CrimeOfficer scribbled coded message on hand after Polkinghorne’s sworn statementProsecutors say the surgeon strangled his wife but tried to pass it as a suicide.30 Jul 06:50 AM
New ZealandPhilip Polkinghorne's demeanour after wife Pauline Hanna’s death described by witnessesA summary of day two of the Philip Polkinghorne trial. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Jul 05:09 AM
New ZealandBullied 14-year-old was urged to kill himself - but an innocent woman died instead“Your offending was triggered by bullying" the judge said he was jailed for manslaughter.30 Jul 04:57 AM
New Zealand'Oh God, he raped me': Woman's 111 call played for jury at Christchurch serial rape trialChristchurch man is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.30 Jul 03:23 AM
CrimeConstable recalls Polkinghorne with belt in his hands 'twirling it'The eye surgeon is accused of having staged his wife's murder as a suicide.30 Jul 01:30 AM
New ZealandCrown nets cannabis dealer, and now it's after her housePolice looked for 'buried money' but it meant the cash had been spent on renovations.30 Jul 12:22 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne 'reasonably calm' with unexplained scratch on head at death scene, court toldThe Crown alleged a 'double life', but the defence said open relationship was consensual.29 Jul 11:53 PM
New ZealandNgāti Whātua head to court over Dome Valley tipTe Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua is at the High court to contest an Environment Court decision to grant resource consent for a mega-dump north of Auckland. Video / Te Ao Māori NewsWatch29 Jul 07:15 PM
New ZealandToddler was 'floppy and barely breathing' in her alleged killer's armsSadie-Leigh died in March 2019 after she was found to have unsurvivable brain injuries.29 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeEscorts, meth and a staged suicide alleged as surgeon Philip Polkinghorne tried for murderThe Crown alleged a 'double life', the defence said the open relationship was consensual.29 Jul 07:03 AM
CrimeListen: 'My wife's dead' – Jury hears Polkinghorne's 111 callHe is accused of having killed wife Pauline Hanna in 2021.29 Jul 06:24 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering his wife on Valentine’s Day unfit to stand trialLevonne Kaye Wensor, 48, was found dead at her New Plymouth home in February 2022.29 Jul 02:07 AM
New ZealandCrown alleges eye surgeon strangled wife, staged death as a suicideA jury has been chosen for the high-profile six-week trial.29 Jul 01:21 AM
Crime'Serial victim of domestic violence': Woman avoids life sentence for murdering partnerThe 'serial' abuse victim had steel plates in her face after another man stomped her head.26 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandViolent man wants to serve home detention with his mum - who moved cities to escape himTroy Brophy's history includes dishonesty, traffic offending and family violence.25 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimeMum warned kids weren't safe around her, kills her infant, then gets name suppression'Not long before my anger becomes too much for the kids’ safety,' she warned in texts.24 Jul 02:09 AM
CrimeYoung woman who helped cause 18yo Connor Boyd’s death loses Court of Appeal suppression battleThe justices also rejected her bid for a reduced sentence.22 Jul 11:14 PM
New ZealandDrug importer's house seizure linked to Bitcoin, the dark web and $268k of US methThe owner only had $25,000 left to pay on his mortgage.21 Jul 03:26 AM
New ZealandMan loses name suppression bid over Snapchat of sex with underage girlHis father was worried about the humiliation that would follow his son being named.17 Jul 07:43 AM
New Zealand'Likely there will be another victim': Journalist's high-risk killer set for prison releaseNicho Waipuka's reason for the fatal beating was that he was 'just young, I guess'.17 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandFamily kidnapped over $200k of missing meth, one tortured with pliersThe victim's toes were squeezed so hard with pliers, he feared they would 'pop off'.17 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandWho killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder beginsThe defence says there's another man who has escaped blame all these years.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'This is the last thing I will ever see': Man blinds flatmate in eye-gouging attackHe asked his flatmate why he had been 'tracking' him before launching the frenzied attack.15 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandHefty costs order leaves sour taste in mouth of anti-fluoridation groupCourt case was in the public interest - campaigners says costs ruling 'really unfair'.12 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Totally unfair': Family mourn granddad fatally attacked after being mistaken for child abductor'When I left for work that day everything was good.'09 Jul 07:08 AM
New Zealand'Justice for a young victim:' Guilty verdicts in ram raid, kidnap and rape casePolice: 'She’s shown a tremendous amount of courage to come forward and make a complaint.'09 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandMan killed stranger he thought was abducting his son from skateparkHe became enraged when he saw the stranger holding his son's hand.08 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandFresh attempt to halt fluoridation works in Rotorua failsIt comes as orders to treat more of the city's supplies are considered.05 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandSurvivor shares harrowing story of Mama Hooch sexual assaultAt 22, Danielle Gare was drugged and assaulted at Mama Hooch. Now 28, she bravely shares her journey to inspire others. Video / Carson BluckWatch05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of ram-raid, teen rape and kidnap claims it's all 'lies'Crown: 'Does it make any sense that she should make up false allegations about him?'05 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimeAirport meth kingpin 'surrounded by turkeys', Crown says in closing addressJury deliberating in trial of pair accused of exploiting a border security loophole.05 Jul 06:25 AM
New ZealandMen jailed for importing $45m of cocaine from ColombiaLarge drug syndicate responsible for importing and distributing nearly 100kg of cocaine.04 Jul 10:29 PM
CompaniesProperty developer fails to get three-year director ban overturned'This case involves a reasonably clear case of mismanagement.'04 Jul 05:25 AM
New Zealand'Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjustSouthern Thompson said her difficult background and remorse warranted a greater discount.03 Jul 07:00 AM
