New ZealandDrug syndicate kingpin used Uber to send firearm between cities after gang threatMadison Fraser-Webb used his mum, sister, and other relatives to help launder drug money.12 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandNZDF member had ability to carry out death threat, Afghan interpreter claimsBut, the defence says, the interpreter was lying to get his wife off his back.12 May 06:00 AM
Crime‘I felt loved’: Husband describes how he felt morning after alleged rapeA court heard his wife told him: 'The sex was good for those who wanted it'.12 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandDad's free-diving death prompts warnings for middle-aged divers to get medical checks11 May 05:00 PM
Crime‘Hasn’t stopped offending’: Man who owned dogs that killed landlord now a child sex offender11 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandMastectomy patient burned in surgery as hospital staff ignore warming mattress alarm11 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandRugby player facing deportation after drink-driving conviction gets new hearingSakaria Taulafo had 'six or eight' beers at the rugby clubrooms before driving home.10 May 06:59 AM
New Zealand'You taught me my body was not mine': Man made intimate recordings of his sleeping girlfriend The woman says she now struggles to sleep and no longer feels safe.10 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Necessary illustration of dimwits': Lawyer slams standards committee over puberty blockers rulingSix complaints were laid about the 3-page letter that was sent to 20 healthcare workers.10 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandWoman attempts to make claim over father's estate, 45 years after he diedShe said her father promised her mother would 'level things up', but she didn't.09 May 10:30 PM
New ZealandStingray encounter: Lawyer felt a 'chomp' on his foot at the beach ... then came the bloodTobias Taane has a 'huge hole' in his foot after a stingray's barb went right through it.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPort workers fired after refusing to work with colleague they deemed unsafeThe pair worked with a particular loader operator, and they both raised concerns.09 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandAccountant's conflict of interest 'blindingly obvious' after helping inexperienced couple buy gymThe woman expressed doubts but he encouraged her saying 'we will get you there'.09 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandSon of a murdered mother becomes a murderer Arohaina Henare was murdered in 2022. Her son, Trizarn Henare, killed a man in 2024. 09 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan says he 'would have thought twice' about assault if he knew the victim was a womanThe victim now feels unsafe in the city centre and fears being attacked again.08 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm very unhappy': Judge resentences family after benefactor fails to pay promised fineThe Reids were fined $138,000 for unconsented buildings and dwellings on their rural land.08 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandGroceries, spa, sex toy: Couple mix it up during shoplifting spreeThe 41-year-old and his partner would fill bags full of products then walk out.08 May 07:00 AM
Crime‘It’s messed me up massively’: Woman gives evidence in rape trialThe woman says her ex came into the house after they split and tried to strangle her.08 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Highly unusual': Judge spares dogs from death row after seal attack at beachJustice Jonathan Eaton: 'The attack must have been traumatic for the seal.'08 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Guess how heavy they are': Deputy principal's inappropriate and 'vulgar' commentsTeaching Council: 'It was gratuitous, mean-spirited and demeaning.'08 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandNot guilty pleas entered in alleged triple homicide in HastingsName suppression continues for all involved until the next court appearance in July.07 May 10:42 PM
New ZealandCoroner flags possible ‘adverse comment’ in Abbey Caves death findings as inquiry endsThe council knew the caves could flood without warning but kept no flood data.07 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Unwell' racist bus attacker suffers serious burns after later setting apartment ablazeThe woman can now be named, and set a building on fire last year.07 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Concerning pattern': Relief teacher who kissed preschoolers namedAnkui Gui's teacher registration has been cancelled for serious misconduct.06 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandWoman high on meth stole car with baby inside, dumped infant on side of roadThe 59-year-old pulled out in front of traffic, cutting off cars, before noticing infant.06 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'This was a harrowing experience': Assistant on fatal caving trip said staff did the best they couldOnly two adults took 17 Whangārei Boys’ High students into Abbey Caves.06 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘That’s all you need is more sex’: Woman alleges she was raped during controlling marriageBut the man's lawyer told a judge the marriage was loving and supportive.06 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'They won't last long': Former All Black involved in illegal home-kill pig operationRobert Kururangi facilitated the sale of pigs that were hit with a pole then stabbed.06 May 01:12 AM
New ZealandWannabe detective impersonated police to reel in unsuspecting teen girlsCharlie Simonsen-Kemp also pretended to work for NZTA and Hamilton City Council.05 May 10:00 PM