New ZealandDrink-drive officer had won distinctionsA decorated policeman who played a key role in putting RSA triple-murderer William Bell behind bars was let off after pleading guilty to drink-driving.25 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecond charge for Tauranga murder accusedPolice say the investigation into the murders of Ravneet and Anna Sangha is "far from over" despite a 23-year-old man being charged with both murders.25 Jun 04:14 AM
New ZealandPolice pair guilty of attacking studentsA victim of two off-duty policemen found guilty of a drunken assault is calling for justice after their bid for a discharge without conviction.24 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officers guilty of assaulting party-goersTwo police officers have been found guilty of assaulting a group of students in downtown Auckland after St Patrick's Day celebrations last year.24 Jun 04:46 AM
New ZealandStepfather guilty of toddler's manslaughterA jury in the Whangarei trial of drug dealer Kyle Skerten has found him guilty of the manslaughter of his 15-month-old stepson, but not guilty of murder.24 Jun 01:19 AM
New ZealandAssault conviction costs Lauaki Japanese contractSione Lauaki was today fined $800 and ordered to pay $500 for emotional harm to a man he assaulted in March because he thought the man stole his drink.24 Jun 01:04 AM
New ZealandPlea for privacy after son accused over father's deathThe family of an elderly man who died after he was allegedly bashed by his son, have pleaded for privacy and say they are struggling to cope. 23 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandMan charged in relation to father's deathA homicide investigation is under way after an elderly man died in hospital after allegedly being attacked by his son.23 Jun 04:51 AM
WorldSex, lies and a murder suspect with a story to sellJoran van der Sloot says his incarceration is the direct result of an FBI sting operation.23 Jun 03:47 AM
New ZealandToddler could have bounced out of cot, court toldA 15-month-old boy could have suffered fatal head injuries after using his mattress to bounce out of his cot, a murder trial has been told.23 Jun 01:16 AM
New Zealand'But I didn't do it,' toddler's killer sobsPatricia Pickering held her head in her hands and wept as she told the jury who found her guilty of murdering a child: "But I didn't do it."22 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice charge mum-of-3 over cyclist's deathA mother-of-three has been charged over the death of a university lecturer as he cycled home from work.22 Jun 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I didn't do it' - Carer sobs at guilty verdictCaregiver Patricia Pickering slammed three-year-old Dylan Rimoni's head against an "unforgiving" surface, causing his brain to bleed and swell, the Auckland High Court heard.22 Jun 03:25 AM
New ZealandTwo more arrested in Piper case51-year-old Ainsley Brent Anderson appeared in court this morning, charged with Raymond Piper's murder.22 Jun 01:06 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest man linked to Piper killingPolice investigating the death of Raymond Piper, who was last seen on May 15, have arrested a 51-year-old Paraparaumu man in relation to the killing.21 Jun 07:42 AM
New ZealandDriving ban reversed for sex attack victimAn Auckland woman's court-imposed driving ban for drink-driving has been overturned because she was escaping a sexual assault at the time.19 Jun 08:58 PM