New ZealandSovereign citizen's shoulder blade broken while resisting arrestJudge says it was a shame Megan Gordon was injured during arrest but it was no surprise.08 Apr 05:46 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon reveals nine Govt targets to be delivered by 2030The Government announces a suite of policy as Parliament returns for another sitting week.08 Apr 04:44 AM
New ZealandMan set ex-partner's home alight out of suspicion she was having an affairHamish Ray had earlier sent a barrage of abusive messages to his ex via social media.08 Apr 04:42 AM
New ZealandTeen's sentence for raping two girls is to pay $3k 'gesture of goodwill'He took one girl's virginity and raped the other as she slept.06 Apr 06:44 PM
New ZealandPrisoner held 33 days longer than his sentence loses $11k compensationCourt of Appeal issues decision after deputy registrar and judge make mistake.06 Apr 03:00 AM
CrimeDrug addict used devastating 2023 storms to loot, wreck new homesHe also endangered an Air NZ flight. 'The potential for catastrophe was high,' judge said.06 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandDrug dealer turned recycled goods dealer gets second chance'I didn't want a criminal record - I just wanted a way out for my son.'05 Apr 09:00 PM
CrimeProminent religious extremist beat parishioners, has prison sentence extendedHe had thousands of followers before attempting to murder a fellow religious commentator.05 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'System failure': Whakaari response review reveals 'confusion'It also found little or no national recovery co-ordination and no solid plan.05 Apr 02:56 AM
CrimeBail for 56yo accused of attempted schoolgirl abductionHe allegedly tried to start a conversation with the girl before grabbing her.04 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan beats woman over 12 hours after she ate 'too much toast'But the attacker claims he has since 'found the Lord' and is genuinely remorseful.04 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Failing consumers': Banks reviewing fraud rules after threat of Govt regulation'Banks are paying lip service to this at the moment but I don’t see any action.'04 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Put down': Violent inmate stomps on duck after it landed in prison yardThe prisoner was charged with attacking the bird, which had to be put down.04 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeSwindler dupes woman in her 90s into thinking she’d won $350,000 lottery on FacebookRobert Sands, who hoodwinked two businesses, claims he also was caught up in a scam.04 Apr 05:29 AM
New ZealandUni student has charges dismissed for alleged weapons in halls of residenceBut he has since been banned from the halls and dropped his studies.04 Apr 01:14 AM
CrimeCaught on video: Arson charge filed, eight months after blaze in Countdown toilet paper aisleBystanders recorded the blaze as it reached up to the supermarket's ceiling.04 Apr 01:13 AM
New Zealand'Horrifying': Mum who fled overseas forced to return kids to 'abusive' fatherHague Convention orders mum must return kids to NZ after fleeing overseas.03 Apr 10:54 PM
CrimeThree Strikes: A law that targets the 'most predictable of the most predictable'Three Strikes laws are making a comeback. But should they?03 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFilm director v Millbrook Resort residents: land zoning fight hits courtCourt told Millbrook residents: 'Not realistic to bank on the site remaining unchanged'.03 Apr 04:00 PM
CrimeAuckland businessman drove Ferraris, but an MDMA and meth factory secretly underscored his successHis clandestine factory produced a nationwide supply of 'Pink Porsche' ecstasy tablets.03 Apr 03:09 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionReal estate agent fined $3000, censured for not disclosing wall dispute'Important that a message of deterrence is sent to all licensees' - Penalty decision.03 Apr 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSupermarket giant in court battle over Eastern Busway extension plansThe supermarket is upset about possible parking issues during the major busway project.03 Apr 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Blowing up': Car repair business blame young woman's driving for engine failureThe courtesy car suffered 'catastrophic engine failure'.02 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCourt bars City Rail Link from closing street outside Barclay SuitesA court says pedestrian and vehicle access near the CRL site must be upheld.02 Apr 07:26 PM
Crime'The monster who wears a mask': Judo champ jailed for 33 years of child sex abuseBarry Madden preyed on three children for more than three decades.02 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman going through break-up attended life coach's $9k programme 'under duress'After she didn't pay, the life coach took the woman to the Disputes Tribunal.02 Apr 05:00 AM
KahuCross erected on post where Head Hunter had fatal bike crashThe cross commemorating Sam Rasmussen was erected over Easter.02 Apr 04:14 AM
CrimeMan, 62, accused of brutal machete attack inside hospital EDIt is understood the victim required emergency surgery following the attack.02 Apr 12:31 AM
New Zealand‘Amazing times, dark times’: Dawn Raids lawyer calling time on his 44-year career“I have never doubted my passion for my job... [it's as] natural as breathing oxygen".31 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandUnpaid rent: One tenant was $33k behind in rent; another lay dead in their council flatA long-term landlord says bad management is behind tenants getting so far behind in rent.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatchdog refuses compo for $100,000 scam victim, says banks can't be compelled to check for fraudThe watchdog says banks can't be forced to monitor for references to known scams.31 Mar 02:52 AM
New ZealandMan who sold bleach as Covid cure gets jail term converted to home detentionCriminal 'seized upon the tragedy' of the pandemic as a 'money-making opportunity'.31 Mar 01:00 AM
Crime'Bizarre and horrifying scene': Father bound 3yo in packing tape for an hour"Why don't you just let me kill you instead," he told the boy. "Let me have that joy."30 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand'It takes two people': Rapist attempts to blame teen victim for harrowing sex attackHe raped the teen three times and had his associates film part of the act.29 Mar 10:54 PM
