Fifth New Zealander killed in Ukraine war, remains yet to be found
A fifth New Zealander has died in combat in Ukraine, joining earlier losses (left to right) Dominic Abelen,…
Givealittle fight: Pregnant partner of man killed in sand dune turns to High Court after being excluded from donations, funds frozen
Following the beach tragedy, a Givealittle page was launched by a friend of the Watson family to help…
A twist in the tale: Steve Braunias on the trial of the mum who killed her children and hid their bodies in suitcases
There was a terrible and unexpected twist late into the already especially terrible murder trial of Hakyung (Jasmine)…
Kyle Whorrall homicide: Slain US student’s mother urges witnesses to speak up in Auckland murder probe
“Their unwavering dedication to identifying and apprehending all those involved in his murder is commendable. “While my foremost…
DR Congo begins vaccinating against new Ebola outbreak
The first shipment of vaccines was handed out to those most at risk from the virus, including frontline…
Palmerston North’s Jack Greer sentenced for street race crash that killed teen Olivia Hintz
While Hintz wasn’t in his car, and he didn’t crash, he still took part in an illegal street…
Zookeeper killed in lion attack at Safari World Bangkok zoo
Tavatchai Kanchanarin, a doctor and zoo visitor who witnessed the attack, said “a man got off an uncovered…
Wiremu Prime jailed for causing crash that killed Raymond Spooner in Ngāhinapōuri
All but four seats in the public gallery were filled by Spooner’s family and friends, who clapped as…
Man killed in shark attack at Sydney beach named as surfer and father Mercury Psillakis
In May he organised a paddle out tribute for fellow Dee Why surfer Shane Herring after his untimely…
‘Ketamine Queen’ pleads guilty over Matthew Perry’s death
A criminal investigation was launched soon after an autopsy discovered he had high levels of ketamine – an…