New ZealandBoy accused tells of chance meeting with murder victimA youth accused of the slaying of Liberty Templeman, 15, today began giving evidence in his own defence at the High Court in Whangarei.17 Feb 01:45 AM
New ZealandEmotions run high as Liberty's parents flee courtroomThe distraught parents of a slain schoolgirl fled the courtroom as a jury watched video footage of police interviews.16 Feb 02:56 AM
New ZealandScientists point to blood traces in Liberty trialESR scientists believe blood found on items belonging to the accused boy belonged to murdered teen Liberty Templeman.11 Feb 11:57 PM
New ZealandPolice officer gives evidence in schoolgirl murder trialA police officer has told a High Court that he spoke to the boy accused of her murder just minutes before he found her body.09 Feb 03:46 AM
New Zealand'Cowardly attack' left toddler like stroke victimRelatives of a 22-month-old girl shaken and dropped when she would not stop crying are upset at her attacker's sentence.26 Jan 12:36 AM
New ZealandLooking for a hero called EddieA lone hero dived into the swirling tide to save a drowning woman. But who was he?20 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandWoman dies after alleged domestic attackA homicide inquiry has been launched after a Kaikohe woman died following what police allege was a domestic violence attack.13 Jan 09:42 PM
New ZealandWaterfall jump tragedyA teenager's New Year's Day fun turned to tragedy after he jumped from a 24m waterfall and never surfaced.02 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandWoman dies as police try to save herPolice tried in vain to save the life of a 30-year-old woman at Ruakaka, south of Whangarei, after she was stabbed last night.31 Dec 11:40 PM
New Zealand90 reasons to skydiveThrill-seeking great-great-grandmother Violet Maskell celebrated her 90th birthday earlier this month by jumping out of a plane.26 Dec 03:00 PM