New ZealandPerson of interest in baby Ru homicide case in court on unrelated chargesRosie Morunga was in court today on assault charges.07 Nov 11:21 PM
Crime'Don't tell no one': Teen’s alleged confession about camper's murderA 17-year-old has been accused of murdering Adrian Humphreys at a remote campground.07 Nov 05:50 AM
New ZealandPolice release photo of woman sought in Ellerslie homicide investigationPolice release a photo of wanted woman Mei Han Chong, blue Kia Rio sought, reg NJN927.07 Nov 03:39 AM
New ZealandPolice search for woman after man found dead in Ellerslie homePolice are also searching for a blue Kia Rio vehicle, registration NJN927.07 Nov 12:58 AM
WorldMan accused of assault sent to remote ice field with young studentsHis lawyer describes the alleged assault on the woman as 'horseplay'.06 Nov 11:21 PM
LifestyleJFK and Jackie's final hours: Five chilling details in emotional new docoWitnesses reflect on the Kennedys' joy during a tour through Texas before tragedy struck.06 Nov 09:15 PM
CrimeJail would be an 'injustice' for Mongrel Mob member involved in murder, lawyer arguesTana Ormsby-Turner was sentenced to home detention but the Crown want him jailed.06 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeThey ridiculed him for his rap at the party. He returned with a sword for revengeOne man suffered a fractured skull and a 7cm gash after being attacked with the blade.06 Nov 06:14 AM
New ZealandTeen jailed for life for bludgeoning mum to death with dumbbellJordan Taylor says he killed the only person in the world he loved.06 Nov 04:28 AM
New ZealandMan critically injured after Helensville assaultVictim was transported to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.06 Nov 03:47 AM
Crime'Significant risk': Killer, sex offender will remain under extended supervision orderBasil Mist served 20 years for sexual offending against girls and killing his partner.06 Nov 03:10 AM
New ZealandBeer festival worker left with severe concussion in assaultThe 19-year-old employee is recovering from his injuries.06 Nov 12:15 AM
New ZealandScott Watson appeal can include new expert evidence, court rulesScott Watson has always denied murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope in 1998.05 Nov 11:46 PM
New ZealandFamily of Ruthless-Empire watching videos of toddler to keep his memory aliveGreat aunt says it's cruel that all the whānau now have of toddler is memories.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAccused walks free, victim jailed for calling alleged burglar's lawyer a f***wit in court'I asked him questions about his girlfriend playing ‘hide the sausage’ with my client."02 Nov 08:15 AM
New Zealand'I felt sick': Youth worker finds body of camper allegedly murdered by teenAdrian Humphreys was stabbed five times while staying at a remote Taranaki campground.02 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandBaby Ru killing: Family of Malachi Subecz speak outMalachi Subecz was murdered by his caregiver in November 2021.02 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Left to die': Loved ones confront fatal hit and run driver in courtChad Clark was driving about 100km/h on the wrong side of the road when he hit the victim.02 Nov 03:52 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Ruthless-Empire's mum speaks out, says she was not involved in his deathBaby Ru's mum says she wants 'justice' for her son.02 Nov 03:11 AM
New ZealandJuliana Herrera murder: Corrections vows to improve community notificationsCorrections set to do more to alert the community when serious offenders are released.02 Nov 12:11 AM
New ZealandBrutal killer of Whangārei teen denied parole after 17 years in jailThe murderer was denied parole 17 years after the brutal killing of a Whangārei teen.01 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandAutistic man who was brutally bashed four years ago diesBradlee Mackay went far and wide asking people for car regos, collecting 40,000 of them.01 Nov 04:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Ruthless Empire, Tau Henare, Rugby World Cup, cycle lanesOPINION: Our readers have their say.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan returned to cafe to demand refund after girlfriend refused coffeeIn a separate incident, he also assaulted someone with a teaspoon.01 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandWoman who lived at Ruthless-Empire's home wants to ‘defend myself and speak the truth’The toddler suffered fatal blunt force injuries at the address.01 Nov 05:58 AM
Crime'It's a horror story': Teen allegedly murdered man while on camp for at-risk youthHe allegedly stabbed the camper five times while trying to steal his car keys.01 Nov 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Grave danger': Man who beat friend with skateboard claims self-defenceThe teen also told his pregnant partner he would give her a "homemade abortion".01 Nov 03:31 AM
New ZealandMurder trial aborted over police mistakes to be reheardThe botch-up led to a murder trial of three men being aborted.01 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandMass murderer who killed children claims Parole Board 'bias'The man has been denied parole 14 times since he was jailed in 1993.01 Nov 01:42 AM
New ZealandSlain toddler’s family asked OT to uplift him amid concerns he was in ‘danger’The relative alleged Baby Ru was 'in danger', and suggested he be uplifted 'asap'.01 Nov 12:59 AM
Crime'I have survived you': Woman strangled by ex-police commander confronts him at sentencingThe ex-cop, now a lawyer, coerced the victim to file a false affidavit.01 Nov 12:05 AM
Crime'High-pitched scream' rang out after teen allegedly stabbed camper, 57, to death for carAdrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed while camping at the remote site.31 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandRuthless-Empire homicide: Oranga Tamariki admits toddler was in its systemThe agency is looking into whether there could have been interventions before his death.31 Oct 04:10 AM
Crime"The heart of public life:' Man who attacked lawyer says his sentence is too harshAydon filed an appeal against his prison sentence for attacking a lawyer in a court.31 Oct 02:24 AM