CrimeTeen dad high on cannabis found not guilty of newborn son's manslaughter'There’s no suggestion that he deliberately assaulted his cherished son' - defence.22 Feb 04:23 AM
New ZealandDunedin teacher jailed for 'frenzied' stabbing murder of partner in bathtubCarole Coade pleaded guilty to stabbing her partner to death in the bath.22 Feb 12:26 AM
New ZealandText scam ring: Police charge two teens for allegedly fleecing each victim of up to $100kTwo UK nationals were arrested over scams impersonating trusted organisations.21 Feb 11:06 PM
New ZealandWife killer released on parole to 'oceanfront luxury' homeThe Matamata horse breeder Greg Meads' release has shocked one local who lives nearby.21 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandDoorman beaten, stomped unconscious, attacker claims 'just a pub fight'Tuumanako Tawha stomped on the victim's head as he lay on the ground.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who led 13yo Nelson girl into 'sexual trap' caught trying to board plane to China“He was collared trying to do a runner,” Crown prosecutor.21 Feb 06:00 AM
CrimeTeen having psychotic episode fled from hospital hours before he diedJak Seth's father told an inquest the 19-year-old was a “smart and intelligent kid”.20 Feb 05:00 PM
CrimeBoth parents of 8-month-old who died covered in bruises admit they assaulted kids out of anger“I’ve sinned,” the baby's father, now on trial for murder, told police.20 Feb 07:25 AM
New ZealandJailed rapist claims sexsomnia made him offend, Supreme Court to hear his caseHe maintains he was asleep when he raped the woman and has no memory of the attack.20 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Severe pain': Dairy worker who had thumb sliced off speaks of strugglesTrayd Tahau, who was high on meth at the time, has now been jailed.20 Feb 02:22 AM
New ZealandKiwi sports star back in court after Christchurch incidentHe is accused of wilful damage and taking a $10,000 car but has name suppression.19 Feb 09:38 PM
CrimeBank worker embezzled $200k to fund SkyCity gambling addictionHe hoped to pay off his debts by gambling "but it didn't pan out that way", says judge.19 Feb 04:32 PM
New ZealandAuckland prison death: Family’s fight for answers as body cam footage emergesCaleb died 20 minutes after he was pepper sprayed, but no one has been found responsible.19 Feb 04:32 PM
New ZealandMoment a Mt Eden prisoner who later died is pepper sprayedBody camera footage shows the moment a prisoner is pepper sprayed by a Corrections officer at Mt Eden prison on April 5, 2022. Nearly two years later the officer was acquitted of assaulting the prisoner after a trial in the Auckland District Court. Video / NZ PoliceWatch19 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeDeadlocked: Child sex abuse trial derailed for member of prominent activist familyAllegations were made in the 1980s but police didn't get involved until 2019.19 Feb 04:21 AM
New ZealandSnapchat 'sugar daddy': Man pays girl to meet up in bushes for sexual actsRoland McKop discovered the girl was only 13 while messaging her.19 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandSouth Auckland teens arrested for allegedly fleeing police in stolen carTwo 12-year-olds were among four youths who were involved in the incident.18 Feb 11:53 PM
New ZealandFiji police seize 12kg of cocaine packed with kavaAuthorities from Lautoka seized a carton containing 12 silver packets full of the drug.18 Feb 11:32 PM
New Zealand$500k in losses: Burglar stole keys to every car on lotThe Huntly man doesn't have to pay a cent back.17 Feb 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang leader in Comancheros' 'inner circle' kicked out of NZAustralia has deported thousands of criminals to NZ, now we've finally sent one back.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum despairs as ram-raiding son plays Monopoly for rehab'He’s a danger to himself and the public and something needs to be done.'17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Stop mucking around': Armed police surround Auckland homeWitnesses described people getting hauled off in zip-ties.17 Feb 07:29 AM
Crime'Evil': Auckland man sexually abused baby boy, victimised adults too“I have felt soulless ever since," one of his many victims said.16 Feb 06:46 AM
New Zealand'Highly valuable market': US issues warning over Kiwi fentanyl fearsIn 2022, 12 people in Masterton overdosed on fentanyl within 48 hours.16 Feb 06:34 AM
New ZealandNZ's most defiant suspended driver? Judge can't imagine bigger rule-breakerAshlee Broomfield crashed his motorbike and left his pillion passenger at the scene.16 Feb 06:00 AM
CrimeSon who 'manipulated and exploited' dementia-suffering mum jailed for $180k theftThe building project manager also punched an elderly man in the face.16 Feb 05:00 AM
Crime'Hungry meat thief' back behind bars, told to 'get a job'The judge told the recidivist thief supermarkets were sick of people like him.16 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandMiscarriage of justice: Boy, 15, spent nearly a year in adult prisonMistake deemed a miscarriage of justice in first Criminal Cases Review Commission result.16 Feb 02:37 AM
VideoFocus: Police remain at the scene of Waikato fatal shooting Police remain at the scene of a fatal shooting in the Waikato on Thursday. Video / Ben FraserWatch16 Feb 12:21 AM
New Zealand'Lucky no-one killed': US tourist's head-on crash on notorious roadGlenn Woodard and his wife were in New Zealand celebrating their wedding anniversary.15 Feb 06:00 AM
CrimeExperts cast doubt on dad's explanation for baby's brain injuryO’Shea Tuhoe Sergeant was 5 weeks old when he died in November 2021.15 Feb 05:00 AM
CrimeSelf-identified Tongan selfie killer targeted Samoans while stabbing strangersHe filmed himself laughing as he posed with the bloody murder weapon next to a victim.14 Feb 10:54 PM
New ZealandKmart robber was asked for receipt - so he pulled out a knife“Do you want me to use this on you?” Satwinder Singh asked the employee.14 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Against his will': Mum says son was ‘forced’ to testify against Mongrel Mob boss'He would stay up all night making sure no one was coming,' victim's mum tells trial.14 Feb 05:00 AM
