New ZealandFormer political figure has name suppression lifted, still can't be namedThe man has been found guilty on eight charges of sexual assault dating back to the 1990s.10 Sep 04:33 AM
LiveCrime'Had to tell someone': Polkinghorne sobs as wife's private messages read in courtThe Auckland surgeon is accused of strangling wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.10 Sep 03:11 AM
New Zealand'Gratuitous, excessive ... unjustified': Officers stomped on detainee lying face downTwo of the custody officers have since left and one pleaded guilty to common assault.10 Sep 12:54 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne trial: Defence pathologist says lack of injuries in strangling victims rareThe Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.09 Sep 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeConstruction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on recordData from Coronial Services dating back to 2007 shows record 2023 suicide numbers.09 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeJudge issues minute explaining why Polkinghorne trial won't sit todayThe Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.08 Sep 08:51 PM
New ZealandBoy racers cut off: 100 antisocial drivers stopped by policeAntisocial road users were met with a convoy of cops08 Sep 07:53 PM
KahuInmate turns his life around through horticultureA horticultural labour supply company is giving prisoners a second chance.08 Sep 07:45 PM
New ZealandLoad of bull: Woman buys 'desexed' cattle beast which went on to impregnate cowsTribunal says photos of 'MN' and his testicle were evidence he was not fully castrated.08 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Six weeks of courtroom drama at the Polkinghorne trialOPINION: Steve Braunias on the trial of the centuries.07 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Shane Jones vs the judge - he's naughty but not guiltyOPINION: Judges are bristling at the criticism they’re copping.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Silencing of Shane Jones an easy first test of coalition discipline stepsShane Jones has been quietened - but a few in National quietly agree with his views.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGong recipient surrenders JP warrants after $900k damages order, company liquidated'Quite literally a cover-up.'06 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'What a waste of my life': Gang member says he's ready to change after kidnapping mateTane Milne wants to be a role model and show 'the young fullas this ain’t the life'.06 Sep 08:00 AM
Crime'100-fold' suicide risk v surprise sleep attack: Duelling theories emerge at Polkinghorne trialThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having murdered wife Pauline Hanna.06 Sep 07:30 AM
CrimeAuckland socialite Pebbles Hooper convicted over posting sex video to OnlyFansShe was found guilty after a judge-alone trial last year.06 Sep 05:30 AM
CrimeCrown says Polkinghorne's head wound was from wife's fingernail during struggleThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna. He says it was suicide.06 Sep 01:48 AM
LiveCrimePathologist says he would have ruled death a suicide; trial to continue for another weekPhilip Polkinghorne is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.06 Sep 12:08 AM
New Zealand'Trump on steroids': The argument to keep convicted entertainment figure's name secretA leading entertainment figure sentenced for sexual offending wants his name kept secret.05 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDu Val's legal tsunami: eight court cases pending against businessesTwo advisers listed in a Du Val document told PwC they did not have any involvement.05 Sep 05:25 AM
CrimeJudge rules against Lena Duncan in ongoing animal welfare caseLena Duncan claims that search warrants were illegal and the SPCA violated her rights.05 Sep 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDeveloper Shundi Customs vs builder China Construction in High Court over $300m SeascapeDispute follows China Construction winning an August 2 tribunal adjudication.04 Sep 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: Dr Death appears as witnessOPINION: Death – its mechanisms, its workings – was the only subject on Wednesday.04 Sep 07:00 PM
CrimeArgument over missing Nintendo console sparks fatal stabbing attack of mumFather killed his ex-partner at an Auckland property one year ago this month.04 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimePolkinghorne defence expert pans Crown's staged suicide theory'Mind boggling to imagine.'04 Sep 07:50 AM
New ZealandAuckland police custody officer charged with supplying cocaine, faces life in jail if convictedSupplying cocaine carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.04 Sep 06:00 AM
CrimeCondition of Pauline Hanna’s body consistent with hanging, not strangulation - pathologistThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna then staging a suicide.04 Sep 05:36 AM
PoliticsGinny Andersen concedes police foot patrols are up after claiming they were downPolice Minister Mark Mitchell accused Labour of 'deliberately misleading the public'.04 Sep 01:03 AM
LiveCrime'Pretty grim stuff': Veteran pathologist gives evidence in Polkinghorne trialPhilip Polkinghorne is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.03 Sep 11:37 PM
KahuKīngi Tūheitia changed the face of Māori criminal offending through leadership - Wally HaumahaFormer top cop Wally Haumaha says the King's impact was enormous for Māori.03 Sep 11:08 PM
New ZealandHamilton child homicide: Boy allegedly attacked with hammer as he sleptThe boy died from his injuries and two other victims were seriously hurt.03 Sep 07:42 AM
New Zealand'Chaos': Death penalty for dog that rushed group of cyclists, causing crash and injuryOne man suffered several broken ribs when he collided with another bike's handlebars.03 Sep 07:30 AM
CrimeEngineer who conducted simulation of alleged suicide method gives evidence at murder trialThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.03 Sep 06:37 AM
CrimeBusted: Inquisitive cleaner finds fake money operation in motel room'It's offending that undermines our currency and this is a serious example of it.'03 Sep 05:00 AM
