CrimeAvondale murder case: Auckland man's identity withheld to inform family in ChinaThe woman was found dead inside an Avondale home over the weekend.13 Jan 12:25 AM
New Zealand'A blip': Man's defence for indecent assault on waitressA drunk man who groped a waitress has been sentenced to community work.12 Jan 10:43 PM
New Zealand'Debtor is unable to pay:' One man’s two-year battle to reclaim $22k paid for work never done'If they had the power this whole process could have been wrapped up fairly quickly.'12 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime'Desperate, greedy': Dream wedding prompted bride-to-be's $61k Briscoes swindleThe church youth group volunteer avoided jail but not a conviction.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom legal battle to baby joy at 52: Couple who took on GJ Gardner can now move on'The cloud's lifted. It's the first step in moving on', says Mark Chamberlain.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung murderers: The cycle of violence and neglect revealedMurderers shared common backgrounds of abuse and violence.09 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeVerbal abuse, intimidation and brawls: Courtroom chaos as violence escalates Court violence surges with 450 assaults in five years; security breaches under scrutiny.04 Jan 05:25 PM
Crime1000 crimes in nine months: Email swindler targeted vulnerable, elderly, 'technologically illiterate'Jordan Hall was awaiting trial for $179k in thefts when he defrauded IRD of $138k.01 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime'It just kept dragging on': Frustrations with growing backlog of judge-alone trialsLawyers fear some people are pleading guilty because their cases keep being adjourned.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand2024's high-profile court stories: Gangs, illegal prostitution and an infamous murderWe look back on serious court cases and a parole hearing with a twist.31 Dec 03:58 PM
CrimeMan made his own bullets, 3D-printed guns while under protection orderThe guns he printed were called FGC-9s, short for "f*** gun control".24 Dec 08:14 PM
CrimeOfficers seize more than 22,000 banned items from people walking into courtKnives, homemade tasers and knuckledusters were among seized items.24 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'Confused and unsophisticated': How a comedy of errors dashed a $2.5m liquid meth plotThe plan to retrieve the drug, hidden inside shock absorbers, needed some work.24 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime$340,000 missing: Gambling addict Auckland property manager sentenced for fraudLittle did his employer know it was funding his SkyCity Casino addiction.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest third man after violent death of Boy Taylor in Napier CBD'Police cannot rule out further arrests and charges.'23 Dec 07:36 AM
New ZealandMan in custody after person shot in popular Waikato townPolice have recovered a firearm believed to be used in the incident.23 Dec 03:36 AM
New ZealandWoman in court charged with murder of Gisborne manWayne Dewes died in hospital from severe injuries. 23 Dec 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Please stay': Stabbing victim foresaw 'frenzied' knife attackShe was stabbed repeatedly in the face, upper torso and abdomen by a man in her home.22 Dec 07:00 PM
Crime‘You wait. I’ll get you’: Driver ran down sister’s abuser at ChristmasHe spotted the man walking and swerved onto the footpath and hit him.22 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The items Bay people are trying to sneak into courtA disregard for authority could be why those attending court are thumbing their noses.21 Dec 11:00 PM
CrimeFerrari-driving 'Pink Porsche' ecstasy kingpin sentenced alongside wifeThe couple were respected Auckland entrepreneurs, but the drug trade fuelled their wealth.21 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Utterly stupid and selfish': Crash victim's family front killer meth-driverThe woman had kids in the car when she ploughed into the back of Raymond Mathews.20 Dec 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang members arrested after alleged 200kg meth heist at Port of TaurangaTwo men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'She panicked': Mum feared OT uplift after brothers' brutal fight over LegoThe children needed medical assistance but the parents failed to take them.20 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandFormer All Black loses name suppression after illegally sending nude photosA judge said it was psychological abuse but the offender's moral culpability was limited.20 Dec 02:13 AM
CrimeFormer iwi leader behind bars for Christmas after jury finds him guilty of indecencyRaniera Tau offered his victim $20,000 to settle the matter outside of court.19 Dec 10:05 PM
New Zealand'I was submitting': Man who choked BDSM partner unconscious in shower sentenced but can't be namedThe man's name suppression will be argued at a hearing next year.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer accused of improperly obtaining neighbour's convictions in driveway stoushHe then revealed the criminal history to a property manager during a mediation meeting.19 Dec 07:00 AM
New Zealand'It was gangsta': Drugged woman drove car through sleeping couple's homeShe narrowly missed the sleeping elderly couple's bedroom and cannot pay for the damage.19 Dec 06:06 AM
New ZealandWatch: Ex-All Black's daughter expresses regret at hit-and-run sentencingWidow: 'You drove away with indifference, you left the scene and left him to die.'18 Dec 06:26 AM
CrimeHelena Cribb sentenced for hit-and-run deathEx-All Black's daughter Helena Cribb was sentenced today for the hit-and-run death of Jason CollinsWatch18 Dec 06:12 AM
New Zealand'Character from a horror movie': Man's horrific assault injuries described in courtThe victims were enjoying Christmas drinks with workmates before the unprovoked attack.18 Dec 03:59 AM
New ZealandApology after judge, celebrity doctor husband gatecrash NZ First Xmas partyRow erupts at exclusive private member's club, top judge rules on rude behaviour.17 Dec 11:10 PM
Crime'Naughty judge': Chaos erupts in court as violent offender jailedJudge addresses supporters: 'How am I the only one who’s angry about this?'17 Dec 10:17 PM
