CrimeHow an engineer's introduction to underworld poker games led to $1m Watercare fraudThe 17-month swindle is believed to be one of the largest public sector thefts on record. 08 Jul 07:00 PM
Crime'Terrified': Father and daughter hostages speak of Nelson stand-off ordealVictim said he feared he would see his daughter killed in front of him.08 Jul 06:16 AM
New Zealand'The man I once trusted violently raped me': Man jailed for attacking ex-wife next to sleeping childThe man apologised to his victim, but pleaded not guilty.07 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandAspiring pilot, Massey University student accused of sharing child abuse videos from campus Marc Dmello wanted his name secret, fearing it could harm his chance of becoming a pilot. 07 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘He’s smooth. He’s a practised thief’: Former club CEO had a secret criminal pastA criminal history check came up clean because Robert Don had changed his name. 07 Jul 04:10 AM
New ZealandChurch fire arson: Woman appears in court Firefighters were called to the blaze yesterday afternoon. 07 Jul 12:18 AM
New ZealandPredator who posed as a child online to target NZ girls is unmaskedHe was sentenced to six years and five months on 12 charges, including grooming children.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'No bad blood': Inmate apologises for shanking prison officerThe guard was lured from his office and then attacked by the prisoner.06 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimeCaught on tape: Identity finally revealed of Jaguar-driving teen behind CBD rampagePolice and footpath pedestrians had to dodge the vehicle to avoid getting run over.06 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandFrench fare leaves sour taste after bakers vanish, leaving unpaid bills'There was always a story about where money was coming from.'05 Jul 08:41 PM
New Zealand'God-given right': Family defends largely unconsented homestead on rural landA family wanted to be left alone to develop their land without council interference.04 Jul 08:45 PM
New Zealand'Please do not do it': Man inflicted intense pain on woman during violationJudge Tompkins said Michael Mead, 64, posed a 'very high risk' in the future.04 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimeFarmer's neglect: Emaciated stag was trapped in fence and thick mud, other deer were deadKaiwaka farmer Niven Lowrie admits to animal neglect, including 14 dead deer.04 Jul 02:57 AM
Crime'Ride a bike properly': Driver who left injured cyclist on the road claims he was the victimCallum Anderson drove off without checking on cyclist who was bleeding and concussed.03 Jul 10:27 PM
Crime'A fictitious identity': Kiwi dad's desperate bid to see son in Aussie lands him in courtDane Moule forged passports to travel between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three years.03 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandEnraged 'mistress' kills innocent motorist while chasing man's wife over family photoWidow: 'You took a man out of this world whose heart was all about making a difference.'02 Jul 06:43 AM
AucklandWoman traumatised after alleged gang rape by men she met at Ponsonby bar, two chargedThe men were granted bail and have a curfew from 7pm to 7am. 02 Jul 05:31 AM
New Zealand'Knew he was gone': Truck driver describes cyclist he'd hit lying on groundA judge says the truck driver wasn't at fault, as the road markings lacked clarity.01 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Quite a mess': Man who rammed cop car in stolen vehicle given jail and a $10k billKale Wright drove through a checkpoint, then sped off on the wrong side of the road.01 Jul 06:00 AM
CrimeHow two child sex abuse survivors brought 'monster' to justice'Accountability matters,' one of his victims said as she confronted him after 30 years.01 Jul 05:06 AM
New ZealandAmbulance stolen with police officer, paramedic onboard; man charged with kidnappingThe drama unfolded in the early hours of yesterday. 01 Jul 03:08 AM
New ZealandSelf-representing litigants are continuing to strain the court systemThe rise in self-representing litigants across civil cases continues to cause strain30 Jun 07:59 PM
CrimeTrio sentenced after kidnap victim dragged from library with severed fingertipThe victim was later stripped down to his underwear and beaten.30 Jun 06:00 AM
CrimeShark tattoo comes back to bite fake cop in escape bid to RarotongaHe wanted to start over, but first the long-time conman needed a fake passport.29 Jun 05:48 AM
Crime'The truth always comes out': Victim confronts rapistShe struggled to understand how he got any enjoyment from what he had done to her.28 Jun 11:00 PM
CrimeRobber left path of destruction during wrong-way race to airport in stolen $82k AudiHe damaged a police car, an Audi and used a convertible as a battering ram.28 Jun 06:58 AM
CrimeMan celebrating prison release got into gang-fuelled bar brawl, landing him back in jailThe fight involved multiple people and four victims, including one who was stabbed.27 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandSon of prominent Māori activist jailed over historic child sex abuseHis accuser said the abuse occurred in Avondale and Whangārei.26 Jun 11:34 PM
Crime'It's selfish': Drugged driver chased by up to 20 police cars blasted for 'dumb' drivingBlake Herbert was on bail for a kidnapping when he drove high on meth and evaded police.26 Jun 08:00 AM
CrimeMan invited for drinks at Mongols gang pad beaten, forced to sign over uteHe was told to cough up $14k or sign the ute over to the gang. 26 Jun 05:30 AM
New ZealandMan accused of hit-and-run manslaughter appears in courtRiki Ronald Edward Lum appeared in the Hamilton District Court today.26 Jun 03:53 AM
New ZealandSecond person charged after deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit-and-runThe man has been charged with being an accessory after the fact to manslaughter.25 Jun 10:59 PM
CrimeMan sentenced to 19 months’ prison for punching woman's teeth through cheek, inciting suicide Glen Lang suggested in a message after the assault that the victim kill herself.25 Jun 08:00 AM
Crime'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealedFormer principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.25 Jun 07:00 AM
