Murder
Beheader jailed for at least 17 years
A man who admitted fatally stabbing and then decapitating a Petone pensioner after arguments about drugs will spend at least 17 years behind bars. Eugene Baker was sentenced in the High Court at… Audio
'Got the wrong guy. I'm innocent'
Mesui Tufui - one of the men accused of murdering Abraham Tu'uheava and trying to murder his wife Yolanda Tu'uheava in Mangere last year - told his version of what happened the night Mr Tu'uheava died… Audio
Matthew Condon: On the trail of The Night Dragon
Award-winning Australian writer and journalist Matthew Condon's latest book, The Night Dragon looks into a 40-year-old cold case murder in Queensland. He examines the criminals and corrupt police that… Audio
Lawyer questions injured woman's memory
The lawyer for one of two men accused of murdering a man in Mangere last year today questioned his wife about what she remembers of the night her husband died. Audio
Head Hunters gang headquarters sprayed with bullets
Aucklanders living near the Fight Club gym - the Head Hunters gang's base in Mt Wellington - say they heard a car screeching off shortly after a rally of gunfire early this morning. Audio
James Whakaruru's killer convicted of more crimes
A man who killed Hawke's Bay boy James Whakaruru 20 years ago has pleaded guilty to 11 serious violence and sexual violence charges, which he committed after he was released from prison. Audio
Labour MP Kiri Allan's brother charged with murder
Labour MP Kiri Allan says her whānau is devastated and ashamed that her brother Eric Mete has been charged with the murder of his partner in Whanganui. Video, Audio
Election debates and a child killer gives evidence
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton reports on how the country's election campaign has just passed the midway point - what did the first election debate reveal? And 16 years after she was first… Audio
Domestic violence awareness roadtrip - born out of tragedy
David White's daughter Helen Meads was murdered by her husband a decade ago. In his daughter's memory, he is travelling the country to raise awareness of domestic violence. David White's campaign Harm… Audio
Paul Wilson to remain in prison until he’s at least 84
Police have defended their decision to let murderer Paul Wilson go after they found two knives in his car boot, the night before he killed his second victim. Wilson was sentenced today to life in… Video, Audio
Malcolm Rewa sentenced to life for Susan Burdett’s murder
The chances of serial rapist Malcolm Rewa ever seeing a life outside bars are now even slimmer after he was sentenced to life in jail for Susan Burdett's murder, 27 years after she was killed in her… Video, Audio
Man charged with murdering Denver Chance
The man charged with murdering Denver Chance has been granted name suppression and is being held in custody. He was arrested on Sunday evening, hours after police discovered what they believe to be… Video, Audio
'Over My Dead Body': a picture perfect relationship goes South
From the outside, it looked like the perfect marriage. Dan was an Ivy League-trained lawyer and academic who seemed to be on the fast track to success when he met Wendi, another bright and… Audio
Man charged with murder after woman killed at retirement village
A 75-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of a woman at a retirement village north of Wellington. Reporter Jonathan Mitchell joins Checkpoint live from Raumati Beach on the Kapiti… Video, Audio
A boxer's murder conviction overturned: 'The Hurricane Tapes'
Early in the morning of Friday June the 17th 1966, two African-American men walked into the Lafayette Bar and Grill in Paterson, New Jersey and shot four white people, killing three of them. Rising… Audio
Alternate theories presented in third Malcolm Rewa murder trial
A sad, unfortunate tale of a man who lost his lover in a brutal killing or a complete pack of lies? These were the two alternate theories presented to the jury in Malcolm Rewa's third murder trial… Video, Audio
Susan Burdett was in secret relationship, best friend says
Susan Burdett's best friend has told a court she confided in her about a secret relationship with a man named 'Mike' before she was killed. Malcolm Rewa is on trial for the murder of Ms Burdett, who… Video, Audio
Crown closes case against Malcolm Rewa
The Crown has closed its case against serial rapist Malcolm Rewa with its final witness detailing the fatal injuries of his alleged murder victim. Audio
Rohit Singh's actions "evil", judge says
A man who stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death in a jealous pre-meditated attack has been sentenced to a minimum of 19 years behind bars. Audio
Inside bloody crime scene where Susan Burdett was killed
The jury in Malcolm Rewa's third murder trial has been shown a police video taken at the scene of Susan Burdett's killing. Anneke Smith filed this report from the High Court in Auckland. Video, Audio
