New ZealandWomen charged over violent death of 8yo Rickah’Shae namedThe boy died in November following an alleged assault.19 Dec 02:34 AM
Crime'The kids won't shut up': Court cuts sentence for mum who killed infant, condemns absent dad'The kids won't be safe,' she had previously warned her ex-partner.18 Dec 06:03 AM
CrimeHow a construction company's email blunder led to NZ's first-ever 'cartel conduct' criminal case'It's cheating the system,' a judge said today as MaxBuild's director was sentenced.18 Dec 12:50 AM
CrimeArrest warrant issued after ex-reality TV star skips sentencing to attend gigThe judge said he wouldn't let the court be 'an absolute laughing stock'.17 Dec 05:44 AM
Crime'High risk': Judge's skepticism as gang member claims desire to changeDefence lawyer: 'He’s spent much of his life acting out and pretending to be tough'.17 Dec 03:28 AM
New ZealandKidnapped for days: DNA breakthrough in schoolgirls’ cold casePolice made no arrests over the alleged schoolgirl kidnappings.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandYouth held in cells overnight increases tenfold in two yearsYouth held in police cells skyrockets due to lack of beds, rising youth crime.16 Dec 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUnconsented building work non-disclosure sees agents fined $18,000Three Barfoot & Thompson agents pleaded guilty to unsatisfactory conduct in the case.16 Dec 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDu Val court hearing pencilled inJudge this week will be considering PwC’s application for information in the case.15 Dec 09:58 PM
PoliticsYouth advocates hope PM delivers Christmas gift of stopping bootcamp plan'The gift we ask for this Christmas is that you kill the bill.'15 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldLast five members of Australian ‘Bali Nine’ drug ring return homeThe five surviving members of the drug ring have returned to Australia.15 Dec 07:18 AM
CrimeXmas mercy for alcoholic whose ninth drink-driving offence involved $400k AT busHe said he drank 'two goons and was trying to be stupid' but didn't want to steal the bus.15 Dec 05:00 AM
CrimeWhy a judge rejected mental impairment claims in sex offender's sentencingVictims seek apology; Judge says harm caused to children is 'extraordinary'.15 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan stole people's identities to hire car and equipment he never returnedOne of Bobby Moana's victims has forgiven him and wants to meet.14 Dec 11:00 PM
PoliticsNew family and sexual violence action plan released by GovernmentThe plan details seven key areas of focus.14 Dec 10:30 PM
Crime'No remorse at all': Son speaks out against fraudster mother's schemesTre Araia claims he's also been a victim of his mother Gina Potae's dishonesty offending.14 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Why Luigi Mangione 'hot shooter' memes spell problems for USThe reaction was bizarre but in tune with the American public's mood.14 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeHow a police shooting led to the unravelling of a black market gun-trafficking schemePolice found text messages in which the duo discussed grinding serial numbers off guns.14 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandHigh-stakes saga: Mother, son lose $2.2m, including a Maserati, in asset forfeitureThey were convicted under anti-money-laundering law for moving $53m for a businessman.14 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandCoromandel shooting: Name suppression for man charged with murder, attempted murderMan appears in court after fatal shooting in remote rural location.13 Dec 11:01 PM
New ZealandEstranged daughter awarded $372k after being cut from mother's willThe mother updated her will stipulating she was to be left nothing due to her 'behaviour'.13 Dec 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'State of shock' - vendors v agent who gave keys to buyer before settlementParmar gave keys to the purchaser the day before settlement without the vendors' consent.13 Dec 05:00 PM
CrimeHome detention for ex-Killer Beez member who planned rogue hit on rival gang memberThe judge said the defendant has a tough road ahead after handing in his patch.13 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandBodybuilding industry buff jailed for 'lucrative' steroids, cocaine enterpriseHarvey deposited almost $250k into a UK account then packages of cocaine were intercepted.13 Dec 05:56 AM
PoliticsThree Strikes legislation passes final hurdle in ParliamentLegislation replaces the law repealed by Labour.13 Dec 01:44 AM
New ZealandMan, 27, paid 13-year-old girl $100 for sex actsHe has been jailed again and will remain on the sex offender register for life.13 Dec 01:40 AM
CrimeFateful call: Skipper told sandbar decision 'the one you regret the most'Kevin McQuire pleaded guilty earlier this year over Clarks Beach boating tragedy.12 Dec 10:47 PM
CrimeSon revealed as murder-accused of woman found dead in her homeJennifer Sheehan's family were left 'shocked and utterly lost for words' after her death.12 Dec 09:53 PM
New Zealand'Imperative to survival': Lifejacket call after kayaker's death during fishing tripHis body was found a week later, 60km from where he left in his kayak.12 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan ran down teen the same day he was in court for running down elderly womanHe suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries and was left fighting for his life.12 Dec 06:00 AM
OpinionWillow-Jean Prime: Govt needs to rethink failed boot camp strategyOPINION: 330+ community services lose funding; critics advocate proven local programmes.11 Dec 04:15 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Time to reassess costs and benefits of climate policyOPINION: 'We in New Zealand are an outlier and understandably running out of patience'.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlanket carefully hung in prison yard to conceal violent bashing of inmateThe prison assault was only the beginning of Jason Osborne's latest bout of offending.11 Dec 07:00 AM
Crime‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder againDonovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.11 Dec 02:04 AM
