KahuNotorious criminal Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike, alleging assault by prison guardDean Wickliffe started his hunger strike on March 10, seeking dignity and fair treatment.18 Mar 01:28 AM
Crime'Trial must be brought to an end': Murder case unexpectedly haltedOnly four of the 31 witnesses had testified before the trial ended.17 Mar 11:35 PM
New ZealandOrere Pt Death: Police taser to provide vital video and audio for investigationPolice officers involved are being drug-tested and will be interviewed this week.17 Mar 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDeveloper taking $100m Karangahape Rd building plans to Environment CourtDeveloper hopes the court may hear case this winter and overturn the original decision.17 Mar 10:00 PM
Crime‘Exposed yourself to scrutiny’: Destiny Church-linked protesters at library pride event face courtBut the seven defendants still cannot be identified.17 Mar 09:24 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why ‘woke’ debate misses the mark on justice and equality'Woke' originated with African Americans urging awareness of injustice.17 Mar 05:00 PM
Crime‘Incalculable harm’: Former Destiny Church member jailed for sexual abuse of boys in youth groupHe pleaded guilty in December. 17 Mar 03:49 AM
CrimePensioner celebrates b'day with a court appearance for drink drivingNow he plans to move to Thailand permanently after cashing in his Kiwisaver.17 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChris Bishop v Auckland Council commissioners on K Rd rejection: ‘Insanity ... total nonsense’The plans failed to meet tests under the RMA, the commissioners' report said.17 Mar 02:00 AM
CrimeGold bars still missing after $600k swindle as 501 deportee jailedA judge said the high-profile 501 "hit the ground running" upon arrival in New Zealand.16 Mar 06:09 AM
New Zealand‘Battered and bullied’: Ex-council boss ends five-year pool battle with councilCouple reached a confidential agreement days before a Supreme Court hearing.15 Mar 08:00 PM
CrimeWoman's jealous rage leads to car chase, violent attack with rockShe saw her partner spending time with another woman and launched a campaign of terror.15 Mar 06:00 AM
Travel newsWrong way: Tourist wins refund despite crashing rental car minutes after leaving depotThe tourist was seen driving on a roundabout on the wrong side of the road.15 Mar 12:00 AM
Business‘Very glib huckster’: Businessman jailed after breaching company banAaron Coupe’s mismanagement caused over $8 million in losses globally.14 Mar 03:34 AM
New ZealandScott Watson’s bid for freedom in tatters as parole hearing abandonedThe hearing is being abandoned instead of adjourned after running over time.13 Mar 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolkinghorne, the reunion: Inside the Pauline Hanna pre-inquest conference Steve Braunias attends a sequel to the murder trial of Dr Philip Polkinghorne13 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeKey witness in gang-related murder trial arrested, made to testifyWoman did not come to court when summonsed because her safety had been threatened.13 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandKiller babysitter fearful of leaving prison, admits sabotaging own freedom chancesTiana Kapea tortured and murdered 10-month-old Jyniah Te Awa.13 Mar 05:00 AM
TaxFormer IRD tax agent gets 12 months home detention for tax fraudHe filed false tax returns, pocketing refunds in his own accounts.13 Mar 02:53 AM
New ZealandFire started by prisoner in Whanganui Prison; assaults staff memberThe prisoner lit a mattress in his cell on fire. 13 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandPsychologically abusive man killed lamb with rock, tried to poison ex's horsesA judge said it was nasty offending and sent him to prison.13 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandWoman raped in game of truth, dare or commandJudge: 'He set out this night to have sex with this young woman'.12 Mar 07:00 PM
Crime‘Kill us both’: Man admits speeding up, crashing into truck as partner broke up with himHe was initially charged with attempted murder following his partner's gruesome injuries.12 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why victim’s veto on name suppression is a bad ideaEDITORIAL: Name suppression used too widely but letting victims decide is a mistake.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevenge, violence and throwing faeces: Inside Scott Watson’s freedom bidThe double murderer appeared before the Parole Board yesterday for the sixth time.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh school teacher who groomed two students can now be namedThe Whanganui teacher was sentenced to home detention last year.12 Mar 12:57 AM
New ZealandHarrowing ordeal: Female politician fled to NZ after graveside threatGunmen surrounded her house, and she received two threatening phone calls.11 Mar 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLegal expert says name suppression change won’t fix issue ‘exploited’ by someHuge delays when defendants choose to appeal suppression decisions are hurting victims.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandScott Watson’s bid for freedom: Parole Board to see notorious double murderer again todayNotorious double murderer Scott Watson to appear before the Parole Board today.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandManslaughter accused’s account shifted hours after partner leapt from moving carThe defendant's recorded statements changed after police made two major revelations.11 Mar 04:41 AM
New ZealandFresh child abuse charges for disgraced NZ businessman Ron BrierleyAged 87, Brierley appeared in the Waverley Local Court in Sydney this afternoon11 Mar 03:09 AM
KahuHow a community mourns: The legacy of a youth worker lost in tragedyColleagues performed an emotional haka and sang waiata for Sam Matue’s whānau.11 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandCalls for change: Petition demands police bodycams after man’s deathFamily members allege police violently assaulted Faasala Samu Matue.08 Mar 11:52 PM
New ZealandWhere’s Sara’s remains? What ‘dying ex-crim’ said about cold caseThe killer in the cold case never revealed the location of his girlfriend's body.08 Mar 04:00 PM
