CrimeMum of 5 who drove gang members during fatal attack on 75yo sentencedPeter Rasmussen, 75, was a rugby league stalwart in South Auckland.28 Nov 09:46 PM
CrimeBaby Elijah murder trial: Infanticide or murder?The jury is considering the charge of infanticide - a law unchanged for 85 years.28 Nov 06:51 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWynyard Quarter neighbours at loggerheads over blocked views'People had no idea they would be looking up at a concrete wall.'25 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'Well above average' risk paedophile with seven victims avoids preventive detentionProsecutors had asked that he be held indefinitely given his reoffending risk.24 Nov 03:00 AM
CrimeAuckland man accused of 62-year-old's murder deemed competent to stand trialA not guilty plea was entered today, four months after the man was charged with murder.23 Nov 02:36 AM
CrimeWoman accused of causing well-known local's death can now be namedAndre Wickliffe died after he was allegedly hit while intervening in a fight.23 Nov 02:03 AM
CrimeRisk to society: Serial rapist jailed indefinitely following attack on fourth womanWith sexual offences dating back to 1999, he poses a threat to society, judge said.23 Nov 12:55 AM
CrimeMan accused of murdering 3-month-old boy appears in court, pleads not guiltyThe defendant appeared in the High Court at Auckland today.23 Nov 12:31 AM
PoliticsFocus: James Shaw on High Court Ruling in his favour over Climate Change Commission adviceMinister of Climate Change James Shaw says New Zealanders can have confidence in the Commission and of the Government’s plans to tackle climate change. Video / Mark MitchellWatch22 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandLawyers seeking steeper emissions cuts lose court bidHigh Court judge rejects lawyers' challenge to Climate Change Commission advice.22 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandIsland tug of love: Mother boarded ship and ‘wrestled’ girl from grandmotherNZ court makes child its ward until custody is sorted out under Tokelauan custom.22 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'The voices told me to do it': Trial begins for mum accused of suffocating baby sonThe mother is standing trial after allegedly suffocating her newborn against her shoulder.21 Nov 03:56 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court rules in favour of lowering voting age to 16Appeal makes it to NZ's highest court, but only Parliament can decide if law will change.20 Nov 10:27 PM
New Zealand'Anger, pain and grief': Life sentence brings end to murder caseSecond Mongrel Mob member sentenced for life for Peter Lui murder.18 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandHostage victim watches killer jailed for life: 'I was going to give him the fingers and wave.'Zakariye Hussein’s first victim from 10 years ago makes brave court appearance.18 Nov 02:45 AM
CrimeTeen dad gave up on pro rugby dream for his family, then resentment led him to ComancherosSamuel Halaholo was sentenced today for supply of meth and MDMA.18 Nov 12:34 AM
New ZealandZakariye Hussein jailed at least 13 years for murder of mum-of-fourZakariye Hussein appeared in the Christchurch High Court for sentencing for the murder of Laisa Tunidau Waka. Video / SuppliedWatch18 Nov 12:32 AM
New ZealandHead boy to meth runner: Former Blues prospect sentenced for Comancheros drug schemePolice found $20,000 in Lemeki Namoa's bedroom and a vest with Comancheros colours.17 Nov 09:22 PM
New Zealand'I am very, very angry': Runaway teen sobs while confronting sex offender in courtTeen runaway falls victim to convicted sex offender.17 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandCase continues for man accused of selling bleach as Covid and cancer 'cure'He claimed the solution 'cured' cancer, Covid-19 and HIV.17 Nov 04:58 AM
New Zealand'Who is available URGENT': Intruder got called up for a triple shooting that left a victim blindThe bullet went through the eye of the victim and lodged in his brain.16 Nov 08:55 PM
New ZealandLicenced to kill: Man with James Bond fantasies appeals against compulsory care orderHe believed he was a secret agent on missions one of which included beheading his teacher.16 Nov 07:08 AM
CrimeFrightened to death: Man who caused passenger to jump from moving vehicle guilty of manslaughterKimleang Youn died weeks after he fell from a moving vehicle in April last year.16 Nov 02:14 AM
CrimeWoman who had baby with 501 in NZ could be deportedElizabeth Bolea has a baby with a co-defendant who was previously deported from Australia.16 Nov 01:03 AM
New ZealandMissing body: Pair charged with murderPolice lay charges for the killing of a father-of-two who hasn't been seen since December.15 Nov 05:25 PM
CrimeTop dog breeder appeals against conviction for animal neglect, nine-year banBarbara Glover and Janine Wallace were banned from owning dogs for nine years.15 Nov 04:15 AM
New ZealandHead Hunters trial: Two convicted, three acquitted of shooting inside luxury hotelThe shooting followed days of gang warfare between the Head Hunters and Mongols.15 Nov 02:46 AM
CrimeFocus: Malcolm Rewa wants fourth trial Convicted killer and rapist Malcolm Rewa's lawyer Mark Ryan explained why there had been a miscarriage of justice, and that a retrial was necessary. Video / PoolWatch15 Nov 02:10 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced for trying to ‘disappear’ someone close to himKevin Tram tried to hire a gang member as hitman for $300.14 Nov 09:18 PM
New ZealandHead Hunter who opened fire at hotel was lone 'numbskull', lawyers for co-defendants argueThe co-defendants weren't there for cucumber sandwiches and high tea, prosecutors assert.11 Nov 04:19 AM
New Zealand'She is still the only person who matters': Moana's Pākehā family speak after custody rulingMoana was taken from her birth mother by Oranga Tamariki at the age of 3.11 Nov 02:37 AM
New ZealandSchizophrenic man who killed homeless woman unfit for trial, detained in hospitalThe man kicked a homeless woman repeatedly in a violent attack without motive.10 Nov 04:11 AM
New ZealandAuckland terror plot revealed: Police found suicide bomb ingredient in radicalised teen's bedroomThe now-20-year-old, who pleaded guilty yesterday, had scouted out possible attack sites.10 Nov 12:14 AM
New ZealandAirbnb party death: Angry court scenes as teen admits manslaughterZion Purukamu died after being injured at a party held at a rented property.09 Nov 09:27 PM
