New Zealand‘He’s not that type of person’: Mother defends sportsman accused of breaking baby's ribsThe infant's mother claims doctors ignored alternative causes for the broken ribs.19 Aug 05:10 AM
CrimeTwo jailed in Comancheros retribution plot aimed at ex-member's familyShots were fired into a room with children. A fleeing man was later grazed with a bullet.19 Aug 01:06 AM
New ZealandHow new evidence could change a decades-old Christchurch murder caseThis is the Criminal Case Review Commission's fifth referral to an appellate court.19 Aug 12:48 AM
Entertainment'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty in Matthew Perry overdose caseShe faces up to 65 years in prison for her involvement in his death.18 Aug 11:19 PM
New ZealandTamihere murder appeal: Chief Justice tells court of 'issue' with evidence Tamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 18 Aug 11:17 PM
New ZealandMan claimed he was under 'mind control' while stabbing victim multiple timesHe said he had just woken up from a 'daydream' and had been under 'MK Ultra mind control'.18 Aug 11:07 PM
WorldDOJ to share Epstein investigation records with House committeeThe Justice Department will share Epstein records this week.18 Aug 10:49 PM
BusinessFraudster used false identities to try to steal $220,000Bank account details were doctored in Caitlin Briar Ashby's bid to steal.18 Aug 10:32 PM
RoyalsCrown princess' son faces rape charges, faces 10 years in prisonMarius Borg Hoiby is charged with raping four women and several acts of violence.18 Aug 07:46 PM
New ZealandKiwi mum 'trying to pick up the pieces' as she returns home after weeks in US detentionSarah Shaw has returned to Washington state with her 6-year-old son after ordeal.18 Aug 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe three regions where numbers of serious youth offenders remain stubbornly highThe Government is very close to achieving its target for fewer serious young offenders.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandProminent sportsman accused of leaving baby with 13 broken bones'Ultimately, at least a dozen rib fractures were observed,' the Crown claims. 18 Aug 01:23 AM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere's last chance to clear murder convictions? Infamous case hits Supreme CourtTamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 17 Aug 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Very dangerous situation': Prison riots more common, staff warnA prison riot at Spring Hill led to a lockdown on Saturday.17 Aug 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: The bright young legal minds rewriting the rulesOPINION: I'm leaving Aotearoa for New York after 270 legal columns.17 Aug 03:00 AM
AucklandLeaky St Lukes apartment for sale at huge discount – but there’s a catchHe served time with Grace Millane killer Jesse Kempson and jailed fraudster Aaron Drever.16 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldPolice hailed for bravery in 'nightmarish' Tenterfield crossbow attackOfficers were hunted by Ryan Pringle, who threatened them with a crossbow.16 Aug 03:36 AM
WorldThree teen girls arrested for alleged assault in SydneyPolice say the victim was forced to strip and beaten while being recorded.16 Aug 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Complex case': Mum's fight to have son released from secure care, 20 years after minor offending The intellectually disabled man smashed windows and told neighbours he was James Bond.15 Aug 03:24 AM
New Zealand'So happy, so thankful': NZ mum and 6yo son to be freed from US detentionSarah Shaw and her son Isaac are set to be released in coming days, her friend confirmed.15 Aug 03:00 AM
WorldReduced time: Teen killer of Emma Lovell eligible for earlier releaseThe reduced sentence makes him eligible for supervised release in 2031.15 Aug 01:35 AM
WorldCambridge grad dies after refusing chemo; mother blamed by siblingsKate Shemirani delayed calling emergency services, blaming doctors for daughter’s death.14 Aug 11:22 PM
WorldUS man found guilty of rape after fake death schemeNicholas Rossi now faces five years to life in prison, with sentencing in October.14 Aug 10:28 PM
PoliticsSupreme Court issues new ruling on customary rights to riversNew Supreme Court ruling on customary rights to rivers released. 14 Aug 10:26 PM
New Zealand'It must end with Daniel': Shattered whānau speak after fatal coward punchDaytona Thompson has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Daniel Nganeko. 14 Aug 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAuckland estate agent gets into nearly $1m of tax debt while still bankruptDavid Greig has sold $850 million of property in a career spanning more than 30 years. 14 Aug 09:00 PM
CrimeCoroner reveals why Christmas Day samurai sword killing charge droppedBaden Taikato died after a neighbour struck him through the door of an Auckland home.14 Aug 07:14 PM
New Zealand'Her behaviour is pathetic': Judge lambasts woman's five-month theft spree across three regionsThe 47-year-old has 90 previous convictions, 55 of them for dishonesty offences.14 Aug 08:00 AM
CrimeLegal issue halts trial for Northland man accused of rape, bestiality with cowsA three-week trial in Whangārei District Court ended abruptly on its fourth day. 14 Aug 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSandwich assault: Man charged after throwing a sub at a federal agent in DCThe incident occurred near 14th and U Streets in Northwest DC.14 Aug 02:58 AM
CrimePolkinghorne back in court, indicates he may give evidence at wife's coronial inquestHis lawyer stressed the process shouldn't be seen as "pseudo-prosecution" of his client.14 Aug 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldUK Govt spent $5.4m to block reporting of Afghan data breachThe breach exposed details of 19,000 Afghans linked to British forces.14 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyCourt of Appeal overturns $3m negligence ruling against law firmAuckland Council and Multiplex paid $20.1m to the owners of the building.13 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi who murdered aspiring professional surfer in NSW pub carpark fights deportationDavid Ngatokotoru Martin has lived overseas for 36 years. Now's he's being deported to NZ.13 Aug 07:00 AM
