New ZealandUnpaid rent: One tenant was $33k behind in rent; another lay dead in their council flatA long-term landlord says bad management is behind tenants getting so far behind in rent.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan assaults elderly widow in her garden before chasing girl through park, assaulting herThe woman now suffers from flashbacks, while the schoolgirl has become withdrawn.31 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandMan who sold bleach as Covid cure gets jail term converted to home detentionCriminal 'seized upon the tragedy' of the pandemic as a 'money-making opportunity'.31 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'It takes two people': Rapist attempts to blame teen victim for harrowing sex attackHe raped the teen three times and had his associates film part of the act.29 Mar 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Rock n roll judge' on being easily triggered - and the death of his son'I am easily triggered, unfortunately.'29 Mar 09:07 PM
CrimeDriver called to get teens home safely was high on methJacinda Sione-Lauaki was killed when Duanne Towgood lost control on a corner and crashed.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Air NZ worker wins fight for compo after getting Covid-19 on the jobFormer cabin crew member says Air NZ 'abused its privilege' in fight over compo.28 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandGirl foils sex offender by using his phone to save evidence and summon helpStephen Wayne Beattie hid phone in girl's bedroom to make videos of her.28 Mar 05:00 AM
CrimePolice investigation into homicide continues, men linked to case sentencedTeina Pickering was found dead on a Ruakākā road in October last year.28 Mar 02:57 AM
New ZealandTeacher admits sending naked pictures to students, offering them sex toysHe offered to teach a female student how to perform a sex act.27 Mar 10:18 PM
CrimeDrink-driving learner kills best mate in high-speed crashA judge says the tragedy was characterised by impulsiveness and recklessness.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tell me I'm your boyfriend': Teen woke to armed mobster in her bedroomAnthony Pearce, who also stabbed a man in the neck, has argued against his sentence.27 Mar 06:00 AM
CrimeMan jailed after paying women in Asia to see their children dance nakedHe was caught with thousands of images and videos of child exploitation material.27 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Slumped forward': Chef and his dog died after car ploughed through playground, into riverChristian Herbulot's death prompted a coroner to recommend a law change.27 Mar 04:25 AM
Crime'Why would anyone throw a hot pie at a kid?' Judge questions aunt's disturbing behaviourThe woman threw a hot pie in the face of a child.27 Mar 03:26 AM
New Zealand'I hope you get what you deserve': Daughter confronts man who killed her father in crashLivai Nuku survived the crash he caused, but suffered a traumatic brain injury.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGuitar tutor gives girl, 7, a phone loaded with porn imagesLogan Paul Hugo also groomed a 14-year-old online and then went to have sex with her.26 Mar 07:00 AM
Crime'Fear and Nightmares': Man in trusted position sexually abused young girlThe man manipulated sleeping arrangements to ensure he was always next to the child.26 Mar 05:00 AM
BusinessLawyer son allegedly took $190k from mum's estate after she diedThe lawyer also allegedly used $200k from a family trust to help his struggling business.25 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan makes an obscenity-laden TikTok about victims after being released from prisonStephen Elliot was originally jailed for assaulting them in a Salvation Army store.25 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Too fat to eat KFC': Daycare owner mistreated children, bullied staffThe woman has now been stripped of her teaching registration and ordered to pay $40k.25 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Insensitive': Doctor apologises for using humour during teen's circumcisionHe also commented on the teen's weight and exposed him when his whānau were in the room.25 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandFather and son attack fisherman thinking he had lured child with moneyThe man was beaten, knocked off the jetty and held underwater.24 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandDaughter takes father's yacht brokerage company to task over workplace disputeTobie Erceg worked for Yacht Finders Global but quit after two months.24 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Gang overtones': Terrified occupants saw taser sparking in the dark as trio tried to break inOne of the victims has moved away, still fearful of the Black Power associates.23 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Under our watch': Programme for at-risk youth breaks silence after teen kills camperThe teen was on a programme for troubled youth when he killed Adrian Humphreys.23 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandDriver in fatal high-speed crash that killed young lawyer says he wasn't using Tesla's auto-drive functionSaurbh Sharma couldn't explain why 'how to delete Tesla recordings' was on his phone.22 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Disdain and disrespect': Woman who stood with her back to judge sent to prison'Yesterday when I asked for an apology you doubled down on your disrespect.'22 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandLuxury hotel chain's missing $50k surfaces after accidental transferHabitat Hotels had to take Hamilton Movers to court to get its money back.22 Mar 03:15 AM
CrimeMan charged with murder spends time in dock making heart shapes, waving at co-accusedThe man, woman and a third person have been charged with the murder of Euan Mackey.21 Mar 11:32 PM
Crime'Forgive me': Man distracted by noise from his Hilux kills 85yo beside life partnerRikki Gordon crossed the centreline, killing an elderly man who was in an oncoming car.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCourt finds ‘perception of bias’ linked to hearings for mass murdererRaymond Ratima, who killed seven relatives, is now entitled to another parole hearing.21 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan in crash that killed lawyer searched 'how to delete Tesla recordings'Young Auckland barrister Shubham Kaur died in the fiery 2022 crash.21 Mar 04:26 AM
New Zealand'Prison next': Employer with history of ignoring court orders fined $20k and warned'No meaningful difference between inactivity and disobedience' - Judge Kerry Smith.21 Mar 04:09 AM