New ZealandCrown says stabbing of dog walker was ‘reckless killing’Bailey Messervy, 20, is charged with the murder of Nigel Wilson in Christchurch.19 Aug 08:20 AM
New Zealand‘Your kids saw this’: Ex-lifeguard jailed after brutal stomping on fellow diner’s headThe attacker, an ex-lifeguard of 19 years, then put him in the recovery position.19 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after grandad gunned down'I ran over to see if he was still alive ... but he was already gone.'19 Aug 05:04 AM
CrimeJurors in Philip Polkinghorne murder trial given day off as halfway point reachedThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.18 Aug 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Act's alternative reality, tighter monitoring of gun owners to prevent crimesOPINION: 'The vast majority of guns in New Zealand are not essential for legitimate use.'18 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldLucy Letby: Prosecution admits it made mistakes over evidenceDoor swipe data ‘vital’ to showing which nurses could have been on ward were incorrect.17 Aug 03:48 AM
WorldProtests rock India after rape and murder of medicHundreds of arrests have been made and doctors urge colleagues to strike as anger grows.17 Aug 12:08 AM
WorldNZ diplomat tied up, hit in face with pistol at Paris apartment during robberyThe victim was reportedly hit in the face with the butt of a pistol.16 Aug 11:04 PM
New ZealandGirl, 9, showing signs of PTSD after attack in hotel toilet cubicleMother of victim seeking therapy for her daughter after Auckland incident.16 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandTūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mumMaxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.16 Aug 06:34 AM
New Zealand'Overwhelming rage': Whāngai dad of murdered woman leapt dock and bashed her killerMokaraka lit a cigarette while sitting in the jury box after the attack.16 Aug 06:03 AM
EntertainmentFormer Home and Away star jailed for 'unacceptable' attacksCourt hears actor assaulted a woman during a drug-induced crisis.16 Aug 05:57 AM
Crime'Very odd exchange': Co-worker called out Polkinghorne for erratic behaviour weeks before wife's deathMeth use has become a recurring topic at the Auckland eye surgeon's murder trial.16 Aug 05:51 AM
WorldAustralian fugitive mistakenly turns himself in, years after attackMan jailed for assaulting woman and detaining her was on the run for 18 years.16 Aug 05:21 AM
New Zealand'He couldn't open his eyes': Mum's fears after son viciously attacked at Canterbury schoolA week on, Nandita says her son is still feeling headaches, dizziness and a sore jaw.16 Aug 04:51 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne trial: Third week comes to end, witness on accused's comments about sex life and drugsThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.16 Aug 01:37 AM
LiveCrimePauline Hanna considered driving into a truck, GP revealsToday the trial shifts to a new venue as Pauline Hanna's GP faces questions.16 Aug 12:03 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering young promising rugby league player appears in courtTe Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley, 17, died after an atercation in Taranaki.15 Aug 11:58 PM
New ZealandNeighbour saw police leading children from Tūrangi home after pair found dead'She was just the most beautiful person. Whoever did this to her needs to rot in hell.'15 Aug 08:02 PM
New ZealandNeighbour saw police leading children from Tūrangi home after pair found dead“She was just the most beautiful person. Whoever did this to her needs to rot in hell."15 Aug 09:23 AM
New Zealand‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trialHe pounded on his neighbour’s door and asked for her to do CPR on the girl.15 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeProzac and a Christmas crisis: Pauline Hanna's GP quizzed at Polkinghorne murder trialThe surgeon is acccused of having strangled his wife then masked the death as a suicide.15 Aug 06:29 AM
LiveCrime'She had to be very careful around him': What Hanna told worried friend about husbandThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.15 Aug 03:53 AM
Crime'Justice for Pauline': Friend grilled on motivation for murder trial testimonyPauline Hanna's friend continues giving evidence on day 14 of the murder trial.15 Aug 02:09 AM
New ZealandMan found on Auckland road with critical injuriesThe man appeared to have fallen out of a moving vehicle.14 Aug 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Sex and ghouls at the Philip Polkinghorne murder trialOPINION: Claims of strangulation, sex and suicide notes.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I hope no one dies': Meth beer victim's sister's warning after toxic lollies discoveredAngela Sagala called those who imported the lollies "careless and reckless".14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandA fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuriesA doctor assessed an injured Harlee-Rose five months before she was allegedly murdered.14 Aug 10:21 AM
CrimePauline Hanna planned to 'see a lawyer and write a will' prior to her death, friend tells courtThe eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife then staging a suicide.14 Aug 07:46 AM
Crime'He tried to strangle me': What Pauline Hanna told friends before she diedThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging it to look like a suicide.14 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Half-brother again denies involvement in toddler’s deathThe inquest is in its second phase.14 Aug 05:43 AM
CrimePolkinghorne previously put hands around wife's neck as a threat, trial hearsThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging a suicide.14 Aug 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias at Philip Polkinghorne trial: A science lesson in courtOPINION: The latest revelations at the Polkinghorne murder trial.13 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeDisappearing belt mark on Pauline Hanna's neck was unusual, two pathologists sayThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging a suicide.13 Aug 08:02 AM
