Murder
Chch butcher found guilty of murdering Renee Duckmanton
The family of slain Christchurch woman Renee Duckmanton cried and applauded as Sainey Marong was found guilty of her murder at the High Court in Christchurch today. Audio
Killer cop Ben McLean pleads guilty to murdering wife
Shocking details have emerged about how Invercargill policeman Benjamin McLean planned and executed his estranged wife, and shot her new partner. Video, Audio
Extradition underway for South Korean man accused of murdering family
Sungkwan Kim, 33, appeared in the North Shore District Court today, where a provisional warrant for his arrest was granted, which is the start of the extradition process. Audio
Disturbing videos on Danish inventor's computer - police
The Danish inventor accused of murdering a Swedish journalist will be kept in custody for four more months after a court heard that 15 stab wounds had been found on Kim Wall's mutilated body. Ms… Audio
Poisoner: the story of Thomas Hall
"The most vile criminal ever to be tried in New Zealand" Thomas Hall's crimes scandalised New Zealand when it was revealed he had attempted to murder his wife in order to steal her family fortune. Audio
Pamper party murderer sentenced to life imprisonment
The children of Carly Stewart, who was stabbed to death at a pamper party, are so traumatised they sleep with weapons beside their beds, their grandmother revealed in court. Sarah Robson reports. Audio
Abortionist: the story of Annie Aves
Annie Aves was a famous abortionist from the 1930s. She was tried four times but each time the jury failed to reach a verdict. Audio
German nurse suspected of scores of killings
German nurse Niels Hogel was jailed two years ago for killing two patients, and is now believed to have killed at least 84 others. German correspondent Ira Spitzer explains the details of the case. Audio
Questionable coverage of 'cold cases'
The anniversary of Madeleine McCann's disappearance half a world away prompted questionable coverage of so-called 'cold cases' in this part of the world. Audio
Questionable coverage of 'cold cases'
The anniversary of Madeleine McCann's disappearance half a world away prompted questionable coverage of so-called 'cold cases' in this part of the world.
AudioLife sentence for Lionel Patea for murdering Tara Brown
Lionel Patea has pleaded guilty to the murder of Tara Brown on the first day of his trial at the Brisbane Supreme Court. He has been sentenced to life in prison. Melinda Howells from the ABC in… Audio
Murder charges follow New Caledonia killing
The man who admitted to killing New Caledonia's most wanted fugitive Ramon Noraro this week has been charged with murder.
Tonga submits extradition request for US murder suspect
Tonga has officially submitted a request to the US to extradite Dean Jay Fletcher, the US citizen wanted for the murder in Tonga.
Maxine Molyneux - Femicide in South America
Women throughout Latin America have been protesting a lack of laws protecting them from gender based violence. The issue has been reignited off the back of an horrific rape which caused the death of a… Audio
Broken Blossom: the story of Alice Parkinson
"Four shots, and then another one" - that's how the story of Alice Parkinson begins as the 25 year old waitress guns down her fiancé, Bert West, in the middle of Nelson street in Napier in 1915. The… Audio
Crown bid to have murderers locked up for life fails
The Court of Appeal has ruled against the Crown, which argued two murderers should be locked up without the possibility of parole. Audio
DHB pushes to keep murder-accused monitored
Waitemata District Health Board is seeking a court order to permanently monitor a mental health patient accused of murder.
Vincent Skeen found guilty of manslaughter
Vicent Skeen, who stabbed Luke Tipene with a broken bottle in 2014, was today found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter. Audio
Qandeel Baloch killing
Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch has been killed by her brother in a so-called honour killing. Audio
Man jailed for Alex Fisher's murder
The man jailed for murdering Alex Fisher is keeping quiet about his reasons for killing his twelve-year-old half brother. Audio
