Crime
'Daddy was hurting Mummy': Children witness man punch heavily pregnant partner
The man had been arguing with the woman when she asked him to leave their Taranaki home.
Scene guards to stay overnight after Christchurch stabbing
Police were called to a property on Fitzgerald Avenue at around 12:20pm on Monday, where a man was found in a critical condition, with injuries consistent with being stabbed.
Senior navy officer accused of asking junior officer to kiss them
A senior navy officer is facing a Court Martial over their alleged behaviour during a 2023 operation in Fiji, where they are accused of encouraging a junior officer to kiss them. The hearing is… Audio
Christchurch terrorist claims remorse was caused by prison conditions
The terrorist who murdered 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques has made his first public remarks since the attack, claiming any remorse was irrationality caused by his prison conditions… Audio
'I was irrational': Christchurch terrorist blames prison conditions for his guilty plea
The 35-year-old is seeking leave to appeal his convictions and life sentence for the massacres at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre in 2019. Audio
Terrorism expert looks at Christchurch gunman’s appeal attempt
The Court of Appeal will this week consider an application by the white supremacist who murdered 51 people in the Christchurch terror attacks to vacate his guilty pleas and stand trial. University of… Audio
Uber rapist gives up fight against publication of his photo
Satwinder Singh was jailed for seven years and two months December last year.
Woman found dead at Kāpiti Coast home, man arrested
A 24-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Priest admitted sexual abuse nearly 20 years ago, church sent him overseas
The religious order sent the priest to Australia for a programme that provided risk assessment and therapy for those accused of sexual abuse.
Islamic groups concerned over terrorist’s appeal motive
Islamic groups are worried the Christchurch terrorist is going to use his appeal to push himself back into the headlines. Abdur Razzaq is the chairman of the Federation of Islamic Associations of NZ… Audio
Christchurch mosque shooter seeking to appeal convictions
A hearing begins in the Court of Appeal this morning to determine if the white supremacist who murdered 51 people in the Christchurch terror attacks can vacate his guilty pleas and stand trial. Our… Audio
Patient who stabbed stranger during escorted leave had history of violence
The victim says both she and her attacker were "failed" by a system that was meant to keep everyone safe.
Man jailed after strangling partner more than 40 times
A man subjected his partner to almost two years of violence, including chasing her with a spade after she stabbed him following a violent episode.
Can NZ set its own path with laws against online harm?
Comment - Online harm, including exposure to illegal material, sexualised deepfakes, harassment and bullying, is a pressing problem. NZ can now cautiously follow laws introduced overseas, or develop…
Man charged with Vance death threat amid rising US political violence
Shannon Mathre was charged for possessing child sexual abuse materials, which carries a higher maximum sentence.
How McArthur Park became LA’s fentanyl ground zero
MacArthur Park in Los Angles is a far cry from its heyday, now overrun with hundreds of homeless and drug addicts. Audio
Stanley Waipouri's murderer remains behind bars after parole hearing
Ashley Arnopp, along with Andre Gilling, beat Waipouri to death in a probable homophobic attack in December 2006.
Gus Lamont's grandparents 'absolutely devastated' by major crime declaration
Police say they have a suspect who lived at Oak Park Station, but stressed that suspect was not one of the boy's parents.
Nancy Guthrie presumed 'out there' alive says sheriff
Investigators presume the kidnapped elderly mother of popular US news host Savannah Guthrie is "still out there", and alive four days after she was abducted.
Inside the quiet war at Christchurch's border
Veteran Customs staff describe how crime, technology and drug smuggling have transformed New Zealand border security.
