New Zealand'She did her best': Foster mum escapes conviction for hitting kidsFoster mum who hit boys did so because she couldn't cope with their behaviour.25 Aug 06:00 AM
Crime'Deeply emotional' lockdown protester Billy TK tells judge free speech at stake as trial endsThe ex-political candidate was arrested on the first day of the nation's Delta lockdown.25 Aug 05:11 AM
New ZealandSexual connection with young person: Men who caused national scandal plead guiltyPolice conducted an extensive investigation in 2014 but didn't charge the men until 2020.24 Aug 11:20 PM
CrimeLockdown protesters were 'docile', Billy TK testifies as police recount fearing for safetyTwo prominent Covid-19 conspiracy theorists are on trial for violating lockdown rules.24 Aug 05:14 AM
CrimeLockdown breach trial begins for prominent Covid-19 conspiracy theoristsBilly TK and Vinny Eastwood were arrested on the first day of the Delta variant lockdown.23 Aug 05:21 AM
CrimeInfamous NZ fraudster 'duped by undercover American'Miles McKelvy is fighting an attempt by US authorities to extradite him overseas.22 Aug 05:56 AM
New ZealandIllegal supply of two-way radios a serious problem, authorities sayA man caught illegally importing and selling two way radios faces fine of up to $30,000.21 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandToupees and necklaces: Murderer's legal action costs taxpayers nearly $1 millionPhillip John Smith has cost taxpayers thousands of dollars each year.20 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandEye surgeon charged with attempted murder after alleged armed home invasionDoctor allegedly had six firearms with him during the alleged attack.19 Aug 02:30 AM
New Zealand$300k tax evasion: Builder used company money on Uber Eats and cash withdrawalsHe also made overseas transactions in the USA, Mexico, and Australia.18 Aug 11:49 PM
New ZealandInmate lights fire in cell, disabling prison block's sprinklersWhen asked why he destroyed his cell, Fraser said he was 'sick of being dicked around'.18 Aug 06:45 AM
New ZealandDisqualified driver 'addicted to driving' jailedRecidivist offender on learner licence has 23 convictions.18 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'My whole world stopped': Mother of merging lane crash victimA woman whose driving caused a teen's death is disqualified from driving for six months.17 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandJudge says drink-driver's case a rare exception to those normally resulting in prisonJudge accepts drink driver a good person who made a "terrible, terrible" decision to drive17 Aug 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesWhat happened at Morrison Kent? Law firm review kept from publicInsiders say the report has not been distributed to all staff either.17 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandAuckland police officer charged with destroying own blood samples pleads guiltyThe officer pleaded guilty to all charges less than a month after he was arrested.17 Aug 05:15 AM
New ZealandAs he awaited historic sex abuse trial, ex-teacher also secretly faced more recent chargesLeonard Cave, 75, is now serving an 8-year prison term for historic sex abuse.17 Aug 03:57 AM
New ZealandDriver charged after crash kills off-duty St John officerWoman faces careless driving causing death charge.17 Aug 03:15 AM
CrimeRemuera surgeon pleads not guilty to murder of wife Pauline HannaPauline Hanna, 63, was found dead at her Remuera home on Easter Monday last year.16 Aug 03:28 AM
CrimeGym knife scare: Police file seven charges against man accused of bizarre St Lukes attackThe 45-year-old has been charged with attacking a person with a chair and a knife.15 Aug 09:59 PM
New Zealand'I got kicked three times': Mother on trial for ill-treatment of her nine childrenMother on trial accused of assaulting, neglecting, and ill-treating her children.15 Aug 05:32 PM
New ZealandIngham twin attacked by drinking buddy year before her deathThe circumstances of Joanne Ingham's death earlier this year are still undetermined.15 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeen roped into knifepoint dairy robbery by his older brotherYounger of two brothers sentenced for his part in aggravated robbery of Whangārei dairy.09 Aug 01:52 AM
New Zealand'Still hope' for man sentenced after pointing gun on victim at point-blank rangeJudge Ian Mills said there was hope for the man who was genuinely turning his life around.08 Aug 01:49 AM
CrimeDriver's plan to evade checkpoint backfires when police tow his vanDriver who fled checkpoint tried to collect his van the next day but police had towed it.07 Aug 10:01 PM
New ZealandSecurity guard cleared of impersonating cop fights to keep licenceThe ex-male stripper was wearing a stab-proof vest and carrying pepper spray and a baton.05 Aug 04:20 AM
New ZealandNot guilty plea in Masterton baby assault caseThe man charged with assaulting a 3-month-old baby has pleaded not guilty in court today.04 Aug 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Not a victimless crime': Teen discharged after child sex abuse images guilty pleaJudge said he believed teen's offending was born out of 'youthful experimentation'.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo nights of 'bizarre' driving ends in 12 months jailDriver who evaded police checkpoint one night, led police on high-speed chase the next.03 Aug 03:55 AM
New ZealandHorse breeder, trainer faces racecourse ban after family feud ends in punch-upThe court heard there had been friction within the family for years.03 Aug 02:29 AM
New Zealand'Horrifying': Consent laws need overhaul, say advocatesCampaign for consent law reform gains momentum through petition to Parliament.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Warts and all' cultural report outlines woman's violent and abusive upbringingA woman who stabbed her mother's boyfriend has been jailed for two years and nine months.01 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandSmall bump all that was needed to dislodge trailer from truck: WorksafeNine-year-old girl's death prompts Worksafe warning for companies to check towing gear.31 Jul 10:37 PM
New ZealandCarving stolen from Kaiapoi Pā: Offender says he 'found' itIt took six police officers to lift 250kg stone carving dating back to 1890s.28 Jul 12:00 AM
