PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-Gun City staff charged with fraud, allegedly helped divert firearms to black marketThe two men allegedly altered sales records of the 'gangster's gun of choice'.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Used to it': Five young cousins speak out against sexual abuserThe man has now been jailed for 12 years and six months.17 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Polkinghorne trial is a fixation on class, acts of the desperate richDining at members-only clubs, holidaying at summer homes and smoking s***loads of P.16 Aug 10:45 PM
CrimeHow an $8m meth empire was busted as final four sentences handed downOperation Freya netted about 17kg of meth in the large-scale Northland bust.16 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Overwhelming rage': Whāngai dad of murdered woman leapt dock and bashed her killerMokaraka lit a cigarette while sitting in the jury box after the attack.16 Aug 06:03 AM
Crime'Very odd exchange': Co-worker called out Polkinghorne for erratic behaviour weeks before wife's deathMeth use has become a recurring topic at the Auckland eye surgeon's murder trial.16 Aug 05:51 AM
WorldAustralian fugitive mistakenly turns himself in, years after attackMan jailed for assaulting woman and detaining her was on the run for 18 years.16 Aug 05:21 AM
New ZealandCouple dubbed NZ’s worst shoplifters get reduced sentence after ‘tragic’ death of childrenThe couple have been jailed after stealing more than $300,000 worth of goods.16 Aug 03:41 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne trial: Third week comes to end, witness on accused's comments about sex life and drugsThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.16 Aug 01:37 AM
LiveCrimePauline Hanna considered driving into a truck, GP revealsToday the trial shifts to a new venue as Pauline Hanna's GP faces questions.16 Aug 12:03 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering young promising rugby league player appears in courtTe Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley, 17, died after an atercation in Taranaki.15 Aug 11:58 PM
Kahu'Taking back control': Police Minister vows tough crackdown on gang tangiA 'softly softly' approach will no longer be tolerated, Mark Mitchell says.15 Aug 11:00 PM
KahuNew gang laws will hit Māori whānau hardest - iwi chairsIwi leaders fear Māori incarceration will increase under gang patch laws.15 Aug 06:24 PM
New Zealand‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trialHe pounded on his neighbour’s door and asked for her to do CPR on the girl.15 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeProzac and a Christmas crisis: Pauline Hanna's GP quizzed at Polkinghorne murder trialThe surgeon is acccused of having strangled his wife then masked the death as a suicide.15 Aug 06:29 AM
LiveCrime'She had to be very careful around him': What Hanna told worried friend about husbandThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.15 Aug 03:53 AM
Crime'Justice for Pauline': Friend grilled on motivation for murder trial testimonyPauline Hanna's friend continues giving evidence on day 14 of the murder trial.15 Aug 02:09 AM
New ZealandDisgraced real estate agent, convicted fraudster risks prison recall after alleged parole breachThe Parole Board will decide Aaron Drever's fate when it meets next month.14 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimePauline Hanna planned to 'see a lawyer and write a will' prior to her death, friend tells courtThe eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife then staging a suicide.14 Aug 07:46 AM
Crime'He tried to strangle me': What Pauline Hanna told friends before she diedThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging it to look like a suicide.14 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Half-brother again denies involvement in toddler’s deathThe inquest is in its second phase.14 Aug 05:43 AM
CrimePolkinghorne previously put hands around wife's neck as a threat, trial hearsThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging a suicide.14 Aug 12:59 AM
CrimeComanchero admits helping facilitate largest meth haul ever intercepted in NZPolice and Customs seized 613kg of the drug wrapped in tea bags on a flight from Malaysia.13 Aug 10:47 PM
CrimeDisappearing belt mark on Pauline Hanna's neck was unusual, two pathologists sayThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging a suicide.13 Aug 08:02 AM
CrimePathologist testifies: ‘no indication… there was a violent attack’ on Polkinghorne’s wifeThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging a suicide.13 Aug 05:14 AM
New ZealandNelson hostage situation: Man appears in court on kidnapping chargesPolice from outside the region arrived in Nelson to help with the hostage situation.13 Aug 02:47 AM
New ZealandMayor's son says drink-driving was 'bad judgment'The driver says a poor decision was made.13 Aug 01:54 AM
LiveCrimeTensions rise during cross-examination of pathologistPauline Hanna's stress level before her death has become a significant part of the defence13 Aug 01:34 AM
KahuMinister's message to gang members after bikes ticketed: 'Leave'The Police Minister says green-ticketing illegal bikes is just the beginning.12 Aug 09:46 PM
New ZealandWoman’s 'meticulously' planned suicide could have been prevented - CoronerShe left notes around her house for those who would eventually find her.12 Aug 06:00 PM
Crime'Incredibly lonely': Defence argues Polkinghorne’s wife quietly suffering with Covid-19 workloadThe Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging a suicide.12 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimePauline Hanna feared husband had swindled control of their finances, niece testifiesThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging it to look like a suicide.12 Aug 02:56 AM
New Zealand'Gone Fishing' case: Crown pushes for new trialConvicted killers Gail Maney and Stephen Stone head to court 35 years after disappearance.12 Aug 02:19 AM
New ZealandPolkinghorne trial: Eye doctor's hairdresser reveals another sex worker relationshipThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife then staging a suicide.12 Aug 12:49 AM
