CrimeBusinessmen to pay $30k to victim of attack at popular Chinese restaurantThe men claim the attack was spurred by a racially charged comment.01 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandDriver tried to pull dead friend from burning van after crashWhen Nguyen Cong Giap's van struck a power pole, Alex Blackwell was in the backseat.01 May 05:58 AM
New ZealandAngry shoplifter caught after busting up public toiletHe stole groceries, dental care items and a vacuum cleaner before attacking a public loo.01 May 02:55 AM
New Zealand‘Spree burglar’ jailed after targeting garages and shedsAlex Gardner left DNA behind on a glove and a torch.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Cover up': The brain-injured apprentice who fought for justice with hero whistleblower'He was saved by a sandwich, and the fact someone got up from their break to go looking.'29 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeTeen who ram-raided a store and held-up a petrol station did it all for two Moro barsHe claimed he had 'just followed his friends' when committing the crimes.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Blow her away': Mum threatens to shoot police officer in faceThe solo mother said she meant no malice but a judge disagreed.28 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandDrug dealer jailed despite rehab efforts and apologyJudge orders "working capital" of drugs business be forfeited to the Crown.28 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandMan hits father, who later dies, but judge tells son ‘you didn’t cause that’Father dies in hospital 16 days after being struck in ribs by son.27 Apr 05:14 PM
New ZealandFake Middlemore Hospital doctor jailed after treating dozens of patientsYuvaraj Krishnan was driven by a bizarre compulsion to be a doctor.27 Apr 05:09 AM
New Zealand'Grave and serious': Rape of woman at 21st results in jailThe man led the highly intoxicated victim to a secluded area and raped her twice.26 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandYouth leader turned 'kingpin' drew family into meth ring, court hearsHe grew up with a good family who gave him "every advantage".26 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman charged over smuggling $2.7m of cocaine into NZ in shampoo bottlesOfficers found cocaine in her suitcase lining and liquid cocaine hidden in shampoo bottles26 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandNot guilty plea to alleged rape, abduction of young girlThe alleged incident took place near the Blenheim Railway Station.26 Apr 12:52 AM
Crime'She'll be right': More than 600 calves starved to deathThe calves' skeletal remains were scattered around the farm, letting off a smell of decay.24 Apr 05:51 AM
New ZealandBoss of engineering company and his brother guilty of lying about workplace incidentA young employee was left brain-damaged after he was overcome by toxic fumes.24 Apr 04:14 AM
CrimeMan found with record meth haul blames Bali bombings for drug offendingThe dealer was found with 443g of meth and $350,000.22 Apr 04:08 AM
New Zealand'Bad head space': Son threatens to kill father, shoots his truckThe man had previously built businesses before becoming involved with drugs.21 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandPair accused after gas station stabbing death are in hospitalShayden Perkinson was killed after a "serious assault".21 Apr 04:53 AM
New ZealandGold digger: Stolen $40k gold dredge recovered by owner after thief listed it on Trade MeThe owner arranged to 'buy' the dredge but instead took it back without paying.20 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeRestore Passenger Rail protesters released from custody on bailProtesters have appeared in Wellington District Court on charges of endangering transport.20 Apr 05:22 AM
New ZealandViolent offender clocked at 133kmh before attempted carjacking in ‘horrific’ drive to victimBrody Gray's dangerous driving led to a crash and then an attempted carjacking.20 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Playing this game for more than a decade' : Serial fraudster jailed for $350k in scamsBrendon Harris claims he wants to rehabilitate. The judge was dubious.20 Apr 03:56 AM
CrimeMall lockdown: Man brandished knife at shopping centre 'for protection'He has now been jailed for the incident, which sent the mall into lockdown.19 Apr 11:13 PM
CrimePosie Parker protest: 20yo accused of punching elderly woman chased by Leo MolloyThe 20-year-old was followed by the businessman with a camera on a selfie stick.19 Apr 10:16 PM
New ZealandRapist's defence that victim reluctantly consented to sex rejectedSexual assault laws need reform says expert after man uses reluctant consent defence.19 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime‘Rorting the Revenue’: Ex-accountant jailed for $9m tax fraud indicates legal fight is not overConvicted fraudster Barrie Skinner was the victim of a recent assault.19 Apr 06:59 AM
CrimeShoe fetishist who 'stalked', attacked three women loses appeal; says immigration status at riskLi Yicheng was sentenced to community work but argued for discharge without conviction.19 Apr 03:34 AM
CrimeProsecution fails to prove who sent 'threatening' messages from joint Facebook accountThe messages targeted a court official who feared for the safety of his family.19 Apr 01:34 AM
New ZealandAnti-gang operation nets businessman offering to sell gun and cocaineFinancial difficulties led a man back to crime after years of going straight.18 Apr 06:03 AM
New ZealandTrouserless thief escapes police dog and steals patrol carThe man wriggled out of his trousers to escape the police dog and stole a police car.18 Apr 04:52 AM
Crime‘Mum drinks too much and that’s when I got hurt’: Girl, 5, hurt in assaultDoctors observed bruising and a "significant hematoma" on her forehead.18 Apr 03:42 AM
New ZealandWhite supremacist jailed for four months for obscene languagePhilip Arps was jailed over abusive messages sent to his probation officers.18 Apr 01:35 AM
CrimeLockdown protest organiser Billy TK wins right to discuss case on internetThe former political hopeful has been ordered to serve four months' imprisonment.18 Apr 12:46 AM
