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
New ZealandMan avoids jail after assault outside bar that put victim in comaVictim's family planned funeral as medical staff looked to end life support; he recovered.18 Apr 12:24 AM
New ZealandWinz customer takes app frustration out on windowYoung man's frustration with Winz app leads to wilful damage conviction.17 Apr 10:57 PM
New ZealandWoman trapped in shearers’ quarters during lockdown suffered weekly beatings'It's all right my darling, I'll clean you', assailant tells victim.17 Apr 05:05 AM
New ZealandFatal baby mauling: Accused fights to reverse guilty pleaOwner of dog that dragged newborn baby from cot and attacked him is back in court.17 Apr 04:33 AM
New Zealand'You should be ashamed': Judge admonishes man for assaultWhen he couldn't have lamb for lunch he hit the support worker in the head.17 Apr 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Humiliated’: Homeless man arrested for failure to provide addressPolice case "cannot be correct" - it would mean no homeless person could drive legally.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Why didn't mum drive?' Judge's query to drink-driver caught doing 5 km/h in cityHe drove at 5km/h on a city street, leading to him being pinged for drink-driving.14 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'The victim told you to stop': Jail for man who pinned teen down and raped herThe rapist pinned his victim down by her neck until she almost lost consciousness.14 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeSenior Head Hunter denied bail after police find explosive paste at propertyThe New Zealand Defence Force was called to dispose of the dynamite-like material.13 Apr 06:09 AM
New ZealandTeen admits link to three smash-and-grabs, including $700k heistBayley Christensen is set to be sentenced in Christchurch in June.12 Apr 04:27 AM
New Zealand'Bite your nose off': Man threatens police during arrestConvicted offender who told officer he would kill him remains in custody for now.12 Apr 04:02 AM
New Zealand'Love you': Man facing murder charge supported in court by familyThe 31-year-old man was charged with murder after the victim died.10 Apr 11:48 PM
Crime'Sexsomnia': Man cleared of indecent assault at party due to sleep conditionA man who used sexsomnia as a defence to indecent assault now has his name suppressed.07 Apr 11:00 PM
CrimeHome detention instead of prison for burglar who resisted joining Mongrel MobJudge Gordon Matenga says he will not send young burglar to jail.06 Apr 09:00 PM
Crime'Drunken jealousy': Woman jailed for torching partner's home has sentence quashedSuspicious her partner was cheating, she attacked the man and then set fire to his home.06 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Targeted by adults': Judge makes plea to repeat online child sex offenderFollowing his release from jail, he made 'questionable online purchases'.06 Apr 02:07 AM
CrimeIn custody: Man accused of seriously injuring baby who suffered nine fracturesPolice allege the offending occurred over three months.06 Apr 01:20 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of throwing juice over Posie Parker pleads not guiltyThe woman entered a not-guilty plea through her lawyer.05 Apr 10:24 PM
