WorldFrench court jails doctor for life for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12Twelve victims died, while others, aged 4 to 89, survived cardiac arrests.18 Dec 04:59 PM
World'Shocks the conscience': Harvard morgue manager jailed over body parts schemeCedric Lodge removed skin, faces and organs from the morgue over two years.18 Dec 06:00 AM
WorldMan charged over alleged anti-Semitic threats on Bali-Sydney flightPolice say the man directed anti-Semitic threats at a known Jewish passenger.17 Dec 11:14 PM
New ZealandPolice wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA The IPCA found police left Jabe Carey’s $250,000 yacht home to drift and vanish.17 Dec 09:12 PM
EntertainmentWhat we know after Rob Reiner and wife found dead and son charged with murderNick Reiner, 32, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.17 Dec 05:06 PM
WorldLiverpool parade attacker bit sailor’s ear in drunken brawlDoyle admitted 31 charges and was jailed for 21 and a half years.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree men jailed for life over murder of Anaru MoanaA sister of one, guilty of injuring with intent, was sentenced to a year's supervision.17 Dec 12:32 AM
Media and marketingTalley’s loses High Court battle over TVNZ health and safety reportsJustice Pheroze Jagose found TVNZ met the test for responsible reporting.17 Dec 12:22 AM
CrimeHuge cache of most extreme child sex abuse material busted at Auckland airport Customs officers found 21,482 objectionable files on six devices as man entered NZ.16 Dec 10:45 PM
Kahu'Rightful and legal owners': Crown and Māori settle 180-year Nelson Tenths grievancePublic access, including the Abel Tasman Great Walk, will continue as normal.16 Dec 10:32 PM
New Zealand'Dumb move': How a hunter misidentified target before fatal Stewart Island shootingPolice say Paul Stevens fired from 20m at movement he thought was a deer.16 Dec 09:35 PM
KahuMcSkimming to be sentenced today: What the police have done since his arrestPolice say only the firearms vetting changes needed to be reversed.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Most serious end of the scale’: Judge detains killer as special patientThe court heard Jarrod Dent remains a high risk of sudden, serious violence. 16 Dec 04:00 AM
ConstructionFinal SFO sentence over $1m Broadspectrum roading fraud handed downAll five defendants in the Broadspectrum case pleaded guilty.16 Dec 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPayment battle: Builder and apartment owners clash over $3m-$4m Quattro repair billThe body corporate claims Teak owes money for delays and defective work.16 Dec 02:00 AM
World'They put words in my mouth': Trump to sue BBC over doctored speechTrump claims a BBC edit falsely showed him to have encouraged the Capitol Hill riot.16 Dec 01:07 AM
New Zealand‘Disgraceful’ lawyer caught by #MeToo movement cleared to return to professionThe Law Society ruled that James Gardner-Hopkins is now a 'fit and proper person'.15 Dec 10:58 PM
New ZealandHunter pleads guilty over Stewart Island shooting death of Jock DaviesPaul Stevens admitted causing the death during a Stewart Island hunting trip.15 Dec 10:08 PM
Crime'Recklessness in the extreme': Woman thrown into the air after being hit by banned driverA judge described Jesse Grimwood's behaviour as 'deplorable'.15 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyVictopia owners near end of $72m, six-year repair saga as scaffolding comes offDoughnut-shaped top scaffolding is scheduled to be removed by January 8 as works finish.15 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Is my Dad's will valid?OPINION: It was only witnessed by one person and we're not sure it's the latest version.13 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhy giving man half of his ex's $900k house would be 'fundamentally unjust'He wanted her to 'shut up and leave him alone' so he could raise the children in peace. 13 Dec 07:23 PM
New ZealandMan claims he was discriminated against when woman he dated cancelled his job interviewHis interview was terminated when the interviewer realised she'd briefly dated him.13 Dec 01:00 AM
WorldMan from prominent Australian footballing family's 'cunning deception' after rape He later doctored an Uber receipt and urged his friend to lie about the night.13 Dec 12:15 AM
New ZealandDebris flow fallout: Queenstown construction giants sentenced over hillside slipThe slip damaged 10 homes and forced 41 people to evacuate Reavers Lane.12 Dec 04:44 AM
New ZealandPolice called to sudden death in RollestonThe circumstances of the death are being investigated.12 Dec 02:42 AM
New ZealandPolice press on with prosecution of Jevon McSkimming accuser 'Ms Z'The woman still faces two charges over posts about another officer and his wife.11 Dec 10:47 PM
WorldMaryland mum ruled fit for trial 11 years after her young kids vanishedJudge James Bonifant ruled Catherine Hoggle mentally fit for trial.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandJug attack leaves man with fractured skull, but offender spared jail for nowThe victim also suffered a brain bleed and permanent hearing loss after the pub attack.11 Dec 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOliver Hartwich: The miller, the greyhound and the sledgehammerOPINION: Greyhound clubs are not guaranteed compensation, only that it be ‘considered’.10 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce Curtis: How lawyers turn routine legal work into a luxury few can affordOPINION: Many contracts force disputes into private arbitration, keeping rulings secret.10 Dec 05:00 PM
Auckland'Not survivable': Coroner warns of deadly risk after man's death in dune collapseYoung dad Kane Watson was buried while he was digging in the sand at Muriwai Beach.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We thought he was safe': Family demand answers after Mt Eden prisoner dies following attack by another inmateThe 69-year-old died 10 days after an alleged assault at the prison. 10 Dec 04:00 AM
EntertainmentUK trial opens in dispute over Jimi Hendrix recordingsMusicians' estates argue they were shut out of royalties.09 Dec 09:09 PM
