New ZealandMurder accused thought wife in New York was 'impostor'Blazej Kot killed his 28-year-old wife when 'delusions' made him think she'd been replaced by an identical-looking impostor.01 Apr 10:24 PM
New ZealandMolenaar 'fired 120 rounds at police, neighbours'A steel chest plate and Kevlar-type body armour made from a motorcycle jacket protected Jan Molenaar during the Napier seige, an inquest heard.01 Apr 03:00 PM
New ZealandNapier siege inquest: Latest updatesThe police officers shot by Napier gunman Jan Molenaar did not take all possible precautions but could not have known how Molenaar was going to react, according to Coroner David Crerar.01 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandPolice minister 'shocked' at NZ's level of violent crimeCrime statistics released today show a 9.2 per cent increase in violent offending over the past 12 months.31 Mar 11:53 PM
New ZealandMate says Molenaar 'just snapped'Jan Molenaar asked police negotiators during his two-day shooting siege to let one of his childhood friends into his Napier house 31 Mar 03:00 PM
New Zealand'Too old to start again' - siege inquest hears of gunman's low spiritsA police inspector speaking at the inquest into the Napier gun seige said he believed it would end in a suicide or "suicide by police."31 Mar 05:25 AM
New ZealandNapier siege inquest: Latest updatesnzherald.co.nz's Edward Gay reports live from day two of the inquest into the Napier gun siege.31 Mar 04:15 AM
EntertainmentNZ music video pulled from YouTube as censor process under wayA music video depicting the stalking and killing of a woman has been removed from YouTube by its record label.30 Mar 10:37 PM
New ZealandMolenaar inquest: Partner weeps as suicide notes read in courtJan Molenaar's partner has told an inquest she warned police that there would be trouble when he came home and found them searching his home.30 Mar 03:50 AM
New ZealandInquest into Napier siege: Latest updatesnzherald.co.nz's Edward Gay reports live from the inquest into the Napier gun siege.30 Mar 01:56 AM
New ZealandTaxi driver robbed at knifepoint for $30Two men held a knife to a taxi driver's throat before pushing him out of his cab and driving off - for $30 in coins.29 Mar 03:00 PM