New Zealand'I suffer every day': Ex-firefighter blackmailed woman; posed as 16yo online"I've never been so scared of someone in my life," victim tells the court.10 Nov 01:16 AM
New Zealand1930's Dodge freed from building damaged in fire after 16 monthsThe car was in remarkably good condition considering its adventures.09 Nov 06:50 PM
New ZealandOnline predator: Convicted paedophile busted with secret Tinder accountJudge says he doesn't believe sex offender's excuses "for one moment".09 Nov 05:55 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Southern mayors' salaries and spending since last local electionsSouthland mayors have combined for over $130,000 in ratepayer-funded spending.09 Nov 04:39 AM
New ZealandSupermarket stabbing accused still can't be namedA trial date has been set for November next year.09 Nov 12:55 AM
New Zealand$392,000 fine for bakery owner who underpaid staff, threatened workerAn investigation began after a complaint from someone who knew one of the employees.08 Nov 07:15 PM
TravelGet to know Larnach Castle with managing director Norcombe BarkerFor the inside scoop on Larnach Castle, who better than managing director Norcombe Barker.06 Nov 11:00 PM
Crime'Uncontrollable anger': Killer offers no reason for bludgeoning coupleFormer social worker Wiremu Namana used a bat, knife and sledgehammer to kill the couple.05 Nov 07:31 PM
New ZealandLife sentence for 'needless' South Dunedin double murderWiremu Namana used a cricket bat, knife and a mini sledgehammer to murder the couple.05 Nov 04:38 AM
New ZealandPlot to steal friend's car leads to 18-month prison sentenceMelveen Morgel Singh (21) admitted a charge of demanding with menaces.03 Nov 06:18 PM
New Zealand'Greedy' serial swindler rips off Syrian refugee familyFamily unlikely to see much of the money returned as Parsons already owes others $18,000.03 Nov 05:22 PM
New ZealandBakery owner who underpaid staff ordered to pay $300KInvestigation found staff worked 80 hours a week - but were only paid for 40.02 Nov 10:49 PM
New ZealandSouth Dunedin MP's office target of graffiti attackMP Ingrid Leary confirms commitment for rights of women, including transwomen.02 Nov 10:01 PM
New ZealandPrisoner acquitted of murder, admits assaultsKiller Beez gang associate 'relentless' in the pursuit and attack of a fellow prisoner.02 Nov 05:20 PM
New ZealandMeet Frieda, the prostate cancer-detecting dogFrieda can detect prostate cancer samples in saline at a ratio as low as 5 per cent.02 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelLooking for a unique three-day trip? This itinerary won't disappointHow about a three-day tour dedicated to moa? Extinct yes, but on this trip, easily found.01 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandACC suspends another two employees due to alleged privacy breachTwelve employees were stood down on Tuesday.28 Oct 08:10 PM
New Zealand8-year-old writes letter to PM to get dad home from Sri LankaHer father is working as the lead physiotherapist for Sri Lanka cricket.28 Oct 07:40 PM
New ZealandFather of five ran meth business alongside plastering onePolice found 15 ziplock bags containing meth, ready for sale at the man's home.28 Oct 06:55 PM
New Zealand'We are going to die together': Man who attempted murder-suicide denied paroleBlair Tamihana locked himself and his victim in a caravan to die, but she escaped.28 Oct 04:58 PM
New Zealand'Freaked him out': 17yo driver kept in custody after allegedly falling asleep at wheel, killing two womenCourt told teen fell asleep at the wheel.27 Oct 06:40 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for threatening to drop a rock on officer's headReece Berland-Skerrett bit a police officer and then spat in his face.26 Oct 06:09 PM
New ZealandMan allegedly pretended to be 15yo so he could groom young people onlinePolice accuse man of pretending to be 15 on social media in order to meet victims.26 Oct 05:03 AM
New Zealand'Beautiful, shining lights': Two mothers killed in crash, teenager chargedThe victims have been named as 22-year-old Charlene Hong Hue Phuong and Fay Lesley Leota.26 Oct 12:24 AM
New ZealandWoman found dead at Dunedin property killed months earlier, court toldThe scene where the victim's body was found is a secluded area of dense bush.25 Oct 09:38 PM
New ZealandTwo charged after $60,000 arson at resource recovery parkThe operations manager said it was a huge blow for the non-profit organisation.25 Oct 06:57 PM
New Zealand'Crap': Michael Laws in hot water for criticising staffLaws accused of endangering regional council staff psychologically and physically.25 Oct 05:45 PM
New Zealand'I haven't slept, I'm crying': Witness to 'horrific' crash that killed two'You've got no idea until you see bits of car flying in the air'.24 Oct 06:16 PM
New Zealand'Hurt and confused': Couple's shock as visa blockedIt follows the announcement of a one-off resident visa for up to 165,000 migrants.23 Oct 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeartbreak and hope on the first-home buyer frontlineThey wrote of their home ownership dreams in July. How have our first-home buyers fared?22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk truckie slammed into nine parked cars in $140k trail of destructionMichael Wardell had slept in his truck after a night out at a Dunedin pub.22 Oct 02:33 AM
New ZealandChristchurch's half-billion dollar covered stadium delayed to mid-2025Council gives update on controversial post-quake project.21 Oct 10:17 PM
New ZealandMystery solved: Man gets new diagnosis after eight years of cancer treatmentAt the age of 2, he was diagnosed with rare chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.21 Oct 08:28 PM
PoliticsPM to show Auckland the way out of lockdown - but it could be weeks awayCase numbers hit an record high in Auckland yesterday. Is level 2 still weeks away?21 Oct 06:00 PM
