 26-year-old man has been hospitalised with stab wounds after being attacked by a group of youths on Friday night.06 Apr 11:28 PM
New ZealandLongley's family prepare for appealThe family of murdered teenager Emily Longley are preparing to return to London for her killer's appeal, hoping it will bring some closure to the nightmare.03 Apr 08:21 PM
New ZealandRequest for cigarette ends in stabbingA request for a cigarette ended with a Dunedin teen in hospital and a man allegedly weilding a meat cleaver in police custody.31 Mar 07:54 PM
New ZealandElderly woman attacked in homeAn elderly woman has been left bruised and shaken after escaping through a window during a "cowardly" attack in her home.31 Mar 12:58 AM
New ZealandMan stabbed in DunedinAn 18-year-old was stabbed in the chest in the early hours of this morning by a man who was wielding a meat cleaver and a kitchen knife.30 Mar 10:50 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Ryder a fall guy in random violenceOn Thursday night, while Jesse Ryder lay in intensive care in Christchurch Hospital after a savage and apparently random beating that has left him fighting for his life, I drove home from work just after midnight.30 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPortman murder case: Not guilty pleaThe man charged with murdering pregnant woman Rae Portman has pleaded not guilty, and will face trial later this year.26 Mar 10:23 PM
New ZealandNZ prison term possible after 'horrific' attackA New Zealand man accused of a horrific attack on a sex worker in Canada could serve time in a New Zealand jail if he is convicted and extradited.24 Mar 07:50 PM
New ZealandNZ escapee arrested in Canada on 'horrific' sex assault chargesA man charged with a horrific sex attack in Canada cut off his electronic bracelet and fled New Zealand on a false passport while on bail.24 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ man in 'horrific' attackA Kiwi accused of dragging a sex worker behind a van in a "horrific" attack in Canada is believed to have fled there after removing his electronic monitoring bracelet while on home detention in NZ.24 Mar 02:39 AM
New ZealandPallbearer charged with kidnappingThe man charged with kidnapping Rae Portman was her pallbearer and bestfriend's husband.24 Mar 01:24 AM
New ZealandTragedy in a picture-perfect Kiwi familyChristine Bristol's husband killed himself and their 3 daughters, a tragedy resulting in a law protecting kids of violent relationships. A new bill could change that.23 Mar 04:59 AM
New ZealandSex assault: Kiwi chargedA New Zealander has been charged over the alleged abduction of a sex worker in Canada where a woman was tied up and dragged behind a van.23 Mar 04:06 AM
New ZealandMurder victim farewelledRoad construction worker George Taiaroa who was shot dead by a passing motorist this week was farewelled by whanau and friends today.23 Mar 03:22 AM
New ZealandWhy an innocent man would confessTwenty years ago Teina Pora was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of Susan Burdett, but doubts over his conviction grow.22 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPortman suspect in courtThe lawyer for a man charged with kidnapping Rae Portman, who was later found dead, says his client has fears for his safety.21 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandTeen denies murdering Ashburton mumA teenager accused of murdering Ashburton mother Sina Solomona has pleaded not guilty in Youth Court today.18 Mar 02:51 AM
New ZealandNine years' jail for Kiwi's murder in ThailandThe former army commando who murdered New Zealander Charles Jones in Thailand has been sentenced to nine years and five months in jail.16 Mar 07:19 PM
OpinionRuth Money: Harder line needed to prevent madnessPolice broadly do the best they can, but are continually let down by soft-touch judges and the mental health system.16 Mar 04:30 PM
