WorldFBI drops bribery investigation into Trump immigration chiefTom Homan was allegedly caught on tape accepting US$50,000 in a sting.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHit-and-run driver swerved into man he knew, sending him flying, then drove offThe victim's head was described as hanging like a 'melted marshmallow' after the incident.23 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimeNew victims speak out against jailed sex offender, leading to another hefty sentenceTodd Gibbons is nine years into a 12-year jail sentence – now he's been given another 10.23 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandWoman's fingerprints led to her capture in a $17k heist that funded her addictionThe victim left her home, then 5 minutes later, Mariah Gunter climbed through her window.23 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrime'Unthinkable' acts: The inside story of how a child-killing mum was brought to justiceThe mother's story shifted significantly in the seven years since Minu and Yuna's deaths.23 Sep 03:00 AM
AucklandMum of children discovered dead in suitcases found guilty of murder after chilling trialThe jury returned their verdicts after less than four hours. 23 Sep 02:07 AM
PropertyCommerce Commission v Harcourts in Christchurch, cartel allegedConduct was 'damaging' because they have a big share of the local market: commission.23 Sep 12:34 AM
World'We have to act': Trump pushes prosecutors to target political foesTrump forced out Virginia prosecutor Erik Siebert after he refused charges.23 Sep 12:29 AM
AucklandJury begins deliberations in suitcase double-murder trial The defence claims the mother had spiralled into madness after her husband's death. 23 Sep 12:05 AM
WorldVirginia man convicted in 1987 rape after breakthrough twin DNA testRussell Marubbio was 17 when he attacked the woman in a service station bathroom.22 Sep 09:02 PM
WorldTeacher’s aide accused of sexual relationship with student at NYC schoolOcean Valentine, 22, was found to have messaged the teen on Instagram.22 Sep 08:51 PM
EntertainmentKimmel show to return after sudden suspension under govt pressureDisney said the show was paused after backlash to Jimmy Kimmel’s recent remarks.22 Sep 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘I hate my opponent’: Trump turns tribute to politics at Charlie Kirk serviceNew York Times: Trump oscillated between honouring Kirk and promoting his own agenda.22 Sep 05:49 AM
WorldMan goes on trial in France for cold-case murder of schoolgirlDNA testing in 2021 linked Pascal Lafolie to evidence found on the victim.22 Sep 03:52 AM
AucklandFinal verdicts loom in chilling child murder trialThe Crown and defence have closed their cases at the High Court.22 Sep 03:18 AM
EntertainmentNew documentary probes Leni Riefenstahl’s legacy of denial and deceitAndres Veiel's film uses material from the Nazi propagandist's personal estate.22 Sep 02:25 AM
WorldFrom pop stardom to addiction: Kate DeAraugo’s long road to recoveryNow 37, DeAraugo is sober, a mother of two and working in the construction trade.22 Sep 02:02 AM
WorldRemains found after 23 years: Man charged with Susan Goodwin’s murderPolice confirmed bones were found near Susan Goodwin’s former Port Lincoln home.21 Sep 08:34 PM
WorldBritain, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian state in major shiftMahmoud Mardawi called the international move a 'victory' for Palestinians.21 Sep 06:22 PM
WorldTrump pushes for political foes to be prosecutedThe messages came after he forced out a US Attorney in Virginia.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFather takes legal action against daughter over $5k for overseas tripBefore the father filed his claim, he told his daughter: 'You will regret this.'21 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLady Deborah Chambers KC: A troubling decision on the child sex offender registerOPINION: Should a judge have declined sex register a man with 4691 child abuse images?21 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeDuped Canadian drug mule claimed she thought she was smuggling paintings, not $4.55m of meth'We’re sure this is legal, right?' the woman asked before coming to NZ with a mystery bag.20 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Real concerns': Judge critical of Auckland rehab service Corrections says it is aware of concerns from the judiciary about the Grace Foundation.20 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk gang member pulled loaded shotgun from under sleeping children and fired it'I just fired a shot into the air,' Tiaki James Wahanga O Te Rangi Riki told police.20 Sep 04:00 AM
World'Improper and impermissible': Judge throws out Trump's $25.6b NYT lawsuitJudge Steven Merryday gave Trump’s lawyers 28 days to refile the case.19 Sep 07:49 PM
New ZealandGang members jailed after Southland drive-by shootings and assaultsSentences ranged from three years and four months to six years in prison.19 Sep 07:14 AM
CrimeHakyung Lee said hallucinated voices told her to kill children; expert scepticalThe defendant made the claim in a behind-the-scenes psychiatric interview last week.19 Sep 05:47 AM
WorldRemains found in search for father accused of killing 3 daughtersTravis Decker was wanted on three counts of murder and three of kidnapping.19 Sep 05:31 AM
WorldStalking suspect killed officers at ex-girlfriend’s home, officials sayThe officers’ actions saved both the mother and daughter inside the house.19 Sep 12:49 AM
New ZealandDog owner faces charges after attack left one person needing surgeryPolice said one person required surgery for the seriousness of their injuries.18 Sep 09:20 PM
WorldTrump takes bid to fire Fed's Cook to Supreme CourtLisa Cook denies fraud claims and has not been charged with any crime.18 Sep 07:08 PM
New ZealandWoman rescued by bystanders after ex forces her into car, strangles her while speedingCarey Goodwin told the woman he was going to crash the car and kill them both.18 Sep 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely terrifying': Advocate fears for victims after EM bail breaches surgeRuth Money says victims feel unsafe as absconding cases climb to record levels.18 Sep 05:01 PM
