Crime
UK nursery worker jailed for 'wicked' serial child sex abuse
Vincent Chan filmed himself abusing youngsters at a nursery where he worked and downloaded thousands of indecent images of children.
Crown to make case against Christchurch mosque killer appeal
Australian white supremacist Brenton Tarrant wants the Court of Appeal to overturn his convictions and sentence for the shootings at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre. Timothy Brown was in… Audio
English scammer who targeted vulnerable Kiwis to be deported after early jail release
Jack Hennessy duped pensioners out of $337,000 by posing as a police courier.
Drivers left shaken after being forced from cars
A man has been arrested after he crashed into two cars, then stole one of the vehicles, police say.
Police want to hear from anyone with information about disgraced ex-priest
Rowan Donoghue is awaiting sentencing for sexual offending involving teenage boys.
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