New Zealand'Akin to aunt and nephew:' Young woman who slept with 12-year-old wants to be a teacherJudges ruled the woman's teaching ambitions did not outweigh the gravity of her crimes.08 Apr 08:00 AM
CrimeMother found guilty on all seven charges she mistreated child during medical care'A taxing trial for all concerned' – Justice Lisa Preston08 Apr 05:28 AM
New Zealand'Where's the defendant?': Former sportsman fails to appear in courtThe man plans to fight the charge of obstructing police.08 Apr 01:15 AM
New ZealandMan kicked out of social housing complex after hospitalising neighbour asking for a cigarette06 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandSchool social worker shared sexual fantasies, intimate photos with teen student05 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandGirl too afraid to report stepfather’s sexual abuse - her fears came true when she did05 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandMother-son landlord duo with history of tenancy complaints under investigation04 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandFour Square owners fined $80k for exploiting migrant workers at Taupō store04 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Chance encounter': Headlights help officer spot Mobster wearing insignia on night driveJames Te Whata was returning from a tangi, wearing a gang tee, when a cop spotted him.04 Apr 02:00 AM
Crime'No footprint': Extent of man's child exploitation offending might never be knownLouis Fleming used sophisticated computer equipment to wipe any trace of his activity. 03 Apr 05:00 AM
CrimeMental health worker's tears as he is cleared of sex abuse charges in speedy verdictThe jury deliberated for less than an hour, finding the man not guilty on 16 charges.03 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandChild found screaming in locked preschool van 80 minutes after class return from tripThe teachers were unaware the child had been left sleeping in the back of the van.03 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Slurring his words': Man who fatally crashed into speeding motorcyclist had been at pubVictim Richard Chase had just completed a wheelstand when his bike was struck.02 Apr 09:00 PM
CrimeConflicting abuse claims: Judge declines discount for sex offender’s sentenceThe offending destroyed the once-tight family unit.02 Apr 06:02 AM
Crime'This is the offending you do when no one is watching': Crown sums up medical child abuse caseDefence lead Marie Dyhrberg, KC, says there was 'no direct proof of harm'.02 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton teacher keeps job after rape comment to 13-year-old studentIn a second 2022 incident, Shannan McPeak said he wished he could hit a student’s bum.02 Apr 04:26 AM
CrimeMan raped friend's daughter after being welcomed into their home following jail releaseJerry Moka jumped out the window and ran off when his friend confronted him.01 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandFacebook car scammer used stolen vehicles to lead police on high-speed chasesRohinel Prasad used fake bank transfers to trick people into handing over their vehicles. 01 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandProtesters who scaled 15-storey Fonterra building cost dairy giant almost $300kThe activists have now been sentenced for the protest, which saw some abseil the building.01 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandWhat sparked army veteran and ex-policeman’s spiral into criminal offendingSam Sweetman was suffering mentally when he attacked another officer and fled police.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher in a rush to start the holidays marked entire class with the same gradeHe also passed NCEA students who hadn't submitted work and bumped up others' grades.31 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere's decades-old convictions for murdering Swedish tourists have been quashedThe Supreme Court found his 1990 trial was unfair and the evidence was partly 'concocted'.31 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandEpileptic man who had a seizure while driving, causing a fatal crash, had been told not to driveFaalili Kauri had also stopped taking his medication before he got behind the wheel.30 Mar 06:00 AM
Crime'Toxic misogynistic attitude': Rapist claps from dock at end of victim's statementThe victim described Jordan Tegus as 'an evil, rotten person, without a heart and soul'.30 Mar 05:03 AM
Crime'Quite scary' hands: Abuse trial hears child may have tampered with own feeding linesAn aunt told the High Court that the child was strong and could disconnect feeding lines.30 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Entirely inadequate': Woman dies of sepsis after deteriorating for three days in hospitalThe woman's family agonised as they watched her rapidly decline with no explanation. 30 Mar 01:28 AM
New Zealand'May God's plan for your life come to fruition': Rapist's court prayer retraumatises victimThe young woman had told the court the man had 'used her faith against her'.29 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandSecond strike at Dakota: Cowboy-inspired bar caught selling booze to underage teenA third breach in three years could cause Dakota Bar to lose its licence entirely.29 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandCostly detour: Family blame travel agent after pair stopped from boarding flight to IraqThe family had to pay $6456 for transit visas – but the agency denies being at fault.29 Mar 02:00 AM
CrimeWedding ends in chaos with allegations groom slammed into table, bridesmaid chokedJudge Thomas Evangelos said conflicting, alcohol‑blurred memories clouded events.28 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandFallout continues for teacher who asked students about 'sex with a dead girl' Chanel College in Australia says it was not aware of Jason Morgan's history.28 Mar 05:05 PM
