New ZealandHealth practitioner loses medical licence after sharing images of children being abusedThe woman also discussed her desire to have her own child so the child could be abused.12 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandCouple accused of $1m cancer scam to remain in custodyThe pair pleaded not guilty to defrauding more than a dozen people.12 Sep 05:26 AM
Crime'I’ve had enough': Farm worker torched two properties after job, paddock lease falloutMaya Moore caused $2m in damage after setting fires at the neighbouring properties.12 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandMum of Phillips children in court on driving charge hours after fugitive dad shot deadShe appeared in Te Kūiti District Court on Monday after being stopped by police last month11 Sep 11:25 PM
New ZealandMan forced his way into stranger's home before sex assaultA judge described the invasion as 'a worst nightmare’ for those living alone.11 Sep 07:00 AM
Crime'I cry every day': Mother's grief as drug-driver avoids jail after double-fatal crashKyan Stack, 20, was sentenced for causing two deaths while drug-impaired.11 Sep 05:10 AM
New ZealandFrom car yard to courtroom: Dealer sentenced over 'significant' Clean Car rebate fraudHamish Gardyne falsely claimed rebates on 119 Nissan Leafs in early 2023. 10 Sep 03:18 AM
Crime‘Thought we were under attack': Man wakes to find home and sleepout on fireMaya Moore, who leased some land from him, is accused of lighting the fires.09 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand‘Should have been you, boy’: Emotions run high at sentencing of motorcyclist who caused fatal crash The pair met that fateful day but only one would survive the night.08 Sep 07:21 AM
PremiumPremiumCrime'You live with it every day': Head Hunter dragged his pet dog to death while fleeing policeAdrenaline was replaced with guilt when he realised what he had done, his lawyer said.07 Sep 08:00 PM
Crime'Unsettling': Stolen $130k trophy reappears in woman's home nine months laterManawa Hepi broke down in court after hearing the owner didn't hold a grudge.07 Sep 05:00 AM
Crime‘False and malicious’: Luxury resort worker vindicated after five-year legal fightOperations manager Belle Mumby was accused of theft and forgery at Carrington Resort.07 Sep 04:00 AM
New Zealand'He is stubborn': Dad spent a year renovating heritage cottage, despite being warned to stopNow the man and his son have ended up in court after failing to get consent.07 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeAuckland lawyer outed as pro-Palestinian activist who vandalised National MPs' officesIt can now be revealed how police unravelled the well-organised, covert operation.06 Sep 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Not an item of cutlery': Driver claims 12cm hunting knife was for cutting pizzaA man said he was entitled to carry a hunting knife to defend himself, and cut his pizza.06 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandWarren Lee, his 'undesirable' neighbours and the bomb he built to scare them offThe pipe bomb had enough ammonia to damage everything in a 1km radius of his Huntly home.06 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandExploitation, bestiality images of young children found at home of 'loner'The 65-year-old initially claimed the images weren't for sexual gratification.05 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandHow a cop beat a $70 parking ticket in court after app wouldn't let him payHe felt obliged to fight the fine 'on behalf of his colleagues, friends and the public'.05 Sep 07:00 PM
CrimeLost his cool: Man chased teen with chainsaw after disagreement about loud music'You acted... in the heat of the moment, that is no justification for your behaviour'.05 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandHome CCTV captures alleged jet ski thieves in actRotorua police caught the alleged offenders while they were still on the property.05 Sep 06:20 AM
New Zealand'High-risk' shoplifter hides stolen loot in pram, takes 5 vacuums in two weeks In total, the young mum stole $8546 worth of items over several months.05 Sep 06:00 AM
Crime'I was wary of her': Woman accused of arson allegedly had a volatile temperWitness claims Maya Moore said she wanted to do something that would get her jailed. 04 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimeCommunity detention for man's role in road rage shooting of 15yo girlSione Ngata didn't fire the gun, but he also hasn't shown much remorse, the judge said.04 Sep 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Unsustainable caseloads': Chief Justice laments too few judges, not enough courtsCriminal trials are becoming longer and more complex, now lasting more than three weeks.04 Sep 12:20 AM
Crime'No one's going to be safe': Neighbour recalls woman's chilling words before fires were litMaya Moore denies setting fires at two Wairarapa properties in 2022.03 Sep 08:00 AM
Crime'Completely unacceptable': Supermarket manager attacked while restocking shelvesThe next day, Shamah Riley tried to strangle a prison inmate over a piece of bread.03 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandViolence charges dropped for well-known man after restorative huiJudge John Bergseng granted the man permanent name suppression.03 Sep 06:00 AM
Crime'This is my kill': Social media post about cheating leads to terrifying attackThe victim was dragged by the hair before one of the attackers tried to cut it.02 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Tragic situation': Uncle jailed for rape of 17-year-old niece he was entrusted to care forA family has been 'torn apart'; judge and lawyer call it a 'tragedy'.02 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandName suppression continues for man accused of drug driving causing toddler's deathThe man pleaded not guilty to drugged driving causing the death of Sakura Hall.02 Sep 12:02 AM
New Zealand'He was into it': Accountant on stag do smashes glass over victim's head during pub fightThe chartered accountant took exception to the victim pouring his drink on him.01 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandSuspect arrested after shots fired at police during Palmerston North car chase The alleged shooting happened at 1.30am when officers pursued a speeding vehicle.01 Sep 05:02 AM
CrimeNZ fraudster loses US extradition battle over 400kg Hells Angels cocaine plotHe says he didn't know the drugs would go through US, despite undercover agent's accent.01 Sep 02:35 AM
Crime'No intentional force': Officer cleared in Whangārei retrial over assault caseThe incident left Mathew Sinclair with head injuries during an arrest.31 Aug 11:54 PM
