New Zealand'I will forget you, but never forgive': Victim faces abuser in courtNeil Robert Wallace was described in court as a 'predator who hid in plain sight'.14 Mar 11:00 PM
CrimeWhy an imprisoned prolific fraudster has asked to have his sentences increasedA High Court judge was dubious about the request: 'I can't just fiddle with a sentence.'14 Mar 09:58 PM
New Zealand‘Too much violence in Queenstown’: Bar assault puts tourist hotspot under scrutinyA judge has warned that 'violence in Queenstown will not be tolerated'.14 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeNo more mercy for meth-addicted fraudster found with police badge, altered guns His latest legal troubles began when he stole the identity of a gun licence holder.14 Mar 04:00 AM
Crime'Big boys' stuff': Tomahawk-wielding robber faces the music for Noel Leeming heistA judge told Bruce Tautari that the armed raid could easily have turned deadly.13 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandJustice Minister Paul Goldsmith dismisses officials’ advice on ‘move on orders’Officials warned move-on orders could add up to 800 extra court cases a year.13 Mar 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Sick and dangerous' teacher aide jailed for sexual abuse of girlsEarly victim, now an adult, apologises to girls who were abused after her.13 Mar 12:21 AM
New ZealandStreet attacker ‘growled like dog’ as she bit and latched on to stranger’s armThe victim had a large open arm wound from the bite and was also bitten on the wrist.12 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Quick, get out': Woman jumped to safety, tenant ran through flames after arson attack David Sparks broke into his ex-partner's home and set the furniture on fire.11 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBarfoot & Thompson in $600k lawsuit after rising star agent's copy-paste signature 'mistake'OLA Homes says copy-pasted digital signatures cost it more than $600,000.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBreeder allowed to own 10 dogs despite disqualification after puppy neglect, deathOne of Anne Glover's puppies was found dead and three others had to be euthanised. 09 Mar 05:55 AM
New ZealandFormer executive who admitted receiving commercial sex services from girl gets home detentionImages shared between the pair included a video of the girl in her school uniform.09 Mar 04:22 AM
CrimeFormer executive who admitted receiving commercial sex services from underage girl sentencedThe man appeared for sentencing today in Auckland District Court before Judge Kathryn Maxwell.Watch09 Mar 03:44 AM
New Zealand'Hardly braked': Drunk speeding driver killed two mates and lost a leg in fiery crashThe 24-year-old driver, who was doing 125km in 50km zone, had been followed by police.09 Mar 12:41 AM
CrimeEntrepreneur who bribed Immigration NZ employees named after year-long secrecy fightShe slid cash to corrupt INZ employees, but it was the same agency that brought her down.08 Mar 07:43 AM
New Zealand'Doesn't get any worse than this': Man creates fake WhatsApp message after rape allegationPolice started to question if the woman had made a false complaint.07 Mar 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gangster dude': Corrupt cop jailed for leaking police intel to gang member loverShe exposed an informant and sent gang intelligence from a secure database.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBakery had years of warnings before worker maimed, $245k fine imposedThe injured worker had his hand caught in machinery, losing a finger and part of a thumb.07 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I know where you guys live': Car thief tells victim after being caught by members of the publicThe Hamilton man brazenly got into gyms, stole car keys, and took off in the vehicles.06 Mar 06:00 AM
ChristchurchChristchurch driver fined $600 for 'extremely loud exhaust'The 56-year-old man is also now facing a third drink-driving charge in court.06 Mar 03:08 AM
New ZealandHigh Court upholds decision voiding Papatoetoe local electionJudge Richard McIlraith earlier found 79 votes were cast without voters' knowledge.06 Mar 02:18 AM
New ZealandWoman feared she'd die in 'prolonged, unprovoked' two-hour attackHer partner then stole $1800 and never returned.05 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman admits causing crash that killed promising young jockey riding dirt bikeThe victim's family is now fighting to keep the summary of facts of the case concealed.05 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm the best at this': 'Prolific' dealer ran drug window from CBD shopPolice surveillance recorded Jeremy Jones repeatedly boasting about his drug dealing.04 Mar 05:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Big mistake': Million-dollar sale collapses as rising star estate agent copy-pastes signatureA copy-pasted signature was among the errors that invalidated the contract.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom dive trip to black market: How a deckhand’s side hustle cost him thousandsSpooner was one of 26 people caught in 2025 selling recreational seafood illegally.04 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Meth-addled' pair's $70k crime wave led police on dangerous pursuitThey stole cars, a caravan and broke into a man's home, threatening him at knifepoint.04 Mar 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Remorse, David? There is none': Adviser fined $15k, banned for 7 yearsOne victim's savings plunged from $33,000 to $15,000, before a further $12,000 vanished.04 Mar 01:13 AM
New Zealand‘Bugger off’: Man living in car stabbed resident who told him to move off his lawnAnaru Yardley told the victim he could do whatever he wanted before stabbing him.03 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Back the f*** up': Shoplifter pulls out 30cm knife during thefts It was likely the stolen items were going to be traded for money or drugs.03 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRejected $20k safety fix led to Gisborne worker’s death in waste shredderJudge Warren Cathcart found M.E. Jukes & Son breached its legal health and safety duty.03 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandGloriavale ex-leader wins appeal, avoids jail for 20 years of sex offendingCrown lawyers had argued prison was needed given his role as Gloriavale leader.03 Mar 12:02 AM
New ZealandMan appears in court after family harm incident closed rural Waikato roadThe 47-year-old was remanded in custody without plea.02 Mar 09:26 PM
New ZealandThames man bashes sister over head with cans of baked beansThe 60-year-old lives 'on the brink of society' rurally on the Coromandel peninsula.02 Mar 04:00 PM
