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Crime and Justice

Childcare worker Molly Ticehurst. (Source: Facebook)

'Senseless death': Man who murdered Molly Ticehurst hears his fate

The 28-year-old childcare worker was found dead in her pyjamas at her home at Forbes, in New South Wales' central west, on April 22, 2024.

Crime and Justice

24 mins ago

Lok Fung Lorrence Li is on trial in the High Court in Auckland for the murder of Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and his wife Mei Han Chong in their home in Ellerslie three years ago.

Ellerslie murder trial: Defence questions accused over blood on boots

The lawyer for a man accused of double murder has pointed blame at the other man there on the night of the killings.

Crime and Justice

3:51pm

Murray Valley Highway in Swan Hill, on the Victoria-NSW border. (Source: Google Maps)

Carjacking horror after baby left on side of rural Aus highway

The 7-month-old child's mother had pulled over to help a man on Wednesday morning when a struggle broke out.

Crime and Justice

1:55pm

Daniel Owen Conahan Jr

Florida executes man for killing linked to 'Hog Trail Murders'

Daniel Owen Conahan Jr was linked to a series of homicides in which mutilated and decomposing bodies were discovered in a wooded area.

Crime and Justice

1:15pm

An empty classroom (file image).

Principal let relative facing sexual allegations work as teacher aide

The former principal of a "large Auckland school" was found to have committed serious misconduct over a series of employment and vetting failures.

Crime and Justice

12:44pm

Childcare worker Molly Ticehurst. (Source: Facebook)

'Senseless death': Man who murdered Molly Ticehurst hears his fate

The 28-year-old childcare worker was found dead in her pyjamas at her home at Forbes, in New South Wales' central west, on April 22, 2024.

Crime and Justice

24 mins ago

Lok Fung Lorrence Li is on trial in the High Court in Auckland for the murder of Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and his wife Mei Han Chong in their home in Ellerslie three years ago.

Ellerslie murder trial: Defence questions accused over blood on boots

The lawyer for a man accused of double murder has pointed blame at the other man there on the night of the killings.

Crime and Justice

3:51pm

Murray Valley Highway in Swan Hill, on the Victoria-NSW border. (Source: Google Maps)

Carjacking horror after baby left on side of rural Aus highway

The 7-month-old child's mother had pulled over to help a man on Wednesday morning when a struggle broke out.

Crime and Justice

1:55pm

Daniel Owen Conahan Jr

Florida executes man for killing linked to 'Hog Trail Murders'

Daniel Owen Conahan Jr was linked to a series of homicides in which mutilated and decomposing bodies were discovered in a wooded area.

Crime and Justice

1:15pm

An empty classroom (file image).

Principal let relative facing sexual allegations work as teacher aide

The former principal of a "large Auckland school" was found to have committed serious misconduct over a series of employment and vetting failures.

Crime and Justice

12:44pm

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Rotorua police continue to investigate the deaths of two children and a woman.

Police probe into Rotorua triple homicide continues

Emergency services found the children - one aged three years and the other 11 months - dead at a property in Glenholme on Monday night. A woman was found with critical injuries and could not be saved.

Crime and Justice

12:17pm

Richard Chambers

IPCA: No evidence for sexual assault, stalking claims against top cop

It comes after Richard Chambers was cleared of criminal wrongdoing following a police investigation into the complaints.

Crime and Justice

10:37am

Lindsay Clancy and her attorney, Kevin Reddington, listen to testimony from Rebecca Jollotta during Clancy's murder trial in Plymouth, Massachusetts. (Source: Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool)

Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks judge to spare her from second trial

The defence argued the court should decide she’s not guilty by reason of insanity.

Crime and Justice

9:17am

Three people involved in the robbery of a vape store in Lower Hutt.

'Still stocking': Lower Hutt vape store robbed two days after opening

The shop on Taita Dr in Avalon was broken into by three people around 2.30am on Thursday.

Crime and Justice

Thursday 7:46pm

1:10

Research shows children of incarcerated parents are at a greater risk of ending up in the justice system themselves. 

Support for children with a parent facing prison 'will save lives'

New scheme will work directly with families and children of prisoners to support their needs and help them navigate the court process as soon as a parent enters the justice system.

Crime and Justice

Thursday 6:41pm

2:33

Emergency services at the scene of an incident in Nelson.

Pair who died in Nelson firearms incident named

Nicola Perry, 48, and Brendon Perry, 49, both died after police were called to a property on Parkers Rd in Nelson last Friday.

Crime and Justice

Thursday 5:02pm

Chafic Georges received about $208,000 in personal payments from the Working for Families Tax Credits.

Children 'saving grace': Auckland mum spared jail over $554k tax fraud

The judge described the nine years of offending as "absolutely unacceptable".

Crime and Justice

Thursday 4:57pm

The Tomahawk used in the Kwok Killings.Photo credit:

Ellerslie homicide: 'This is exciting', alleged double murderer said

The tomahawk used in the killings sat in a clear case near the front of the courtroom during today's hearing.

Crime and Justice

Thursday 4:22pm

Kemp House (right) next to the Stone Store, Kerikeri.

Man charged after blaze at café next to NZ's oldest building

Emergency services were called to a report of fire at a café on Kerikeri Rd, next to the historic Stone Store and Pioneer House, on September 4.

Crime and Justice

Thursday 3:54pm

Health Minister Simeon Brown

Health Minister briefed amid fears clinical trial files stolen

Health New Zealand said it's helping Zenith Technology, or ZenTech, respond to the incident and police are also investigating.

Health

Thursday 3:03pm

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Boxing coach Louis Meehan. (Source: Instagram)

Slain Aus boxing coach had links to outlaw motorcycle gangs

Louis Meehan was fatally shot in the car park of the Punchbowl Community Centre on Wednesday evening.

Crime and Justice

Thursday 1:50pm

Pauanui Beach.

Decapitated dolphin found on Coromandel beach

DOC said an initial assessment suggested the animal’s head was removed with a tool or implement before it washed up on shore.

Crime and Justice

Thursday 12:52pm

A total of 44 packages were found hidden in duffel bags.

Meth haul worth $13 million found in container at Tauranga Port

The 44kg shipment of illegal cargo was in duffel bags, tossed amongst legitimate goods.

Crime and Justice

Thursday 12:06pm

This undated booking photo provided by Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail on July 1, 2026, shows Gary Siders Sr.

Man won't stand trial over 16 grandkids found living in filthy conditions

The children remained mostly confined to a small room in the house under deplorable conditions, with some described as "feral" and unable to speak.

Crime and Justice

Thursday 11:45am

Officers involved in the incident were justified in punching the man while he choked a police dog during his arrest in May, 2025. (File image).

Officers justified in punching man who was choking police dog during arrest

The IPCA has ruled officers were justified in their use of force on the man during his arrest in Northland's Kaikohe in 2025.

Crime and Justice

Thursday 11:30am

Andrew Tate, right, and his brother Tristan.

Tate brothers must stay locked up during extradition fight, judge says

The Tates failed to demonstrate that they do not present a flight risk or danger to the community, the judge said.

Crime and Justice

Thursday 10:28am

Customs said the body-packing of the more than 1600 cigarettes was "an attempt to defraud Customs revenue".

Organised crime eyes 'fat profit' in NZ's 'attractive' illicit tobacco market

New figures show that almost 12 million cigarettes and cigars have been stopped at the border in 2026.

Health

Thursday 9:27am

Mandy Molloy is haunted by unanswered questions about the death of her precious daughter, Rachel.

Police apologise to mother of woman who died after supposed fall down stairs

In May 2022, Rachel Molloy was found, dying, at the bottom of a flight of stairs. Her mother wanted answers - but received little help. Now police have personally apologised.

Crime and Justice

Thursday 8:14am

Woman driving a ride-share.

Corruption, bribery and fraud allegations in driver licensing probed

NZTA is investigating allegations of bribery, fraud and corruption in the driver licensing system, with hundreds of drivers now being told to re-sit their tests.

Crime and Justice

Thursday 8:07am

The entrance of the Renoir Museum where thieves stole four valuable Renoir paintings, in Cagnes-sur-Mer.

Theft of Renoir paintings and other high-profile heists

Thieves hit the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera and made off with four valuable works by the French impressionist master.

Crime and Justice

Thursday 6:00am

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