New ZealandMental health issues raised as man appears in court charged with murdering his relativeA 60-year-old man died in an alleged family-harm incident in Pātea at the weekend.26 Aug 05:46 AM
New ZealandVillagers win fight against prominent wine grower over controversial alpine subdivision'We would have been looking at Coronation Street which is not why we chose to be here.'25 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan screamed 'I'll run you over b****' as he drove towards his ex-partnerBut a judge has given Legion Turner a chance, saying 'you let me down, you go to prison'.23 Aug 08:00 AM
CrimeJury out in trial of former political figure accused of historical abuseThe former political figure is accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys.23 Aug 05:16 AM
New Zealand'Horrific mistake': Female teacher caught kissing a young girlA friendship between Erin Jarmey and the child turned into an inappropriate relationship.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBackpacker manager posing as physio indecently assaulted tourists during ‘massages’Fred Pino-Bustos told one of his victims he learned a new technique on YouTube.22 Aug 04:53 AM
New ZealandFriends of sexual abuse complainants testify against former political figureThe accused has pleaded not guilty to nine charges of indecent assault.21 Aug 08:01 AM
New ZealandDad wanting to leave gang told it would cost him $20k - or his uteThe man was then assaulted before locking himself, his pregnant wife and kids in a room.20 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Extreme distress': Man trespassed from abortion clinic for the 15th timeA judge tells Paul Barnao having strongly held beliefs doesn't justify breaking the law.20 Aug 06:25 AM
New Zealand'You are a monster:' Dad confronts man who sexually abused his daughter"Hate is a strong word...but Patrick Hart, I hate you for everything you did".20 Aug 04:29 AM
New ZealandFarmer sentenced over 'emaciated' cattle that had to be euthanisedThe 65-year-old farmer has been sentenced for ill-treatment of cattle for a second time.19 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandMan paused prolonged attack against partner so she could cook him dinnerJudge: 'You treated her like some sort of animal'.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Your kids saw this’: Ex-lifeguard jailed after brutal stomping on fellow diner’s headThe attacker, an ex-lifeguard of 19 years, then put him in the recovery position.19 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman duped into handing over $7k after being told she'd won a prize on FacebookThe victim was told she had to pay $5000 into a bank account in order to claim her prize.19 Aug 04:31 AM
New ZealandLandmark prosecution: Man suffered two brain bleeds during workplace accidentGrant Bowling was hit from behind by an agriculture vehicle and collected in its bucket.18 Aug 11:23 PM
New Zealand'Shhh': Man drank 27 RTDs before sexually assaulting sleeping party guest'You should not have touched me,' the woman has told her attacker.18 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-Gun City staff charged with fraud, allegedly helped divert firearms to black marketThe two men allegedly altered sales records of the 'gangster's gun of choice'.17 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeSteering toward change: Whangārei launches first young adult drivers courtThe court is a first for New Zealand and will assist people to obtain their licence.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Used to it': Five young cousins speak out against sexual abuserThe man has now been jailed for 12 years and six months.17 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Overwhelming rage': Whāngai dad of murdered woman leapt dock and bashed her killerMokaraka lit a cigarette while sitting in the jury box after the attack.16 Aug 06:03 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Half-brother again denies involvement in toddler’s deathThe inquest is in its second phase.14 Aug 05:43 AM
New ZealandProlific burglar arrested after trove of stolen items discoveredThe burglaries occurred in the Kāpiti district.14 Aug 04:15 AM
New Zealand'I was being as gentle as possible': Mother denies injuring daughter during Covid testThe jury had to decide if the injuries were accidental or caused by an "enraged" mother.13 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandNelson hostage situation: Man appears in court on kidnapping chargesPolice from outside the region arrived in Nelson to help with the hostage situation.13 Aug 02:47 AM
New ZealandMayor's son says drink-driving was 'bad judgment'The driver says a poor decision was made.13 Aug 01:54 AM
New Zealand'Enraged' mum allegedly injured crying preschooler who was resisting Covid testThe 'screaming and crying' 4-year-old was left with bruising on her face and body.12 Aug 07:15 PM
New ZealandJudge to career burglar: 'Stop making promises and actually do something'Pre-sentence report said Reijhan Green was a 'high-risk' offender with a violent history.12 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandProlific shoplifter: 'It gives me a kick ... It's like a job'Travis Archer had only been out of jail for eight days when he hit the stores again.10 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Sexual deviance': Former mayoral hopeful jailedHe said he was cleansing an 18-year-old woman's chakras through spiritual massage.09 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandArranged marriage: Wife raped, bullied, and beaten by husband after moving to NZThe man unsuccessfully appealed his conviction for raping his wife.09 Aug 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentDarleen Tana's husband in court for traffic fine dispute, says he has split from former Green MPEXCLUSIVE: The man at the centre of political scandal speaks outside court.09 Aug 05:55 AM
New ZealandProminent artist with 'whimsical' energy was dealing in LSD and other drugsDali Susanton even took police to a place where magic mushrooms grow.09 Aug 05:43 AM
CrimeBaby with broken bones and a brain bleed didn't get medical help for two weeksHis father has now been jailed for failing to seek medical care for the then 7-week-old.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMigrant caught repeatedly masturbating in public blames being 'lonely and homesick'He claimed to be massaging a 'sore testicle' before admitting to pleasuring himself.08 Aug 08:00 AM
