WellingtonMan who lit fatal hostel fire more unwell than he appeared, defence claimsDefence lawyer Louise Sziranyi delivered her closing arguments in the month-long trial.22 Sep 11:51 PM
Auckland|UpdatedJury begins deliberations in suitcase double-murder trial The defence claims the mother had spiralled into madness after her husband's death. 22 Sep 11:12 PM
WorldFugitive cop killer could soon be forced out of hidingFormer detective says Dezi Freeman may soon have to emerge to find supplies.22 Sep 10:08 PM
PremiumPolitics'Preventable': New research reveals how firearms deaths cost NZ $300m a year22 Sep 08:00 PM
Wellington'Death traps': Five men killed in hostel fire had no hope of escape, Crown says22 Sep 05:09 AM
PremiumNew ZealandTom Phillips amassed armoury of eight firearms while on the run in bush camps19 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldRemains found in search for father accused of killing 3 daughtersTravis Decker was wanted on three counts of murder and three of kidnapping.19 Sep 05:31 AM
WorldStalking suspect killed officers at ex-girlfriend’s home, officials sayThe officers’ actions saved both the mother and daughter inside the house.19 Sep 12:49 AM
New Zealand'How can you be so dark and evil?': Family's question to killer as he's jailed for lifeKathleen Kawana's body found 600km away from home, six weeks after she disappeared. 18 Sep 11:51 PM
New ZealandTeenage boys in adult court following death of rising rugby playerKaea Karauria, 15, died in the early hours of Mother's Day after being stabbed. 18 Sep 10:16 PM
New ZealandWoman rescued by bystanders after ex forces her into car, strangles her while speedingCarey Goodwin told the woman he was going to crash the car and kill them both.18 Sep 07:00 PM
CrimeDefence's only expert concedes Crown timeline ‘damning’ in child murders trialAn expert initially said Lee was so unwell she didn't know what she was doing was wrong.18 Sep 07:15 AM
CrimeDistressed teen throws drink, walks out while giving evidence in abuse trialThe girl became upset while discussing claims against two Oranga Tamariki caregivers. 18 Sep 06:00 AM
CrimeGang leader, three others guilty of Head Hunter’s murder in park clashThe group claimed self-defence after the Head Hunters opened fire first. Jurors disagreed.18 Sep 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCalifornia judge gets 35 years to life for fatally shooting his wifePolice later found 48 firearms and 26,000 rounds of ammunition at his home.18 Sep 02:08 AM
New ZealandMan arrested in connection with East Auckland courier driver shooting cold case Tuipulotu Vi, 59, was gunned down inside his vehicle in Pakūranga Heights last year. 18 Sep 01:55 AM
CrimePills in juice: Mother told psychiatrist chilling account of killing childrenDefence expert: Lee didn't know killing children was morally wrong due to depression.18 Sep 01:36 AM
World'Our daughter paid the price for that failure': Families confront inquiryHe was expelled after repeatedly bringing knives to school.17 Sep 09:18 PM
WorldBody found in Laneway performer’s car identified as missing teen Her remains were found wrapped in plastic in the front trunk of a Tesla.17 Sep 08:32 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland massacre: Child survivor’s harrowing 111 call revealed in podcastIn May 1992, Brian Schlaepfer killed six family members in South Auckland.17 Sep 05:00 PM
Wellington'He threatened to kill me': Hostel fire murder accused's outburst against expert witnessThe defence and witness discussed whether the outburst was a symptom of the man's illness.17 Sep 04:49 AM
CrimePublic figure in court: Interim name suppression granted in assault allegationThe charge relates to an alleged assault in Whangārei on Monday.17 Sep 04:00 AM
CrimeSuitcase murder trial: PlayStation records shed light on children's final day aliveThe Crown has called its final factual witness in Hakyung Lee's double-murder trial.17 Sep 02:29 AM
WorldMenendez brothers denied new trial in murder of parentsThe brothers, now in their 50s, shot their parents dead in Beverly Hills in 1989.16 Sep 11:55 PM
WorldCharlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson appears in court in suicide vestTyler Robinson, 22, appeared in court wearing an anti-suicide vest.16 Sep 10:37 PM
Auckland24yo charged with firing gun in busy supermarket carpark, injuring manPolice say he faces firearm and wounding charges.16 Sep 10:21 PM
WorldTyler Robinson charged with murder of US activist Charlie KirkUtah's county attorney signalled he will seek the death penalty in the case.16 Sep 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandLeo Molloy's assault case dropped, restaurateur blasts cops & releases CCTV of incident The matter is not closed for the Auckland identity, who claims police targeted him. 16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSerial rapist cleared of kidnapping woman 19 years on, despite admitting he had done itFrankie Edwards admitted five 2006 incidents involving women. But he only committed four. 16 Sep 04:19 AM
