Random testing for drug drivers 'urgently' needed to save innocent Kiwi lives
Son of couple killed by driver who smoked synthetics calls for urgent government action
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Four years' jail for raping woman in front of baby
'You took something from her and she'll never get it back. She wants to be her old self.'
Waverley crash: 'Synnied out' survivor sorry for poor choices
One of the drivers had smoked more than three cones of synthetic cannabis that morning.
Ex-police worker to pay cops' legal costs
Police have spent at least $840,000 defending claims made by one of its former workers.
'We might die from overwork': Auckland couple jailed for exploiting migrants
The couple were also two of a handful of people ever charged with human trafficking in NZ.
Fighting the Demon: Helping meth addicts see the light
Amid the despair of New Zealand's methamphetamine crisis, is a shining light of hope.
Surgeon entitled to retirement payout, court rules
Long-serving doctor awarded nearly 40 days' worth of pay from employer after retirement.
Father 'hit children, threatened to shoot horse'
Court told during one beating, boy cried in pain, pleaded for father to stop hitting him.
Drunk motorist admits running red light, killing taxi driver
Abdul Syed died in the crash, leaving behind his wife and baby boy.
Fighting the Demon: Expert says pleasure of meth overpowers fear of prison
Meth gives 'delight such as they have never experienced before,' professor tells judges.
Doggy daycare owner sentenced after pet killed
Wilson, a 17-month-old dog, was found dead and covered in bite wounds.
'The Trap': Murder trial hears gang member shot twice in the back
Rival alleged to have given shooter a place to hide and new clothes, court hears.
Fake psychiatrist says he was qualified for Waikato Hospital job
Mohamed Shakeel Siddiqui was arrested in July 2015 with the help of the FBI.
Spate of mental health killings under review
Tight suppression surround five deaths being investigated by a coroner.
Son strangled mum, poured petrol on body then set it alight
Kiri Brackenridge argued he was insane when he killed his mother, the jury disagreed.
'She never said no': Napier rape trial continues
"I was quite embarrassed about it ... not that it was funny to her."
'No, absolutely not': Auckland school teacher denies indecently touching boys
Benjamin Swann has voluntarily agreed to stop teaching while he disputes the claims.
Largest meth factory ringleader wants day in court
Brownie Harding oversaw the largest methamphetamine lab in New Zealand.
Girl, 14, denies attempted murder of police officer; hopes for bail
Defendant appeared at hearing via audiovisual link from facility in the North Island.
Pair deny murder, accessory charges in death of Tauranga man
Crown alleges shooter was given somewhere to hide, new clothes, a SIM card and advice.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Mark Lundy's murder appeal
Another twist in the long-running saga of Mark Lundy's murder convictions.
Leaked paper from National proposes age 20 for legal cannabis use
A referendum on the personal use of cannabis is planned for 2020.
Businessman facing extradition to Oz over tax fraud charges denied bail
A Chinese businessman accused of tax fraud has seemingly been in hiding near Auckland.
Kiwi sports star linked to international drug conspiracy trial
A well-known Kiwi sports star has been linked to a drug importation case.
Comanchero raid: Media personality faces $300,000 money laundering charge
Media personality told his job prospects 'in danger' due to charge, court told.
Access to privileged info may be key to proving innocence, MPs are told
Without access to privileged information, the commission's work might be "torpedoed".
Suspected affair led to machete murder of church bell-ringer
The killer murdered the church bell-ringer after discovering texts sent to his wife.
Drunk-driver swerved to avoid rabbit, killed 8yo girl in crash
Driver has consumed six Vodka Cruiser drinks during kids' trip to watering hole.
Russian billionaire's drink-driving trial stalls
Mikhail Khimich failed to appear in court today because he was medically unfit to fly.
A thief's tale: Lexington Lewis - one of NZ's worst burglars - is back behind bars
One of NZ's most persistent burglars jailed again after another crime wave in Auckland.
Auckland teacher denies indecency charges
Benjamin Swann is accused of indecently touching seven young boys.
Woman 'terrified' alleged secret filmer on bail
Woman's father says she is distraught and unable to sleep.