New ZealandTeenage boys in adult court following death of rising rugby playerKaea Karauria, 15, died in the early hours of Mother's Day after being stabbed. 18 Sep 10:16 PM
New ZealandWoman rescued by bystanders after ex forces her into car, strangles her while speedingCarey Goodwin told the woman he was going to crash the car and kill them both.18 Sep 07:00 PM
CrimeDefence's only expert concedes Crown timeline ‘damning’ in child murders trialAn expert initially said Lee was so unwell she didn't know what she was doing was wrong.18 Sep 07:15 AM
CrimeDistressed teen throws drink, walks out while giving evidence in abuse trialThe girl became upset while discussing claims against two Oranga Tamariki caregivers. 18 Sep 06:00 AM
CrimeGang leader, three others guilty of Head Hunter’s murder in park clashThe group claimed self-defence after the Head Hunters opened fire first. Jurors disagreed.18 Sep 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCalifornia judge gets 35 years to life for fatally shooting his wifePolice later found 48 firearms and 26,000 rounds of ammunition at his home.18 Sep 02:08 AM
New ZealandMan arrested in connection with East Auckland courier driver shooting cold case Tuipulotu Vi, 59, was gunned down inside his vehicle in Pakūranga Heights last year. 18 Sep 01:55 AM
CrimePills in juice: Mother told psychiatrist chilling account of killing childrenDefence expert: Lee didn't know killing children was morally wrong due to depression.18 Sep 01:36 AM
World'Our daughter paid the price for that failure': Families confront inquiryHe was expelled after repeatedly bringing knives to school.17 Sep 09:18 PM
WorldBody found in Laneway performer’s car identified as missing teen Her remains were found wrapped in plastic in the front trunk of a Tesla.17 Sep 08:32 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland massacre: Child survivor’s harrowing 111 call revealed in podcastIn May 1992, Brian Schlaepfer killed six family members in South Auckland.17 Sep 05:00 PM
Wellington'He threatened to kill me': Hostel fire murder accused's outburst against expert witnessThe defence and witness discussed whether the outburst was a symptom of the man's illness.17 Sep 04:49 AM
CrimePublic figure in court: Interim name suppression granted in assault allegationThe charge relates to an alleged assault in Whangārei on Monday.17 Sep 04:00 AM
CrimeSuitcase murder trial: PlayStation records shed light on children's final day aliveThe Crown has called its final factual witness in Hakyung Lee's double-murder trial.17 Sep 02:29 AM
WorldMenendez brothers denied new trial in murder of parentsThe brothers, now in their 50s, shot their parents dead in Beverly Hills in 1989.16 Sep 11:55 PM
WorldCharlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson appears in court in suicide vestTyler Robinson, 22, appeared in court wearing an anti-suicide vest.16 Sep 10:37 PM
Auckland24yo charged with firing gun in busy supermarket carpark, injuring manPolice say he faces firearm and wounding charges.16 Sep 10:21 PM
WorldTyler Robinson charged with murder of US activist Charlie KirkUtah's county attorney signalled he will seek the death penalty in the case.16 Sep 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandLeo Molloy's assault case dropped, restaurateur blasts cops & releases CCTV of incident The matter is not closed for the Auckland identity, who claims police targeted him. 16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSerial rapist cleared of kidnapping woman 19 years on, despite admitting he had done itFrankie Edwards admitted five 2006 incidents involving women. But he only committed four. 16 Sep 04:19 AM
Wellington'Unreliable' Loafers Lodge murder accused changed his story on insanity symptomsOnly one expert out of six believes the defendant was insane at the time.16 Sep 03:30 AM
World'Deliberately targeting vulnerable': Police reveal scale of euthanasia drug casePolice are probing links to as many as 20 deaths dating back to 2021.16 Sep 02:53 AM
CrimeChild-killing mum's chilling words on extradition flight revealedIn an unusually chatty mood, she claimed she abandoned the children in an orphanage.16 Sep 02:24 AM
WorldUK aristocrat, partner sentenced over baby’s deathThe pair were caught in Brighton after a seven-week nationwide police hunt.15 Sep 06:26 PM
New ZealandMan on trial for Loafers Lodge fire had 50 prior convictions, court hearsThe defence argues the accused was insane at the time the blaze was lit.15 Sep 08:35 AM
Crime$900 hair salon visit, lingerie: Mum's spending spree after killing children revealedProsecutors described a 'radical spike' in spending after her husband's death. 15 Sep 04:51 AM
WorldUK aristocrat, partner face sentencing over baby's deathBaby Victoria’s body was discovered in a bag on a vegetable patch in Brighton.15 Sep 04:17 AM
New ZealandThree inmates charged after Auckland jail prisoner attack The three accused, aged 27, 29 and 42, will appear in court on September 16.15 Sep 12:38 AM
CrimeKiwi cops join Victoria manhunt for alleged cop killer Dezi FreemanAustralian police have offered a reward of more than $1m to help track down Freeman.14 Sep 06:03 AM
WorldDozens fired over social media posts on Charlie Kirk shootingAn MTSU assistant dean was sacked after posting 'ZERO sympathy' on Kirk's death.14 Sep 05:19 AM
WorldAlleged cop killer manhunt: Photos reveal largest tactical policing operation in Australian historyThe search, now in its 20th day, remains focused around Porepunkah.14 Sep 04:34 AM
WorldTroops stranded by river as bandits snatch 18 women and children in NigeriaTroops were unable to reach the village as a swollen river blocked boats.14 Sep 02:38 AM
WorldInside the sleepy Mormon town Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer called homeNeighbours said the Robinson family kept to themselves and rarely socialised.13 Sep 08:19 PM
New ZealandVengeful, jealous and angry: Man who attacked his girlfriends to remain under supervisionKaelmn Waho is a high-risk offender who will be monitored by Corrections until 2029.13 Sep 04:00 AM
