PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCapturing a killer: How murdered woman's phone led police to her shallow graveTop cop lifts the lid on Yanfei Bao murder probe - and reveals how they got their man. 04 Dec 06:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: Slain agent's partner says justice has been done after Chinese national found guilty of murderThe case against Tinjun Cao was described by the Crown as an ‘absolute slam dunk’.04 Dec 05:23 AM
CrimeBusinessman who drove off with 70yo woman hanging off his ute jailed for manslaughterMiaoyuan Liang died after falling from the side of Anthony Williamson's vehicle.03 Dec 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Two horrendous days of hell:' Girl's bravery leads to 15 years for kidnapper and rapistPolice say the victim showed 'courage and tenacity' in coming forward.02 Dec 11:44 PM
CrimeHells Angel admits drug scheme, but was he 'Mr Big'?Police never found the 451kg of high-quality meth. They solved the case without it.30 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandFather raped and beat his children, then left his $700k in assets to another familyNow the siblings have turned to the country's final court of appeal for access.28 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandMurderer finally reveals why he killed cat protection workerAshley Peach lured Kerry Downey to his home, then tied her up and strangled her to death.27 Nov 05:00 PM
CrimeDarts player who fatally stomped on opponent's head at Auckland bar guilty of murderChris Salt claimed his victim was a deportee who had a gun. He was wrong.27 Nov 06:52 AM
CrimeSuppression lapses for Auckland man accused of fatally stabbing ex-partnerA murder trial has been set for 2026.26 Nov 09:37 PM
New ZealandEnraged butcher was chopping veges before using knives to stab wife to deathPeter Lamont will be released from prison and deported to Britain next year.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeth dealer loses $37,000 in 'tainted' cash after suspicious Airbnb owners called cops on himNow police have now gained a High Court order to confiscate nearly $37,000.23 Nov 01:00 AM
Crime'I've been framed': Man resentenced for killing after spending 7 years behind barsWarren Pay, jailed for murder, is now free after being re-sentenced for manslaughter.22 Nov 06:30 AM
CrimeMan admits fatal punch in nightlife hotspot, taunting and kicking unconscious victimSiale taunted and kicked his unconscious victim, who later died.21 Nov 11:21 PM
New ZealandRotorua triple murder accused pleads not guilty but won't go to trial until 2027He is charged with killing Michelle Schiller, Jessie Currin and Glendon Currin.21 Nov 09:01 PM
New ZealandProposed law change would give victims final say on sex offenders remaining secretProposed law changes would give victims more power - and more protection.21 Nov 02:47 AM
New ZealandMan jailed after running over Kiwi Olympian at roadworks site, nearly kills himDave Rodger's injuries were so severe, police prepared for a homicide investigation.21 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandMan who plunged knife into neck of pensioner flatmate guilty of murderBradley died after a desperate struggle over a knife in his Upper Queen St apartment.21 Nov 01:44 AM
Crime‘My dad scares me’: Life sentence for man who stabbed ex to death with their 6yo in houseHe attacked after she accused him of selling their child's Nintendo.20 Nov 11:16 PM
Crime'Peaceful' murder defendant who kicked, stomped man's head with full force says he meant no harmChristopher Salt said he thought the victim was a 501 who had a gun. Neither was true.20 Nov 08:35 PM
New ZealandMama Hooch case: Appeal for rapist brothers moved to July 2025The High Court will not hear the appeal for rapist brothers until next year.19 Nov 09:33 PM
CrimeMan who stabbed witness prior to trial now says he was hearing voices - judge rejects claimKevin Marshall said he would decapitate his ex so she couldn't give evidence.19 Nov 01:11 AM
New Zealand'Promising rugby player' convicted in covert sex video case can now be namedLeslie Topia Barrowcliffe was selected for the Chiefs under-20s squad this year.18 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandKaren Aim's teen killer, who spent more than half his life in prison, denied paroleJahche Broughton beat tourist Karen Aim to death with a baseball bat when he was just 14.18 Nov 04:04 AM
Crime'Blatantly crossed a line': Judge rejects tomato juice protester's conviction appealOthers must be deterred from using physical attacks as a form of protest, the judge said.17 Nov 09:19 PM
CrimeKing Cobra jailed 18 years, despite brain tumour, for airport meth schemeNigel Iuvale lured Auckland Airport baggage handlers into the criminal underworld.15 Nov 05:18 AM
New ZealandWhānau of slain grandfather devastated by killer's 'ridiculous' sentenceChit Ko Ko was an undiagnosed schizophrenic when he fatally stabbed his neighbour.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandYanfei Bao: Memorial service to honour a 'beautiful life'A public memorial service will be held for the real estate agent next week.14 Nov 08:24 AM
CrimeHow police brought down kingpin of $2.9m stolen goods ringThe goods were stashed across lockups, homes, businesses and a shipping container.14 Nov 07:41 AM
BusinessDelay looms for FMA case against Du Vul founders unable to secure lawyerFMA action could be stalled by lack of lawyer but PwC action will proceed as planned.14 Nov 04:33 AM
CrimeJury rejects 16yo's self-defence claim after plunging knife into schizophrenic stranger's neckBut the group also rejected a murder finding.14 Nov 02:43 AM
CrimeGang war blunder: Killer Beez members admit firing into home with sleeping infant, 8yo boyThe rival gang member they wanted to target no longer lived there.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who killed grandfather in Christchurch park appeals, given home detentionJayden Kahi mistakenly believed the victim was trying to kidnap his son.13 Nov 04:18 AM
CrimeCoward punch, fatal head stomps: Trial begins for man who attacked darts opponentJurors were shown video of the attack caught on CCTV.12 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeCold blooded murder: The chilling discovery of a body and the plan to cover it upThree friends claimed it was an accident, but a jury found otherwise.12 Nov 06:00 AM
