CrimeHead Hunter who deemed himself nation's 'most wanted man' pleads guilty to shooting at 5-star hotelThe gang member blew kisses to supporters as he appeared in court via audio-video link.01 Nov 02:19 AM
New ZealandGrace Millane murderer Jesse Kempson appeals other convictionsJesse Kempson returned to a courtroom today via audio-video feed from prison.31 Oct 11:38 PM
CrimeLawyers for Grace Millane’s killer Jesse Kempson challenge convictions for attacks on two other womenLawyers for the infamous killer are set to appear before the Court of Appeal tomorrow.31 Oct 03:46 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentSasha Borissenko: Will NZ Uber drivers' legal win lead to broader change?A small group of New Zealand Uber drivers were ruled to be employees.30 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandConvicted for attempted murder: Man claims he never meant to killHughes said he attempted to murder the teen but nine years later he says he made that up.28 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Violent and cowardly': Men killed stranger with 7kg brick to headThe 21-year-old victim had been at a park playing loud Samoan music and singing.28 Oct 12:05 AM
New ZealandNew violence charge laid against man awaiting trial for murdering his partnerLeigh Beer, 31, has been accused of killing Emma Field on May 27.27 Oct 09:31 PM
New ZealandCharge reduced and bail granted for one of the men accused of murdering a young fatherThe man has now admitted to being an accessory in the death of Rei Marshall.27 Oct 09:08 PM
New ZealandBoy declined as refugee could be forced to leave NZ without motherA mother was afraid of being deported to India because she had children out of wedlock.27 Oct 04:08 AM
New ZealandKiller Beez gang member dodges jail for drive-by shootingsLawyer says gang member was caught up in the group offending but watched from the streets.27 Oct 12:12 AM
New ZealandManslaughter trial: Nurse describes shock moment man slammed into road 'head-first' from moving vehicleFirst responders to the scene described Youn as rambling incoherently.26 Oct 02:01 AM
CrimeWoman pleads not guilty to murder of man found dead in Wattle DownsInterim name suppression will remain in place for two more weeks for the 41-year-old.25 Oct 09:03 PM
CrimeManslaughter trial: Prosecutors say 'big man' defendant scared victim into leaping from moving vanMesi Teo has been charged with what is referred to as 'fright response manslaughter'.25 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandParents at war: Judge rules on which school child should attendSeparated parents at odds over primary school of choice.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoughed up: Drug dealer says $230k seized cash 'better off in the community'Meth dealer doesn't fight police forfeiture order.22 Oct 11:40 PM
Crime'The Crown failed': National calls for inquiry into handling of teen rapist's sentencingThe teen was sentenced to home detention for raping four girls and a sexual violation.21 Oct 01:58 AM
New ZealandHillcrest homicide: Man named as co-defendant in North Shore murder caseCo defendant charged with the murder of Kevin Hay can now be named.20 Oct 02:26 AM
New Zealand'F*** you judge': Prisoner yells abuse, headbutts guard at sentencingViolent criminal Anthony Wheble abuses judge, headbutts guard in outburst at High Court.19 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Inside man': Council manager used insider advantage - CrownThe Crown described the trio's conduct as 'corrupt' following the SFO investigation.19 Oct 05:47 AM
New ZealandMan responsible for fatal hit and run pleads guiltyTalikavili Talakai was charged on June 10, 2021, a day after the fatal crash.19 Oct 12:14 AM
New ZealandWoman pleads guilty to involvement after fatal shootingWoman pleads guilty to connection to the death of a 75-year-old man.18 Oct 09:28 PM
New ZealandGuilty plea in murder of Down syndrome woman Lena Zhang HarrapThe man responsible for murdering Lena Zhang Harrap has pleaded guilty.18 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandDead man's widow and daughters forgive shooterNgatupuna Rata fatally shot his friend Jonathan Mokoha.17 Oct 09:25 PM
New ZealandQuashed: Court of Appeal orders retrial for man accused of murdering toddlerAdrian Clancy was convicted of murdering the 17-month-old in 2021.17 Oct 07:30 PM
New Zealand'I don't know why I've been left out': Woman wants share of grandfather's $7.7m estateThe courts have ruled he had no moral responsibility to leave her anything.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAppeal fail: Teen who broke cop's jaw and caused brain injury to remain in jailAfter the assault, the offender was congratulated by a mate for 'hitting a cop'.16 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandSacred site on Ōwairaka Mt Albert damaged by illegal tree planting, authority rulesTūpuna Maunga Authority says planting was in a previously unmodified area.14 Oct 08:18 AM
New ZealandInfluencer's family blow kisses as he's jailed for abusing teen boysVictim: "He took what he wanted for his pleasure and left me with the pain."13 Oct 10:12 PM
New Zealand'Mortifying': Victim on child rapist's defence that sex with 12yo was consensualThe defence called her a liar and suggested she consented to sex as a 12-year-old.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan cut off ankle bracelet to sexually violate toddlerDefence says preventive detention would be mentally crushing for the serial offender.12 Oct 12:09 AM
New ZealandCafe conversation with juror's colleague lands lawyer in hot waterA lawyer's conversation with a juror's colleague breached conduct and client care rules.11 Oct 10:05 PM
New Zealand'This is a significant error of law': Crown on appealing teen rapist Jayden Meyer's sentenceHis lawyer says the Crown is only reacting to public outrage.11 Oct 04:27 AM
New Zealand'Horrific tragedy': Widow gives birth after husband's alleged murderThe newborn baby boy is the spitting image of his father, who he will never meet.09 Oct 05:08 AM
New Zealand'The rich get credit': Prison time looms for arsonist who can't afford $150k reparationThe woman smacked her ex with a piece of timber and then burned down his house.06 Oct 06:00 AM
