New ZealandRecidivist drink-drivers appear in Dannevirke court"If you come back to court for drink-driving, bring your toothbrush."30 Jul 10:30 PM
WorldCourt rules Missouri man with schizophrenia can be executedJohnny Johnson is scheduled to receive a lethal injection.30 Jul 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInternational manhunt for Tinder 'swindler' linked to $42m in ‘suspicious transactions'The man, who can be revealed as a 35-year-old, has left New Zealand.29 Jul 06:12 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki blunder: Mother in case of mistaken identity offered more compensationA mother wants OT to be accountable for mistaking her for another woman for 20 years.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: Psych expert reveals killer’s last words to daughtersRecap of what jury have heard so far as defence opens its case in Lauren Dickason trial.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: 'Despair' over plundering of marine reservesOPINION: Letters on climate changes, GST on food, Winston, and modern music.28 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeDeadlocked: Trial for 16yo accused of murdering 17yo friend over Facebook spat derailedDimetrius Pairama, 17, died five years ago after she was forced to hang herself.28 Jul 05:19 AM
New Zealand'She just felt so desperate’: Lauren Dickason's spiral to alleged murder outlined at trialJury hears more evidence about Lauren Dickason’s mental state.28 Jul 04:30 AM
CrimeMan in prison for part in fatal attack says he should be home with kidsThe children are being cared for by grandparents after their mother died in a crash.28 Jul 04:30 AM
KahuCountry's first iwi liaison officer celebrates 50 years in policeDecorated Māori police officer Wayne Panapa looks back over a marvellous career27 Jul 09:53 PM
New Zealand'How could I face my kids?' Gang president fights manslaughter convictionDamien Kuru says he didn't have anything to do with the death of a rival gang member.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: Psych expert reveals killer’s last words to daughtersThe defence has opened its case in the Lauren Dickason trial in Christchurch.27 Jul 04:13 AM
New Zealand'Throwing them in jail not the answer': Hipkins defends ram raids responseBusiness gathering told 'don't underestimate how seriously we’ve been taking this'.27 Jul 04:08 AM
New ZealandMama Hooch: ‘Arrogance and entitlement’ - Judge says rapist Jaz brothers shared ‘willingness to exploit females'Judge blasts Mama Hooch rapist brothers and their 'indifference to consent'27 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentMissing real estate agent Yanfei Bao: Govt authority to raise safety topic"The safety of all licensees is incredibly important to the authority."27 Jul 03:58 AM
World'Innocent all along': Man freed after 17 years for crime he didn't commitAndrew Malkinson was wrongly accused of the brutal crime in 2003.26 Jul 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Locking down and locking up - Labour’s law and order problemOPINION: Labour faces a nearly impossible task winning back the law and order narrative.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiller's mum gives evidence - accused 'disconnected' before alleged murdersThe defence has opened its case in the Lauren Dickason trial in Christchurch.26 Jul 04:42 AM
New ZealandKids killed 'out of love' by mum 'severely' disturbed, jury toldThe defence has opened its case in the Lauren Dickason trial in Christchurch.26 Jul 01:43 AM
New ZealandMother's actions 'shocking and horrifying' but not her fault, claims defencePolice analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Labour's in chaos - the latest portfolio shuffle proves itOpinion: Kiri Allan has gone and she will take Labour with her.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: ‘They were being wild... now I’ve got three dead kids’Mum told police after killing her kids she had been 'thinking about it for a while'.25 Jul 03:38 AM
New ZealandKiri Allan crashed outside home of senior Ministry of Justice officialThe black ute damaged in the crash was parked outside the official's home.25 Jul 12:52 AM
Politics'I'm so, so sorry': Kiri Allan breaks silence, won’t stand in electionMP confirms she will not contest the East Coast electorate she won in 2020.25 Jul 12:29 AM
Politics‘Needs support': Willie Jackson spoke to Kiri Allan hours before car crashWillie Jackson said the crash might have been avoided if he'd been with her.24 Jul 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Govt spending, party policies, and what about a grand coalition?OPINION: Letters on debt, fast-food diplomacy, home detention, and the St James Theatre.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘I just couldn’t anymore’: Lauren Dickason jury to view confession videoPolice analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason googled methods for killing before children died, court hearsPolice analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.24 Jul 09:22 AM
New ZealandScooter driver died from traumatic chest injuries after driving into unlit truckTwo brothers watched helplessly as a scooter driver suffered fatal injuries.24 Jul 05:59 AM
Crime16yo accused in torture-murder trial was 'vulnerable to exploitation', expert testifiesDemetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and forced to hang herself five years ago.24 Jul 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFinal ‘koha’: Sir Wira Gardiner’s posthumous High Court win for veteransHigh Court decision tells Veterans' Affairs to aim for justice and don't sweat the detail.24 Jul 05:34 AM
New Zealand'Everyone was using': Defence witnesses reveal entertainment figure's drugs of choice“I know the effects of these drugs. When you see everyone super-hyped-up, you know."24 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandPrison escapee rape trial: Complainant quizzed about cannabis useThe trial entered its third day in Wellington's High Court on Monday.24 Jul 05:08 AM
New ZealandPolice reveal Auckland gunman’s death was self-inflictedReid shot and killed Tupuga Sipiliano, 44, and Solomana To'oto'o, 45 last Thursday.24 Jul 04:54 AM
