CrimeViolence was never far from surface for 'bully' who died of stab wounds, his family saysChallas Nathan died from stab wounds after a fight with his younger brother.17 Apr 04:59 AM
New ZealandEmotional, explosive scenes as whānau face killer meth driverJacob Greacen was on meth, fatigued and speeding when he crashed into a car, killing two.17 Apr 04:27 AM
CrimeIdentity revealed of defendant accused of killing security guard at Auckland reserveThe victim was found dead at Royal Reserve in Massey a week before Christmas.17 Apr 02:02 AM
CrimeCrown to not pursue murder charge against alleged getaway driver in fatal Sandringham dairy robberyHenry Fred has a terminal illness, the court was told.17 Apr 01:32 AM
CrimeMan who delivered unprovoked head-kick during dispute over meth quality pleads guilty to manslaughterThe unconscious victim was left in a hotel room for a week after suffering a brain bleed.16 Apr 11:24 PM
New ZealandBlack Power member illegally squatting on beachfront land for 11 yearsKevin Moore claims he is tangata whenua and refuses to move from the beachside land.16 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandThieving dental clinic worker claims she had a medical condition that 'made her steal'Roxanne Arsi altered invoices sent by the clinic so the money went into her account.16 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'Instead, Lance Tengu left the dog badly injured and it had to be put down by a vet.16 Apr 04:54 AM
CrimeBrother recounts anger, shame after killing sibling at birthday party‘I’m sick of it. It’s my 19th birthday. I’m not f***ing getting a hiding today.'16 Apr 04:52 AM
CrimeTribesmen sergeant-at-arms pleads guilty to shooting his own gang's presidentHis attempted murder trial was set to start today. He instead admitted a different charge.15 Apr 12:11 AM
KahuCrown lawyers expected to move on any Waitangi Tribunal summons of ministerThough the tribunal can summons a Cabinet minister, it hasn’t done so before.14 Apr 06:49 PM
New ZealandFemale health worker who treated abuse victims sentenced over child sex imagesThe woman avoided being placed on the sex offender register.14 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime'Astounding quantities': Young entrepreneur was secret drug syndicate figureheadHe made enough money to squander nearly $1 million at SkyCity Casino.14 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandCon woman who killed elderly widower with steam iron shows 'worrying' behaviourJulianna Nuku's 'entitled and demanding' ways have the Parole Board concerned.13 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandFaces of the victims: The 25 scam casualties who lost $6.7 million to fraudMeet the victims who bravely told their stories about being scammed.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies after unlicensed driver runs him over, then fleesFamily's lives 'achingly quiet' after loved one's death, daughter tells court.13 Apr 02:00 AM
CrimeMore jail time for Killer Bee who fled prison van in motorway escapeHis latest crime involved intimidating someone who wanted to leave the gang.13 Apr 12:00 AM
KahuCourt pilot programmes face government reviewCourts Minister Nicole McKee reveals she's in favour of Te Ao Mārama framework12 Apr 10:39 PM
New Zealand'A man who loved life': Mountain biker's fatal crash on homeward leg of track ridden many times'He died doing what he loved, with the people he loved.'12 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandShooter stuffed meth in undies, hid in cannabis-filled secret bunkerThe victim was driving away when he was shot in the back.11 Apr 08:00 PM
CrimeText from man’s phone allegedly admitted to rape - but who sent it?'I did rape a girl. 12 years old' - the alleged message said.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hacker' stole intimate photos, blackmailed victims with the threat of sharing them publiclyMaharaj told a victim she looked 'hot' in photos, and he wanted to see her in person.11 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeEx-political candidate who stole from charity for needy children to keep suppressionHe also sought a discharge without conviction but was denied.11 Apr 05:00 AM
WorldUS ‘considers’ Julian Assange release requestThe US is considering an Australian request to drop the prosecution of Julian Assange.10 Apr 10:46 PM
New Zealand'When will it all end?': Victims' anguish as rapist on the run'They have spoken their truth and guilty verdicts were returned,' victims' advocate says.10 Apr 05:02 PM
New ZealandWoman awarded $1345 a week from her ex, two years after they splitWoman claimed she was defamed by her ex's 'vicious rumours', forced to start over.10 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeRevealed: Suppression lapses for one of five defendants in Head Hunters-related murder caseSamuel Curle died 20 days after he was found injured on a highway near Helensville.10 Apr 01:45 AM
CrimeSuppression lapses for second man accused of Auckland couple's murderHe has also pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to murder a third person.09 Apr 10:48 PM
New ZealandSupermarket thief says she's shared stolen items with others who were 'equally as desperate'Ebony Rapana says she was desperate, living in emergency housing and 'just did it'.09 Apr 05:03 AM
New ZealandCoroner probes driver’s rare eye condition, ‘sub-optimal’ police work at scene of fatal collisionCoroner examines death of man whose bike was struck by a house bus near Timaru09 Apr 04:19 AM
Crime'It's my birthday': Brother told police he'd had enough with sibling prior to fatal stabbing'F***ing told you I wasn’t joking,' he said when police told him of his brother's death.09 Apr 04:02 AM
PoliticsPublic service has responded 'fairly well' to new Govt - PMSurgery wait times, student achievement, crime and welfare are part of the plan.08 Apr 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'I want to see justice': Emails show concern at delay by PM's Office to strip James Wallace's knighthood'I would have expected this to have been stripped as he has preyed upon young artists.'08 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsMP shares moving cancer tale as Govt pushes on with public service cutsThe Government targeted areas where Labour is weak, but one MP made a personal warning.08 Apr 05:00 PM
