New Zealand'Culture of excuses': Govt's new hard-line sentencing laws take effectThe sentencing reforms cap discounts for mitigating factors at 40%.28 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeRobber left path of destruction during wrong-way race to airport in stolen $82k AudiHe damaged a police car, an Audi and used a convertible as a battering ram.28 Jun 06:58 AM
World'Tremendous win': Trump celebrates Supreme Court ruling on powersDemocrats criticised the decision, calling it a step toward authoritarianism.27 Jun 08:37 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe trial over waste shredder death adjourned The judge will reserve his decision after an August 8 hearing.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom the disappearance to the chaotic trial: The murder of Yanfei BaoTrue crime podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch. 27 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister ditches agency's Māori name, forming new group instead of ‘Māori-only one’ She wants the group to represent more than just Māori.27 Jun 12:56 AM
CrimeLawyers for woman accused of murdering her mother suggest police had tunnel vision in investigationThe defence claims it was not considered whether the death was the result of a burglary. 26 Jun 08:00 AM
WorldThree men sentenced to life terms for second time for toolbox murdersThe two victims were found in a toolbox, submerged in a dam's murky waters.26 Jun 07:56 AM
New Zealand'Slap in the face': Fishers fined over black market seafoodNone of the fishers held permits allowing them to sell fish.26 Jun 05:49 AM
CrimeMan invited for drinks at Mongols gang pad beaten, forced to sign over uteHe was told to cough up $14k or sign the ute over to the gang. 26 Jun 05:30 AM
WorldMississippi man who spent nearly 50 years on death row executedHe was Mississippi’s longest-serving and oldest death row inmate.26 Jun 02:14 AM
New ZealandSecond person charged after deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit-and-runThe man has been charged with being an accessory after the fact to manslaughter.25 Jun 10:59 PM
CrimeRising concerns: Northland's alleged homicide rate surpasses 2024 total As of May 1, Northland had the highest number of alleged homicides out of each district. 25 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeMan sentenced to 19 months’ prison for punching woman's teeth through cheek, inciting suicide Glen Lang suggested in a message after the assault that the victim kill herself.25 Jun 08:00 AM
Crime'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealedFormer principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.25 Jun 07:00 AM
Crime'Warzone': Daughter describes walking into bloodied scene in mother's homeJulia DeLuney is accused of killing her mother and staging the scene before she left.25 Jun 06:00 AM
WorldVietnam nearly halves number of crimes punishable by death, limits capital punishmentVietnam has ended the death penalty for eight crimes, including espionage and graft.25 Jun 05:57 AM
New ZealandMan charged over deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit and runPolice arrested a 31-year-old man in Hamilton today.25 Jun 04:44 AM
New Zealand'Absolute disgrace': Killer deemed insane when he stabbed 'kind, loving' family man Patrick Reweti's grieving mother: “There’s no justice. Not in this country anyway.” 25 Jun 03:18 AM
New Zealand'I wouldn’t buy Black Power weed': Ex-mobster suffers baton-attack over alleged $25 drug debtTwo Black Power associates went into his home and he was hit around the head with a baton.25 Jun 03:16 AM
New ZealandMan who abducted a baby when he stole a car claims his actions were 'over-criminalised'Michael Jai Smith drove away as the child's distraught mother banged on the car's windows.25 Jun 01:35 AM
WorldDiddy trial nears end as both sides rest cases, closing arguments nextThe final phases of the high-profile proceedings have been ushered in.25 Jun 12:07 AM
New ZealandScammer who refused to name co-offenders may inherit share of $337k theft - judgeThe judge threw out the appeal, ruling his prison sentence 'could well have been higher'. 24 Jun 08:48 PM
Crime'Manipulative and nasty': Judge slams secret filmer's crocodile tearsVictims filmed in their bathroom say they no longer feel safe in their homes.24 Jun 07:00 AM
Crime'Disturbing and disgusting': Gang member raped teen while she was illThe victim can no longer stand the smell of cigarettes or seeing a white car.24 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandSerial sex offender's 4.5 year prison sentence 'manifestly excessive', court toldThe prosecutor said Fairgray's offending was “calculated and careful”.23 Jun 11:59 PM
WorldUS Supreme Court to hear Rastafarian prison haircut caseDamon Landor's dreadlocks were cut in a Louisiana prison, violating his beliefs.23 Jun 07:29 PM
New Zealand'It will be the end of his career': Auckland musician who abused ex fights for anonymitySome music industry members filed affidavits in support of the man. 23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSupermarkets admit breaching Fair Trading Act with misleading prices, face millions in finesThe maximum penalty for each charge is $600,000.23 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeDaughter denies violently killing elderly mum, staging scene to look like a fallThe Crown says the former school teacher was facing financial difficulties at the time.23 Jun 02:06 AM
New ZealandEmotional Caleb Clarke avoids conviction for fleeing police, named in ABs squad same dayClarke pleaded guilty to failing to stop and dangerous driving in February. 23 Jun 01:57 AM
CrimeNeighbours heard cries for help as security guard beaten to death in Auckland reserveLorenzo Tangira pleaded guilty to murder today. It was set to be the start of his trial.22 Jun 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Not tackling backlog': Back-up court trial system under scrutinyThere are frustrations over back-up trials and claims they're not tackling backlogs.22 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Naughty' parolee holding woman at gunpoint left after telling off from toddlerHe had earlier been locked up for outrageously dangerous driving. It was caught on video. 22 Jun 08:00 AM
