PremiumPremiumWorldFBI under fire after releasing man held in Charlie Kirk shooting caseFBI director Kash Patel first announced an arrest, then confirmed a release.11 Sep 07:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldKilling of Charlie Kirk raises fears of spiralling political violence in USNew York Times: Kirk, 31, was shot moments after beginning a speech at a Utah campus.11 Sep 06:09 AM
Crime'I don't have kids': Killer mum's shock words four years after vanishingThe defendant's mother said she was so concerned she threw out garden chemicals.11 Sep 03:03 AM
New ZealandPolice slam 'grossly irresponsible' use of standoff recordingsThe communications captured the dramatic police shootout on a dark rural road.10 Sep 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's a long and shameful list – NZ needs to do betterOPINION: Big changes are needed to better protect vulnerable children in their own homes.10 Sep 05:00 PM
World'I think he just snapped': Sister speaks after train killing chargeIryna Zarutska, 23, was a Ukrainian refugee working at a local pizza shop.10 Sep 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJail time possible for accomplices as police hunt anyone who helped PhillipsAssociates who helped the fugitive dad evade capture could face up to five years in jail.10 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSuspect in couple’s fiery deaths went door to door asking to come inNew York Times: Officers found a man chained in the basement with signs of trauma.10 Sep 05:26 AM
New ZealandJudge to review urgent Tom Phillips case media gag order in WellingtonThe injunction prevents certain details related to the case from being published.10 Sep 04:29 AM
Crime'Beautiful, joyful, bubbling': Teacher, jurors weep remembering young siblings killed by mumSiblings Yuna and Minu Jo were in Years Three and One when they were killed.10 Sep 02:37 AM
New ZealandSounds Murders: Scott Watson fails in latest bid to clear name over Smart and Hope killingsWatson is said to be 'disappointed' by the outcome and plans another appeal. 10 Sep 12:00 AM
Crime'It's war': Teen who thought he was firing at 'enemies' killed his mateChaelim John McCarthy has been on trial for murder. Now the jury has returned a verdict.09 Sep 11:25 PM
WellingtonWoman dies following alleged assault in ParaparaumuA man has been charged with assault and breaching a protection order.09 Sep 10:49 PM
CrimeAustralian manslaughter defendant accused of fatal Auckland Airport crash namedThe victim was dropping off his wife at the airport to attend a funeral in Fiji. 09 Sep 10:24 PM
WorldTwo boys killed in machete ambush after basketball gamePolice say the boys were targeted but were not members of any youth gang.09 Sep 08:04 PM
World71 killed in overnight attack on Congo villageMost of the victims were attending a funeral when the attack took place.09 Sep 06:49 PM
New ZealandTeen stepmum bids to halve jail term for 'defenceless' toddler's deathJessica Mulford's lawyer claimed the original sentence was manifestly excessive.09 Sep 07:00 AM
Crime'Descent into hell': Dark details released as mum admits killing childrenThe Crown says Hakyung Lee didn't act insane as she fled to Korea in business class. 09 Sep 04:54 AM
New ZealandFugitive Tom Phillips' death, return of kids continues to capture world's attentionAll three of Tom Phillips' children are now safe after being found at a remote campsite. 09 Sep 03:22 AM
New ZealandTeen charged with the murder of Napier boyThree people now face charges relating to the Mother's Day death. 09 Sep 02:13 AM
WorldErin Patterson wealth under scrutiny as victims’ families seek restitutionHer Leongatha home, bought in 2019, is now subject to a restraining order.09 Sep 01:08 AM
WellingtonFatal hostel blaze victim's final moments played to courtThe 111 call made by Liam Hockings was played to the jury this morning.08 Sep 11:45 PM
New ZealandVehicle involved in Hawke's Bay gang violence found by police, three still in hospitalPolice have been granted a gang conflict warrant, which they've used 10 times so far.08 Sep 08:41 PM
WorldDoctor accused of poisoning 30 patients, killing 12 goes on trial in FranceThe youngest alleged victim, aged 4, twice went into cardiac arrest.08 Sep 03:49 AM
World'No evidence of remorse': Judge condemns mushroom killer at sentencingErin Patterson will serve 33 years at Victoria's Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.08 Sep 03:23 AM
New ZealandInside the desperate search for missing children found in remote campgroundThe children were found after being on the run with their father for four years. 08 Sep 01:19 AM
CrimeBodies in suitcase trial: Insanity defence announced as trial begins for mum accused of killing kidsThe bodies were discovered by a family who won an abandoned storage unit auction.07 Sep 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'You live with it every day': Head Hunter dragged his pet dog to death while fleeing policeAdrenaline was replaced with guilt when he realised what he had done, his lawyer said.07 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Potentially lethal': Police recruits taught unapproved arrest tactic for three yearsPolice bosses only became aware after the technique was used on parliamentary protesters.07 Sep 05:00 PM
World'Who killed my son?': Two boys dead after suspected Melbourne youth gang attackA father says the victims were attacked on their way home from a local basketball stadium.07 Sep 01:29 AM
New ZealandPrison unit housing mosque terrorist repainted to ease ‘oppressive’ conditionsRevamp comes after Chief Ombudsman outlined concerns of human rights abuses in jail unit.06 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldDezi Freeman manhunt: $1.1m reward for helping find alleged cop killerFreeman allegedly killed two officers in Porepunkah on August 26.06 Sep 12:22 AM
World'Forever nap': Experts on dangers facing fugitive in potential hiding spotsAustralian town remains shut down as residents hope for a resolution to the manhunt soon.05 Sep 08:49 AM
New Zealand'They are menacing': Councillor hits out over violence after window washer stabbing Councillor Daniel Newman criticised the violence and called for police action.05 Sep 06:03 AM
