Crime
Daughter of former All Black admits hit and run death
Helena Cribb, the daughter of Ron Cribb, was charged over the hit and run death of 65-year-old Jason Collins.
Jailed lawyer who stole elderly client's life savings allowed to practise again
His return to the roll marks him as one of the only lawyers in recent years who were struck off for dishonesty offending to earn redemption at the tribunal.
Paedophile priests were dumped in the Pacific as 'geographic solution'
The region served as a perfect hiding place for priests accused of sexual abuse. Some didn't stop when they got there.
Paedophile priests dumped in the Pacific
The Pacific Islands served as a perfect hiding place for priests accused of sexual abuse. Some didn't stop when they got there. Audio
Catholic church complaints process needs to change - survivor
A man who survived and witnessed sexual and physical abuse at Catholic-run schools said the way the church investigates complaints of wrongdoing needs to change. Brendon Bowkett has reported the abuse… Audio
Man charged with owning two dogs who mauled a woman
The man is due to appear in Thames District Court in October.
Auckland woman not told house was previous scene of a shooting
An Auckland woman is angry she was not told the house Kainga Ora moved her into after last year's storm had been the scene of a shooting. The state housing agency said they didn't disclose that… Audio
Taranaki murderer maintains innocence at sentencing, says he's 'grieving'
Through his lawyer, Leigh Matthew Beer said he was still "grieving the loss of a much-loved partner".
Taranaki man who burned his partner to death jailed for life
A jury found him guilty of murder, arson and assault with intent to injure in June.
Wellington high schooler has charge over alleged attack changed
The 16-year-old now faces a charge of wounding with reckless disregard for the safety of the complainant following a July incident.
Have you seen a white t-shirt and light-coloured track pants?
Police want to hear from any residents on Hamilton street where 8-year-old Zahquiel Taipeti was killed.
Woman pleads guilty to charge following death of Richard Leman
Morgan Grant appeared in the High Court at Christchurch via audio-visual link, where she entered the plea.
Muchirahondo rape trial: Defence urges jury to consider facts over feelings
The defence for a man accused of multiple rape and sexual violation charges says the jury needs to purely look at the facts of the case, and not whether they like the accused man or approve of his…
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau discuss reaction to the confirmed closure of Winstone's two forestry mills in the central North Island, and… Audio
West Auckland school locks down after window smashed
Police confirmed a woman was being spoken to following the incident.
Jury needs to look at facts of Muchirahondo case - defence
The defence for a man accused of multiple rape and sexual violation charges, says the jury needs to purely look at the facts of the case, and not whether they like the accused man, or approve of his… Audio
Woman seriously injured in Auckland carjacking
The woman's hand was caught in the car door during the incident on Sunday evening.
Kaitāia homicide victim named
Police have named the man who died after he was dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital with serious injuries on Saturday night.
Investigation launched after body found near Dargaville
A homicide investigation has been launched after a body was found in a burning car on a beach near Dargaville on Monday. Detective Inspector Al Symonds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Officers stomp on handcuffed man in 'gratuitous, excessive' assault
One of the custody officers was charged with common assault, and neither works for the police anymore.
