PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBraking bad: Classified intel reveals police ructions over motorcycle gang runsSome officers feel they're being asked to "facilitate" gang runs instead of policing them.25 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Was he crying? Was he pleading with you?': Murder defendant grilled as she enters witness boxLawyers say Jimel Burns-Wong-Tung not the "cold-blooded killer" of Rangiwhero Ngaronoa.25 Aug 05:52 AM
New ZealandPolice name 70-year-old victim of Queen St fatal stabbingPolice are completing the scene examination today.25 Aug 04:27 AM
New ZealandPolice execute search warrant for Queen St killing accused Dariush TalagiPolice recovered a rifle, ammunition and a quantity of cannabis during the search today.25 Aug 04:19 AM
CrimeFarm worker death: Jurors weep as young mother acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughterJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.25 Aug 03:25 AM
New ZealandMarch for peace amid months of gang violence and deathGang tensions have been high in Palmerston North since the killing of a mobster in May.25 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandPolice launch new search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei BaoYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.24 Aug 10:03 PM
WorldNotorious serial killer BTK suspect in two more murdersBTK terrified the US in the '70s and '80s, but was finally caught in 2005.24 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandDavid Benbow defence team accuses police of 'tunnel vision'Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.23 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandTeen broke into house, stabbed elderly woman asleep in bedThe boy was not violent before, but prior to the attack he had played violent video games.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty pleaNews snippets from the Far North.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Keep a lid on that temper’: Teacher escapes convictionEven the judge saw a glimpse of Tevita Hufanga's temper during proceedings.23 Aug 08:00 AM
CrimeMurder-accused sends 'love letter' to killer partner in prison, revealing 'no regrets'Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.23 Aug 05:36 AM
New ZealandNo body, no weapon murder case: ‘Means, motive and opportunity merged into murder’, Crown saysMichael McGrath was last seen alive in May 2017.23 Aug 04:51 AM
New ZealandQueen Street homicide: Man, 35, woman, 26, arrested after murder of pensionerThe injured person died after being taken to hospital.23 Aug 02:45 AM
New Zealand'Dress barely covers your bottom': Rape trial victim faces gruelling questions from defenceIt is alleged a woman received a ride home from town with the unregistered taxi driver.22 Aug 11:39 PM
CrimeMurder trial witness pulls shirt over head, licks mic and changes vivid account to 'can't remember'Rangiwhero Ngaronoa, 22, was stabbed to death in November 2021.22 Aug 06:38 AM
WorldForensic psychologist highlights major 'red flags' in deadly mushroom caseA forensic psychologist details concerns about woman's behaviour after mushroom deaths.22 Aug 04:52 AM
WorldDentist convicted of killing wife on African safariLarry Rudolph cashed in nearly $8.5 million in insurance policies for his wife.21 Aug 07:01 PM
New ZealandBrutal assault after work function in QueenstownFour weeks in hospital recovering from street attack after a company awards evening.21 Aug 06:39 PM
New Zealand'You fellas are mad': Farm boss turns up to tanker track attack, hears worker was dumped in pitThe victim was beaten, chained to a car and dragged along a tanker track.21 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeMurder trial aborted for Crips members accused of killing revered 75yo rugby league stalwartProsecutors said the Crips are responsible for the 75-year-old's shooting death.20 Aug 10:40 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced to home detention after pocket dial leads to death threat, assaultHe heard his partner laughing and joking with her workmates and became enraged.20 Aug 10:32 PM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after Palmerston North stabbingPolice say the incident is not related to gang tensions in the area.20 Aug 10:01 PM
CrimeBaby death: He stomped his pregnant partner's head, then their son came and his violence amplifiedProsecutors sought a murder conviction for Hamuera Rawhiti. Jurors disagreed.20 Aug 12:02 AM
KahuIs Māori crime portrayed unfairly in the media?A criminologist is questioning the ethics around news coverage of crime.19 Aug 01:53 AM
CrimeNo arrests yet: Killers still on the run in three fatal shootings this monthGang violence has been linked to some of the killings in Auckland and Palmerston North.19 Aug 01:41 AM
New ZealandHead Hunters gather for funeral of member Charles PongiPolice are warning grieving gang members to pay their respects peacefully.18 Aug 11:45 PM
WorldHow a 25-year-old nurse became Britain’s worst baby serial killerLucy Letby attacked and murdered the most vulnerable infants in her care.18 Aug 10:43 PM
World'I am evil': British nurse found guilty of killing seven babiesLucy Letby preyed on the vulnerabilities of newborns as well as their anxious parents.18 Aug 08:57 PM
New ZealandThe biggest stories of the week: Dickason conviction, recycling fraud claims and Waiwera's demisePlus, what is going on at Hawke's Bay's radiology department?18 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeImprisoned gang leader orchestrated hit, but 75yo grandfather was killed instead, jury toldThe 75-year-old rugby league stalwart was shot in his home in August 2021.18 Aug 05:32 AM
New Zealand'You are the highest chain of command': Mongols gang president jailedJim 'JD' Thacker has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison.18 Aug 05:07 AM
New ZealandArrest in relation to sudden death of Taupō manPolice are investigating the sudden death of a Taupō man on August 13.18 Aug 01:25 AM
