New ZealandCrown say Scout master preyed on vulnerable boys over decades, defence say evidence 'pure fiction'Former Scouts leader accused of sex abuse had some boys pose naked for photos, says Crown.22 Nov 12:29 AM
New Zealand‘Out of his depth’ builder: Shoddily-built house ordered demolishedShoddily-built house was ordered to be demolished after builder forged inspection reports.21 Nov 04:31 PM
New ZealandArtist caught driving drunk after swerving into path of police officer's carJudge says artist's troubled past is no excuse for the risk he posed to the public.21 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Aggressive': Landlord 'assaulted' for filming tenantThe landlord claimed she had to take four days off work after the tenant hit her hand.21 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandBankrupt builder jailed for raping intoxicated sleeping womanJaden Melgren jailed six years, four months for raping a sleeping woman.21 Nov 04:22 AM
New Zealand'The voices told me to do it': Trial begins for mum accused of suffocating baby sonThe mother is standing trial after allegedly suffocating her newborn against her shoulder.21 Nov 03:56 AM
New ZealandSurgery agreed to while sedated, woman suffers voice loss issuesWoman suffers voice problems after consenting to surgery to remove cancer while sedated.21 Nov 01:08 AM
New ZealandBeauty therapist at laser clinic burns woman's face in rushTherapist and laser therapy clinic have both been told to apologise to burned woman.21 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandDealer who sold damaged utes warns there might be more on our roadsDealer claims damaged vehicles are being repaired, warranted and on-sold.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You disgusting pig': Campaign of abuse dished out by social workerThe woman also left threatening voice messages, including one of only a clock ticking.19 Nov 03:24 AM
New ZealandBuilder removes one tile in bathroom reno, then leavesHe pocketed almost $7000 in payments before skipping out on job.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who thought about killing people denied detention appealAsked if abduction was going to end well for his victim Blaine Hughes said 'probably not'.18 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Disastrous' start to life: Toddler who witnessed mum kill man grows into criminalJakeem Bowman-Fenton was 2 when his mother, Daniella Bowman, took part in a murder.18 Nov 06:35 AM
New Zealand'Anger, pain and grief': Life sentence brings end to murder caseSecond Mongrel Mob member sentenced for life for Peter Lui murder.18 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Angry and heartbroken': Dog mauls 4-year-old's face 15 hours after family fostered itThe trust responsible for bullmastiff cross knew it had aggressive tendencies.18 Nov 05:57 AM
New Zealand'Harrowing trial': Victims of sexual predator praised for braverySexual predator David Falamoe could face a sentence of preventive detention.18 Nov 05:17 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay river death: Coroner unable to reach conclusionRetired microbiologist disappeared while fishing18 Nov 12:32 AM
New Zealand"Closure": Alan Hall's family await Crown investigation findingsAlan Hall spent 19 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit.17 Nov 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Absolute despair': Mum's grief after ambulance officer killed in crash; 61yo woman in courtWhen she was told by police her only child was dead, she let out a 'silent howl'.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCompany to be sentenced following forestry deathThe man, 45, had been felling at a privately-owned forest block when he died.17 Nov 07:11 AM
New ZealandSocial worker 'misappropriated' vouchers and food parcels meant for hungry familiesThe woman also stole supermaket vouchers which were destined for struggling families.17 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I am very, very angry': Runaway teen sobs while confronting sex offender in courtTeen runaway falls victim to convicted sex offender.17 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandCase continues for man accused of selling bleach as Covid and cancer 'cure'He claimed the solution 'cured' cancer, Covid-19 and HIV.17 Nov 04:58 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced for stalking women and stealing their shoesHe had a shoe fetish since he was 10.17 Nov 04:28 AM
New Zealand'Inadequate discounts': K Mart robber appeals against jail sentenceKitia Toimata was jailed for her role in the shoplifting-turned-aggravated assault.17 Nov 04:27 AM
New ZealandDeath in recliner chair: Wife's manslaughter conviction appeal failsThe wife of a man who died following neglect has failed to overturn her conviction.17 Nov 12:20 AM
New ZealandBoy, 14, admits 48 charges following Christchurch crime spreeDuring the youth's second appearance on the matter, 28 charges were dropped.17 Nov 12:19 AM
New ZealandBlack Widow murder a case of clues picked up by coronerProposed changes to Coroners Act could mean some causes of death missed, say pathologists.16 Nov 11:42 PM
New Zealand'Who is available URGENT': Intruder got called up for a triple shooting that left a victim blindThe bullet went through the eye of the victim and lodged in his brain.16 Nov 08:55 PM
New Zealand$42k and counting: Legal bill for failed prosecution of dog attackThe council has spent $42,000 on legal fees, with an appeal yet to be heard.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Disgraceful': Senior lawyer takes female interns to bars and sex shop‘I promise not to bite. Well not hard,’ he said in an email to a junior colleague.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLicenced to kill: Man with James Bond fantasies appeals against compulsory care orderHe believed he was a secret agent on missions one of which included beheading his teacher.16 Nov 07:08 AM
New ZealandGive me $100m in cash and gold, employee demands from bossesHe lost his job for refusing to get vaccinated, and wants cash and gold bullion in return.16 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant enterprise': Drugged woman unconscious in a taxi leads police to meth labMan was on bail for cooking P when police raided his home and found it happening again.16 Nov 06:07 AM
