WorldMandelson reportedly given five-figure payoff after being axed as US ambassadorHe was removed as US ambassador in September 2025 after just seven months.08 Feb 03:18 AM
New Zealand'The system needs an overhaul': Why one juror's excitement quickly turned to frustrationHe spent three days waiting, only to be released without serving on a jury.08 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Chambers: Why we need term limits on our most powerful judgesOPINION: New Zealand's Chief Justice can currently lead the courts for up to 20 years.08 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandExplosion that seriously injured forklift driver was 'avoidable'The worker suffered serious burns and spent nine weeks in hospital.06 Feb 10:55 PM
Wellington'He did a 180': Fugitive boatie arrested after fleeing police in ‘old’ red boatPolice say the man led them on a dramatic chase after being told he was under arrest.06 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandHow a 'clean' $32,000 second-hand car hid dangerous damage missed by checks and reportsWorried mum is glad the defects were caught before teenage son drove the car.05 Feb 10:00 PM
WorldRussian captain jailed for six years for fatal North Sea crashJudge Andrew Baker said the deadly collision was 'wholly avoidable'.05 Feb 06:05 PM
New ZealandJudge drops cannabis grower's electronic monitoring after lack of signal at his home'This is not a case where he had a light outcome,' says Barlow's lawyer, Sue Grey.05 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Despicable': Woman accused of stealing thousands from elderly victimsThe 37-year-old allegedly stole from women in their 80s across Auckland and Hamilton.05 Feb 04:17 AM
WorldLucy Letby ‘an example of why death penalty shouldn’t return’Ex-minister Jeremy Hunt says his 'gut feeling' is there is doubt in the UK nursing case.04 Feb 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: The Crown versus the People: Reclaiming New Zealand’s democratic storyANALYSIS: The Constitution Act 1986 makes Parliament, not the Crown, supreme.04 Feb 08:00 PM
WorldSon of Norway's crown princess admits excesses but denies rapeHe is charged with 38 offences, including four alleged rapes of ex-partners.04 Feb 07:41 PM
WorldAndrew 'asked stripper for sex acts'The Florida dancer alleges Andrew and Epstein treated her 'like a prostitute'.04 Feb 06:48 PM
New Zealand'Distressing event': Man charged with murder after woman found dead in CluthaEmergency services were called to a home on Adams Flat Rd in Crichton on January 23.04 Feb 06:11 AM
WorldKent police officer sacked after barrage of threats to son's driving schoolSergeant threatened raids and jail, invoking his rank in Kent Police in emails.04 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeComanchero pair charged after pistol, cocaine press and meth found in raidsThe two men, aged 33 and 30, will appear in the Manukau District Court.04 Feb 03:55 AM
New Zealand'Coward's punch': Inmate laughed about ‘pool of blood’ after gang-linked jail attackRomeo Williiams' 10-month jail term is added to an existing aggravated robbery sentence.04 Feb 03:27 AM
New Zealand'Violent gang member' allegedly presented firearm at police during standoff in Hamilton carparkPolice say the man was wanted over serious violent offending on January 29.04 Feb 02:30 AM
Entertainment'Smear campaign': Neil Gaiman rejects sexual misconduct claims, starts new bookKiwi accuser Scarlett Pavlovich, 22, had her US civil case dismissed.03 Feb 01:51 AM
New ZealandKiwi rapper escapes assault conviction after stoush over parking Lamborghini in disabled spaceThe judge ruled a conviction put his planned US work visa at risk.02 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandCorrections didn’t tell staffer’s managers of investigation into his alleged child sex offendingMark Mitchell has demanded any such allegations be escalated immediately.02 Feb 06:17 PM
WorldA broken chandelier and a knife buried in a wall haunt Norway's royal familyPrincess' son, Marius Borg Høiby, faces 38 charges, including four counts of rape.02 Feb 06:01 PM
WorldJudge ordered 5-year-old released, but data shows ICE is detaining more kidsAt least 3800 minors, including 20 infants, were detained in 2025.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFour arrested after aggravated burglary at New Plymouth businessThree youths aged 16-17 and a 22-year-old man were arrested after the burglary.02 Feb 02:04 AM
WorldNew Epstein accuser claims sexual encounter with ex-prince Andrew - reportBritish PM says Andrew should testify in the US over Epstein's crimes.01 Feb 05:25 PM
ChristchurchVehicle compliance company employee awarded $47k after sacking amid business downturnCanterbury Vehicle Compliance's actions in dismissing Wendy Darrell were unjustified.01 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJeremy SuttonThe Ex-Files: Are children's Kiwisaver accounts relationship property in a separation?OPINION: Any KiwiSaver balance built up before the partnership stays separate property.31 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandIsraeli cocaine plot ‘foot soldiers’ get jail discounts over Hamas attack traumaThe Crown questioned the 'causative link' between terror attacks and drug smuggling. 30 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandNi-Vanuatu RSE worker pleads not guilty to Pukehina orchard murderThe woman was found dead on New Year's Day at a Pukehina orchard.30 Jan 02:48 AM
WorldInvestigator at heart of Harry’s privacy battle branded a ‘fantasist’Dr Evan Harris told the court that Christine Hart was 'obsessed with Hugh Grant'.30 Jan 01:55 AM
WorldUS man accused of posing as FBI agent to free health CEO murder suspectPrison staff say he admitted carrying weapons, and was found carrying cooking utensils.29 Jan 09:57 PM
WorldCCTV footage released of NSW triple-murder suspect on day of fatal shootingsPolice say Julian Ingram, 37, is armed, dangerous and should not be approached.29 Jan 09:18 PM
WorldBritish boy murdered 12-year-old then claimed he found victimThe 15-year-old admitted murdering Leo Ross during a hearing in Birmingham.29 Jan 09:10 PM
WorldFormer deputy gets 20-year sentence in killing of Sonya MasseySean Grayson, 31, was convicted in October of second-degree murder in Illinois.29 Jan 08:25 PM
