New ZealandFugitive whacks police dog so hard its metal tooth is knocked outA vet testified that the injury the dog, Finn, suffered was quite rare.05 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Is the bad man coming back?': Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collectionOf the 12 guns stolen, just one, a Glock pistol, has been recovered by police.04 Oct 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'I think it’s possible to get away with it': Words haunt drug traffickerThe UK national had just been sentenced in Spain.04 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandInternational Kiwi sportsman caught drink-driving, challenges convictionThe man, who's represented NZ internationally, was well above the legal limit.04 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeTeen arsonist was caught on video engulfed in flames as he fled barbershopNow he's appeared in court in a wheelchair, still recovering from his extensive burns.03 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandPensioner wants woman who received his $158k in banking error namedAuckland pensioner Andrew Che Sit Bong reacts after a woman who received his $158,000 in an account transfer error signals she plans to plead guilty. Video / Alyse WrightWatch03 Oct 09:00 PM
AucklandWatch: Woman who received $158k in banking error believed it was 'blessing' from GodInterpol involved as UK bank is believed to have begun civil action to recoup the cash. 03 Oct 09:00 PM
CrimeMan escaped kidnapper after 90-minute ordeal when vehicle stopped at police checkpointBlade Herbert forced his way into the victim's home and demanded money.03 Oct 05:00 AM
CrimeFirearm pointed at motorist leads police to discover 20kg of cannabis chocolates, drug operationA father and son were involved in the drug activity, which included 1108 infused sweets.03 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'She no longer felt safe': Underage teen's life ruined after sex with older manA court heard the victim had been affected psychologically, physically and spiritually.02 Oct 06:00 AM
CrimeOpen justice: Judge rejects suppression for accused community leaderThe high-profile Northland figure is fighting to keep identity hidden in assault case.02 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandMum of four claims kleptomania behind years-long shoplifting spree, judge doesn't buy itJudge: 'You have come up with excuses; frankly, the responsibility lies with you.'02 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandCompany director caught over $215k 'Phoenix type' PAYE fraud schemeFrederick Mario Mau Epiha withheld more than $215,000 in PAYE tax payments.01 Oct 11:20 PM
Crime'Brazen and blatant': Man sold off a $34k cabin he'd hired for $8kJoshua Turner has been told to repay his victims 'every cent', or he will go to prison. 01 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandBoat burglar and serial fraudster's $466k crime spree over four years Bradley Croft, 42, amassed more than 50 charges over four years.01 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of putting toddler in suitcase on bus granted electronic bail, keeps name secretThe 27-year-old's next court appearance is in December. 30 Sep 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a $90k fraud unravelled a lifelong friendshipElaine McHardy siphoned nearly $90,000 from the aviation company she owned with friends.30 Sep 07:40 PM
CrimeRecidivist meat thief caught with bacon in his pants, bag full of chops, steaks and lamb'You are in some trouble. There’s no doubt about that,' a judge told Daniel Perring.30 Sep 06:00 AM
CrimePair face court after 'excessively' making out on domestic Air NZ flightDespite requests from the cabin crew for the man and woman to stop, they continued.30 Sep 04:19 AM
CrimeEx-Casketeers star claims celebrity status makes prison unfairly harsh, as she appeals sentenceTania Bakulich, 49, admitted to swindling multiple clients and mishandling human remains.29 Sep 11:57 PM
New Zealand'Honest, decent' 20-year-old who drove drunk and killed woman to stay in prisonTupaea Mika had a previous conviction for drink-driving while still a teenager. 29 Sep 06:00 AM
CrimeAnimal neglect: Farmer fined after calves found starving, crippled and deadNine calves were found dead and four more were euthanised due to neglect.29 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandMother sues daughter's school principal over 'defamatory' emails to lawyerThe principal was supportive of the girl's dad saying he showed 'deep love and concern'. 28 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Old world view of discipline': Girl assaulted by pensioner who thought she'd taken his phoneJudge: "Even by older standards, this type of discipline was out of order.”28 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Burnt into my memory': Intellectually disabled woman haunted by father's sexual assaultA judge said the offending was a 'gross breach of trust' between a father and a daughter.28 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandFamily who fought council over unconsented dwelling have 'significant change of heart'They originally claimed they should be able to do whatever they wanted with their land.27 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Should have known better': Police officer caught drink-driving appeals convictionThe 25-year-old blew double the breath-alcohol limit when stopped on April 26.26 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'It wasn’t just me': Child describes pattern of hitting in OT caregivers’ homeGirl says sister was hit with a vacuum cleaner pipe, restrained and had finger pulled. 26 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Fall from grace': Scientist indecently assaulted students he was tutoring'It will take some time for them to get over what has happened to them,' judge says.26 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan claims child exploitation material was for 'research'Barry Ramsay says he bought two children sex toys 'to answer their questions'.26 Sep 02:00 AM
Crime'I could see a very terrified girl': Friend’s mother recalls night child fled from caregiversThe Oranga Tamariki caregivers are facing 35 violence and cruelty charges.25 Sep 07:00 AM
Crime'Unrelenting offending': Serial shoplifter's crime spree while on bailHer $5086 haul included groceries, fuel, clothing, jewellery and power tools.25 Sep 03:30 AM
New ZealandWānaka woman accused of fake cancer fraud now facing sexual assault chargesPolice allege more than $1m was taken through false cancer treatment claims.25 Sep 01:05 AM
CrimeMan jailed after shopper violently attacked at superettePolice said the attack also caused about $4500 damage inside the Ōtangarei store.24 Sep 05:00 AM
