New Zealand'Kicked in the head': Commuters share public transport stories after fatal bus stabbingViolence on public transport is rare but commuters have been shaken by Monday's death.12 Dec 05:00 AM
OpinionHoward Temple’s abuse and Gloriavale’s 'petri dish of power, patriarchy & isolation'OPINION: Researcher Paula Gosney argues NZ is failing children who live in the community.12 Dec 04:01 AM
CrimeRecidivist meth cook loses appeal over restrictive gun ban after clan lab raidSimon McCaulay didn't dispute his prison sentence - just the firearms order. 12 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'He had enormous power': Ex-Gloriavale leader appeals jail sentence over sex abuse against girls, womenHoward Temple, 85, admitted offending over 20-plus years. 11 Dec 11:49 PM
New Zealand‘He had the power’: Ex-Gloriavale leader to discover fate for sex abuse of girls, womenHoward Temple, 85, admitted offending over 20-plus years. 11 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'Pure acts of evil': Two victims face their abuser after years of repeated sexual abuse George Ace's historical offending against two children spanned several years.11 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandDo you feel safe on public transport? Have your say as stabbings spark fresh concernsCCTV, safety screens and duress buttons have been rolled out on Auckland bus services. 11 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandCop named after being convicted of pepper spray assault on speeding motoristThe constable had applied for a discharge without conviction, but a judge declined it.10 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Gentle giant’: Friends remember Auckland bus stabbing victim as alleged killer appears in courtA 36-year-old suspect was arrested in the Auckland CBD after a police tip-off.10 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandAuckland entertainer charged with sexually abusing three girlsThe girls he is accused of abusing were aged 13, 14 and 15.09 Dec 11:30 PM
CrimeNew World attack: Fork stabber named after meth experiment ends in 'nasty' rampageTwo judges have now denied his bids for permanent name suppression.09 Dec 09:00 PM
AucklandAuckland man who duped three prostitutes with fake payments dodges rape chargeThe man even faked a clear lab test to convince a woman to have unprotected sex.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Mistaken vigilante justice': Autistic man violently attacked on the street by trioThe victim was pushed to the ground, then kicked and punched in the head and chest.09 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeWoman hacked ex's social media and created fake dating profile for his mumShe demanded $5000 and threatened to post his and his family's details online.09 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandStreet racer avoids conviction after injuring spectator during burnoutThe victim was hit and launched into the air before landing heavily on the road.09 Dec 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'You are a predator and a paedophile': Child abuse survivor confronts rapist in courtOne of his victims said the abuse made her a prisoner in her own home.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild sex abuser Raymond Bielawski jailed over historic abuseCecelia Gaylard confronts her childhood abuser, Raymond Bielawski, while reading her victim impact statement in Auckland District Court. Video \ Jason DordayWatch08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRegistered sex offender had 100 hours of rehab treatment before reoffendingA Kiwi deported from Australia is now behind bars for sharing child exploitation material.08 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimePrimary school caretaker plied girl with LSD, had child sex abuse imagery on phoneHe targeted the 13-year-old after getting her number through her younger brother.07 Dec 09:59 PM
New ZealandKnife attack in car during drug deal ends in collision with heritage park buildingThe victim crashed through a fence into Nelson’s Founders Heritage Park while fleeing.07 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Ripped trust to shreds': Man welcomed into family home repeatedly raped 8yo cousinHe would sneak into her room, telling her he was 'scared to sleep alone'.07 Dec 02:00 AM
Crime‘We live in constant fear’: Gang member jailed for terrifying armed home invasionA man needed surgery after the knuckle-duster attack, which left his face scarred. 06 Dec 05:52 AM
Crime'People are visibly on edge': Dogs mauled woman in front yard attack One victim was airlifted to Whangārei Hospital with serious bite wounds.06 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Unhinged': Man's $739k arson revenge after being evicted from vineyard cottageThe day after Jack Norris was meant to have left the address, he set fire to it. 05 Dec 10:00 PM
CrimeInside gecko sting: Judge jails wildlife mule in bizarre black market bustAn overseas buyer was ready to pay $26,000 cash. He stood to resell them for much more.05 Dec 06:28 AM
New Zealand'Rest in love': Man caused fiery crash that killed two teens, injured several othersKre Turia's car collided at speed with a Fonterra truck in Hamilton.05 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘I can’t believe that’: Already convicted abuser shocked at guilty verdicts in rape, violence caseJordan Tegus has been convicted of 15 of the 17 charges he was defending at trial. 05 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandGasps as woman avoids jail for sexually abusing teen boyVictim's dad: 'Our 14-year-old has had his childhood taken from him.'05 Dec 03:08 AM
CrimeCannabis-impaired driver who killed church deacon in crash claimed she was framedBut the evidence against Kim Scott was overwhelming, a judge ruled.04 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I was doing my laundry': Alibi of armed robber with EM bracelet doesn't wash Hone Daniels was one of three who stormed a Hamilton bar and robbed it at gunpoint. 04 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Where's the dosh?': Two violent home invasions in one night by group demanding cashShayne Kavanaugh has been jailed for his role in the gang associates' brutal break-ins.04 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'NZ women are promiscuous': Uber driver Satwinder Singh switched off GPS before raping teenDefence counsel will file an affidavit outlining why media shouldn't print his photo.03 Dec 05:00 AM
CrimeHigh-profile prisoner charged with historic sexual violationHis identity has been kept secret for now. 03 Dec 02:27 AM
Crime‘He knew better’: Man accused of abuse has history of offending against young boysThe latest complainant says Wilson groomed him with money, smokes and alcohol.03 Dec 01:24 AM