New ZealandKoha the roaming Staffy's life on the line after killing an 18yo sun-bathing catHe was impounded and facing possible destruction while his owner was taken to court.04 Jun 08:16 AM
New ZealandSchool worker, charged with indecency, told to surrender passportMan remanded on bail to appear in the Hastings court again on July 2.03 Jun 11:26 PM
New ZealandWoman in tears as jury finds man guilty of work party sex attackA jury has found a man guilty of sexually violating a sleeping woman.03 Jun 10:32 PM
New ZealandRetired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds fishing boat'I have nothing left, thanks to Simon's stupidity.'03 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Don't call police or we'll come back': Gangsters attack man in violent home invasionPolice later seized Daniel Natua's gang patch and gun cache after raiding his home.03 Jun 02:00 AM
Crime'False prophet': State caregiver created cult, twisted doomsday religious doctrine to molest boyHe was charged in 2022 with exploiting his positon of trust over 15 years earlier.02 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandHe parked, didn't pay and got pinged by wardens. Now he's won the case in courtLawyer ended a long-running career with a win in court.01 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandIdentity of man who took pics of naked children at rec centres finally revealed'We are relieved the public now knows who he is' - a parent of one of the victims.31 May 05:47 AM
New ZealandMan accused of work party sex attack says it never happenedHe is accused of sexually violating an intoxicated woman as she slept.30 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandTerrorised, battered woman was tied up and left on a bed - then she smelled smokeRecidivist offender's chilling words: 'I can't let you go because you'll nark.'30 May 05:57 AM
BusinessFund manager in neighbourhood ‘Macarena’ altercation namedFisher Funds manager was in bad-tempered altercation with neighbour.29 May 11:37 PM
New Zealand'Get the f*** off me': Woman allegedly woke to find man sexually assaulting her after work eventThe group had gone to a colleague's home after a day at the races.29 May 09:09 AM
New ZealandTeen says his life was 'turned inside out' by sexual violationThe 15-year-old said the trial then 'broke me in ways that are hard to describe'.29 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandAuckland cop charged with causing death of fleeing motorcyclist, heading to trialLevi Proctor crashed after an officer turned on his lights and sirens.28 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandFather claims son died in prison after guards told him to kill himselfThe man was remanded in custody for the alleged murder of his partner's child.27 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandSobs as man found guilty of sexually abusing partner's nieces and nephewsThe Crown told the jury the five cousins were “genuine, believable witnesses”.27 May 05:03 AM
New Zealand'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party deathThe family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.26 May 05:00 PM
CrimePolice officer admits assaulting youth ram raid suspects after chaseThe victims, ages 13, 14 and 17, were passengers in a vehicle that had just been spiked.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'If you're unwell, give up your licence' – Gun law change may have unintended consequences'People are avoiding going to the doctor' – is that the right outcome for public safety?25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeammates of fatally stabbed Dunedin teen cancel rugby game in memory of friendOtago rugby says the 'tragic circumstances' are being felt across the rugby community.24 May 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Govt sanctioned cultivation of cannabis': Judge's concern about legal schemeLicensed cannabis growers can currently legally obtain illicit seeds and plants.24 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I did not do that, sir': Five cousins say man sexually abused them, including after churchOne aunty said when she was told of the alleged abuse, she read Bible verses to the man.24 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandDunedin bus hub fatal stabbing: 'A tragic event involving two very young people'A 13-year-old boy appeared in court today charged with murder.24 May 05:29 AM
New ZealandMum’s heartbreaking message for son assaulted with wine bottle in Auck restaurantThe child was on a family outing when bashed with a wine bottle by a stranger.23 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAlleged wage subsidy fraud trial likely next yearWage subsidy trial: Tax agency charges could be merged with $977k fraud allegations.23 May 12:50 AM
New Zealand'I got used to it' teenage boy says of alleged abuseThe teenage boy is one of five cousins who were allegedly abused by their aunt's partner.22 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandUS tip-off leads to Christchurch man's arrest for allegedly owning child sex materialCustoms raided the man's home this morning - he was allegedly uncooperative.22 May 04:06 AM
New Zealand'Highly culpable': Farmer milked cow even after 'part of her udder dropped off'Some of Ray Nairn's ill-treated cows needed to be euthanised.21 May 08:13 AM
New Zealand'I truly thought I was going to die': Man lifted partner by her throatThomas Tuhou, who watched true crimes, told her strangulation was the perfect murder.21 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Utterly inexplicable:' Prominent Kiwi winegrower fined $15k for smuggling vine cuttings'His knowledge of the risk would have been far greater than the average New Zealander.'21 May 06:52 AM
New ZealandAddict who claimed chemicals for repainting cars jailed for making ‘fantasy’ drugHarry Penman bought almost a thousand litres of bulk resin remover to make GBL.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of abusing five cousinsA man's facing 27 charges related to the sexual abuse of 5 cousins.20 May 08:00 AM
CrimeIdentity of 17yo who raped stranger at knifepoint in Albert Park revealedHis victim fought for the rapist's name to be made public. Now it has.20 May 02:55 AM
New ZealandMigrant's resident visa arrived days after being killed by repeat drink-driverJack Halliday had about 10 after-work drinks and then got behind the wheel.18 May 10:00 PM
