Crime'In pain but still talking': Witnesses describe man lying in a ditch, weakly waving his arm'My body hurts,' the dying man told a witness in Shannon Brady's murder trial.17 Apr 07:00 AM
WorldSinger D4vd arrested after teen's decomposing body found in TeslaDavid Anthony Burke, 21, is being held without bail in Los Angeles.17 Apr 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Completely over the top': Teacher punched bar patron 16 timesThe teacher, who was working a second job at a bar, claimed he feared for his life.16 Apr 11:56 PM
Crime'He's trying to stab me!' Neighbours recall haunting last minutes of family violence victim's life16 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeTwins admit violent machete robbery that resulted in shotgun blast, attempted murder charge15 Apr 10:00 PM
CrimeFour relatives to stand trial for death of woman found floating in plastic bagSuppression lifted today for the four defendants after a Court of Appeal decision.15 Apr 03:03 AM
New ZealandYouth arrested after violent back-to-back dairy robberiesPolice say they aren't ruling out further arrests. 15 Apr 02:45 AM
CrimeAssault outside MSD office left victim with teeth knocked out after alleged name-callingThe victim suffered a second blow after she coughed and her veneers fell out and broke.15 Apr 02:00 AM
CrimeMurder trial nearly derailed as father confronts man who stabbed daughter’s throat'Break the cycle!!' the woman wrote to her kids in a letter hours before death.14 Apr 06:15 AM
CrimeMother admits she fatally starved toddler, who weighed just 6.23kgThe child was eating Weet-Bix, yoghurt and one bottle a day, she later told police. 14 Apr 01:48 AM
World‘Justice needs to be served’: US teen’s stepbrother charged with murder following cruise deathAnna Kepner's body was found under a bed in her ship's cabin by a room steward.13 Apr 09:54 PM
WorldSouthport dance class murders: Parents of teen killer blamedInquiry into the stabbing found a 'complete abandonment of responsibility' by the parents.13 Apr 07:18 PM
New Zealand'Boys are heading to Mt McDonald's. Mongols are there': Inside a Greazy Dogs gang confrontationA judge-alone trial has CCTV footage of a violent gang clash in Mount Maunganui on repeat.13 Apr 06:00 AM
WorldEnglish 19-year-old woman killed in family pet dog attackEssex Police say the dog involved in the fatal attack was not a banned breed.13 Apr 04:31 AM
New ZealandPolice believe Jeremy Frank Hobbs, jailed over sexual assaults, may have had more victimsHobbs was jailed for eight-and-a-half years last month.13 Apr 04:07 AM
New ZealandViolent son used dolphin ornament to kill Miramar mother - then fled to Hong KongCoroner Andrew Schirnack found the Miramar piano tutor died from severe head trauma.12 Apr 08:33 PM
WellingtonHomicide investigation launched for man found outside Hutt propertyThe man was confirmed dead upon emergency services' arrival yesterday. 10 Apr 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerryn Thrupp: The gap after escaping domestic violenceOPINION: Some families then spend years in bare, temporary housing with children.09 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew mum leaves baby in NICU to help partner with an aggravated robberyBrooke Knight was in hospital for post-birth complications when her partner picked her up.09 Apr 08:00 AM
WorldWoman allegedly ‘smashed’ man with hammer for stealing her brother’s ashesThe victim of the Sydney incident remains in a critical condition in hospital.09 Apr 07:51 AM
New ZealandPolice seek man and car after Hamilton East assaultThe victim was shaken by the incident and believed the man could help police inquiries.08 Apr 11:49 PM
WorldGilgo Beach suspect pleads guilty, admits killing 8 women over 3 decadesRex Heuermann, 62, confesses to some of New York's most notorious serial killings.08 Apr 09:25 PM
CrimePolice link two late-night assaults in Christchurch, including park stabbingWitnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage are urged to contact police on 105.08 Apr 01:53 AM
WorldWoman rescues drowning man from ocean – unaware he is suspect in double killing Police say Jesse Ellis is accused of killing the pair hours before he was pulled to safety08 Apr 12:14 AM
New ZealandTeen faces driving and assault charges after out-of-control Auckland house party A 17-year-old male will appear in the Auckland Youth Court on April 9.07 Apr 09:56 PM
CrimeFresh details emerge in alleged Botany kidnapping, $2000 and shoes stolenPolice allege the accused women robbed the victim of $2000 and a pair of shoes.07 Apr 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I am scared for my partner's life': Staff suffer head injuries at new mental health unitSix staff were injured within the first two months of the unit opening.07 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldFormer Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith charged with five counts of war crime murderProsecutors allege the Afghan victims were detained, unarmed and under ADF control.07 Apr 07:06 AM