New ZealandPinball paradise lost: Drug dealer stripped of arcade machines worth up to $172kThe Christchurch 'Kimzone' arcade doubled as a drug hub.18 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandInquest ponders if helicopter flight could have saved this Foxton farmer’s lifeThe case has already triggered new burns training and trauma protocols at ED.18 Mar 12:11 AM
New Zealand'Fit and proper?': Struck-off lawyer who married murderer wants to practise law againThis is not the first time Davina Reid has tried to be reinstated as a lawyer. 17 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman who threw acid asks judge 'why are you being so mean to me?'Her victim was left with chemical burns on her skin from the sulphuric acid.17 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandDriver jailed after becoming 'airborne' with infant in car while fleeing policeHe now faces 12 months in prison and a three-year driving disqualification.17 Mar 01:00 AM
Crime Doctor in NZ trial says flagging suspected medical child abuse was a ‘huge call’The mother denies seven charges of alleged mistreatment during 19 months.17 Mar 12:38 AM
New ZealandDriver who killed teen in speeding crash caught again at 190km/h in 'dangerous pattern'Kevin Bishell caused the Taranaki crash that killed Olivia Keightley-Trigg, 18, in 2018.16 Mar 08:12 PM
CrimeJudge aborts trial after jury questions complainant's sex lifeJurors asked if her underwear was typical daily style or 'only for special occasions'.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFather acquitted of murder says toddler and baby had 'a scuffle' before son's deathAnthony Pickering said he gave his daughter a 'whack on the bum' for making the baby cry.16 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandAlcohol, cannabis, and high speeds: Teen driver was doing more than 130km/h when he killed mateThe teens were flung from the car that only had one working headlight and worn brakepads.16 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandDelayed care: First-time mum loses IVF baby born in ‘poor’ condition after c-section delayHDC finds an urgent caesarean may have saved the baby who died after 22 hours.16 Mar 01:38 AM
New ZealandCop stole $68k from vulnerable pensioner he was meant to help after another crimeThe officer has been sentenced but is appealing against a ruling to lift name suppression.15 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Hit them': Mob's plan to fire on mourners at a Black Power tangi thwarted by policeWhen the tangi of a rival gang member was held in Mob territory, they hatched a plan.15 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I deserve unhappiness': Convicted sex offender says he wanted to get caughtThe 33-year-old was found with 61 images and videos in September 2024.15 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I will forget you, but never forgive': Victim faces abuser in courtNeil Robert Wallace was described in court as a 'predator who hid in plain sight'.14 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Too much violence in Queenstown’: Bar assault puts tourist hotspot under scrutinyA judge has warned that 'violence in Queenstown will not be tolerated'.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi driver who killed mine worker while on 'poor man's meth' wins Australia deportation fightNathan Teraki was jailed in Australia after the fatal crash in 2022. 14 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandCorrections blasted over safety threats to assaulted officer, ordered to pay him $94kA 'level 1 threat' was made against the officer, which he was not immediately told about. 14 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandClue to woman's death found on her phone after she had diedDebra Jacobs died peacefully in her sleep in 2023 but her cause of death remains unknown.13 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandAustralian college suspends censured NZ teacher after sex talk with students revealedOne of Morgan's questions was: 'How long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?'13 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandRelative of baby who died of head injuries admits lying to police over claim father confessedPoseidyn Reigns Hemopo-Pickering was 10 months old when he died in 2020. 13 Mar 06:00 AM
Crime'Big boys' stuff': Tomahawk-wielding robber faces the music for Noel Leeming heistA judge told Bruce Tautari that the armed raid could easily have turned deadly.13 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘I was living a double life’: Student recalls sexual relationship with teacherThe student said he felt guilty and tried to end it with her. 13 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Sick and dangerous' teacher aide jailed for sexual abuse of girlsEarly victim, now an adult, apologises to girls who were abused after her.13 Mar 12:21 AM
New ZealandStreet attacker ‘growled like dog’ as she bit and latched on to stranger’s armThe victim had a large open arm wound from the bite and was also bitten on the wrist.12 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandDriver heard an 'almighty bang' when she fatally hit man on mobility scooter, but drove offKathleen Davies hit the 92-year-old as he crossed a Hamilton road on his scooter.12 Mar 05:00 AM
Crime'Bullying and violence': Community youth worker sentenced for child assaultsThe 41-year-old assaulted his whāngai child multiple times over several years.12 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Quick, get out': Woman jumped to safety, tenant ran through flames after arson attack David Sparks broke into his ex-partner's home and set the furniture on fire.11 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandSex talk: Teacher asked boarding students inappropriate questions to help them wind down at nightDiscussions included: 'Would you sleep with an absolute 10 out of 10 if she was crazy as?'11 Mar 06:00 AM
CrimeFamilies fight plan to call Christchurch mosque terrorist at inquestThey argue calling him risks shattering the safe, victim-centred inquest space.11 Mar 04:20 AM
New ZealandAuckland teacher struck off after porn videos show her urinating on school propertyInvestigators linked her TikTok username to a porn site account with 30 videos.11 Mar 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLaw firm blames 'rogue' worker after taking fees 105 times without billing clientsPartners were first fined $10,000, but a later appeal wiped all sanctions.10 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Dysfunctional compulsion': Porn-addicted lawyer loses bid to keep his name secretDamian Botherway had since rid himself of his compulsion to watch porn.10 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandDrug mule used alias 'Ben Dover' to retrieve 26kg of cocaine from shipping containersA group spent four nights cutting into banana containers to retrieve the drugs.10 Mar 06:00 AM
