New ZealandMan killed near Huntly in roadside stabbingThe man died at the scene after reports that he was stabbed in public.21 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandWatch: Man suffers burns after he was attacked outside his Takapuna restaurantRestauranteur received burns after man splashed hot coffee across his face.21 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeMurder-accused gives evidence on point-blank Queen St shootingHis lawyers claimed self-defence but the defendant described something different.21 Feb 07:39 AM
New ZealandPolice officer charged with fracturing man's ribs and elbow during arrest, filing false reportThe officer has been granted interim name suppression and is yet to enter a plea.21 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandNiu FM parts ways with under-fire radio personality after Destiny library protestConcerns were raised about Bailey Palala's appearance at the protest.21 Feb 04:05 AM
New Zealand‘Her life had just begun’: Distraught family address toddler’s killer as she is jailedThe young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.20 Feb 10:36 PM
Crime‘He killed us too’: Heartbroken parents face son’s attacker in courtSeeing Smith 'broken' in the hospital was 'the most horrifying moment of our lives'.19 Feb 11:46 PM
New ZealandMan killed by police ‘planned mass shooting’The 42-year-old's former wife claims he'd been planning the incident for months.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNiu FM hosts speak out after radio co-worker seen at violent protest of library pride eventConcerns are being raised about people linked to Destiny Church and the violent protest.19 Feb 06:04 AM
CrimeDrunken catcall, lewd remark preceded ‘execution-style’ shooting on Queen St, jury toldThe shooter, whose partner was targeted by the catcall, has claimed self-defence.19 Feb 03:13 AM
WorldMajor update after mum storms school, threatens to slit daughter's bully's throat'That is a breaking point for any parent … I went into survival mode.'18 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandRugby player with ‘bright future’ avoids conviction after man choked unconscious, fractures skullThe victim spent months off work after suffering a brain bleed.18 Feb 06:14 AM
Crime‘Execution’ or self-defence? Jury watches CCTV footage of Queen St killingThe killing was caught on 'crystal clear' CCTV footage. 18 Feb 01:38 AM
New ZealandAuckland sex offender appeals convictions after sex with 13-year-oldHe was convicted of three charges related to having sex with a minor.17 Feb 10:35 PM
SportPistorius' new life in multimillion-dollar mansion with look-alike girlfriendIt's been 13 months since Pistorius was released from prison.17 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Deplorable’: Council CEO hits out at Brian Tamaki after children, families ‘attacked’'It was thuggish behaviour and they felt really physically intimidated' - Shane Henderson16 Feb 10:54 PM
New ZealandMan dies after assault near Hastings park, homicide investigation launchedPolice were patrolling a part of Kirkpatrick Park in Camberley after the incident.16 Feb 09:01 PM
Crime‘Hang your head in shame’: Judge blasts woman for horrific 24-day kidnap, torture schemeThe captors wanted a crypto password. They used a blowtorch and meat cleaver to get it.16 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rainbow community ‘needs love and support’ amid hatred, says SwarbrickBrian Tamaki says he instructed Destiny Church group to storm library hosting kids' event.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Fuelled by hatred' - Teenager concussed after violent Destiny Church Rainbow protestA 16-year-old girl attending a sports event was assaulted during the vicious melee.16 Feb 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Not good enough': Politicians, police condemn Destiny Church, criminal investigation under way'Leave your bigotry and intolerance elsewhere.'16 Feb 04:44 AM
CrimeMongrel Mob mum’s year on the run: Woman absconded to avoid sitting beside daughter at murder trialShe was granted compassionate bail to attend a funeral but never returned.16 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan in critical condition after Hamilton shootingA man presented to hospital with a gunshot wound.15 Feb 10:31 PM
World‘Randomly attacked’: Syrian man stabs 14-year-old boy to death, injures fourA food delivery rider rammed the attacker with his vehicle in Villach, Austria.15 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandShe didn’t want her rapist to hurt anyone else so she went to police. On bail, he raped againThe second victim of Richard Wisnewski thought she was going to die during the ordeal.15 Feb 08:37 PM
CrimeProminent NZ musician guilty of biting ex, plastic bottle attackThe defendant, found not guilty of nine other charges, keeps his identity secret for now.14 Feb 02:57 AM
New ZealandPermanent suppression for teen killer partially blinded in ‘prison napalm’ attackHe was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, allowing him to begin applying for parole.14 Feb 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Liz Gunn, free at lastSteve Braunias congratulates the judiciary in admitting the law is an ass.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Kill him': Armed mobster on meth-fuelled rampage held 74yo man hostageHe was fleeing police when he broke into the pensioner's home and assaulted him. 13 Feb 07:05 AM
New Zealand‘I was ready to blow’: Man who murdered his girlfriend and lived with her corpse blames stressGordon Hieatt strangled Nuttidar Vaikaew to death in her Auckland apartment.13 Feb 05:00 AM
Crime‘Trivial’ interaction: Liz Gunn’s assault conviction overturned by High CourtA judge has ruled the contact with a security officer was acceptable, not an assault.13 Feb 03:02 AM
New ZealandWitness alleges he was punched by woman accusing NZ musician of assaultShe says he gave her permission to punch him after he allegedly cheated on her.13 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandSick or twisted? The story of a violent offenderAnthony Wheble is serving a sentence of preventive detention for brutal attempted murders.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice boost ‘reassurance patrolling’ in North Shore suburb after stabbing, robberyThe move comes after a brutal stabbing and the aggravated robbery of an Armourguard van.12 Feb 05:16 AM
