New ZealandGang boss 'slighted' over stealing claim leads brutal bashingThe victim was on his couch when three gang members walked into his home and attacked him.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStruck out: Couple invoiced council for time spent responding to rates lawsuit'It doesn’t make sense and it doesn’t constitute a defence:' Judge Tony Zohrab.05 May 04:00 AM
CrimeEnchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trialThe three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.03 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for photographing young naked children in rec centre changing roomsCrown says public need to be protected from man's 'terrifying escalation' in offending.03 May 07:28 AM
New ZealandUnlicensed delivery driver high on cannabis when he caused fatal crashHe'd just finished his shift when he crossed the centre line and into his victims' path.01 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Money mule': Security guard who worked in loss prevention involved in scamHe acted as a middleman for a financial scammer and now has to repay $10k.01 May 06:00 AM
Crime'A self-destructive cycle': Jealousy and meth blamed for man's violenceHe subjected his partner to a series of violent acts, including strangulation.01 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandReality check: Man cut down radio station billboard then punched the man who put it back upHe told police he punched the victim because 'he asked for it'.30 Apr 05:26 AM
CrimeAttempted murder at school: Love triangle teen tries to keep name secretStudent hatched chilling plan to kill his ex's new boyfriend.30 Apr 01:18 AM
New ZealandMasseuse badly beaten after refusing client refund for $600 massageShe eventually pulled one of his hands off her neck and whispered 'take the money'.29 Apr 08:14 AM
CrimeFather joined gang to protect son from 'bullies' - now they're locked up togetherA judge praised Texas Doctor's dedication to his sons - until he joined the Rebels.28 Apr 12:00 AM
Crime'It will be prison': Bus driver, 71, put 'on notice' after kissing boyThe man groomed the boy through their mutual interest in toy cars.27 Apr 01:02 AM
Crime'Incredibly vicious': Frying pan attack on police officers left them disfiguredThe officers recounted being soaked in blood and terrified.26 Apr 06:00 AM
Crime501 murder-for-hire convict at-large in NZ after wild police chase in $249k PorscheAfter a crazy car chase, Tevita got out of the Porsche and peed in front of cops.26 Apr 05:02 AM
CrimeFather recruited 17yo son for armed jewellery heist, claims opiate prescription to blameJulian Brown's workplace injury led to a cascade of bad choices, his lawyer said.25 Apr 10:00 PM
Crime'Most break out': Meth addict admits smashing his way into Auckland police stationHe was charged with burglary but said the smashed glass was because he sought refuge.24 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandDisgraced horse trainer gambled $2m before filing for bankruptcyMitchell Kerr is now on home detention after collecting almost $10k in wage subsidies.24 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeen driver jailed for 3.5yrs who killed passenger while fleeing police at 140kphAn 18-year-old was killed after the car she was in fled police.23 Apr 03:08 AM
New Zealand'Hurtful comment' about unborn child prompts man to punch woman unconsciousThe victim was left with facial injuries and a cut to the back of her head.22 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandDeadly decision: Driver saw motorcyclist coming but pulled out in front of him anywayAnthony Keen died at the scene after hitting Chapman's car as she turned in front of him.22 Apr 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDilworth abuse could have been stopped at 1978 meeting, old boy says'It set a precedent - that if you get caught, you were just allowed to leave.'21 Apr 10:12 PM
New Zealand'Shame on the family': Man's descent into violence, porn, adultery after marriageThe couple were only married for a month when the violence began.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Vulnerable’ drug mule spent more on airfares than what he earned transporting methThe cost of the airfare exceeded what Natia Tupai was paid to carry the drugs.21 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandJailed man told to wear ‘dangerous’ sign around his neck for beatings of teen partner'You should have a big sign around your neck saying dangerous', judge tells abuser.20 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandHow one victim tracked down a burglar on a crime spreeA set of keys with a GPS fob attached was one of the items Layna Brown stole.19 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandEstate wars: Woman goes to court after partner leaves $2m estate to his sonKaren Christiansen claimed she hadn't been adequately provided for.19 Apr 06:28 PM
New ZealandMan bombarded neighbour with crude texts before indecent actThe victim felt so unsafe she left her flat and moved in with a friend.18 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Perverse sexual gratification’: NZ gym coach jailed for hundreds of offences against young athletesGregory Pask committed more than 250 offences against the five victims identified.17 Apr 07:31 AM
New ZealandEmotional, explosive scenes as whānau face killer meth driverJacob Greacen was on meth, fatigued and speeding when he crashed into a car, killing two.17 Apr 04:27 AM
New ZealandThieving dental clinic worker claims she had a medical condition that 'made her steal'Roxanne Arsi altered invoices sent by the clinic so the money went into her account.16 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'Instead, Lance Tengu left the dog badly injured and it had to be put down by a vet.16 Apr 04:54 AM
Crime'Astounding quantities': Young entrepreneur was secret drug syndicate figureheadHe made enough money to squander nearly $1 million at SkyCity Casino.14 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies after unlicensed driver runs him over, then fleesFamily's lives 'achingly quiet' after loved one's death, daughter tells court.13 Apr 02:00 AM
CrimeMore jail time for Killer Bee who fled prison van in motorway escapeHis latest crime involved intimidating someone who wanted to leave the gang.13 Apr 12:00 AM