New ZealandDrunken sailor crashed car while drinking '8 or 9' beers on drive home from seaHe understood the seriousness of what he’d done and how he’d placed other drivers at risk.26 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'I've got a knife': Man said before allegedly raping teen in changing roomsThe 20-year-old had been messaging the 16-year-old on Snapchat before they met in person.26 Aug 07:00 AM
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
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
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
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
