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
CrimeYoung couple guilty of dragging teen to his death outside Auckland nightclubThe teen couple were accused of grabbing Connor Boyd as they drove off.31 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandDouble jeopardy: Ola driver who assaulted women claims he's been punished twiceSajid Mehmood says it's not fair he can't work as security guard now he has a conviction.30 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandWho lived at the house where toddler Ruthless-Empire was fatally injured?More than a week has passed since Ruthless-Empire was killed, yet nobody has been charged.30 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandParole granted to Dunedin man who brutally assaulted friendHe assaulted his friend after he made an inappropriate comment.30 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandRuthless-Empire homicide: 'We still need justice for our baby', family saysThe toddler died as a result of blunt force trauma suffered up to 12 hours earlier.29 Oct 10:45 PM
WorldFootball star Luis Diaz's parents kidnapped while driving homeThe parents were pulled over by motorcycle gunmen on their way home.29 Oct 05:53 AM
New Zealand'They couldn’t fight back': Man forced kids to eat chilli sauce as punishmentRaymond Vandy also kicked the children and used a cooking spoon to hit them.27 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleLast Stop Larrimah review: A whodunnit where truth is stranger than fictionThe incredible true story of murder in an outback town, (pop. 11, all of them suspects).27 Oct 06:00 PM
WorldHer 6-year-old son shot his teacher. Now she is being sentenced for child neglectThe teacher spent two weeks in hospital with multiple injuries after the January shooting.27 Oct 05:30 AM
New ZealandBirth of slain toddler Ruthless-Empire had never been registered due to name rejectedPolice are still hunting who was responsible for the violent death of Wellington toddler.27 Oct 05:20 AM
CrimeSydney knife attacker claimed she found religion, but after NZ deportation she murdered neighbourJurors rejected Susana Leota-Lu's claim the 94 stab wounds were in self-defence.27 Oct 04:44 AM
New Zealand'Blood kept gushing out': Store owner king-hit and left concussed'The concussion is the worst part. It feels like a drill bit running through my forehead.'26 Oct 11:03 PM
CrimeAustralia kicked out a Hells Angels boss. Six months later, he murdered in NZJurors found the former gang president guilty last night of murdering a prospect.26 Oct 09:49 PM
New ZealandAuckland vape store hit again in overnight robberyIt is unclear if any arrests have been made or what was targeted.26 Oct 05:27 PM
New ZealandWho killed baby Ru? ‘Broken’ family ask for those responsible to ‘do the right thing’Toddler died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo police sent to Linwood Islamic Centre despite 111 call, terror attack inquest findsA police inspector says mislabelling the call was 'not necessarily a mistake'.26 Oct 05:01 AM
New ZealandAccused dairy stabber who died in custody named by policeHe was charged with two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.26 Oct 04:31 AM
CrimeMan who kidnapped, dragged woman from bottle store by hair jailedBut Raniera Turner will likely be out of jail by Christmas due to time already served.26 Oct 03:38 AM
New Zealand'Level of violence difficult to fathom': Probe into toddler's death upgraded to homicide investigationRuthless-Empire Souljah Reign Rhind Shepherd Wall died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.26 Oct 02:14 AM
New ZealandFuneral held for Miramar homicide victimIrene Katsougiannis was allegedly killed by her son in her home.25 Oct 11:58 PM
