RSA victim Susan Couch's ongoing battle with successive governments for compensation is not one she should have to be fighting.

New Zealand is one of the most violent countries in the developed world, according to a new independent report.

A New Zealander who will stand trial in the US this week accused of the brutal murder of his new bride will try to convince a jury he was suffering a mental disorder.

Convicted double-murderer David Tamihere - who killed two Swedish tourists in 1990 - has had his first proper taste of freedom in 21 years.

A 27-year-old Tongan man made a brief appearance in North Shore District Court this morning accused of attacking a toddler.

A 53-year-old woman was stabbed to death at a house in the upmarket Auckland suburb of Remuera last night.

People who travel overseas to have sex with children will face a "strike" towards life imprisonment under new proposals that widen the net of the three strikes bill.

Police have charged a man with assault as a 2-year-old girl fights for her life in hospital.

Susan Couch's case against Corrections will allege that RSA killer William Bell 'did not receive adequate supervision from the supervising officer'.

Justice Minister Simon Power confirms he has received a letter from David Bain's lawyers notifying him of a claim for compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment.

A 26-year-old painter accused of the murder of Harold Skudder had his name suppression lifted when he reappeared in court today.

An x-ray illustrates in shocking detail how a Chinese boy was stabbed through the head after a row over a video game.

Decision to allow Sione Lauaki to play for Chiefs criticised by campaigner.