WorldLouisiana gunman who killed eight children masked his rage before rampageEight children, aged 3 to 11, were shot dead as they slept in bed.21 Apr 08:11 PM
New ZealandMan fatally shot, house and body torched in alleged 'wild west' neighbour disputeStefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe are accused of murdering Sidney Ross Bridson.21 Apr 07:00 AM
WorldSinger D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of teenage girl found in his carPolice say Burke killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez to protect his music career.21 Apr 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Senseless street violence': Homeless man died with multiple skull fractures after sustained assault21 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandFamily at centre of Hastings triple homicide was unknown to Oranga Tamariki20 Apr 10:25 PM
New Zealand'He's a risk': Man exposes himself outside school before violently assaulting caregiver20 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandPolice lay 13 new charges over alleged sex offending linked to Hastings man20 Apr 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Grief no family should ever have to carry': Outpouring after mum, two daughters killedThe suburban homicide has shocked the Hawke’s Bay city of Hastings.20 Apr 03:19 AM
EntertainmentCharlize Theron tells of night her mother shot her father deadThe actress was 15 when her mother shot her father in self-defence.20 Apr 02:16 AM
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 deathJade Oldridge asked her uncle to 'smash' her partner. He was instead shot five times.19 Apr 05:00 AM
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'Young woman's nightmare': NZ's most notorious rapist sentenced againMalcolm Rewa was confronted in court by a woman who was 16 when he targeted her in 1988.16 Apr 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Case of toddler starving to death needs further scrutinyOPINION: The mother and a system designed to protect children have both failed.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAssaults on health staff surge as EDs called 'pressure cookers'Last year, 7584 assaults against Health NZ staff were reported.16 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime'He's trying to stab me!' Neighbours recall haunting last minutes of family violence victim's lifeCharlie Watson had a plan to leave the abusive relationship but feared it could end badly.16 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
