CrimeAfter violent home invasion, one brother threatened to kill a cop, the other tried witness tamperingThe Leupupa brothers had a family reunion this week - in a sentencing dock.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThird-generation gang child on reporting her rapist to policeBruce Wayne Hintz is facing up to 20 years in prison for child sex abuse.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You or your mum:' Boy woke next to grave dug by dad, told to choose who was going inMore than a decade of man's 'monstrous' violence against partner and son comes to an end.13 Jul 12:00 AM
Kahu'I was punished': David Letele confronts former gang president father about criminal historyBy age 19, Letele Snr was the Mongrel Mob's president.12 Jul 06:05 PM
New Zealand‘I hope he haunts you’: He died chasing his stolen Merc, thief left him entombedAllister Christie's body was found the next day, still trapped in his submerged car.12 Jul 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Unable to escape': Man given 19 years jail for sexual, violent abuse of his seven kidsThe man was jailed for 19 years and must serve half before parole can be considered.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan gave partner Valentine's Day slap, covered her mouth then pinned her down'The common thread was his destructive use of methamphetamine.'11 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere intending Supreme Court bid as murder convictions upheld: 'I’ll keep at it''You've got to grab them by the short and curlies,' a defiant Tamihere says.11 Jul 05:39 AM
New Zealand'Tell us where to find Heidi': Police challenge David Tamihere as murder convictions upheldCourt of Appeal finds a miscarriage of justice but won't quash his murder conviction.11 Jul 01:46 AM
PoliticsGovt sets up new Ministerial Advisory Group to tackle retail crimeThe Ministerial Advisory Group will work with victims and offer ideas to reduce offending.11 Jul 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeTwo slain tourists, lies, and jailhouse snitches: David Tamihere's 34-year legal sagaHow Tamihere owes his case being reviewed again, decades later, to the 'jailhouse lawyer'.11 Jul 12:12 AM
New ZealandMiscarriage of justice admitted in Gail Maney murder convictionIn a startling development, lawyers for Maney received a memo from the Crown last week.10 Jul 05:39 AM
New ZealandNew police investigation into infamous prison escapee and murderer Phillip John SmithHe was jailed for life in 1995 for murdering the father of a boy he sexually abused.10 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandHomestead burned to the ground in 'revenge' blaze started by ex-partnerHamish Ray hung his head and cried as the consequences of his actions sunk in.09 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Screaming for his life': Violent home invasion after brothers booted from Halloween partyA girl hid under her blanket on the floor after windows were smashed around her.09 Jul 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDistrict Court case: What is the definition of an equestrian centre?Application for charges to be dismissed: Was the property operating illegally?08 Jul 10:26 PM
KahuMum of three reached the bottom, now she's on her way upAfter years of pain, Kimi Parata breaks her cycle of offending.08 Jul 07:07 PM
New Zealand'Just let it happen': 67yo's words about rape to schoolgirl on busHe touched the teen's thigh as he spoke to her about rape.08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBrown v Bishop on housing ‘flood’; Mayor’s wharf dream inches closerAuckland Council versus Government on freeing up land on the outskirts. Who will win?08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan refused alcohol threatens supermarket worker: 'Stab a knife in your fat gut'He arrived dragging a road cone under his car and left without the alcohol he wanted.08 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimeSuspicious girlfriend unearths man's 20 years of sexual offendingThe woman went through his phone and discovered explicit images and recordings.08 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan crowdfunds $80,000 reparation for exploiting migrant workersAround 19 workers were housed in a garage for four months. Some were without mattresses.08 Jul 04:54 AM
New ZealandMan killed stranger he thought was abducting his son from skateparkHe became enraged when he saw the stranger holding his son's hand.08 Jul 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Brutal attack': Man held partner in chokehold while children watchedA judge said there are children all over New Zealand traumatised by domestic violence.07 Jul 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Leave Western Springs Stadium untouched; higher speeds don't defeat trafficOPINION: 'That is not what ratepayers expect of their council.'07 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeEx-Head Hunter caught flushing meth down toilet in police raid on Herne Bay homeFormer outlaw bikie caught with new meth stash during raid at his rehab facility.07 Jul 04:16 AM
New ZealandPantry was empty, kids were hungry - so woman stole $8k worth of grocery itemsThe Nelson woman's lawyer says she's trying to be a productive member of society now.06 Jul 10:46 PM
New Zealand'Foolish' dealer filmed himself cooking meth, couriering drugs and cashNow Kodee Kee-Sue has been jailed for more than 13 years.06 Jul 04:00 AM
CrimeFirst he targeted jewellery stores. Then teen crim graduated to prison stabbingsTwo brazen daytime heists, both terrifying shoppers at crowded malls, netted $850,000.05 Jul 11:31 PM
CrimeAirport meth kingpin 'surrounded by turkeys', Crown says in closing addressJury deliberating in trial of pair accused of exploiting a border security loophole.05 Jul 06:25 AM
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
