Crime'I will never see him again': Mum's grief after son killed in hit-and-runDamon Clark died while visiting a waterfall. The man who hit him has now been sentenced.25 Jan 09:00 PM
Crime‘Changed my life’: Couple lose life savings as mum-of-three steals $465k from businessA couple lost their successful horticultural business, future dream home and life savings.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: PM and Seymour take different views on attending WaitangiOPINION: Christopher Luxon should front up in good times and bad.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'New epidemic': AI-generated child sex abuse pics found in NZCustoms warns it is taking action and has several cases before the courts.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Unexpected, tragic’: Warning as young mum dies at daughter’s first birthday from inhaling balloon heliumCoroner says there is a 'mistaken belief' about the dangers of helium inhalation.25 Jan 01:32 AM
New ZealandDeaf, mental health patient's brutal attack over vapes leaves man needing face reattachedRaana was 'gripped by an uncontrollable rage' when his friend pestered him for a vape.25 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged after four-hour standoff with armed policePolice took the man into custody almost five hours after the incident began on Mulroy Pl.24 Jan 10:28 PM
New ZealandDisgraced car dealer sent customer photos of excrement & genitaliaThe ex-dealer has had multiple rulings made against him by a vehicle disputes tribunal.24 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'I would be scared 24/7': Hindu priest convicted for gouging woman's eyes, other assaultsJainesh Prasad now risks being deported from New Zealand.24 Jan 06:00 AM
Crime‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with studentThe offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.24 Jan 01:35 AM
CrimeCouple assaulted while getting petrol by Head Hunter miffed at friendly nodThe man was king hit and then repeatedly punched and kicked as he lay on the ground.23 Jan 07:00 AM
CrimeWoman declined ACC referral sends psychologist 69 threatening texts in one hourShe told him she hoped he would get cancer and that his house burned down.23 Jan 06:00 AM
Agribusiness‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mudTwo workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.23 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandAuckland murder-suicide ‘tragic example’ of family violence epidemic, says coronerCoroner reveals details of violent relationship that ended in murder-suicide.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Shocked': Kingsland Apartments owners get $36m minimum fix-up billOwners of 2-bedroom places get three choices: $350,000, $643,000 or $800,000 fix-up bill.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice charge man, 22, after daylight carjacking outside popular Auckland cafeThe victim got out of his car but was punched and had his car stolen.21 Jan 02:22 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why supply control alone won’t solve New Zealand’s methamphetamine crisisSeizures at airports capture only 20% of incoming meth shipments.20 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessProperty Insider: 6 big things likely to dominate 2025Seascape, Ikea, some big new buildings and a court drama loom.20 Jan 04:01 PM
New Zealand‘Don’t know what a firearm is': Man busted with .22 rifle, 30cm knife Hikurangi Harrison was also sentenced on a reckless driving charge.20 Jan 05:58 AM
Crime‘Don’t check your pockets’: Guard who smuggled drugs into prison blamed actions on menacing noteThe prison guard said he feared for his safety if he didn't comply.19 Jan 05:39 AM
New Zealand'Destroy her:' How a 16yo kitchen hand fought back against unfair dismissal - and wonERA finds restaurant bosses pressured her to sign a casual contract or lose her job.19 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'It is sickening and they are evil': A teenage pack-rape survivor speaks outThree men raped her. She was in pain, felt powerless, 'frozen' and too afraid to resist.18 Jan 10:15 PM
New Zealand'I was a mess': Sisters reveal what it's really like to confront sex abuser in court'I’ve grown my wings... like I'm free and I feel really good that it’s all now out there.'18 Jan 02:00 AM
Crime'My baby!': Protective mother shielded 3yo as masked strangers invaded motel room, swinging batThe attack stopped only after the bat split in two.17 Jan 05:04 AM
New Zealand‘You stole his childhood’: Teen hitchhiker followed to playground and sexually preyed uponThe judge had 'never seen anyone less remorseful' than the offender.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuppressed details of abuse victims published on Justice website in ‘serious’ privacy breachA mass audit of thousands of decisions is now under way after the privacy slip-up. 16 Jan 06:07 AM
CrimeMan, 28, charged with murder of Thames victim, appears in courtMaxwell Connor died earlier this week following an alleged altercation.16 Jan 03:11 AM
New ZealandKiller doctor Venod Skantha’s final hours before prison deathDunedin doctor was last seen praying in his cell before killing himself - coroner.15 Jan 04:04 AM
New Zealand'Need for protection': Teen sportsman banned from competing to protect girl he abused'She is entitled to be safe and to feel safe from having further contact with [him]'.14 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Don't outright tell fibs': The 10 emails to Minister Nicole McKee that helped toughen Three StrikesThe feedback that helped toughen Three Strikes: Is 10 emails a 'large' number?14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Spiritual healer' jailed for sex assaults gets early release despite lack of insightSonny Chin maintained touching his clients indecently was part of the healing process.14 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandViolence convictions quashed after judge proceeded with trial despite witnesses' absenceA witness alleged gang members threatened her life; the High Court overturns convictions.13 Jan 07:00 AM
CrimeAvondale murder case: Auckland man's identity withheld to inform family in ChinaThe woman was found dead inside an Avondale home over the weekend.13 Jan 12:25 AM
OpinionOpinion: Sport’s attitude to domestic abuse sends appalling message to womenOPINION: Stuart Hogg's light sentence sparks outrage over prioritising his rugby career.12 Jan 10:49 PM
