CrimeHead Hunters-linked duo appear in Auckland court together for first time on murder chargeSamuel Curle died weeks after he was found on the Kaipara Coast Highway in November.30 Jan 09:46 PM
New ZealandPair deny attempted murder after innocent family caught in crossfireAn upstanding family man was lucky to dodge death in one of the Comanchero shootings.30 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandChristchurch homicide probe: Police search Avon River for gunThe 38-year-old was found dead on a Christchurch street.30 Jan 08:13 PM
New Zealand'Lady-hunts' and drink-spiking claims: What we learned from the Black Coast VanishingsOther women say they have been chased and “stalked like prey” by men in Piha.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile NZ musician bailed on family violence chargesHe was granted interim name suppression today, citing potential reputational damage.30 Jan 04:42 AM
New ZealandDunedin mystery death: Concerned wife phoned friend from India after calls went unansweredA friend went to check on Gurjit Singh and found him dead in pool of blood.29 Jan 11:20 PM
New ZealandFatal shooting victim namedPolice received reports a man had been shot. He later died from his injuries.29 Jan 07:37 PM
New Zealand'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patientsIt comes as assaults on staff at Bay of Plenty hospitals have been rising.28 Jan 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patientsShe is calling for the "long-term" increase of extra security guards at hospitals.28 Jan 08:39 PM
New ZealandWoman 'died of a violent act', homicide investigation launchedHelen Gregory, 79, was found deceased in her home.28 Jan 01:25 AM
World'Terrified': Alabama first-of-its-kind execution takes 22 minutes, shocking observersKenneth Eugene Smith was pronounced dead in what some called a cruel execution method.26 Jan 04:34 AM
CrimeMeth addict babysitter claims wheelchair tumble caused baby’s 60-plus injuriesThe long-time criminal needed a wheelchair after fleeing police and crashing a motorbike.25 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldAustralian woman accused of trying to kill 7-year-old girl in fiery car crashThe woman and girl were pulled from the burning vehicle by passersby.25 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandFormer All Black's decade of repeated drunken violence against womenByron Kelleher faces charges for an alleged assault against partner.24 Jan 09:49 PM
World'We should have done more': Police admit failures in Nottingham killingsValdo Calocane was ‘unlawfully at large’ when he attacked in 2023, killing three.24 Jan 09:11 PM
New ZealandPolice make arrest over Christchurch father's killingThe 38-year-old was found dead on a Christchurch street three weeks ago.24 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandOne-armed hitchhiker killer used online dating sites to contact women while on paroleShane Hoko was kicked out of an accomodation provider for not following its rules.24 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandThree charged after birthday party murderA group of people have been charged with murder and attempted murder.24 Jan 01:01 AM
New ZealandMan tries to push partner out of car on SH1 at high speedA motorist followed Jason Marino for 13 minutes along State Highway 1 south of Hamilton.23 Jan 04:00 AM
CrimeMother of 17yo torture-murder victim sentenced for daylight hammer attacksOne of the victims was hit over the head while walking down Queen St.22 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandPetrol station worker assaulted by hammer-wielding robbersThe offender's hammer narrowly missed the man's head during the assault.20 Jan 10:41 PM
New ZealandPolice speak to person in relation to Rangitīkei homicide investigationThe Rangitīkei shooting follows another in Palmerston North - inquiries are ongoing.20 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched in Palmerston NorthA scene examination is being completed today at the Coromandel Court address.20 Jan 08:22 PM
New ZealandWoman in tears as she appears in court charged with murdering gang memberShe is accused of murdering a Mongrel Mob member, Te Reo Wickcliffe-Heta.19 Jan 01:48 AM
New Zealand'I can't send this man to jail': Judge's conundrum in sentencing machete attackerJaden Minhinnick sliced off his neighbour's earlobe and left him with a broken arm.18 Jan 05:30 AM
All Blacks'Cycle of abuse': Former All Black's ex-fiancee tells of relationshipHis ex-fiancée is breaking her silence following more allegations from another woman.18 Jan 04:43 AM
New Zealand'Unprovoked attack' leaves bouncer with broken eye socketThe altercation took place after the intoxicated man was refused entry to the bar.17 Jan 08:05 PM
New ZealandTwo teens arrested after gunshot killed one teen, left another fighting for lifeA gunman allegedly unleashed a sole shotgun blast through a car window about 3.20am.17 Jan 12:56 AM
Crime'I drowned it': Mum's chilling confession revealed after infanticide guilty pleaThe woman, who still has name suppression, will be sentenced in May.17 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandFamily holiday ruined after hero dad run over trying to stop thieves stealing his carThe Kannangara family were looking forward to a trip away to celebrate buying a home.16 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandSon dies in suspected homicide 16 years after mum's disappearanceA granddad rocked by a second tragedy has made a plea for the killers to come forward.16 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He can't control himself': Man draws blood after biting officer's armDamien Cripps wasn't taking his ADHD medication at the time.16 Jan 06:30 AM
New ZealandDad attacked at lookout for 'having baby out too late'A dad trying to calm a baby was attacked at a popular Dunedin lookout.15 Jan 11:36 PM
New ZealandStrangulation: The cruel method of control that can be a precursor to murderNew Zealand introduced a strangulation law five years ago. Is it making any difference?14 Jan 04:00 PM
