New ZealandFirefighter recalls finding alleged murder victim's body in dark, burnt-out roomEmma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold of her bedroom.11 Jun 05:00 AM
CrimeMan whose partner fell to death from moving car acquitted of manslaughter, guilty of kidnappingHe said he wanted to get his drunk partner home safely. Family said she screamed for help.11 Jun 01:23 AM
CrimeMan slashed young girl's throat in 'savage, unprovoked' attempted murderHe woke her up at 3am before trying to kill her with a fish-filleting knife.10 Jun 11:14 PM
New ZealandDunedin Pine Hill murder: Trial date set for next yearGurjit Singh was allegedly murdered in his Pine Hill home on or before Sunday, January 28.10 Jun 10:35 PM
New Zealand'I didn’t do it': Ex-mobster loses his cool while giving evidence in murder trialDefence accused him of torching the place after breaking in and assaulting the woman.10 Jun 07:00 AM
CrimeHow child rapist spent 25 years on the run after vanishing from NZLima Aleni's behaviour during his decades at large helped bolster the prosecution's case.09 Jun 12:00 AM
Banking and financeCBL civil proceeding adjourned until 2026Ex CEO Peter Harris made a joint application to the High Court to adjourn IPO proceeding.07 Jun 02:09 AM
CrimeMan who kicked fatally stabbed MMA fighter in head refused home detentionKevin 'Honey Badger' Hay was a popular martial arts instructor with 70,000 followers.07 Jun 02:05 AM
New ZealandDragged to his death: Now the woman involved is up for parole and says she's sorryJacob Ramsay was beaten over money he owed and then chained to a car and dragged.06 Jun 08:08 AM
New Zealand'I was screaming': Murder-accused emotionally recalls trying to save partner from fatal fireBut he claims he can't remember much else, including how the blaze broke out.05 Jun 07:19 AM
CrimeCourt orders longer sentence for teen who raped stranger in bushes at Albert ParkPeter Kosetatino initially sought home detention and permanent name suppression.05 Jun 05:16 AM
CrimeCar fall victim had tried to flee moving car in past, 14yo witness says at manslaughter trialKatelyn Rua-Tuhou had a history of fleeing moving vehicles when drunk, defence claims.05 Jun 04:16 AM
CrimeAirport baggage handler admits he was part of crime syndicate accused of $50m meth import schemeKimela Piukana helped divert the illicit bundles from overseas commercial flights.05 Jun 01:57 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court: Minister was wrong to cancel woman’s passport based on terrorism fears'The briefing paper was not fair, accurate and adequate.'04 Jun 11:42 PM
CrimeMan recalls moment partner opened door on motorway and fell to her deathProsecution says kidnap and manslaughter accused is suffering selective amnesia.04 Jun 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Deeply disheartened': Govt puts aside $3.6m to fight Nelson Tenths decision before it’s landed'Planning an appeal before the decision is released risks undermining the process.'04 Jun 02:45 AM
CrimeMurderer ditched post-prison ankle bracelet before fatal robbery in West Auckland parkVictim remembered by his family for having an infectious laugh and gift of the gab.03 Jun 06:46 AM
New ZealandMan accused of Kathleen Kawana's murder namedTrial date set for September 2025.30 May 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Conditioned to it': Murder-accused 'disrespectful' to partner on night of fatal fireThe 21-year-old was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.30 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'He's a hero': Stabbing victim was just days from graduating as chefBailey Ecclestone, 22, said he never wanted to hurt anyone that fateful night.30 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I love you': Parents of alleged murder victim recall their daughter’s final goodbyeThe 21 year old was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold and killed her.29 May 05:51 AM
New Zealand'You do it': Witnesses argue over performing CPR on murder victimThe dispatcher tried for several minutes to get people at the scene to start CPR on him.29 May 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Go upstairs': Murder trial witnesses describe emotionless sceneFirst responders initially couldn't see the wound that caused so much blood loss.28 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Left her to burn to death': Murder-accused allegedly torched sleeping partner's bedThe 21yo was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.28 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandFirefighter will 'never forget' amount of blood at murder sceneThe firefighter was told it was a medical call, but arrived to find Tongia dead.27 May 05:00 PM
CrimeBest friend says defendant was hurt, upset with partner before alleged fatal kidnapping"Baby, wake up!" bystanders heard Jovan Pora yell at his partner after the fatal crash.27 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandShot in the back while sleeping: Four women on trial for murderThe killing is said to be revenge for an earlier assault.26 May 11:53 PM
CrimeAuckland teens, 14 and 17, guilty of murder for road rage stabbing attack on strangerThe victim suffered a frenzied knife attack to his head and upper body.24 May 03:45 AM
New ZealandPhone data, text message seal meth-making man's fateCellphone data put accused man at property where methamphetamine was being made.23 May 06:00 AM
CrimeMum's grim texts foreshadow violence prior to infant's death: 'Not safe with me''I’m about to show my anger with the kids crying and it’s not gonna be pretty.'22 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandGang murder trial aborted after judge falls illWhat comes next for five men accused of killing one of their own.22 May 02:46 AM
New Zealand'A bitter pill to swallow': Anger, pain as killer sentenced to life in prisonMotu Smith has been sentenced after murdering his neighbour.22 May 01:07 AM
CrimeMum admits fatal assault on baby boy days before murder trial was set to startThe identities of the defendant and the victim remain secret.21 May 11:34 PM
CrimeNew trial date for mother accused of murdering children, leaving bodies in suitcasesHakyung Lee had initially been scheduled to go to trial last month.21 May 09:30 PM
