New ZealandHemmings' murderer jailed for at least 16 yearsThe man who admitted fatally stabbing "good Samaritan" Austin Hemmings has been sentenced to a minimum of 16 years' imprisonment, with the sentencing judge questioning whether he was truly remorseful.09 Dec 10:52 PM
New ZealandMan breaks police officer's nose in ambulanceAn injured man broke a police officer's nose as the officer tried to help restrain him in an ambulance.09 Dec 09:53 PM
New ZealandHung jury in case against policemanA jury has been unable to reach a verdict in the case of a police officer accused of covering up the circumstances leading to the death of a man fleeing custody.08 Dec 11:28 PM
New ZealandJury considering verdict in cop cover-up caseThe jury has gone out to consider its verdict in a case in which a police officer is accused of a cover up of the circumstances leading to the death of man fleeing custody.08 Dec 03:21 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with murder of newborn babyA 27-year-old Christchurch woman charged with murdering her new born child has been remanded in custody for a psychiatric report.08 Dec 02:45 AM
New ZealandThree-year-old girl dies of head injuryA toddler admitted to Starship Hospital earlier this year with a severe head injury has died.07 Dec 03:45 AM
New ZealandYoung killer jailed for 20 monthsA 14-year-old boy was jailed for 20 months and his father for two years at the High Court in Gisborne today in an emotional sequel to the shooting of an 11-year-old boy on an East Cape farm in July 2009.07 Dec 01:29 AM
New ZealandMan appears on assault charge after domestic incidentA man arrested after a west Auckland domestic incident which resulted in six people being taken to hospital has appeared in court.06 Dec 01:16 AM
New ZealandOfficers accused of assaulting teenA trial has begun for two police officers accused of punching and challenging to a fight an 18-year-old who was getting "a little bit lippy" after they were called to disperse a group of teens drinking in an Auckland park.06 Dec 12:55 AM
WorldBritish grandmother waits on death rowFor eight years, a British grandmother has been living on death row in Texas.05 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandPolice wait to quiz knifing victimsPolice hope to speak to the five victims of a frenzied knife attack today to learn what triggered the bloody assault. 05 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandArrest after six stabbed at west Auckland houseA 45-year-old man has been arrested after a bloody stabbing incident in a west Auckland house last night.04 Dec 10:12 PM
