New ZealandBritish 'babysitter' for $27m Auckland meth stash jailed for 17 yearsThe social harm of this amount of the Class A drug was nearly $240m, a court has heard.11 Feb 09:12 PM
BusinessEntertainer pleads guilty on eve of prominent businessman's trialA prominent rich-lister is due to stand trial alongside his business manager on Monday.11 Feb 04:34 AM
New ZealandRed Fox Tavern cold case: 'We told her what had happened as gently as we could'The third day of the high-profile trial has begun.11 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandFormer Cyfs caregiver ran home full of 'violence, fear and abuse' - CrownHe faces 33 charges relating to 8 boys including multiple counts of sexual abuse.10 Feb 09:58 PM
New Zealand'Emaciated' horse left without food for weeksThe horse went several weeks without any food, and minimal water.10 Feb 01:42 AM
CrimeMurder trial: 'Shockingly young age' for mum to face chargeRikki-Lee Simeon and Brendon Hamilton probably should have not been together, jury told.10 Feb 12:56 AM
New ZealandNomads gang killing: Jailed for fatal 'hiding'Shayne 'Smiley' Heappey had ignored repeated requests to settle a gang debt.10 Feb 12:20 AM
CrimeRed Fox Tavern cold case: Staff members recall fatal robbery 33 years onThe second day of a high-profile trial has started.10 Feb 12:04 AM
CrimeTrial begins for former Cyfs worker accused of sexually abusing boysOpetaia faces multiple charges of sexual violation and indecent assault.09 Feb 07:19 AM
CrimeRed Fox Tavern cold case: Barman shot dead after throwing glass at armed robberDefence lawyer: 'This case is one of New Zealand's long-standing and terrible mysteries.'09 Feb 05:08 AM
New ZealandPest control company facing charges over poisoning which hospitalised workerA Pest Control Research worker came into contact with a poisonous substance.09 Feb 12:57 AM
CrimeTrial begins for 1987 Red Fox Tavern murder, robberyThe jury that will decide on an infamous cold case has been selected today.08 Feb 11:38 PM
KahuAuckland iwi head to High Court over land ownership rightsMove follows court ruling which allowed Hauraki/Thames iwi to claim land in Auckland.08 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandWoman set uncle's tent on fire - with him insideMandy Hooper told her uncle to pack up and leave - then lit his tent on fire.08 Feb 03:35 AM
KahuNgāti Whātua Ōrākei hīkoi over central Auckland land claimsIt wants the Crown to stop using land within their rohe as compensation for others.07 Feb 09:13 PM
New ZealandMan fined $4500 for attempting to smuggle seedsHe ticked 'no' on the declaration forms when he flew into New Zealand.07 Feb 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: We've come a long way on gay rights in NZEditorial: Revisiting a time when intolerance was enforced by an unforgiving nation.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFraudster and ex-fugitive loses battle against removal from OzPaul Bennett tried claiming his removal was a "disguised extradition".04 Feb 11:48 PM
New ZealandOtago graduation threat: Unnamed accused further remandedThe 22-year-old accused woman appeared in court today.04 Feb 11:27 PM
New ZealandMan who beheaded duck 'high risk'The man cried as he entered the dock in the Porirua District Court.04 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandAlleged bigamist fit to stand trial, granted name suppressionA suppression argument for the man has been rescheduled for the third time.03 Feb 11:47 PM
New ZealandNight stalker: Man sentenced for 'creeping', tracking estranged wife for two yearsChristchurch man who repeatedly breached a protection order to stalk his wife sentenced.03 Feb 07:13 PM
New ZealandPlant smuggler strapped nearly 1000 cacti, succulents to her bodyAfter she was noticed by a sniffer dog, Wenqing Li tried to dump items in the toilets.03 Feb 03:32 AM
New ZealandWaikeria facing phone faultsWaikeria reviews given deadlines, but concerns raised about impartiality.03 Feb 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Punishment enough': Judge discharges mum over baby's bath deathThe tired mum left two young children unattended when tragedy struck.03 Feb 02:50 AM
New ZealandMan has brain damage after partner's ex attacks him with hammerRyan Wenzlick slept on the floor beside the couple before the unprovoked attack.03 Feb 12:33 AM
New ZealandMan sent to prison for possessing images showing abuse of babies, toddlersThe man had previously been sentenced for possession of objectionable material.02 Feb 11:25 PM
New ZealandDomestic violence case shows deep flaws of justice system, say advocatesPrison sentence overturned in the hope it would limit gang influence on teen.02 Feb 05:52 AM
New ZealandCriminal charges laid after boat's dramatic beachingCrew were rescued after the boat was beached in Christchurch.02 Feb 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan who took illicit drugs, bashed elderly woman escapes convictionMan who bashed elderly BP staffer while on drugs avoids conviction, keeps name suppressed.02 Feb 12:38 AM
New ZealandMan admits sex attack on teen he met outside supermarketMurray Robertson pleaded guilty to five charges today.01 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandCaught: Fishing company faces losing $20m trawlerSanford admits fishing in protected zone.31 Jan 11:12 PM
CrimeChild abuser caused disastrous 'tsunami'Mother says predator, sentenced today, created a "hellish, poisoned" environment.29 Jan 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingColin Craig awarded $325,000 against Cameron SlaterThe former politician was also awarded $95,000 for his legal costs in the defamation case.29 Jan 04:46 AM
