New Zealand'Vigilante, self-help violence': Fisherman's life upended by father and son in jetty assaultThe man was beaten, knocked off the jetty and held underwater.05 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan collected 1.2m child exploitation images over 20 years'They were real victims and their suffering was recorded for the world to see.'05 Jul 03:21 AM
CrimeWoman charged with crash that killed prominent Head Hunters gang memberA huge crowd, including dozens of patched bikies, attended Sam Rasmussen's tangi.05 Jul 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew homes from $49k: House Me cuts pricesNew showroom is about to open at Wigram in that fast-growing area of Christchurch.04 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandEx international sports star charged with posting 'nude images' of woman onlineThe alleged offending occurred on four separate occasions over two weeks.04 Jul 02:53 AM
PoliticsAnti-gang laws softened but still likely to breach Bill of Rights ActA select committee report ignores suggestions to make the law more Bora-consistent.04 Jul 02:26 AM
KahuMāori hit back over Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill as misleading and innacurateTranslators claim Act's Treaty Principles Bill is factually incorrect and misleading03 Jul 06:34 PM
New Zealand'Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjustSouthern Thompson said her difficult background and remorse warranted a greater discount.03 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWellington waterfront restaurant v $659m landlord: who won?Director Mario Dimitrijoski travelled to Auckland in 2020 to meet Stride, discuss lease.03 Jul 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Forget fines for street racers – impound their cars insteadOPINION: 'I suspect a number of them already have unpaid fines.'02 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Inadequate, flawed' safety and protection before injured toddler killed by fatherCoroner criticises child welfare agency for 'flawed' abuse response.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I'll kill you:' Man attacks victims with a bike seat, later kills pet bunnyA few days later he threw a pet bunny against the wall, killing it instantly.02 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two'I feel so robbed and heartbroken', a victim's son tells the court.02 Jul 05:24 AM
New ZealandWhy did baby Isabella die? Kiwi mum's agonising seven-year wait for answersMum still waiting for authorities to make formal ruling on what caused Isabella’s death.02 Jul 12:00 AM
ConstructionCartel ran 'virtually uninterrupted' for nearly 20 yearsCleaner did a dirty deal, prices dropped by up to 30% after cartel arrangement broke down.01 Jul 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAdvertising worker – an ex-All Black's daughter – in court over alleged hit-and-run deathAn advertising industry worker faces two charges after death of 'devoted' dad, husband.01 Jul 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff moraleOPINION: Chappie Te Kani slams staff leaks as his organisation lets hundreds go.01 Jul 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Lauren Dickason deserves our compassionOPINION: 'The sentence humanely and realistically deals with this terrible situation.'01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Fear and loathing in NZ – in defence of name suppressionOPINION: I have had clients attempt suicide as a result of breaches of publication.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'Law and order will be the Government's focus.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionLegal claim launched alleging defects in New Lynn's Merchant Quarter: no hearing yetStatement of claim lodged, no date has yet been set for a hearing in court.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionKing's counsel barrister v Auckland Council over Point Wells seawall: who won?Issues from the case have wider implications: Auckland has a vast 3200km of coastline.01 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandJudge's full reasons for ex-MP Golriz Ghahraman's case ending with convictionThe former Green Party standout said a conviction might derail her legal career.30 Jun 10:21 PM
CrimeWhen knife-wielding teen demanded cash, shopkeeper said no - then she locked him insideThe judge urged him not to follow in the footsteps of his father.30 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du-Plessis Allan: The two main issues with the Three Strikes Law 2.0OPINION: Government MPs should prepare for an influx of angry emails.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLawless rampage: What car-jacking fugitive did after dumping baby on roadsideMichael Smith stole a car that had a baby asleep in the backseat. Then he went on the lam.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The kids aren't all rightOPINION: It will take a united effort to tackle child crime.29 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldGerman woman given harsher sentence than rapist for calling him ‘pig’‘Maja R’ jailed for ‘defaming’ gang-rapist by messaging him after he avoided prison.29 Jun 04:13 AM
New ZealandFormer mayor confronts intruder, who had a nail gun, trying to 'claim' her house'He was screaming and ranting at me, and I just thought, ‘I have to protect myself''.28 Jun 10:58 PM
New Zealand'Erratic' driver was five times over legal alcohol limit during 300km journeyThe woman was tracked down by police after members of the public reported her.28 Jun 08:41 PM
New ZealandWoman brutally attacked slams justice system after not learning of abuser's releaseThe woman received a formal written notice three days before her attacker was released.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDerek ChengDerek Cheng: Examining the evidence around Luxon's law and order reformsOPINION: Why the PM's hands are tied in dropping the dumb stuff in justice reform.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCancer, bankruptcy and a long legal battle: One estranged couple's fight for a family homeThe man argued it wasn't relationship property because he had inherited the house.28 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'A win': Supporters post 'message from Dickason' about triple murder sentenceLauren Dickason pens new note for supporters about her 'fair' sentence.27 Jun 11:07 PM