New ZealandVictim killed in 'vigilante attack'A Wairarapa supermarket worker was fatally bashed by a group in a "vigilante attack'' in retaliation for an alleged rape, a court has been told.03 Mar 01:51 AM
WorldLaughter at life termSerial killer Joanna Dennehy joined the ranks of Rose West and the Moors Murderer Myra Hindley yesterday when she became only the third woman to be given a "whole life" jail term.01 Mar 07:32 PM
New ZealandMcMurdo killers sentencedTwo men found guilty of murdering Lee McMurdo during a robbery at his west Auckland home have today been handed hefty jail terms.28 Feb 01:52 AM
New ZealandDive teams search Wellington Harbour for clues after murderPolice dive teams will be searching the waters around Miramar peninsula over the coming weeks as they continue to search for clues around the killer of Rongmei Fan, who was known as Mei.25 Feb 09:23 PM
New ZealandCall for united plan on abuseA specialist scheme to identify high-risk violent spouses needs a consistent national approach, says a report into fatal domestic abuse.25 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandManning accused backtracked on storyA month after telling police he took part in the brutal murder of Christchurch prostitute Mellory Manning, Mongrel Mob prospect Mauha Fawcett backtracked on his story.24 Feb 12:13 AM
New ZealandSaturday night's all right for fightingPolice are having to deal with increasing numbers of people who are so drunk they are a danger to themselves and others, statistics reveal.22 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMellory Manning trial: Mongrel Mob prospect claims police 'coached' him into confession21 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandKiller allowed to remain on dutyA 27-year-old Navy sailor has been allowed to remain on duty after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of trainee teacher Tarun Asthana.19 Feb 06:08 AM
New ZealandKing-hit initiative welcomed by victim's childrenThe children of a Dunedin man killed by one punch are pleased his death is helping to prevent similar acts of violence.19 Feb 01:54 AM
New ZealandGuilty plea over fatal punchA 27-year-old naval rating has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of trainee teacher Tarun Asthana.18 Feb 09:03 PM
New ZealandMuch-improved victim talks to police about post-Nines assaultA man left fighting for his life with severe head injuries after an assault at a party following the NRL Nines league tournament is awake and has spoken to police.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandManning's DNA on knifeMurder victim Mellory Manning's DNA was found on a knife recovered just metres from where her body was dumped in a Christchurch river, a court heard today.16 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandAssault victim in serious conditionA man who was viciously assaulted at a Mt Eden party at the weekend remains in a serious but stable condition at Auckland City Hospital.16 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan critically injured in serious assaultFamily is at the bedside of a critically-injured 23-year-old who was seriously assaulted at a party near Eden Park last night.16 Feb 06:02 AM
WorldForgiveness for killer dadHis father had just savagely beaten her young son to death, yet Rosie Batty could find only compassion for the violent and disturbed ex-husband who was then killed by police14 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandRare mutated pollen links to gang padAn extremely rare mutated grass pollen found on Mellory Manning's clothing matched samples taken from the Mongrel Mob gang pad where police say she was brutally murdered.14 Feb 01:55 AM
World'Shoot me!' shouts Dad after killingAn estranged father who bashed and stabbed his son to death at a Melbourne cricket practice session started screaming "shoot me" when police arrived.13 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandRelief over manslaughter verdictLucille Scollay was found guilty of manslaughter by stabbing her husband through the heart, both her family and her victim's gasped with relief.13 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandJury's deadlock upsets fatherThe father of a woman accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend says the prospect of enduring a retrial is disheartening.13 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNia Glassie's mum granted paroleThe mother of tortured Rotorua three-year-old Nia Glassie will be released from prison after being granted parole.13 Feb 04:43 AM
New Zealand'They were looking for her'A man who hired sex worker Mellory Manning on the night she was killed was unable to reach her by text later that night, the High Court at Christchurch has been told.13 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandCocktail of drugs consumed, court toldChristchurch sex worker Mellory Manning had consumed a variety of drugs in the days and hours before she was brutally murdered, a jury has been told today.12 Feb 01:54 AM
New ZealandVictim of king-hit attack now stableA man left fighting for his life after an assault in a central Auckland bar was felled with a single punch he didn't see coming, say staff who witnessed the unprovoked attack.11 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Blood-curdling scream' heardA witness who sold drugs to slain Christchurch sex worker Mellory Manning has described hearing a "blood-curdling" scream coming from the direction of a Mongrel Mob gang pad the night Mellory Manning was killed.11 Feb 06:01 AM
New ZealandVictim angry at accused's bail repeatsHerald exclusive: A man accused of a violent assault has breached bail five times - and been released back into the community each time.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandVictim killed at gang padNgatai 'Mellory' Manning was raped, bashed, and stabbed at a Mongrel Mob gang pad before her mutilated body was dumped in a river, a court has heard today.10 Feb 06:18 AM
New ZealandTeen admits assaulting Stephen DudleyA 16-year-old schoolboy has today admitted assaulting Auckland teen Stephen Dudley on the day a manslaughter trial over the teen's death was to begin.09 Feb 08:19 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile Christchurch murder trial to beginThe trial of a man charged with the murder of Christchurch prostitute Ngatai 'Mellory' Manning starts today.09 Feb 07:14 PM
