KahuBoys' homes taught repeat offender 'how to be sneakier, more violent and angrier'A man who has spent 18 years of his life in prison says he learnt his trade in state care.04 May 07:48 AM
New ZealandMan who ran global child sex abuse ring imprisoned for second timeJohn Hellewell told Probation he no longer felt pity or sadness for the abused children.04 May 06:00 AM
CrimeSailor sauntered off ship with cocaine, Crown saysForeign crew made a fast fortune funnelling drugs into New Zealand, jurors told.04 May 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsColin Craig's latest court loss - and a possible return to politicsSexual harassment finding holds - again - as Colin Craig talks of 'no regrets'.03 May 10:51 PM
New ZealandLife in state-run homes: '... Then they made me brush my teeth with it'Warning: Graphic content in this story might be distressing to some readers.03 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandCocaine trial trio have ecstasy charge tossed outSupposed drug messages could have come from anybody on ship, cocaine trial told.03 May 01:58 AM
BusinessRich-lister's sentencing delayed over health fearsCrown objects to delay and says guilty businessman can get his medical care in prison.30 Apr 05:40 AM
Construction'Productive meeting' between Queen St stakeholders, Auckland Council may prevent High Court actionCouncil was this week served legal proceedings over ongoing Queen St pedestrian trial.30 Apr 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Stop appealing': Phil Goff sends message to free speech activistsGoff says speakers' views "despicable" but ruling was about whether RFA acted lawfully.30 Apr 04:30 AM
EmploymentFlooring company to pay $160,000 over worker's death while installing carpetExperience is no substitute for risk management, warns WorkSafe New Zealand.29 Apr 05:08 AM
New ZealandHamilton murder: Accused, 18, remanded for psychiatric assessmentThe 18-year-old was remanded in custody without plea for a psychiatric report.29 Apr 01:19 AM
New ZealandAuckland mother guilty of injuring 8-week-old, father not guiltyThe baby suffered fractured ribs and a bleeding brain.29 Apr 01:13 AM
New ZealandLeo Molloy fined $15k for flouting Grace Millane killer's suppressionThe judge said the 'blatant breach' potentially risked other victims seeking justice.28 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandEx-police officer seeks to challenge rape conviction in Supreme CourtMother speaks out: 'The justice system and the NZ Police have failed him and my family.'28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officer convicted of drink driving after on-duty crash is 'deeply regretful'The officer admitted two driving offences following an incident in Edgecumbe.28 Apr 08:33 AM
InvestmentPrecedent-setting case: Foreigner fined $64,000 for leasing land$64,000 due after Bin Zao failed to gain consent.28 Apr 05:10 AM
New ZealandRape charges dismissed due to 43-year waitThe man's charges were dismissed on a narrow margin due to the lengthy delay.28 Apr 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Chilling detail' of abuse in diary, murder trial hearsThe mother-of-two died after she was dropped at hospital badly beaten and dehydrated.28 Apr 04:25 AM
New ZealandRepeat drink-driver rolls her car into sea, lucky not to drownAngela Jean Carey has been convicted of drink-driving eight times.27 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFraudster who blamed underworld upbringing loses appealEddie Quirke says he grew up idolising criminal father.27 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandFrenzied attempted murder on relative caused by schizophrenia, court findsGodfrey Okot has been detained as a special patient in hospital.27 Apr 04:35 AM
New ZealandAirborne crash into apple bins: Man charged with drink drivingNapier man's alleged blood alcohol reading was more than three times the legal limit.27 Apr 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gravy train': Court interpreters threaten to bring hearings to standstillSome court interpreters are earning money akin to top criminal lawyers.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKilled in own home: Partner of slain man shares her heartbreakVictim an ex-Mongrel Mob member: 'Nobody deserves to be taken this way.'26 Apr 09:04 AM
New ZealandSex assault: 'I felt judged' - woman's anger after taking 'stealthing' case to police"The whole system definitely failed me and so many other people."24 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldGhislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty to latest sex trafficking chargesGhislaine Maxwell had waited nine months to plead her innocence in a New York courtroom.23 Apr 09:51 PM
New Zealand'I'll hunt you down': Desperate mum turns detective to catch a predator"I knew in my bones that he was a predator but I had no proof."23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAccused cocaine supplier busted with $70k cash at airportDetective found cash in various currencies in the accused's luggage, the jury heard today.23 Apr 04:16 AM
New Zealand'It was worth it': Abuse survivor gets justice after 39 yearsGraham William Morine found guilty on 6 indecency charges against 2 boys from 1981-1984.23 Apr 12:40 AM
New ZealandCrash that killed sisters: Accused teen driver's name revealedTeenage sisters Tayla and Sunmara Alexander died in the November 2019 crash.23 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandOtago Uni grad threats: Accused keeps name a secretWoman behind threats "surpassing the Christchurch mosque massacres" was in court today.23 Apr 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe relapse: Hawke's Bay inmate says $98m prison programme would have kept him out of jail"As soon as we got back into the community we have to put those barriers back up."23 Apr 12:01 AM
New ZealandSacked Canterbury health boss appears in court in fight to get job backAlistair Humphrey has lodged a personal grievance against CDHB for unjustified dismissal.22 Apr 11:31 PM
New Zealand'You are a genetic mistake': Fear and foul-mouthed texts aired at cocaine trialTempers flared, insults hurled as multinational cocaine-accused traded barbs before bust.22 Apr 03:47 AM
