Crime
Prison life caused 'complete destruction' of Christchurch terrorist's identity, lawyers claim
The man's lawyers say he was living in "oppressive" environment which eroded his mental health.
What on earth has happened to Nancy Guthrie?
It's the story that has the whole world watching - the 84-year-old mother of 'America's Today' show host Savannah Guthrie was abducted from her home near Tucson Arizona in the early hours of the… Audio
Why are media naming the Christchurch Mosque Terrorist?
The convicted murderer and terrorist who killed 51 worshippers in a Christchurch Mosque, Brenton Tarrant, is back in court attempting to overturn his guilty pleas so he can stand trial instead. This… Audio
Deadly mass shooting in Canada: What we know
Canada is reeling after a mass shooting targeting a school in a remote mining town. Here is what we know so far.
Canada stunned by deadliest school shooting in decades
"The nation mourns" with British Columbia's Tumbler Ridge, Prime Minister Mark Carney says . Audio
St Bedes investigates knowledge of priest's sexual offending
The rector says he would be "appalled" if there was inaction and any failure to respond appropriately.
Court of Appeal hears from two further lawyers of Christchurch terrorist
The Court of Appeal has heard from two further lawyers who represented the white supremacist terrorist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques. Australian Brenton Tarrant is serving a… Audio
Christchurch terrorist tried to use top lawyer as his 'mouthpiece'
Tony Ellis, who represented him for about six months, told court today he felt the terrorist wanted him to do "precisely as ordered".
Arrest after stabbing at block of flats
A 40-year-old man has appeared in the Christchurch District Court charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Teen killer avoids life sentence over murder
Kayden Stanaway will spend at least eight years behind bars - avoiding a life sentence following a fatal shooting in 2024.
Christchurch terrorist exaggerated prison distress, psychologist says
The man behind the mosque shootings was not subjected to deprivation or torture in prison, a court has been told.
'Unspeakable cruelty and deliberate evil': The death of Malachi Subecz
Everything possible went wrong for 5-year-old in the last six months of his life, as he was tortured, and no one noticed. Audio
Teen rides e-bike stolen at knifepoint down motorway during police chase
The 15-year-old wasn't injured in the crash but did find himself in handcuffs, police say.
Police request public's help in finding Hastings stabbing suspect
A man remains in critical condition after being stabbed on Saturday.
New Zealand slips in global corruption index
New Zealand stands at fourth equal with Norway as the least corrupt country in the world, that's the good news. But New Zealand has slid for the fourth consecutive year and faced a 10% drop overall… Audio
Family violence reaches highest levels since 2018 - report
Overall violent crime has decreased but charges for family harm increased by 3.9 percent, a report by the Salvation Army has found. Audio
Christchurch mosque killer appeal hearing continues
The lawyers who represented the Christchurch mosque killer have raised questions about the terrorist's evidence to the Court of Appeal. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
FBI releases images of person in mask at Nancy Guthrie's house
Officials have released video of an armed, masked person tampering with the doorbell camera at Nancy Guthrie's home before her disappearance.
College told of priest's sexual offending nearly 20 years ago
Allegations against Friar Rowan Donoghue, who was recently convicted of historical abuse, were first made by an anonymous complainant in the mid-2000s.
Christchurch terrorist just seeking attention, survivor says
Temel Atacocugu, who was shot during the massacre at Al Noor Mosque, believe's the man's appeal is just so he could get the public's attention again.
