New Zealand'Really disappointed': Woman fears no escape from 'social influencer' abusive exCushla Thomson is haunted by the thought of seeing her violent ex in public again.17 Dec 03:35 AM
New Zealand‘A predator and a beast’: Man jailed for raping and filming assaults on young girl'You will always be condemned by your actions and always be known as a paedophile.'16 Dec 07:34 AM
New ZealandStreet bashing: healthcare worker suffers ‘coward’s punch’The man now struggles struggles to continue with work after the attack.16 Dec 04:59 AM
Crime'Worst executed burglary ever': Man who stole police uniform wanted photo for social mediaMental health issues weren't to blame for the offences but were relevant, a judge said.16 Dec 04:48 AM
CrimeConspiracy theorists Billy TK, Vinny Eastwood guilty of organising protest on first day of lockdownToday's decision comes four months after the pair's trial began in Auckland.15 Dec 09:42 PM
New ZealandTwo 14-year-olds arrested after Grey Lynn aggravated robberyA worker and bystanders were assaulted during the robbery.14 Dec 08:51 PM
New ZealandPolice employee snoops through files, information shared to social mediaThe woman was looking for information on people who had been harassing her friend.14 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeAuckland man accused of North Shore knife attack on strangers found fit to stand trialThe man appeared in court today via audio-video feed from a psychiatric facility.14 Dec 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Playing silly buggers': Offender uses PM's positive Covid test to avoid sentencingThe disqualified driver claimed he couldn't attend court because he has Covid.13 Dec 06:00 AM
Crime'Death sentence' deportation stopped: Judge steps in to stop expulsionJudge dumps 2017 conviction for schizophrenic, wheelchair-bound man.13 Dec 04:37 AM
New Zealand'Virtual riot': Judge slams lawyer Sue Grey, orders investigationGrey was placed under the custody of the court by a Nelson judge this morning.13 Dec 03:18 AM
CrimeMan accused of Warkworth attack that resulted in father's coma appears in courtMacLean had earlier been in a verbal and physical altercation with street racers.13 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandCheesecake craving earns drunk driver trip to hospital, convictionMan caught drink-driving twice within 12 hours, after heading out to buy cheesecake.12 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan who made threats at Work and Income flees police on skateboardThe 44-year-old is due to appear in court today on five charges.09 Dec 09:28 PM
WorldRussian opposition politician sentenced for Ukraine criticismIlya Yashin is one of the few Kremlin critics who have stayed in Russia.09 Dec 05:06 PM
New Zealand'Deeply ashamed': Man caught filming woman undressing and showeringHe said he was trying to make the woman dislike him.09 Dec 05:00 AM
Crime'You will almost certainly re-offend,' judge tells man whose latest crime spree ended with cyclist's deathTe Pou had just been released from prison when he embarked on more violence.09 Dec 03:36 AM
New ZealandWoman, almost 90, in court after allegedly assaulting, neglecting disabled person in her careThe alleged victim - a person under the age of 60 - is now in the care of others.08 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandThe 'bad man': Children were so scared of burglar, they hid pocket money under their pillows"Parents observed many nights of tears and lack of sleep".08 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandHospital staff sought police help for baby’s surgery to proceed in blood donor battleA protest is planned for this morning when the baby’s planned surgery is due.08 Dec 07:46 PM
New ZealandRapist jailed for ‘cruel and degrading’ assaults against womenThe scientist said he was unable to control himself.08 Dec 05:06 AM
CrimeFormer Auckland principal guilty of sexually abusing young studentThe defendant helped start the Deep Green Bush School in Clevedon.07 Dec 05:54 AM
Crime$3.5m meth conspiracy: Baggage handlers say lockdown caused financial despairCo-defendant Romney Fukofuka, known as the rapper Konecs, will be sentenced next year.06 Dec 11:46 PM
New ZealandFar-right pair back in court; court discussions suppressed by judgeKelvyn Alp and Hannah Spierer are back at Christchurch District Court.06 Dec 08:52 PM
New ZealandMan turned on uncle’s BBQ for warmth, then pooed on it and urinated in the fridgeHe stole from his uncle as he slept, then left a disgusting mess.06 Dec 05:15 PM
New ZealandMan fined for sending health worker violent video after Facebook spatViolent video sent to health worker after she posted in support of vaccination.05 Dec 07:00 AM
CrimePrincipal accused of student sex abuse testifies woman who says he confessed was 'out of her mind'The former Deep Green Bush School co-founder is on trial at Manukau District Court.05 Dec 06:03 AM
New ZealandTinder swindler: He posed as a cop and conned a real oneThree victims fleeced of thousands of dollars03 Dec 06:20 AM
New ZealandSecurity officer dodges conviction after entering court dressed in police-style gearThe man wanted to be seen as part of the government enforcement scene, a judge said.02 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged over LynnMall knife incident that sparked lockdownA 37-year-old man was summoned to the Waitākere District Court this morning.02 Dec 12:23 AM
New ZealandGreymouth man and woman charged with dealing methThe pair will reappear in Greymouth District Court this month.01 Dec 06:30 PM
Crime'I'll be ruined': School volunteer says principal begged her to keep quiet after sex abuse confession'I'm a white, male first-time offender,' he allegedly said when told he might go to jail.01 Dec 04:38 AM
New ZealandPot in the post: Man couriers cannabis to parents - the long nose of the law found it"We've intercepted a package, do you know what it's about?" - police to sender.30 Nov 07:30 PM
New ZealandJewellery store smash and grab with hammer lands teen a convictionThe teenager threatened a staff member with a hammer before fleeing with jewellery.30 Nov 05:00 AM
