New ZealandConstable Matthew Hunt killing: Eli Epiha's sentence one of the longest ever given in NZEli Epiha has been sentenced to life in prison with 27 years without parole.09 Dec 10:07 PM
New Zealand'No sentence will bring Matthew back': Slain officer's mum speaks after killer jailed for lifeConstable Matthew Hunt was shot to death in June 2020.09 Dec 09:45 PM
New ZealandMore charges laid against alleged Christchurch serial rapistJohn Muchirahondo is facing multiple charges of raping women in Christchurch09 Dec 08:16 PM
New Zealand'Crucifying good dogs': Judge rejects pet owner's attempt to save condemned huskyAspen's owners have failed in their High Court bid to overturn his death sentence.09 Dec 01:04 AM
New Zealand'NZ's worst': Prisoner who murdered two inmates dodges life without parole sentenceSiuake Lisiate, 41, has killed two fellow inmates and stabbed another over 40 times.08 Dec 10:52 PM
New ZealandSex worker killer loses Quran claimSainey Marong claimed his religious rights were breached behind bar.08 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandMan accused of 2yo girl's murder loses name suppressionToddler died in hospital after she was found with critical injuries at a Weymouth home.08 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandCop killer's accomplice breached release conditions by using methNatalie Bracken caught using meth while on prison-release condition.08 Dec 02:03 AM
New ZealandHe died fused to his chair: Neglectful wife jailed for more than five yearsMalia Li was convicted by a jury five months ago of causing her husband's death.07 Dec 10:10 PM
CrimeNorthland teen found guilty of Ōpua murderIt took just hours for the jury to return a guilty verdict.07 Dec 03:22 AM
CrimeFather of slain Timaru sisters returns home to South AfricaThe father of three children allegedly murdered by their mother has returned to Pretoria06 Dec 10:34 PM
New ZealandChurch choir leader who stole survivor's pants in fatal Auckland park melee sentencedAndy Tofaeono Moataa, 27, pleaded guilty in October.06 Dec 09:58 PM
New ZealandHigh Court rules release of Māori vaccination data to Whanau OraWOCA says the decision comes too late, with the Auckland border opening next week.06 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandOwners of husky on doggie 'death row' plead with judge for reprieveAlexa Johnston and her pet, Aspen, lost their district court fight in April.06 Dec 03:12 AM
CrimeNorthland teen accused of murder elects to give evidenceThreat and abusive behaviour before man stabbed, a Northland jury has heard.03 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandTe Kuiti's $2.5m fraudster gets more jail time after hidden bank account discoveredShe was given extra jail time, but it won't affect her parole eligibility.02 Dec 01:42 AM
Crime'What a disgusting human': Victims confront ex-Dilworth chaplainRoss Douglas Browne has been sentenced to more than six years in prison.01 Dec 09:44 PM
New ZealandNot guilty plea entered on behalf of man accused of fatal stabbing in PanmureJohn Tofu Ioane, 52, died in Panmure on August 23.30 Nov 10:02 PM
New ZealandAuckland duo accused of murder, manslaughter of toddler to keep identities secret for nowTwo-year-old Arapera Moana Aroha Fia died at Starship Children's Hospital on October 31.30 Nov 09:51 PM
New ZealandNames revealed: Defendants accused of father's driveway murderRobert James Hart, 40, was shot to death while on a driveway in New Lynn.30 Nov 07:15 PM
New ZealandDouble-killer Scott Watson's promise fails to sway Parole BoardOlivia Hope and Ben Smart's bodies were never found.30 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandSex worker killer: Claims religious rights breached over prison access to Koran on CDGambian butcher Sainey Marong launches legal action from behind bars.28 Nov 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland mall attack: 'Lone Wolf' terrorist wanted books on martyrdomSIS and police intelligence files on Auckland mall attacker released under OIA.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen killing: Grieving family in court; not guilty pleas enteredConnor Whitehead was shot dead outside a party earlier this month.25 Nov 08:15 PM
New ZealandJudge reserves decision on whether MoH must release details of unvaccinated Māori to Whānau OraCourt showdown the final stage of a months-long battle to get the data.25 Nov 04:56 AM
CrimeFrenchman with cocaine was arrested in Northland by police and CustomsCultural background persuades Court of Appeal to slash cocaine smuggler's sentence.23 Nov 09:57 PM
New ZealandManslaughter charge two years after body found in Auckland harbourJames Jenkins, 24, was last seen alive on the morning of October 7, 2019.23 Nov 09:35 PM
Crime'It wasn't my fault': Teen on trial for murder after man stabbed 13 timesNorthland cop the first Crown witness to testify in murder trial.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily of murdered woman speak of the 'massive hole' she left behindDarkie Cable received a sentence of life imprisonment for murdering his partner.19 Nov 04:40 AM
New ZealandChristchurch teen death: How suspected gunman unwittingly tipped himself off to policeArmed officers swarmed house and found man hiding in garage.18 Nov 06:10 PM
CrimeName revealed: Former Dilworth music teacher accused of historic sexual abuseLeonard Cave was hired at Dilworth in 1975 to run the Auckland school's music department.17 Nov 10:26 PM
New Zealand1 tonne of drugs: Pair admit involvement in large-scale P, cocaine, MDMA import schemePeter Dong Hae Kim and Sam Edmands pleaded guilty today.16 Nov 10:15 PM
New ZealandSecond man accused of Auckland teen's murder can now be namedBoth men have pleaded not guilty to the charge.16 Nov 08:06 PM
New ZealandConnor Whitehead killing: Second man charged with murder appears in courtThe 16-year-old Whitehead was an innocent bystander at a Christchurch party.10 Nov 01:15 AM
