New ZealandFirefighter recalls finding alleged murder victim's body in dark, burnt-out roomEmma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold of her bedroom.11 Jun 05:00 AM
CrimeTe Kūiti baby death: 'Inconsistencies' in parents' stories - policeThe baby had been known to police due to previous 'non-accidental' injuries, police say.11 Jun 03:08 AM
CrimeMan whose partner fell to death from moving car acquitted of manslaughter, guilty of kidnappingHe said he wanted to get his drunk partner home safely. Family said she screamed for help.11 Jun 01:23 AM
CrimeMan slashed young girl's throat in 'savage, unprovoked' attempted murderHe woke her up at 3am before trying to kill her with a fish-filleting knife.10 Jun 11:14 PM
Crime'Didn't do anything wrong': Father of Te Kūiti baby speaks outThe 22-year-old dad is worried police will charge him over his son's death.10 Jun 07:05 PM
New ZealandMan who lived with murdered girlfriend’s corpse for nearly a month denied paroleGordon Hieatt strangled his girlfriend to death during a fight about rent.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Watson's appeal, the state's power and fact v outrageous fictionOPINION: Braunias was there as Scott Watson got his long-awaited chance to appeal.10 Jun 07:56 AM
New Zealand'I didn’t do it': Ex-mobster loses his cool while giving evidence in murder trialDefence accused him of torching the place after breaking in and assaulting the woman.10 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Broken teeth, fractured eye socket': Prison guards' bloody beatingInmate Krome Wilson punched one of the guards from behind, sending him to the ground.10 Jun 05:30 AM
Crime'Hysterical screaming' heard before baby's 'violent' death'Nobody in the community likes to think that this sort of thing can happen'.10 Jun 01:03 AM
New ZealandMore violence, weapons, injuries: Family violence increases in cost of living crisisTough economic times linked to increase in 'severe' family violence.09 Jun 08:19 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched after 10-month-old baby dies'We believe these injuries were not accidental.'09 Jun 08:27 AM
New Zealand'Anybody got fights?': Bullies film violent attack on junior student at Hamilton school'For God's sake, that's not what should be happening at our kids' schools.'09 Jun 03:22 AM
WorldWoman who left boyfriend to die in suitcase faces October trialSarah Boone has pleaded not guilty to the second-degree murder charge.09 Jun 01:56 AM
WorldTruth behind Australian schoolgirl's death may never be knownThe 9-year-old's body was found dumped in a barrel with gunshot wounds in Australia.08 Jun 02:56 AM
WorldUS man's murder conviction questioned after 'blueprint' serial killer revelationJohn Bittrolff’s lawyers have long accused prosecutors of relying on dubious forensics.08 Jun 01:42 AM
World'You've just assaulted me': Aussie TV boss denies shoving journalist to floorTV boss is adamant he did not assault the journalist at Canberra Airport.07 Jun 04:15 AM
CrimeMan who kicked fatally stabbed MMA fighter in head refused home detentionKevin 'Honey Badger' Hay was a popular martial arts instructor with 70,000 followers.07 Jun 02:05 AM
WorldSuspected US serial killer kept 'blueprint' of crimes on PC: 'Get sleep before hunt'Rex Heuermann is accused of murdering multiple women and scattering their corpses.06 Jun 11:43 PM
New ZealandDragged to his death: Now the woman involved is up for parole and says she's sorryJacob Ramsay was beaten over money he owed and then chained to a car and dragged.06 Jun 08:08 AM
New ZealandNew Lynn, Henderson bus station assaults: Children as young as 10 arrestedSchool kids been attacked while waiting for their buses, creating fear in the community.06 Jun 01:47 AM
WorldUS man sentenced to 40 years for 'brutal' murder of mum after clash over video gameThomas Humphrey, 47, was sentenced after pleading guilty to the murder of his mum.06 Jun 12:13 AM
WorldAmanda Knox reconvicted of slander for sixth timeDespite the new conviction, Knox will not serve any more jail time.05 Jun 10:58 PM
New Zealand'Shocked': Home on 'family street' targeted in drive-by shootingPolice are keeping 'an open mind' on whether the two shootings overnight are linked.05 Jun 09:42 PM
New Zealand30 years on from infamous family killings, Herald podcast revisits Bain massacrePart two of A Moment In Crime's look back at the infamous murder case.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was screaming': Murder-accused emotionally recalls trying to save partner from fatal fireBut he claims he can't remember much else, including how the blaze broke out.05 Jun 07:19 AM
New ZealandPolice say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for sightings of vanA Waitaanga home was extensively damaged, with a body later found at the scene.05 Jun 05:25 AM
CrimeCar fall victim had tried to flee moving car in past, 14yo witness says at manslaughter trialKatelyn Rua-Tuhou had a history of fleeing moving vehicles when drunk, defence claims.05 Jun 04:16 AM
New Zealand'It's not safe': Auckland residents demand more cops in cityAuckland residents are getting frustrated at the lack of protection in the CBD.04 Jun 07:58 PM
CrimeMan recalls moment partner opened door on motorway and fell to her deathProsecution says kidnap and manslaughter accused is suffering selective amnesia.04 Jun 02:46 AM
New Zealand‘Punching bags’: Police Minister says time to get tough on boy racers, gangsMark Mitchell told Mike Hosking police have suffered a drop in respect.03 Jun 07:28 PM
CrimeMurderer ditched post-prison ankle bracelet before fatal robbery in West Auckland parkVictim remembered by his family for having an infectious laugh and gift of the gab.03 Jun 06:46 AM
Crime'Don't call police or we'll come back': Gangsters attack man in violent home invasionPolice later seized Daniel Natua's gang patch and gun cache after raiding his home.03 Jun 02:00 AM
RoyalsKāpiti detective honoured for work in NZ Police'I really get fulfilment from helping people in their darkest hour,' Niall Deehan says.02 Jun 05:00 PM
