New Zealand‘I’ve sacrificed everything’: Forensic psychiatrist grilled on Olivia Podmore’s final messageThe coronial inquest resumed in Christchurch after being adjourned from 2024.22 Apr 05:39 AM
Crime'We helped them': New twist in Beckenridge disappearance caseThe coroner is to hear from a new witness about missing pair Mike and John Beckenridge.22 Apr 12:09 AM
New Zealand'I can't go to jail': Colombian refugee tries to convince teen to drop sex chargesThe victim was repeatedly sexually assaulted by three men. All have now been sentenced.21 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhat is the Two by Twos, the secretive sect linked to a National MP?The FBI and NZ Police are collaborating on a global investigation into the sect.21 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeBusiness owner's double life as city's most prolific tagger, 'Blume'He owned a company worth seven figures by day. By night, he caused over $1m in damage.20 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury cocaine ring: Smuggler believes he 'should be treated more leniently' than meth importersThe criminal group of Colombian and Argentinian dairy workers operated for four years.20 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Legal risks soar as AI enters the courtroomAI tools risk breaching privacy by using sensitive, suppressed information.20 Apr 12:00 AM
CrimeDog uplift goes awry as man tasered after thrusting flounder spear at policeHe became agitated at the dog being taken and was highly abusive to SPCA staff and police.19 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandHomeowner's 'worst nightmare': Woman's face cut, thought she would die in knifepoint burglaryThe man heard the woman sold her car for $1000 and believed she'd have cash in the house.18 Apr 11:00 PM
WorldAccused health-care CEO killer Luigi Mangione indicted on federal chargesLuigi Mangione has been indicted in federal court on murder and stalking charges.18 Apr 04:17 AM
New Zealand'Soul-destroying': Woman's ordeal after she was banished from family home by exThe woman was forced to fight her ex in court over the division of relationship property.17 Apr 11:12 PM
New ZealandMark Lundy timeline: The events that followed the deaths of Christine and AmberThe 66-year-old has been granted parole and will be released from prison next month.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrison not a 'just' penalty for teen who coward-punched stranger in unprovoked street attackA judge said the only way to describe the violence inflicted was 'extreme'.17 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeMeth dealer with 23-year addiction praised for rehabilitation efforts Brian Tito was found with 87g of meth and 'tick lists' of around $50,000.17 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeFormer Heartland Bank accountant sentenced for insider trading offencesThe former accountant was sentenced to six months' home detention.17 Apr 05:45 AM
PoliticsNo 'fundamental failures' with management of bootcamp youth who escaped tangi – reviewOranga Tamariki is also still refusing to provide details about alleged reoffending.17 Apr 12:32 AM
New ZealandSex crimes case: Appeal court declines man's bid to keep name secretHe has 20 days to appeal the decision.17 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNo safety benefit, no evidence: Officials slam proposal to expand citizen's arrest powersOfficials say the proposals provide clarity but are unlikely to make any difference.16 Apr 08:00 PM
Crime'Keeps me up at night': Top Youth Court judge gives rare interview about NZ's kid criminalsHead Youth Court Judge Isa Malosi speaks to A Moment In Crime podcast.16 Apr 07:00 PM
Crime'Very agitated' Frenchman bit police officers after they stopped him for doing U-turnThe tourist didn't hold a driver's licence and was here on a working holiday.16 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengThe drop in victims of violent crime, impact of Govt’s ‘vibe’ rather than its policiesLuxon has reached his target for reducing victims of violent crime four years early.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy former ACT president claims his abuse trial was unfairTim Jago will appeal in June, claiming a miscarriage of justice.15 Apr 05:28 AM
Politics'Restore law and order': Govt claims key crime target metBut it admits the data it is using is 'volatile'.15 Apr 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Resorted' to drone: Body corporate wins case against Paraparaumu unit owner'Drone wash was not as effective as a manual wash would have been' - tribunal decision.14 Apr 10:17 PM
New ZealandHow 'Polk' documentary seeks to honour Pauline Hanna's story'You’re aware that this is because a person’s died.'14 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandPonsonby CEO unable to give evidence at $430k supercar road rage trialThe CEO was a key witness; his absence delayed the 74yo’s judge-alone trial.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinister pushes facial recognition software to prevent shopliftingFacial recognition tech could help reduce retail crime. What limits should be in place?14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Tabloid clickbait': Inside Philip Polkinghorne's stoush with TV doco makersA journalist says there was 'nothing deceitful' about his approach to Polkinghorne.14 Apr 07:12 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Motorcyclist who killed couple on pedestrian crossing has rap sheetA jury has found motorcyclist Mark Kimber guilty of manslaughter.14 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeHit and slammed against wall: Former X Factor NZ contestant sentenced for family violenceNofo Lameko skipped his sentencing in December to go on tour.14 Apr 04:35 AM
Crime'Thank God I'm alive': Street fight ends with woman being run down, crushed against wallThe woman got into her ute, did a three-point turn, accelerated, and drove at the victim.14 Apr 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBayswater Marina loses attempt to keep public off breakwaterA challenge to a breakwater closure was denied with the council's position reinforced.14 Apr 02:28 AM
New Zealand'Extremely traumatic': Doctor's error with implant leads to unwanted pregnancyThe non-binary person thought they were protected but became pregnant while overseas.14 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandWoman raped during game of 'truth, dare or command' too scared to resistHe had sex on his mind and used the game to manipulate the woman, the judge found.14 Apr 12:05 AM
