New ZealandMan pleads not guilty to setting Spa Lodge blazeThe man appeared in the Rotorua District Court facing five charges.31 Jan 12:05 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile NZ musician bailed on family violence chargesHe was granted interim name suppression today, citing potential reputational damage.30 Jan 04:42 AM
New ZealandMan guilty of throwing petrol at police, despite 'woeful investigation'A fire was burning in front of the two officers when petrol was poured on them.30 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandTeen cyclist's helmet split in two after being knocked off bike by 84-year-old driver'Your assessment was you thought you would avoid her, but you didn’t' - Judge.29 Jan 11:28 PM
New ZealandEx-Marist Brother receives fourth sentence for sex abuse on schoolchildrenKevin Healy argued for suppression despite being named in multiple articles already.29 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan pleads not guilty to two charges in relation to alleged prowler incidentThe man appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.29 Jan 10:47 PM
CrimeTrainee doctor avoids conviction for crash as it could jeopardise his careerBut he's avoided conviction after a judge ruled it could jeopardise his medical career.28 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandSenior mobster busted trying to import 1.1kg of meth in golf clubsThe clubs were sent from the United Kingdom but intercepted in Germany.28 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'What he did will never go away': Sex assault haunts young victimBlenheim rapist Jordan Newton has been jailed for more than seven years.27 Jan 10:10 PM
New ZealandCourt date set for Kiri Allan's trialShe will appear at Wellington District Court for a judge-alone trial.26 Jan 02:49 AM
New ZealandClimate protester who sprayed car dealership with paint escapes convictionThe showroom mainly contained electric vehicles, according to a director.26 Jan 01:57 AM
CrimeMeth addict babysitter claims wheelchair tumble caused baby’s 60-plus injuriesThe long-time criminal needed a wheelchair after fleeing police and crashing a motorbike.25 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Cruel' rapist who targeted sex workers jailed for 10 yearsCorey Murfitt silenced one victim by pushing her underwear into her mouth.25 Jan 02:33 AM
New ZealandJudge decides kids better off with mum because dad can't 'preserve' their Māori cultureThe children were raised in a Māori household, but lived with their dad after a breakup.24 Jan 08:28 PM
CrimeInternational rugby player killed endangered NZ birds and boasted on Instagram'We f**kn love birds ay.'24 Jan 05:26 AM
Crime'Unhinged' businessman raped wife next to sleeping childrenIt occurred amid the man's obsession with opposing the Government's Covid-19 mandates.24 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan who went down child exploitation 'rabbit hole' has prison sentence quashedA judge said prison will set back his rehabilitation and he should be on home detention.24 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Extremely dangerous': Tree feller didn't bother with safety plan because it was too expensiveJudge says the contractor is a 'law unto himself'.23 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandWoman thanks her rapist for admitting what he didThe victim said the offending cost her her job, and made her go "into hiding".23 Jan 07:00 AM
CrimeControversial bar owner storms out of court, accused of illegal anti-Ardern event“My vessel is damaged," Shayne La Rosa said as he left court, claiming his case dismissed.23 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob members ransack P dealer’s home in ‘gang taxing’Hamiora Chase and three others stole cash, phones, a set of keys and bank cards.22 Jan 04:02 PM
New ZealandJailed serial rapist barred from contacting daughters after sending them 'provocative' drawingsThe artwork featured females in 'fairly provocative poses and dressed in very little'.22 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeMother of 17yo torture-murder victim sentenced for daylight hammer attacksOne of the victims was hit over the head while walking down Queen St.22 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan hit dog he was entrusted to care for with malletLance Tengu took a mallet and hit the dog in the head intending to kill it.21 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandJunkie mail: Homeowners foil $3m drug ring after finding packages in letterboxesBen Rankin was granted a 70 per cent sentence discount for the sloppy importations.21 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Crushing blow': Trainee pilot's dreams may be over after drunken crashJunior Hoap borrowed a car, hit a power pole and badly injured his passenger.19 Jan 11:00 PM
Crime'Sorry to be intrusive': Polite bank robber gets home detention for two armed heistsIt's very unusual for such cases to not result in imprisonment, the judge acknowledged.19 Jan 06:00 AM
Crime30-year-old says he was lookout, not mastermind as teen bandits committed $146k smash-and-grab“You were the adult," a judge noted today, rejecting his bid for a shorter sentence.18 Jan 04:49 AM
New ZealandConcerns of 'vigilante justice' raised after Rotorua man charged for prowler incidentThe alleged victim received a phone call saying a man was outside her house.18 Jan 04:33 AM
Crime'Very stupid decision': Essential worker who took ski holiday during Covid lockdown sentencedIt's unlikely he would have been caught had he not tried to scam free ski passes.18 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandMob leader to stay in jail after loaded gun found in car during gang tensionsHe says he took the gun off someone else because he was 'concerned about public safety'.17 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm in deep water': Man who sold bleach as cure for Covid-19 jailedRoger Blake's company made more than $100,000 selling the product during the pandemic.17 Jan 06:00 AM
Crime'I've paid a huge price': Anti-vax personality Liz Gunn to get day in court for airport scuffleThe controversial media personality says she was the victim.17 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandTeen sportsman's 'horrific' accident: Meat works fails to overturn $280k fine and convictionWorkplace accident ended young man's dream of playing sport overseas.16 Jan 07:00 PM
