New ZealandInmate facing minor charges may die after brutal attack while he sleptAn inmate beaten as he slept in his cell at Manawatu Prison may not survive his injuries15 Feb 10:34 PM
New ZealandThe Govt manager and the spy cam: Offender loses appealThe man was originally granted a discharge without conviction and name suppression.15 Feb 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJacqui Southey: How law reform could be setting young people up to failOpinion: Demerit points for youth offences proposed along similar lines to driving.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ credit card insurance breaches go back decades - court told"It took time to chase rabbits down holes and identify what had gone wrong."12 Feb 04:37 AM
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
