New ZealandKing Cobras gang murder 'like a Tarantino film'Luke Sears was allegedly killed during a drug debt row.24 Feb 02:53 AM
New Zealand$2.5 million meth bust sentence appealedOffender was a 'small time user' of meth when he was caught, his lawyer tells court.24 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandWoman convicted for 'wanton violence'Child-care centre worker assaulted three people in Queenstown then punched a policewoman.21 Feb 09:24 PM
New Zealand'I'd have done anything to change places': Mum's message to Grace's killer"You took it upon yourself to murder my beautiful young Grace."21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMurder or manslaughter? Closing arguments in Martin Marinovich trial"There is no way she deserved to die at the hands of her son."21 Feb 04:41 AM
New ZealandGuilty of manslaughter: Woman stabbed partner to death after years of domestic abuseA jury has returned its verdict in the trial of a woman charged with stabbing her partner21 Feb 03:54 AM
New ZealandLive: Millanes pleased with minimum 17-year sentence; Killer may appealThe killer was sentenced by Justice Simon Moore in Auckland.20 Feb 10:47 PM
New ZealandGrace's mum: 'She died terrified'. The judge: 'She trusted you'. Killer gets life in prisonCourt hears how killer's "barbaric" act ripped Grace Millane's family apart.20 Feb 09:57 PM
New ZealandGrace's killer sentenced but still won't be namedThe sentencing hearing for the killer is due to start at 9am on Friday morning.20 Feb 09:31 PM
New ZealandFace to face: Grace's mum finally gets to confront killerThe Millanes' only daughter was taken in a "barbaric" way.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrace Millane murder: 5 key questions the jury had to answerThe five key issues raised during the trial the jury grappled with in their deliberation.20 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandGrace Millane murder: Killer to be sentenced, but how will it work?Explainer: Justice Simon Moore must weigh several factors when sentencing the killer.20 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandMurderer 'tried to convince himself' killing was accidentThe killer 'changed his mind' about his plea once faced with 'bleak' 15 years in prison.20 Feb 02:23 AM
New ZealandGrace Millane murder: What did some of NZ's most notorious killers get?What sentences did some of New Zealand's most infamous murderers get?19 Feb 11:03 PM
New ZealandDomestic violence murder trial: Jury retire to deliberate Karen Ruddelle's legal fateThe jury has retired to deliberate in the domestic violence murder trial of Karen Ruddelle19 Feb 09:53 PM
New ZealandSon can't recall how many times he hit mumThe court has previously heard he looked after this mother since he was a boy.19 Feb 09:44 PM
New ZealandFailed Dunedin financial adviser faces 12 chargesBarry Kloogh has appeared in Dunedin District Court on 12 charges.19 Feb 09:08 PM
New ZealandWatch: Jami-Lee Ross hits out at 'outrageous' SFO chargesJami-Lee Ross says he will defend the allegations against him in court.19 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandMurder, manslaughter or self defence: Crown and defence close in domestic violence murder trialThe Crown and defence sum up their cases for a jury in a domestic violence murder trial.19 Feb 12:18 AM
New ZealandBaby's death: Crown drops manslaughter case against dadThe Auckland man was accused of assaulting his son, causing a fatal brain bleed.18 Feb 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJames, Delcelia, Coral, Nia - names etched on our social fabric. And now, another beaten child.In communities where violence is rife we need to intervene, urges Jarrod Gilbert.18 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational Party donations accused want suppression liftedThe change of heart comes after the men brought an urgent application for suppression.18 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandYoung man fights for secrecy in Labour Party summer camp scandalThe man faced being labelled as the "young Labour Party sexual offender", says his lawyer.18 Feb 04:10 AM
New ZealandChild abuse: National wants witnesses who stonewall police to face jail timeSimon Bridges says people without a reasonable excuse would face a three-year jail term.18 Feb 12:59 AM
New ZealandMan accused of killing mother: 'He was twitching, twitching''They got along very well. They had a few words sometimes, everybody does.'18 Feb 12:21 AM
New ZealandPsychologist says murder accused has 'symptoms consistent with PTSD'Psychologist gives evidence at trial for woman accused of Akl domestic violence murder18 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandHarrowing account of son's suicide attempts in inquestLyn Copland has detailed years of her son's suicide attempts to the coroner's court.17 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandOIO orders rich foreign investors to sell sensitive South Island propertiesA foreign investor's buy-up of sensitive land breached the Overseas Investment Act.17 Feb 09:25 PM
New ZealandSFO alleges 'trick or stratagem' in National Party donations caseThe four accused are due to appear in court next week.17 Feb 09:19 PM
New ZealandWorkplace death: 'I lost my best friend, the love of my life'Les Laing, 28, died after being struck by heavy machinery at work.17 Feb 05:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi murderer Clinton Thinn 'white inmate in cell with two black inmates': lawyerClinton Thinn's lawyers argued his first degree murder conviction must be reversed.17 Feb 02:09 AM
New ZealandThe 111 call: 'I snapped' - Man accused of murder of motherPolice launched a homicide inquiry shortly after a 59-year-old's body was found in Oratia.17 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandMurder accused caught in 'dangerous catch-22', jury toldTop family violence expert gives evidence at trial of a woman charged with murder.17 Feb 12:24 AM
New ZealandRight to silence should be abolished, says Children's CommissionerAndrew Becroft's comments come in the wake of the brutal assault on a child in Flaxmere.16 Feb 10:43 PM
