New ZealandJudge criticises woman for doctoring bank statements used as evidenceThe woman was trying to hide her true financial position during Family Court proceedings.17 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandPrisoner launched shank attack on fellow inmate in exercise yardHe then hid the shank inside a milk carton in a rubbish bin.16 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'I’m trusting you,' judge tells serial thief with long history of offending”Please don’t let us down, don’t let [your wife] down," offender told.15 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandFormer Tipene Funerals undertaker accused of misconduct denies chargesFormer Casketeers' undertaker Fiona Bakulich has pleaded not guilty to all charges.15 Nov 05:58 AM
New Zealand'Total invasion': Woman pawned arson-hit couple's stolen sentimental itemsThe couple were away visiting a close relative with cancer when burglars struck.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNelson woman fined for taking more than 1000 cockles from traditional fishery reserveJudge: 'If everyone did that, we would not have any cockles left in our country'.13 Nov 02:06 AM
CrimeAggressive driver who caused serious crash told police to 'f*** off' when asked for blood sampleThe 'horrendously bad driver' later assaulted his partner and bit a police officer.12 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I've got to kill you now': Man kept ex in rural shack, beat her with hammerHe told her that if her family came to get her, they'd be killed and buried.10 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'Not once been caught': Gang associate who bragged about drug importation success is jailedThe former Head Hunters prospect found himself at the centre of a gang beef.10 Nov 05:00 AM
Crime'He has this addiction:' Pensioner cast porn to tv, sexually assaulted teen'I wasn’t really myself after it happened,' teen tells the court as 69yo is sentenced.10 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Only chance of survival': Deportee wants $32k seized by police back for cancer treatmentNZ police seized Collin Ezeala's money in 2010 before he was jailed for importing drugs.09 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandScale of Tipene Funerals undertaker's alleged misconduct revealed: More bodies involvedBakulich, featured on reality TV show The Casketeers, to appear in court again on Friday.09 Nov 07:32 PM
New ZealandShattered trust: Woman assaulted by team leader during cyclone response'I feel confident knowing ... he’ll never be able to work for emergency services again.'08 Nov 05:38 PM
Crime'You have problems and need help': Young mum stabbed partner in front of their kidsThe father said they had only just agreed to no longer fight in front of the children.08 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant commercial operation': Couple in their 60s jailed for peddling meth during lockdownTheir dealing continued even when they caught the virus.07 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandEx state ward stole $140k BMW from Auckland dealership then led police on 200km/h joyrideLocked up as a child 23 hours a day in a small, stifling room, he's now back behind bars.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSister's heartbreak: Woman pleads for leniency after brother abused her childrenMan's lawyer: “He is a victim himself and is now an abuser,”06 Nov 01:11 AM
CrimePolice Commissioner's secret call with Brian Tamaki revealed at lockdown breach trialCoster offered masks for Tamaki's protest, warned of backlash if rules were broken.05 Nov 04:23 AM
New ZealandHouse shot at 'several times': Man's move to 'protect' himself lands him in jailHe took photos of himself posing with firearms and posted them to social media.05 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan who posed as woman to obtain explicit images from young NZ males jailedThe man posed as a woman named Rebecca over a six-year period.05 Nov 02:51 AM
CrimeDestiny Church leaders on trial, accused of defying Covid restrictionsThe controversial religious figure risks up to six months' imprisonment if convicted.04 Nov 03:42 AM
New ZealandSupporters with placards clap as Destiny Church's Brian Tamaki goes into courtBrian Tamaki is accused of intentionally failing to comply with Covid-19 public laws.03 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandTauranga man sent to prison for sexual violation of woman after work eventThe victim said the "horrific" sexual assault has "devastated every aspect of [her] life".03 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeRepeat offender prison-bound again after blasting hole in hotel room doorDavid Mane was already on parole for shooting a man in the stomach in Northland.03 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandTorched car and fake sex ads: Man's harassment campaign against ex revealedThe judge said the man's actions were 'calculated, manipulative, and highly premeditated'.02 Nov 10:00 PM
CrimeReturn of the Tinder swindler: After prison, prolific scam artist picked up where he left offFraudster attends latest sentencing in construction get-up, saying he wants to work.02 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandInmates claim prison gang assault was 'utu', sentences should be reduced under Māori loreSeven Black Power members attacked a Nomad inmate after 'an unwanted sexual advance'.02 Nov 03:00 AM
Crime'No remorse': Grieving dad yells at drink driver who killed 14yo boyTere Moekore was four times over the limit when she hit Kaea Matau - and kept on driving.01 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandLuxury Airbnb drug lord successfully appeals 'excessive' sentenceAt the peak of his drug peddling, Louis Hall squandered almost $1m at the casino.01 Nov 04:00 AM
Crime‘It’s my fault’: Father’s anguish at son’s role in fatal Mongrel Mob intra-gang attackArana Huriwaka stabbed James Barton in the neck after a dispute over gang rules.31 Oct 02:27 AM
New ZealandRugby star's head-knocks blamed for 'fall from grace' after he onsold guns, faked burglaryRugby and former TV star Matua Parkinson has been sentenced on firearms charges.29 Oct 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'I did get bored during lockdown': Whangaparāoa man convicted of illegal tree fellingMan prosecuted after trees felled then advertised as firewood on Facebook.29 Oct 10:01 PM
Crime'The cover of Christianity:' Man groomed, abused boys he met at church youth group'You broke my heart when you assaulted my brother,' victim tells Gordon Barnes.28 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeTongan rugby team hires man who joined deadly attack on MMA fighter Fau VakeSemisie Pomale was granted a discharge without conviction, in part because of his new job.27 Oct 05:27 AM
