Crime and Justice

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'Monstrous' ex-UK cop jailed for multiple rapes

A judge said David Carrick "brazenly raped and sexually assaulted" a number of women and behaved as if he was untouchable.

Crime And Justice •8:40am

Former Dilworth teacher jailed for 6 years for child sex abuse

The Crown today called Robert Wynyard the "second most prolific offender" in the abuse at the school.

Crime And Justice •6:36pm

Prisoner who killed cellmate detained in hospital after diagnosis

The man will also keep his name secret until at least April.

Crime And Justice •5:46pm

Homicide inquiry launched after man's death in Christchurch

A man has been charged with assault after the incident on Saturday.

Crime And Justice •5:34pm

'Aggressive adult' leads to Auckland school lockdown

Police said one person has been taken into custody after reports of "wilful damage and disorder' at a North Shore intermediate.

Crime And Justice •3:08pm

Florida teen admits stabbing classmate, 13, over 100 times

Aiden Fucci posted a boastful Snapchat from a police car after being taken into custody over Tristyn Bailey's death.

Crime And Justice •2:44pm

Teens arrested after driving on wrong side of SH2 with lights off

Police said a pursuit began after a stolen Nissan Navara was spotted driving in Upper Hutt around 1am.

Crime And Justice •2:13pm

Boy who shot Virginia teacher allegedly tried to choke another

The 6-year-old allegedly cursed at staff, tried to whip classmates with his belt and once choked another teacher "until she couldn't breathe".

Crime And Justice •10:58am

Worker injured after 5 climb on roof at youth justice facility

One staff member received minor injuries during the incident and one person was taken into police custody.

Christchurch And Canterbury •10:39am

Brawl over stolen hot chips leads to man's death on Gold Coast

Brazilian national Ivan Patricio Susin died following a brawl outside a Surfers Paradise kebab shop.

Crime And Justice •Tue, Feb 7

Tony Hawk to donate photo proceeds to Tyre Nichols fund

Nichols died on January 10 after police stopped him for what they said was a traffic violation and beat him.

North America •Mon, Feb 6

US man arrested, but motive a mystery in monkey theft

Davion Irvin, who was arrested Thursday, has been charged with six counts of animal cruelty and two counts of burglary, police said.

Animals •Sun, Feb 5

US man given 16 years for shooting at kids throwing snowballs

Two of the children were hurt after being shot in the thigh and arm, and a third child's jacket was grazed by a bullet.

Crime And Justice •Sun, Feb 5

Police survey highlighted major flaws in firearms licencing process

A recently released survey of internal police firearms staff showed up to a third felt ill-equipped, untrained and unsupported in their roles.

Crime And Justice •Sun, Feb 5

One person found dead, another injured at Christchurch property

Emergency services were called to an address on Eden Place about 6.20pm, where on arrival one person was found dead.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Sat, Feb 4

Taranaki assault: 'King hit' leaves man in serious condition

Police said in a statement tonight they are investigating the assault which happened at about 2.35am, when a man entered a toilet block on Ariki Street.

Taranaki •Sat, Feb 4

3 on the run in Hamilton after aggravated robbery with machete

One person was assaulted, receiving a wound to the shoulder, and has been taken to hospital in moderate condition.

Crime And Justice •Sat, Feb 4

Jury clears Musk of wrongdoing related to 2018 Tesla tweets

The tweets caused Twitter's stock to surge before falling back after Musk abandoned a deal for which he never had a firm financing commitment.

Crime And Justice •Sat, Feb 4

US man charged for stealing monkeys, other crimes at zoo

The small monkeys, named Bella and Finn, were found in a closet by police the day after they were taken.

Crime And Justice •Sat, Feb 4

2 arrested in California shooting that killed 6, including baby

The six victims were gunned down on January 16 in rural Goshen, a community of 3000 in the San Joaquin Valley.

North America •Sat, Feb 4

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Latest Stories

'Monstrous' ex-UK cop jailed for multiple rapes

Former Dilworth teacher jailed for 6 years for child sex abuse

Prisoner who killed cellmate detained in hospital after diagnosis

Homicide inquiry launched after man's death in Christchurch

'Aggressive adult' leads to Auckland school lockdown

Florida teen admits stabbing classmate, 13, over 100 times

Teens arrested after driving on wrong side of SH2 with lights off

Boy who shot Virginia teacher allegedly tried to choke another

Worker injured after 5 climb on roof at youth justice facility

Brawl over stolen hot chips leads to man's death on Gold Coast

Tony Hawk to donate photo proceeds to Tyre Nichols fund

US man arrested, but motive a mystery in monkey theft

US man given 16 years for shooting at kids throwing snowballs

Police survey highlighted major flaws in firearms licencing process

One person found dead, another injured at Christchurch property

Taranaki assault: 'King hit' leaves man in serious condition

3 on the run in Hamilton after aggravated robbery with machete

Jury clears Musk of wrongdoing related to 2018 Tesla tweets

US man charged for stealing monkeys, other crimes at zoo

2 arrested in California shooting that killed 6, including baby

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