New ZealandHunter admits camp death chargeA hunter who has admitted causing the death of Rosemary Ives says he doesn't feel he deserves to ever be happy again.03 Nov 12:13 AM
New ZealandPreschooler's killer to be freedThe man who bashed James Whakaruru repeatedly until he died, aged 4, will spend Christmas a free man - despite fears he will reoffend.02 Nov 07:35 PM
New ZealandFamily of first victim shocked to learn of Hemmings murderAn Australian family has learned that the man who killed their daughter and sister went on to stab Austin Hemmings.02 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSupport worker regrets not telling of Kahui concernsThe Kahui twins' support worker has expressed deep regret for not telling her colleagues about seeing their mother "dump" her baby in his cot while changing his nappy.02 Nov 05:24 AM
New ZealandReferral warned of Kahui twins riskThe Kahui family's social worker warned it was possible twins Chris and Cru could be at risk before they returned home a month before they died, but the warning was not acted on.02 Nov 02:26 AM
New ZealandKahui inquest: Hospital staff had no concernsProfessionals who worked with the Kahui family prior to the deaths of twinsChris and Cru had no cause for concern other than the parents' infrequent hospital visits, an inquest hears.02 Nov 01:20 AM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere's bid for freedom up in the airDouble murderer David Tamihere made his 14th appearance before the parole board today. But what was the decision?01 Nov 11:52 PM
New ZealandBacking for mandatory reporting of suspected abuseMedical professionals are supporting a coroner's suggestion that it be mandatory for them to report suspected child abuse cases to CYF.01 Nov 07:34 PM
WorldJosef Fritzl: 'I am world famous'In his first interview Josef Fritzl said his dream was to "look after my wife again because she was always loyal to me."01 Nov 07:30 PM
New ZealandParty brawl witness tells of crowd chargeA witness to a huge street brawl has described how crowds armed with big pieces of wood charged at partygoers at a 21st birthday.01 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHemmings' murderer had killed beforeThe man who murdered Good Samaritan Austin Hemmings spent eight years in an Australian jail for stabbing and killing his estranged girlfriend.01 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMurder accused pleads not guiltyThe trial has begun of a freezing worker accused of shooting dead his brother and driving around the lower North Island with him in the back seat, avoiding police during a two-day manhunt.01 Nov 05:17 AM
New ZealandCall for tougher knife laws after guilty pleaThe widow of 'Good Samaritan' murder victim Austin Hemmings welcomed his killer's guilty plea outside court today and called for law-makers to toughen up on knife crime.01 Nov 04:41 AM
New ZealandTeen in court following Upper Hutt deathAn 18-year-old man has appeared in court following the death of a man after a domestic dispute in Upper Hutt overnight.01 Nov 03:23 AM
New ZealandTwo charged over vicious party brawlA man who received severe brain injuries in a brawl at an Auckland 21st birthday party has been named and two men have appeared in court charged with his assault.01 Nov 03:11 AM
New ZealandHealth sector could reduce child abuse, Kahui inquest toldEngaging the health sector could reduce the "shameful" child abuse rate in NZ, an inquest into the deaths of the Kahui twins has heard.01 Nov 02:56 AM
New ZealandMan remains critical after 21st birthday brawlA young man with severe brain injuries remains in a critical but stable condition after a huge brawl - possibly sparked by gatecrashers - at an Auckland 21st birthday party last night.31 Oct 11:59 PM
