New ZealandHome detention for killing husbandA multiple sclerosis sufferer who shot dead her husband has avoided a prison sentence. 19 Dec 11:57 PM
New ZealandFour-year-old's killer freedThe killer of four-year-old James Whakaruru has been released from prison, despite multiple Parole Board reports claiming he remains violent and dangerous.19 Dec 10:59 PM
New ZealandChild torture case: What the mother told officialsThe mother of a tortured girl allegedly told authorities she was at a tangi 'down south' to prevent anyone seeing her injuries.19 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBodies found after teen's callAn Auckland couple were found dead in their home after a panicked 14-year-old called 111.19 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldKnox judge agrees to review key evidenceAmanda Knox's appeal against her 26-year sentence for the murder of Meredith Kercher received a massive boost yesterday.19 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPair found dead in Auckland suburbPolice were this afternoon continuing inquiries into events leading to the deaths of a man and a woman overnight after a reported domestic incident.19 Dec 02:22 AM
NRLEx-league star named as alleged assailantSydney police have charged a Kings Cross hotel security guard, believed to be former high-profile rugby league player John Hopoate, following the serious assault of a man in a Kings Cross street.19 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandKiller accused visited by sonMurder accused Brad Callaghan has been allowed to see his 5-year-old son in prison.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandExtra security at hospital after gang brawlThere is extra security at Gisborne Hospital following a gang brawl between Black Power and the Mongrel Mob last night.17 Dec 11:41 PM
New ZealandHeartfelt plea from farmer's widowThe widow of Feilding farmer Scott Guy, whose murder remains unsolved five months on, has issued a heartfelt plea for her husband's killer to come forward as the family faces its first Christmas without a husband and dad.17 Dec 10:38 PM
New ZealandCYF appalled by abuse to girl hiding in cupboardA 9-year-old girl found by police hiding in a wardrobe had suffered so much abuse that almost every part of her body was covered in injuries, including part of her scalp torn off her head as she was dragged down the hallway. 17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrink drive victim had beaten cancerA 55-year-old woman had just beaten the cancer she had battled for 10 years when a teen, nearly five times over the youth drink driving limit, crossed the centre line and smashed into her car. He was jailed today.16 Dec 11:26 PM
WorldUS police hunt for beachside serial killerPolice in Long Island, New York fear they may have a serial killer on their hands.16 Dec 08:49 PM
New ZealandKiller butcher jailed at least 14 yearsWest Coast butcher Peter Lamont will spend a minimum of 14-and-a-half years behind bars after being imprisoned for life for murdering his wife Lindsay in their Ikamatua home last year.16 Dec 01:37 AM
New ZealandPolice identify site where murdered prostitute attackedThe site where Mellory Manning was probably attacked was a gang 'pad' at the time of her murder, police say.15 Dec 10:37 PM
New ZealandMan admits shooting officers, dogA man today admitted wounding two officers and killing a police dog during a confrontation in Christchurch in July, but denied charges of attempted murder.15 Dec 09:02 PM
New ZealandPolice kicked man, court toldTwo police officers held a man down and kicked him before they pepper-sprayed his girlfriend, a court has been told.15 Dec 04:30 PM
