New ZealandAuckland engineer who tried to film sex worker with smart glasses escapes convictionThe victim said the offender was 'dangerous' and needed to be held to account.27 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘A bit of a dickhead’: Defence opens case in Wellington sex trialJordan Tegus denies raping a young woman, saying, 'I'm not that kind of person.'27 Nov 02:17 AM
New ZealandStudent rapist’s appeal bid over Dunedin hall attack thrown outJudges said his seven-year starting point properly reflected the case facts.26 Nov 10:55 PM
Crime'I'm here to kill you': Man jailed for trying to decapitate dad with axeFrank Harris said he lost control of his body and was sorry he tried to kill his father.26 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with dangerous driving causing death of popular postie on his last day of workThe man has been granted interim name suppression and is due in court again next month. 26 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandHow prominent exec plied girl for sex services: Uber Eats, $200 gift card, $1000 cash'If anyone finds out, we wanted to have sex and I just gave you money,' man told girl.25 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandSecond court launches specialist list to cut delays for mentally impaired defendantsGisborne joins Auckland as only the second court with this specialist list.25 Nov 03:00 AM
CrimeArsonist who caused millions of dollars in damage refuses to show her face during sentencingMaya Moore told a neighbour 'no one's going to be safe'.25 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Frenzied': Gang member stomped on inmate in pack attack while on remand for murderThe 39-year-old delivered five kicks or stomps to the victim's head in Rimutaka Prison.25 Nov 01:00 AM
CrimeAppeal Court upholds Northland meth dealer’s jail termPolice linked Carlyn Anderson to nearly a kilogram of meth sold in two Northland towns.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is not a bad dream': Woman addresses motorist who killed her partner as he crossed the road'I forgive you, Daniel, but you need to be held accountable.' 24 Nov 04:01 AM
WorldCameron calls for targeted prostate checksSamantha Cameron urged her husband to ask about prostate screening.24 Nov 12:37 AM
Crime'Simply not credible': Businessman jailed after smuggling millions worth of cigarettesThe defendant blamed a mysterious man named Tim – prosecutors said the defendant was Tim.23 Nov 04:00 AM
CrimeA secret sex offender said he was 'proud of his life', sparking a victim to break her silenceA second victim also came forward and now Geoffrey Miller has been sent to prison.23 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Lifelong fraudster': Trusted staffer stole thousands from healthcare charityPolice said the money Nelly Sione stole should have gone to helping disadvantaged people.22 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Sorry would have gone a long way': Teen's remorse questioned after fatal RnV crashJasmine Donaldson was found to have been fatigued when she crashed, killing her friend.22 Nov 07:00 PM
CrimeAfter gaining child's trust, meth-addicted predator cruelly exploited itKane Penk said he was high on drugs and can't remember most of his crimes.22 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandRemuera financier acquitted of money laundering in $800k scamJudge Paul Murray said the evidence was 'murky' but Michael Sperry's guilt was not proven.21 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan left with nerve damage after confronting woman for her 'dangerous' parkingStevee Ormsby has been sentenced for the attack.21 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Begging and pleading was music to your ears': Woman confronts abuser with 'nappy porn' fetishMan dressed his victim in a nappy and forced her to suck a dummy before raping her.21 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘We thought we’d die’: Family relive horror as gang member breaks into their home The terrified family hid their two daughters, aged 15 and 12, in a cupboard.21 Nov 04:00 AM
Crime‘He was nice at the start’: Woman tells court of online control and abuse in rape trialThe two communicated daily through Instagram and sent pictures, despite an order not to.20 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPageant reality show star admits drug and theft charges, faces $8400 fraud claimKharl WiRepa can now be named after a 10-month effort to keep his identity secret.20 Nov 05:01 PM
New ZealandRecidivist rapist avoids indefinite prison for more sex crimes because of ageIt will be 2041 before Darryl Grant Bridgeman is eligible for parole.20 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan appears in court charged with murder after New Plymouth foreshore deathPolice were called to the Coastal Walkway area last night after reports of an altercation.20 Nov 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailThe Warehouse sold more than 12,000 'potentially dangerous' toysCommerce Commission says the retailer isn't sorry about breaches. The retailer disagrees.20 Nov 04:42 AM
New ZealandDentist accused of practising while suspended can now be namedThe Dental Council suspended Jacob Goldenberg's practising certificate in March 2023.20 Nov 04:41 AM
CrimeSupermarket manager injured in brutal, surprise attack while stocking shelves His assailant, Shamah Riley, has now been sent to prison for the violent act. 20 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Something fishy’: Auckland voter fraud allegations heading to courtThe allegations relate to theft of council voting papers and other issues in Papatoetoe.20 Nov 02:41 AM
ChristchurchSwiss national charged after fatal two-vehicle crashA 32-year-old man faces a charge of careless driving causing death.19 Nov 10:15 PM
CrimeArrow fired into street during tense five-hour standoff which sparked mass evacuationCorey Innocente aimed a crossbow at police and threatened to blow up his house.19 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCompanies'Mindless arrogance': Tax cheat who blamed Covid for $1.4m fraud sentenced to home detentionA duped business partner threw $90k of his own money at the problem, to no avail.19 Nov 04:18 AM
New ZealandMan in court after Customs busts $3m meth in roller skate knee pads, art Customs intercepted 10 packages sent nationwide containing 10kg of meth.19 Nov 12:29 AM
New ZealandFrustration at stagnated progress on a new Rotorua courthouse prompts fresh calls for Budget funding A low Court User satisfaction ranking has come as no surprise to Rotorua courthouse users.18 Nov 04:00 PM