New ZealandChanging court procedures won't work - Law SocietyCalls to change procedures after a notorious killer was able to write a letter to a juror have been called into doubt by the Law Society. 16 Aug 06:55 AM
New ZealandBaby murder accused had nervous breakdown, court toldA woman accused of drowning her 13-month-old in the bath had a breakdown after finding out her daughter was sexually abused in CYF care.16 Aug 02:51 AM
New ZealandWheelie bin may hold clue to murderPolice investigating the murder of Carmen Thomas say a missing recycling bin from her home could be a vital clue in the search for her body.16 Aug 01:17 AM
New ZealandInquiry after killer writes to jurorSimon Power is considering whether jurors' addresses should ever be handed out, amid reports a convicted killer was able to contact a juror.15 Aug 11:38 PM
WorldLockerbie cancer specialist defends prognosisA row has arisen over the release of the Lockerbie bomber.15 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandAlarm as notorious killer writes to jurorOne of NZ's most notorious killers allegedly contacted a woman on the jury that found him guilty this month of kidnapping.15 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCarmen murder shock sets inFamily and friends desperate for news of missing woman Carmen Thomas are grappling with evidence of murder.15 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice say Carmen killedPolice are hunting for a killer after admitting for the first time last night they believe missing escort Carmen Thomas is dead.14 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMurder forcing University re-thinkUniversities may have to rethink their policies on staff-student relationships, following the Sophie Elliott case.14 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandWatson's father disappointed at reviewScott Watson's father says he was hoping for a better outcome from a review of the investigation into the controversial 1999 case.14 Aug 01:05 AM
WorldConvict's release causes alarm in IrelandThe release of a man suspected of several abductions of young women in Ireland has caused a frenzy of fear among locals.14 Aug 12:30 AM
WorldMore bloodshed in MelbourneTwo more people have been shot dead in Melbourne, just hours after the slaying of crime patriarch Macchour Chaouk.13 Aug 08:53 PM
WorldGang boss killed in Lebanese crime feudPolice in Melbourne are preparing for revenge attacks after a gangland shooting yesterday.13 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice authority backs Sounds murder investigationThe Independent Police Conduct Authority has supported the police investigation of the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.13 Aug 06:20 AM
World'Premonition' over missing child leads to grisly findA premonition about missing Aussie youngster Kiesha Abrahams leads a psychic to a dead woman's torso wrapped in plastic at a reserve in Sydney's west.12 Aug 05:30 PM
KahuCoroner rules on exorcism deathJanet Moses died as a result of accidental drowning by way of manslaughter, Wellington regional coroner Ian Smith has found.12 Aug 05:51 AM
WorldAlleged killer practised on relativeThe man accused of the stabbing death of NZ-born nurse Michelle Beets allegedly held a knife to his brother-in law's throat to practise the killing, a Sydney court was told today.12 Aug 05:31 AM
WorldOne dead in Solomons election violenceA man has been killed in an election-related brawl in the Solomon Islands.12 Aug 03:47 AM