SportRugby player banned for nine weeks after punch during post-game handshakesA Spotswood United player punched a Coastal Rugby player after a Premier grade match.17 Sep 06:40 AM
LiveCrimeJury in Polkinghorne murder trial expected to begin deciding verdict tomorrowThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home.17 Sep 04:44 AM
LiveCrime'Murder mystery' Crown case in Polkinghorne killing relies on a 'phantom', defence saysThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home.17 Sep 01:02 AM
PoliticsNew sentencing laws to hit Parliament as progress on PM’s public service targets revealedThe Government's target regarding violent crime is considered 'at risk'.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Cold-blooded act of killing:' Elderly Triad assassin to remain behind barsWan Yee Chow gunned down a gang enforcer outside an Auckland karaoke bar in 2005.16 Sep 08:00 AM
CrimeSurgeon's life became 'aggressively shambolic' with sex, spending and violence prior to wife's murder - CrownThe eye surgeon is accused of murdering wife Pauline Hanna, staging a suicide.16 Sep 07:52 AM
New Zealand'I'm mighty Mongrel Mob': Niece describes events leading to fatal brawlThe now 22-year-old was scared for her 8-week-old baby inside the house.16 Sep 07:02 AM
Crime'Increased libido': Polkinghorne's high sex drive sign of serious P habit, Crown allegesThe surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna before staging a suicide.16 Sep 04:43 AM
LiveCrime'Unmasks the murderer': Crown lays out case for Polkinghorne's guilt in closing addressThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home.15 Sep 10:32 PM
New ZealandWitness says 'more than 30' Mob members walked up driveway 'barking'The mobsters were heard, and seen, barking and shouting as they walked up the driveway.13 Sep 06:23 AM
CrimeAfter seven weeks and 80 witnesses, evidence concludes in Polkinghorne murder trialThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home.13 Sep 03:01 AM
New ZealandKiller who beat man to death with a wheel brace was full of 'righteous anger'Peter Holmes murdered Jamie Ellis after hearing he had allegedly abused a woman.13 Sep 03:00 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne murder trial: Most suicides don't leave notes - defencePhilip Polkinghorne is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.13 Sep 12:37 AM
CrimePolkinghorne trial: 'Vicious circle' of sleep deprivation may have upped suicide risk, expert saysThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.12 Sep 07:50 AM
New ZealandCourt hears 111 call from man allegedly murdered in group mob hitUpset whānau could be heard in court where 10 people are on trial for murder.12 Sep 07:05 AM
LiveCrimeHanna had 'whole array' of suicide risk factors the night of her death: defence psychiatristThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.12 Sep 05:06 AM
LiveCrimePhone logs scrutinised from day of Pauline Hanna's deathQuestions continue over whether two messages were drafted in the hours before her death.12 Sep 12:24 AM
CrimeDeja vu for jurors at Polkinghorne murder trial as familiar faces return to witness boxThe jury was reduced to 11 as today's hearing ended.11 Sep 07:08 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced for rubbing hand in cop's faceSteven Rex Richards pleads guilty to downgraded charge.11 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimePolkinghorne trial: Juror discharged for personal reasonThe Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.11 Sep 05:23 AM
New ZealandGrieving parents tell the 'numbed soul' who burned their daughter to death: 'Rot in hell'Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold of her bedroom.11 Sep 04:27 AM
CrimePolice searching for white T-shirt, track pants in child homicide investigationThis is the second appeal police have made to residents of the neighbourhood.10 Sep 11:13 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Could happen to anyone' - US black belt attacked, chokes out offender in NZ cafeHe asked for help but no one came. So he took matters into his own hands.10 Sep 11:05 PM
New ZealandFifth man pleads not guilty to murder of patched Head Hunter, one year after fatal gang brawlHis first court appearance comes more than a year after that of his four co-defendants.10 Sep 10:11 PM
EntertainmentSean Combs loses $100m sexual assault judgmentMusic mogul ordered to pay $10m a month to Michigan man.10 Sep 09:24 PM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown calls out 'vicious' bus driver attacks, calls for speed from AT on security measureThe assault comes after an attack on another driver in Auckland last Saturday.10 Sep 07:24 AM
New Zealand'It was retaliation': Brother allegedly killed in armed Mongrel Mob hitMitchell Te Kani was struck in the head with a crowbar. Now 10 people are on trial.10 Sep 06:55 AM
Crime'Want desperately to tell someone': Shock Pauline Hanna email unearthedThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.10 Sep 06:27 AM
New ZealandFormer political figure has name suppression lifted, still can't be namedThe man has been found guilty on eight charges of sexual assault dating back to the 1990s.10 Sep 04:33 AM
LiveCrime'Had to tell someone': Polkinghorne sobs as wife's private messages read in courtThe Auckland surgeon is accused of strangling wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.10 Sep 03:11 AM
CrimeAuckland man sentenced over attempted murder at Remuera campgroundHe was suffering from 'active psychotic symptoms' at the time of the attack.10 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandPolice name Kaitāia homicide victimThe suspect, reportedly known to the man, was charged on Sunday night with his murder.10 Sep 02:04 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne trial: Defence pathologist says lack of injuries in strangling victims rareThe Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.09 Sep 11:47 PM
New ZealandBus driver unable to walk after being beaten with skateboard in Auckland attackThe assault comes within a month of an attack on another driver in Auckland last Saturday.09 Sep 05:00 PM
