Murder
Man’s murder charge dropped on day of trial
Paddy Woods was due to go on trial today, accused of murdering 21-year-old Zena Campbell in Wellington last February, but instead the charge against him was dismissed. But Zena's father Chris says it… Audio
Malcolm Rewa’s lawyer accuses victim's son of murder
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa's lawyer has turned the tables on Susan Burdett's son, accusing Dallas McKay of killing his own mother to get his inheritance. Reporter Anneke Smith has been in court. Audio
Malcolm Rewa on trial again for Susan Burdett's murder
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has gone on trial for the third time for the murder of Susan Burdett - more than a quarter of a century after she was bludgeoned to death in her South Auckland home. Video, Audio
Teenagers who kill
Insight - Four teenagers connected with the Hastings suburb of Flaxmere have been convicted of violent murders in just over a year. Anneke Smith visited Hawke's Bay to find out why. Audio
Taranaki man sentenced for killing landlord
A court has heard how the killer of a Taranaki grandfather cried out "he'd got what he deserved" and kicked him while he lay dying. Maurice John Riddle was shot on his farm in February last year after… Audio
15-year-old sentenced to life for ‘brutal’ murder
A 15-year-old boy has been sentenced to life in prison for the "brutal" murder of a homeless man last year. Haami Hanara, who was and on bail at the time of the attack, stabbed 40-year-old Kelly… Audio
Australian charged with throwing girlfriend off 11-storey balcony
Gold Coast woman Breeana Robinson died after falling 11 storeys from her balcony in 2013, now her boyfriend has been charged with her murder.
Fourth person charged over death of Shane Heappey
A woman is due to face two charges in the Christchurch District Court over the death of Shane Heappey.
Heart-breaking news and suppression frustration
The news of Grace Millane’s murder prompted a flood of media coverage and comment this week. A lot of it was devoted to the news media’s frustration over not being able to name the accused man. Audio
Heart-breaking news and suppression frustration
The news of Grace Millane’s murder prompted a flood of media coverage and comment this week. A lot of it was devoted to the news media’s frustration over not being able to name the accused man.
AudioMan accused of killing Grace Millane keeps name secret
The man charged with murdering British backpacker Grace Millane has appeared in court for the first time. RNZ reporter Anneke Smith was there and discusses what happened. Video, Audio
Judge to Millane family: ‘Your grief must be desperate’
The man accused of murdering Grace Millane appeared for the first time in court today, and while he lost his bid for interim name suppression, his name will remain a secret while his lawyer appeals… Audio
Societal inquest following Grace Millane's death
The investigation into Grace Millane's death continues, with local and international media following every move. Her family is clearly devastated, and there's a lot of societal outrage, sadness, and… Audio
Murder-accused obsessed with ex-girlfriend, Crown says
The Crown has closed its case against Rohit Singh, describing him as a paranoid, controlling and infatuated ex-boyfriend who murdered his ex-lover. Audio
Crown claims murder-accused was infatuated with victim
Rohit Deepak Singh, who is accused of murdering South Auckland mother Arishma Chand, has been painted in court as an obsessed ex-boyfriend, whose relentless infatuation drove him to kill her. Audio
Murder accused lashes out after being remanded
A murder accused swore and called the High Court "a shambles" during a court appearance in Whanganui this morning.
Feilding man David Lyttle denies murdering friend Brett Hall
The Crown says Feilding man David Lyttle deliberately shot his friend Brett Hall after a dispute over money, and had made a plan to get away with murder. But Mr Lyttle's lawyers are pointing the… Audio
Man opens fire during online gaming competition
A man killed two people at a gaming competition in Florida, US, before taking his own life. Several other people were injured. Video, Audio
Insane or drug deal gone wrong? Jurors to decide
Jurors will have to consider whether Gabriel Yad-Elohim acted out of insanity or if it was a drug deal gone wrong when he killed Michael Mulholland in September last year. Audio
Man found guilty of murdering partner
Cory Jeffries has been found guilty for killing his partner Kim Richmond in July, 2016. Reporter Andrew McRae was in court and said Jeffries appeared nervous but didn't immediately react to the… Video, Audio