Crime'Very stupid': Man who helped supply gun later used in Auckland CBD shooting sentencedHis lawyer claimed he believed he was selling guns to like-minded hunting enthusiasts.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe 'invasive' police search powers that convinced Justice Minister to ban gang patches in private homesThe home ban was opposed by several agencies as well as the Privacy Commissioner.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsNew sentencing laws to hit Parliament as progress on PM’s public service targets revealedThe Government's target regarding violent crime is considered 'at risk'.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFourteen-level apartment block under $46m leak repairsAn owner of a two-bedroom unit wanted only $179,000: faced a massive $446,000 repair bill.16 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeSurgeon's life became 'aggressively shambolic' with sex, spending and violence prior to wife's murder - CrownThe eye surgeon is accused of murdering wife Pauline Hanna, staging a suicide.16 Sep 07:52 AM
Crime'Increased libido': Polkinghorne's high sex drive sign of serious P habit, Crown allegesThe surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna before staging a suicide.16 Sep 04:43 AM
PoliticsYouth justice watchdogs looking to assess Govt's boot camp pilotThe Children's Minister says she's encouraged by the results so far.16 Sep 01:45 AM
LiveCrime'Unmasks the murderer': Crown lays out case for Polkinghorne's guilt in closing addressThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home.15 Sep 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Absolute dog’s breakfast’: Why a new move banning gang patches in a private home is causing an uproarShould it be a jailable crime to have a gang patch in your house, even if it's not yours?15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLuxury Waiheke vineyard found guilty of noise breach, could be fined up to $600kThe vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWar between landlord and tenant escalates to power, water being cutThe dispute began over a sign the tenant had posted on her fence.15 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandOld photos and videos help convict 'sick and twisted' child rapistWoman abused as little girl confronts abuser in court.15 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandFamily trust not enough to protect man from losing 'life's work' to exHe was wrong to think his actions would safeguard home from any claim by a future partner.14 Sep 06:07 PM
KahuPolice Minister on gangs, boy racers and white-collar criminalsMark Mitchell knows what police officers experience every day on the beat.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice file reveals new details from Kiri Allan’s career-ending crashPhotos, statements and notebook entries have been released under the OIA.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNine properties worth $5.7m seized in black market tobacco casePolice and Customs earlier seized 408kg of tobacco and 11,000 cigarettes.14 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandWitness says 'more than 30' Mob members walked up driveway 'barking'The mobsters were heard, and seen, barking and shouting as they walked up the driveway.13 Sep 06:23 AM
Crime'It ruined my childhood': Paedophile gets two more years in jail as more abuse revealedClyde Rymer's abuse had been haunting the latest victim for 50 years.13 Sep 05:00 AM
CrimeAfter seven weeks and 80 witnesses, evidence concludes in Polkinghorne murder trialThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home.13 Sep 03:01 AM
New ZealandKiller who beat man to death with a wheel brace was full of 'righteous anger'Peter Holmes murdered Jamie Ellis after hearing he had allegedly abused a woman.13 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer struck off for aiding and abetting migrants, lying to immigrationOne man was promised a job as an engineer but ended up working as a painter.13 Sep 01:00 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne murder trial: Most suicides don't leave notes - defencePhilip Polkinghorne is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.13 Sep 12:37 AM
New Zealand'Suspension would devastate me': Teacher fights to keep job after criminal chargesThe woman was discharged without conviction for serious misconduct.12 Sep 08:00 AM
CrimePolkinghorne trial: 'Vicious circle' of sleep deprivation may have upped suicide risk, expert saysThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.12 Sep 07:50 AM
New ZealandVictim's mother - 'I’m just livid': Why a man is appealing his murder sentence 22 years laterHe murdered a young pregnant stranger by stabbing her 15 times.12 Sep 05:34 AM
LiveCrimeHanna had 'whole array' of suicide risk factors the night of her death: defence psychiatristThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.12 Sep 05:06 AM
LiveCrimePhone logs scrutinised from day of Pauline Hanna's deathQuestions continue over whether two messages were drafted in the hours before her death.12 Sep 12:24 AM
CrimeDeja vu for jurors at Polkinghorne murder trial as familiar faces return to witness boxThe jury was reduced to 11 as today's hearing ended.11 Sep 07:08 AM
CrimePolkinghorne trial: Juror discharged for personal reasonThe Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.11 Sep 05:23 AM
New ZealandGrieving parents tell the 'numbed soul' who burned their daughter to death: 'Rot in hell'Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold of her bedroom.11 Sep 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWestgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in courtMark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.11 Sep 01:00 AM
Banking and financeColossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store plannedVast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It was retaliation': Brother allegedly killed in armed Mongrel Mob hitMitchell Te Kani was struck in the head with a crowbar. Now 10 people are on trial.10 Sep 06:55 AM
Crime'Want desperately to tell someone': Shock Pauline Hanna email unearthedThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.10 Sep 06:27 AM