Police were looking for arsonist for weeks before murders
Three weeks after absconding from a mental health facility in Auckland, Esarona Lologa set fire to Wellington’s Loafers…
US man executed for killing 13-month-old baby in ‘exorcism’
A Texas man was executed for killing his girlfriend’s 13-month-old daughter in a torturous ordeal the couple said…
Alleged drunk driver clocked speeding at more than 150km/h
A driver has been caught travelling at more than 150km/h while allegedly being more twice the legal alcohol…
Man found guilty of murder, arson
A 50-year-old man has been found guilty of arson and murdering five people at a Wellington hostel. The…
Car stolen in Auckland while driver collected food order
Two people have been arrested after a vehicle was allegedly stolen while the driver was collecting a food…
Swarm of masked robbers smash cases, take off with jewellery in US
At least two dozen people wearing masks and some carrying pickaxes and handguns smashed jewellery cases and made…
Former French President Sarkozy sentenced to jail over Libya case
A Paris court on Thursday sentenced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison after finding…
Auckland man sentenced for possessing child exploitation material
An Auckland man has been sentenced to nine months’ home detention for possessing child sexual exploitation material involving…
Man injured in ‘brazen’ attack outside Auckland supermarket
Two people have been charged after a man was assaulted in an “unprovoked attack” outside an Auckland supermarket…
Man, youths arrested amid ‘anti-social trail bike use’ in Ōpōtiki
Three people, including two youths, have been arrested in Ōpōtiki amid “anti-social trail bike use”. The arrests follow…
Ten tonnes of cannabis seized, 120 grow houses shut down
A huge Auckland cannabis bust has led to the arrests of 30 people, 10 tonnes of the drug…
Two detainees killed another injured in shooting at ICE facility
A shooter with a rifle opened fire from a nearby roof onto a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement…