New ZealandWoman and two children aged under 3 killed in Hastings incident were relatedA car in the driveway has been towed away as police probe of duplex property continues.19 Apr 11:53 PM
WorldEight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting during domestic disputeThe children, aged from 1 to 14, were shot at two homes in Shreveport.19 Apr 08:17 PM
New ZealandWoman and children believed killed in Hastings incidentA man is in hospital and police say there is no risk to the wider public.19 Apr 07:47 PM
CrimePartner of slain gang member's time on the run ends behind bars after involvement in his death19 Apr 05:00 AM
Crime'In pain but still talking': Witnesses describe man lying in a ditch, weakly waving his arm17 Apr 07:00 AM
Crime'He's trying to stab me!' Neighbours recall haunting last minutes of family violence victim's life16 Apr 06:00 AM
World'Totally ridiculous': Man shot in supermarket carpark over Pokemon cardsOfficers seized two pistols at the scene and detained the suspected shooter.16 Apr 04:03 AM
CrimeTwins admit violent machete robbery that resulted in shotgun blast, attempted murder chargeA Facebook Marketplace seller was attacked with a machete while trying to sell a ring. 15 Apr 10:00 PM
UFCEx-UFC Kiwi star arrested in Australia over alleged domestic violence incidentPolice arrested the heavyweight fighter after being called to a regional NSW property.15 Apr 08:22 PM
Crime'Shannon did it': Victim's last words as he lay dying on roadsideThe Crown says Shannon Brady deliberately ran Nicholas Baldwin down in his ute.15 Apr 07:00 AM
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
