Murder
Man pleads not guilty by reason of insanity over Auckland murder
A man accused of murdering another man in the Auckland suburb of Western Springs has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Murder-accused's lawyer argues killing wasn't premeditated
The jury in a Hamilton murder trial has heard murder-accused Cory Jefferies allowed his young daughter to text her dead mother, knowing she was rotting in her car at the bottom of a lake. Audio
Man charged with McLaren Falls murder in court
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Mitchell Paterson at McLaren Falls near Tauranga.
Repeat of murder likely unless disability services are improved - senior doctor
A senior Auckland doctor says the murder of a severely disabled woman at the hands of her mother could happen again, unless adult disability services are improved, and care givers are better funded. Video, Audio
Man charged with murdering two-year-old
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a two-year-old girl in the Eastern Bay of Plenty last night. Arnica Savage's body was found in a river not far from the Matahina Dam, inland… Video, Audio
UNRAVEL: Blood on the Tracks
If you can't get enough of Gone Fishing, then have a listen to Unravel, a new true crime podcast series from our colleagues over at the ABC. Audio
Gone Fishing: Gone Fishing
Gail Maney is free but a convicted murderer. Should she be? Episode 8. Produced by Amy Maas and Adam Dudding. Audio
Gone Fishing: The Trials of Gail Maney
Gail Maney goes on trial for a murder she says she had nothing to do with. Episode 7. Produced by Amy Maas and Adam Dudding. Audio
Gone Fishing: The Man with the Black Eyes
Meet Stephen Stone; husband, father, family man, motorbike fan.
Also, a convicted double murderer and rapist.
Episode 6. Produced by Amy Maas and Adam Dudding. Audio
Gone Fishing: Liar Liar
Two bodies, two deaths, too many different versions of how they died. Episode 5. Produced by Amy Maas and Adam Dudding. Audio
Gone Fishing: The Forest
A body is found in an Auckland forest. But it's not the one police are looking for. Episode 4. Produced by Amy Maas and Adam Dudding. Audio
Jailed woman urges new govt tribunal to assess murder case
A woman jailed for life for ordering the murder of a West Auckland man wants her case to be one of the first heard by a new government tribunal which will examine historic miscarriages of justice… Audio
Gone Fishing: The Fire
Stuff and RNZ's new true crime podcast. Gone Fishing: Mayhem. Murder...Maybe... Episode 1. Produced by Amy Maas and Adam Dudding. Audio
Gone Fishing: The Fisherman
Was the death of Deane Fuller-Sandys bad luck - or something worse? Episode 2. Produced by Amy Maas and Adam Dudding. Audio
Gone Fishing: Good Westie, Bad Westie
There are good Westies and bad Westies. But sometimes it's a fine line. Episode 3. Produced by Amy Maas and Adam Dudding. Audio
Adam Dudding and Amy Maas: the story behind Gone Fishing
RNZ's new podcast starting on 25 June, Gone Fishing, revolves around the story of 51-year-old Gail Maney, who served 15 years for the murder of Dean Fuller Sandys. To this day, Gail says she is… Audio
Murder in Mansfield true crime documentary
Collier Landry discusses the Murder in Mansfield documentary - which explores the horrific 1989 murder of his mother Noreen Boyle, at the hands of his father John Boyle, and the on-going fall out. As… Audio
Burdett murder: Rewa's lawyers aim to block trial
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has returned to court as his lawyers try to block a third trial for the murder of Susan Burdett.
Slash & Burn: the story of Joseph Burns
A cottage burns down, three mutilated bodies are found inside and there are fears the whole city of Auckland could be at risk. In this episode of Black Sheep William Ray investigates the story of the… Audio
The mystery of Jane Furlong's death
Jane Furlong's death has been one of the country's most enduring murder mysteries - ever since she was abducted from Auckland's Karangahape Rd in 1993 aged 17. Journalist Kelly Dennett has been… Audio