Crime
Australian teen jailed for school shooting
The Perth teenager who sparked fears of an American-style school shooting in Australia has been sentenced to three years in juvenile detention.
80-year-old jailed for killing his wife in retirement village
John Salter strangled his wife in their retirement village apartment, in what he claimed was a murder-suicide pact.
Woman pleads guilty to helping accused man avoid arrest after Auckland killing
Tiari Boon-Harris pleaded guilty to aiding a man accused of a fatal shooting on Auckland's Queen Street in August 2023.
Two men found guilty of murder of Run-DMC star
Both men were well known to the rapper, who prosecutors said was killed in a business dispute over a lucrative deal to distribute cocaine in Baltimore.
Bodies of murdered couple found in Sydney
After more than a week of searching, police have found the remains of a couple missing in Sydney.
The bodies of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird have been found at a rural house south-west of Sydney.
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Man to appear in court after police stand-off in Lower Hutt
The almost 12-hour ordeal ended in a 25-year-old man's arrest on Tuesday evening.
DNA test confirms dying man was really one of Japan's most wanted
Satoshi Kirishima made his confession in January, telling police "I want to meet my death with my real name".
Kāinga Ora tenant involved in fatal attack was warned about behaviour
Tenants had been complaining for months about the behaviour of a person involved in a fatal attack at a unit in Mt Albert, Kāinga Ora says.
Auckland man arrested after allegedly fleeing police in stolen vehicle
Police say the man, a known gang associate, tried to get away on foot after failing to stop when signalled.
Govt claims reducing tobacco retailers will increase ram raids: Data disproves
Data disproves the Government's claims that reducing the number of tobacco retailers would lead to an increase in ram raids according to a public health professor. The Coalition plans to repeal smoke… Audio
Man arrested after knife fight sent schools, kindergarten into lockdown
The arrest follows an incident that saw part of the Taupō suburb of Hilltop cordoned off.
Mum given home detention after failing to protect murdered toddler
Two-year-old Arapera Fia was beaten to death by her mother's partner during Auckland's 2021 Covid lockdown.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on the ongoing investigation into the search for two missing men who police allege were murdered by a senior police constable last week. He also reports on last night's decision by… Audio
Golriz Ghahraman charged with stealing $389 cardigan from third store
The former Green MP faces a new shoplifting charge.
Man pleads not guilty to murdering Dunedin's Gurjit Singh
The 33-year-old technician appeared in Dunedin High Court via audio-visual link on Tuesday morning, facing one charge of murder.
'Enough to level the Sky Tower': Bomb threat spurred large-scale evacuation
A homeless man who caused the evacuation of Auckland's Albert Park said he intended to detonate a bomb.
Homicide inquiry underway after man dies in Mt Albert
One person is dead and another in hospital following a "disorder incident" on Monday afternoon.
One person in critical condition after Lower Hutt attack
A greater police presence will be seen in a Lower Hutt suburb after an assault landed a person in hospital.
Golriz Ghahraman facing another charge, court date pushed back again
Police are laying a fourth charge against the former Green MP, who is accused of stealing nearly $10,000 worth of goods.
Man who stole gourmet pies, smoothies and a margarita behind bars
The offending ended soon after he gatecrashed an 80th birthday party and helped himself to some cake.
