New ZealandReclusive son killed dementia-stricken mother with sword in grisly murder-suicideCoroner's report highlights family's isolation and rejected offers of help.05 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'You can kill me': Identical twins on trial for brutal home assault and threatsThe attack allegedly involved beating the victim for three hours.05 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland entertainer accused of raping, grooming underage girl named as actor/musicianHe is charged with serious sexual offending against a minor.05 Aug 05:27 AM
WorldMother of six killed by partner in suspected murder-suicideThe couple's six children were not home during the tragic incident.05 Aug 01:44 AM
New ZealandMan who allegedly killed brother, stole car at gunpoint gives up suppressionJack Hargreaves faces charges of murder, aggravated robbery and failing to stop for police05 Aug 12:38 AM
New Zealand'Three life sentences': Whānau's anger after man admits killing three in railway crossing crashThe 36-year-old admitted five charges, including three of manslaughter.05 Aug 12:08 AM
WorldTommy Robinson arrested for alleged assault at UK stationBritish far-right activist taken into custody at Luton airport after flight from Portugal.04 Aug 08:57 PM
WorldCCTV shows mushroom murderer disposing of dehydrator at local tipThe device contained remnants of death cap mushrooms.04 Aug 08:06 PM
World'Deeply distressing': Expert questions hospital care in Letby casePaediatrician in ITV documentary claims babies may have survived with better care. 04 Aug 08:05 PM
CrimeConvicted murderer found guilty of sexually violating a young girl decades onSydney Bristow was involved in a 1999 New Year's Day murder at Ōmapere Beach.04 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimePolice name teen killed in South Auckland street fightA 19-year-old man has been charged with wounding in connection with the incident.04 Aug 04:27 AM
New ZealandCalls made for fast-tracking of 'coward punch' laws after rugby supporter's deathDaniel Nganeko died after he was allegedly punched outside a rugby clubroom. 04 Aug 04:27 AM
New ZealandPolice seek video from hip-hop event in Hamilton murder probeOfficers also want to speak to people about three specific vehicles in Hamilton CBD.04 Aug 01:27 AM
WorldSeven inmates dead, 11 injured in Veracruz prison riotFighting started on Saturday afternoon and continued throughout the night.03 Aug 09:49 PM
AucklandTeen charged after pedestrians hit by car in AucklandA 17-year-old was charged after a crash injured two on Queen St today.03 Aug 06:20 AM
CrimeMeth experiment goes badly for first-time user who stabbed stranger with forkA 21-year-old tried to force his way into a woman's home before fleeing to a New World.03 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest man after deadly Ōtara street fightA 19-year-old is due to appear in the Manukau District Court on Monday.03 Aug 04:48 AM
WellingtonMan shot, critically injured in Lower Hutt - Police manhunt under wayPolice seek a dark-coloured vehicle seen fleeing the scene at speed.02 Aug 11:29 PM
New ZealandTwo rushed to hospital after car hits pedestrians on Auckland's Queen StThe driver fled the scene of the early-morning crash before being found and arrested. 02 Aug 09:44 PM
CrimeBus driver taken to hospital with facial injury after assault by teensThe driver will be off work to recover from the attack. The youths have been apprehended.02 Aug 08:43 PM
WorldTeen charged with murder after mother, stepfather found deadSarah, now 17, was arrested in July and charged with two counts of murder.02 Aug 02:04 AM
WorldFour dead in Montana bar: Manhunt for armed suspectThe morning shooting occurred at the Owl Bar in Anaconda.02 Aug 01:38 AM
New ZealandMan dies, another injured in Auckland street fight as police launch homicide probePolice were called to Wymondley Road in Ōtara just before midnight. 02 Aug 12:01 AM
CrimeŌtara street fight turns deadly, police launch homicide investigationA man has died overnight following a street fight in Ōtara, with police launching a homicide investigation. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Aug 11:31 PM
New Zealand'I thought I was going to die': Man drove into ex, pinning her between car and retaining wallJudge: Chad Erueti has 'an unimpressive history of violence' and needed to be jailed.01 Aug 08:00 AM
School RugbyPolice review footage of top Akl school rugby clash; Witness claims player kicked unconscious Two red cards were given during the game, one allegedly after a player's head was kicked.01 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Profound tragedy': Whānau gather in court after deadly one-punch assault outside rugby clubDaytona Thompson has been charged with Daniel Nganeko's manslaughter. 01 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Cold-blooded execution': Gang members guilty of gunning down man in front of kids Hori Gage was murdered in retaliation for a gang fight he had nothing to do with. 01 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan laughed as he drove over rape victim. What authorities say about his release from prisonPeter Waihape ran her over while she begged for her life. 01 Aug 03:00 AM
CrimeKiller 'didn't give a s***' after stabbing man through heart in night of 'no dramas'Jamie Slater has been found unfit to stand trial and will now be detained in a hospital.01 Aug 12:59 AM
New ZealandSix Mongrel Mob associates found guilty of kidnapping, violenceViolent crimes across Southland that left people critically injured took place in 2022. 01 Aug 12:26 AM
WorldNYC shooter’s brain will be tested for CTE, officials sayThe gunman, Shane Tamura, referenced CTE in a note found in his wallet.31 Jul 09:21 PM
WorldSchool teacher arrested for double murder in Arkansas state parkAndrew McGann faces two counts of capital murder and could face the death penalty.31 Jul 08:20 PM
WorldHead of victim in Beauty and the Geek murder case allegedly found by dogwalkerPolice earlier spent weeks searching for the head of Julian Story without success.31 Jul 05:16 AM