New ZealandHigh rent and damaged property: Tenants to pay up after abandoning 'expensive' rentalThe five flatmates broke the fixed-term tenancy after claiming the $980 rent was too high.23 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandInjured workers: Whale Watch crew member fell down hatch, another into the waterWhale Watch Kaikōura has been fined $245k for exposing staff to the risk of injury.23 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'This crash was preventable': Resident repeatedly complained about hoons before fatal crashVandalism caused by burnouts at an intersection was a contributing factor in the crash. 22 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Doesn't think the law applies to her': Judge blasts key player in $1.5m ACC fraud22 Aug 08:00 AM
Crime'Deliberate act': Man sent explicit images to ex-partner's brother to embarrass her22 Aug 07:00 AM
Crime'They had a taste for blood': Jury asked to decide if man killed by dogs let them out of caravan22 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandTeen exchange student indecently assaulted by host father in 'gross breach of trust'21 Aug 08:00 AM
CrimeLinton Jailed Soldier Spy: Why NZDF soldier tried to betray his country Crown prosecutor: 'Espionage is one thing; this is espionage by a serving soldier.' 20 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'I just wanted McDonald's': The 20-year-old caught drink driving five timesHowever, the Waikato man has only been convicted on three of the occasions he was caught. 20 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeMan distributing child abuse and bestiality material wanted to be a 'famous child sex offender'Family and supporters in the court gallery wept during the 22-year-old's brief appearance.20 Aug 05:03 AM
New ZealandNZDF soldier sentenced after spying attemptThe soldier gave NZDF information to someone he thought was a foreign agent. 20 Aug 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Disaster waiting to happen': Mobility scooter rider killed by unlicensed, speeding motorcyclistColin Rondon was travelling almost twice the speed limit when he fatally hit Edward Duffy.19 Aug 09:36 PM
Crime'Go on, tell the neighbours that I bash you,' man tells woman fleeing after violent attackRicky-Lee Maynard strangled her in bed before punching her about 10 times.19 Aug 08:00 AM
Crime'Vicious-looking': Dogs that mauled man to death also allegedly turned on owner'He had to go in the water to try and drown them to get them off him,' friend tells court.19 Aug 07:03 AM
New Zealand'Justice has been served but there are no winners': Aunt tells men who fatally beat cyclistJavon Aranui had 16 separate head injuries and a brain bleed after the 'bloody beating'.19 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandExcessive hours: Kebab shop hired workers, then had them do a second cleaning jobs without payOne of the men, who was on a visa, was doing up to 65 hours a week. He was owed $16k.19 Aug 04:36 AM
New ZealandMan claimed he was hypnotised and under 'mind control' while stabbing victim 31 timesHe said he had just woken up from a 'daydream' and had been under 'MK Ultra mind control'.18 Aug 11:07 PM
Crime'My dogs have attacked my bro': Man allegedly mauled to death by pack of hungry dogs Abel Wira's 23 dogs were known for their aggressive behaviour and had bitten him before. 18 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandAttempted espionage: Soldier admits trying to give maps, numbers, passcodes to foreign country The soldier met with an undercover officer and handed over sensitive information. 18 Aug 03:39 AM
New ZealandElderly man died after suffering heart attack, bleeding during surgery he didn't consent toOne of his surgeons was inexperienced, the other didn't even work at the hospital.18 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandFamily sought help for five days before toddler died in hospitalHDC: The doctor 'failed to understand' how sick little boy was. 18 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandTenant loses home over rent arrears while receiving medical treatment overseasHis family moved in and paid $152 a week on the home with a market rent of $840.18 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'A sobering reminder': Experienced feller found fatally crushed by tree Mihajlo Nikolic had cut down about 1000 trees before he died in an accident in April.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of vehicles imported with tampered odometers, investigation showsCivil action has been taken against three people and two Auckland-based companies.17 Aug 07:00 AM
Crime'Kicking me in the guts': Jailed rapist, arsonist claims parole system is unfairBut the Parole Board has reminded Allan Titford he's under sentence until 2037.17 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandLandlord's widow must pay $6500 to former tenant unlawfully evicted from leaky homeThe Wellington house had a leaky roof, wet carpet and no smoke alarms. 17 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandPrivate or public school? Education spat sends Hawke's Bay parents to courtThe primary-aged girl told her lawyer that her father 'wasn't listening to Mummy'.16 Aug 10:51 PM
New Zealand'I have never stolen from you': Payout for bakery worker questioned over missing money'It would be counter-productive of me to steal from people who pay my wages'.16 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora tenant risks eviction with 'extensive' indoor graffiti he considers artwork'I stuck a big skull on the wall, then other people came along and just started tagging.'16 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'He’s a seasoned campaigner': Prolific scammer faked car payments on MarketplaceAdrian Colbert produced fake bank statements as proof of payment. 15 Aug 11:00 PM