New ZealandCouple asked to pay again after $23k wedding venue deposit stolen during robberyA couple were told they wouldn't be able to hold their wedding there without paying again.31 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandKidnapper told car-jacking victims he'd done time for murder and wanted to kill againPromising sportsman's criminal offending started when he joined a gang as an adult. 31 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'Monster' tried to run over partner at bus stop, destroyed Good Samaritans' lives insteadA 78-year-old pedestrian died of a stroke, but Hayden Williams avoided a homicide charge.30 Aug 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Their instincts were correct': Young female staff targeted by 'touchy-feely' cafe bossJudge: 'It was too frequent, it was unnecessary ... their discomfort was justified.' 29 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandRecidivist shoplifter caught stealing after jailtime says she doesn't get enough on the benefitThe last time Silvia Tipene was caught she claimed it wasn't her and she'd been framed.28 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandNearly 2000 litres of Fantasy seized in NZ's largest-ever border drug bustFour men, aged 38 to 75, were arrested and appeared in Wellington court.28 Aug 06:13 AM
New ZealandHigh-risk convicted sex offender breaches supervision order 14 timesThe 45-year-old was jailed for 12 months but will soon be eligible for parole.28 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Gratuitous, callous': Man left unconscious in a pool of blood after tavern beating'I heard [my partner] yelling and wailing, "No, not my boy, stay with me, my boy".'27 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I would have taken them all': Man snuck into SPCA after hours, freeing all the caged animalsA staff member was injured trying to retrieve the escapees, one of which remains missing.27 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne man named as victim in death investigation Police found him dead on Winter St, Mangapapa.27 Aug 05:54 AM
New Zealand'Repeated offending': Woman covertly filmed during sex only learned about videos two years laterJudge: Ricky Davies breached the woman's privacy in the most egregious way.27 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan's plan to post box full of cannabis foiled by 'distinctive odour'Anthony Ellison also provided his name and contact details on the package receipt. 26 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandTrial date set for Auckland entertainer accused of grooming, raping girlHe appeared alongside two of his family members in the Auckland District Court today.26 Aug 04:36 AM
Crime'You've got me': Policeman accused of striking man on ground with sponge-round launcherThe former tactical unit officer, who is on trial, claims it was an accident.26 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandRepeat drink driver who killed 4yo son in crash to be released after two years prison Parole Board: 'You are way past the point of simply having a drinking problem'.26 Aug 02:41 AM
New ZealandTired taxi driver reversed into signpost, which fell on pedestrian and killed himKiflay Abera had not taken required breaks before crash that killed Jason McEwan. 25 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Yes!': Why a reckless trail bike rider did a happy dance in courtDouglas Rota, 29, has been sentenced for reckless driving, fleeing police and shoplifting.25 Aug 03:03 AM
New ZealandWoman given bail after newborn baby’s body found in Albert Park, AucklandA woman has been given bail without plea after a dead newborn baby was found in Albert Park.Watch25 Aug 02:20 AM
New ZealandMore charges for Wānaka couple charged with $1m fake cancer treatment fraudThe couple have been in custody since their arrest in Wanaka and were refused bail today.24 Aug 10:40 PM
New ZealandYoung driver's actions left one mate dead, another in a wheelchairHe had no criminal record but had been using cannabis since he was 16. Now he's in jail.24 Aug 08:00 AM
Crime501 who shot mate's attacker in the gut says he was provoked, but judge disagreesShortly after fleeing a group of masked men, Edward Sasulu returned with a shotgun.24 Aug 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsHow Marama Royal is leading Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to new heightsNgāti Whātua Ōrākei's assets have risen from $631m in 2014 to $1.53b last year.24 Aug 12:00 AM
CrimeSex worker stabbed client outside Auckland school after man refused to pay for servicesIt was the second time the man had refused to pay. That's when her hunting knife came out.23 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandInjured workers: Whale Watch crew member fell down hatch, another into the waterWhale Watch Kaikōura has been fined $245k for exposing staff to the risk of injury.23 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Doesn't think the law applies to her': Judge blasts key player in $1.5m ACC fraudDespite Whaanga repeatedly being late to court, the judge agreed not to jail her.22 Aug 08:00 AM
Crime'Deliberate act': Man sent explicit images to ex-partner's brother to embarrass herJudge: 'I hope never to see you again in court. I'm pretty sure I won't.' 22 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeCop in court facing charge over teen's deathOfficer A is accused of dangerous driving, causing the death of Angel Riley of Whangārei.22 Aug 05:00 AM
Crime'Idiotic driving': How police caught a runaway driver wedged by a treeZac Gillbanks then tried to 'weasle his way out' by making a false police report. 22 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLaw expert urges Clean Slate Act review after teacher hid convictions, abused girlsA man with indecency convictions became a teacher, abusing nine pupils.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen exchange student indecently assaulted by host father in 'gross breach of trust'The girl came to NZ 'full of hope and fun-filled excitement'. She left devastated.21 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandDid tradie defraud clients, was he simply in over his head? That's the question a judge is now deciding after a trial in the Hamilton District Court.21 Aug 06:00 AM
AirlinesJetstar could face at least $1.5m fine for ‘reckless’ attitude to refunds'Critical part of economy' put at risk by Jetstar's actions, court is told.21 Aug 03:57 AM
New Zealand'Come clean': Rich-lister's plea to wealthy family man convicted over child abuse images The real offender is being urged to 'do the right thing' and name himself.21 Aug 01:34 AM
BDBDAgribusinessSFO charges ex-Open Country Dairy exec over $250k kickbacksHis next court appearance is in October.21 Aug 12:32 AM
