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
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 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
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
New ZealandHit-and-run driver swerved into man he knew, sending him flying, then drove offThe victim's head was described as hanging like a 'melted marshmallow' after the incident.23 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandWoman's fingerprints led to her capture in a $17k heist that funded her addictionThe victim left her home, then 5 minutes later, Mariah Gunter climbed through her window.23 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandWealthy NZ family member guilty of child abuse images given sentence discount for donationHe gave $50,400 to charities days before his sentencing was scheduled.23 Sep 03:16 AM
New ZealandUnlicensed to drill: Patient recalls 'bizarre' encounter with unqualified dentistPatients told the court their fillings fell out and root canals failed.22 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan avoids heftier sentence as Crown can't prove his age at time of sexual offendingAshley Owen is now aged 22, but was either 17 or 18 when he met an underage girl.22 Sep 05:27 AM
