New Zealand'F*** off:' Meth mum's sentencing delayed after she arrived at court in 'drug-fuelled state'Lilly Quigley reappeared this week with a judge noting she looked better than last time.01 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandLuxury Airbnb drug lord successfully appeals 'excessive' sentenceAt the peak of his drug peddling, Louis Hall squandered almost $1m at the casino.01 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandLife sentence for rapist who made girls his ‘playthings’ for 20 yearsHe punished his victims when they resisted his abuse. Now he will be punished, they said.31 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'It broke me and our kids': Jealous ex burns down home of partner, childrenSean Anthony Carroll's arson caused around $550,000 in damage.30 Oct 05:00 AM
CrimeMigrant's 'leading role' in syndicate that smuggled meth in a picture of the Virgin MaryThe Colombian national has been jailed and now faces the possibility of deportation.29 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Pervasive deficits': Oranga Tamariki's practice under the microscope in baby's deathOranga Tamariki staff incorrectly handled concerns reported to them, a coroner found.29 Oct 04:07 AM
New ZealandMother leaves sons out of will sparking battle over $245k estateStepfather argued mother had provided for her children while she was alive.27 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'Lecherous behaviour': Porn addiction leads to jail for farmer with child sex abuse videosMatthew Harry Drummond is now behind bars for more than two years.26 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Promising player' argues conviction for covert sex video will destroy his rugby careerPlayer also wants suppression but judge says disruption to rugby career isn't hardship.25 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandUncle told niece 'you want this' after he raped her in a motelHe went on to sexually assault another niece, leaving both women traumatised.24 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandEmployee who worked without pay for two years wins $240K from medical cannabis firmThe man worked for two years without pay.24 Oct 06:47 AM
New ZealandPensioner built homemade bomb with destructive blast radius of 1km"Death would have been immediate."24 Oct 04:47 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe plans second major restructure, job losses proposed40 net roles are proposed to be cut.23 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandTeen fired from pizza delivery job takes on company - and wins $10kJake Pirret-Buik says he was wrongfully accused of stealing $50 and sacked on the spot.22 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Something out of CSI Miami': Lawyer says man accused of murder wasn't even thereHamiora Bennett is one of nine people, mostly Mongrel Mob members, accused of murder.21 Oct 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinistry for Regulation among public service's highest earners as sector pay jumpsThe average manager's salary in the public sector sits at $163,800.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDestruction order upheld for 'well-loved elderly pet' that landed cyclist in ICUThe man suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung after rottweiler Indy rushed the riders.20 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I will be forever sorry': Woman apologises after telling teen driver to run her partner overTaku Paul was fatally run down during a fight with Ephron Ronaki about missing money.19 Oct 10:00 PM
New Zealand'I’ll shoot you': Barricaded man fired at police during 14-hour siegeAn officer feared for his life when the gunman pointed the firearm directly at him.18 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandMurder-accused is 'Dorothy', not the 'Wicked Witch of the West’, defence tells juryThe jury got a taste of a classic fairy tale during Kiri Pini's defence closings today.18 Oct 03:21 AM
New Zealand'They were not there to share drinks': Crown claims gang's deadly attack was retributionThe Crown has closed its case in the lengthy murder trial of nine Mongrel Mob members.17 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandEx-student catches teacher trying to send sexually explicit images and videos to teensThe teacher reported himself to police after being spoken to by a school colleague.17 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'He's a robber, that's what he does': Teen hits dairies after being released from jailThe now 19-year-old was today jailed for three years and eight months.15 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan dies as wife drives him to hospital after St John fails to send ambulanceHe was suffering 'classic heart attack symptoms' but an ambulance was not dispatched.14 Oct 04:19 AM
New ZealandPrisoner's hunger strike enters 89th day, court rules no medical help to be givenCorrections and Health NZ won't be prosecuted if Francis Shaw's health deteriorates.14 Oct 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Ticking time bomb': Buyer of retired racehorse asked for refund after bucking episodesA previous owner described the horse as having 'lost all sense of sanity'.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFather fights to transfer te reo Māori-speaking son from kura to mainstream schoolNow, a Family Court judge has made the final call on where the boy should go.13 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'You broke my family': Son's words to father who sexually abused him for 7 yearsThe dad coached his young son and friend to perform sexual acts in front of him.12 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'An ethical dilemma': 30-year medical career ended by Covid vaccine stanceDoctor tried to keep practising under Māori customary law.11 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'I can’t remember': Rape complainant's memory under scrutiny in seasonal workers' trialAfter struggling to piece together night's events, woman says she knows she said 'no'.11 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer Sue Grey tearful at tribunal: 'I didn’t mean to breach name suppression'It is alleged lawyer revealed the name of a child who had suppression in two interviews.11 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandTourist attacked by naked nihilist in 'ferocious' campground rampageThe victim was dragged from her bike and suffered severe injuries.10 Oct 06:18 AM
CrimeSchizophrenia or drug-induced psychosis? What led to man's brutal homicide on rural drivewayDefence claims schizophrenia but the Crown argues drug-induced psychosis.10 Oct 05:19 AM
CrimeFate of man who claims fatal stabbing was in self-defence rests with juryCCTV blind spot crucial in Whangārei trial; jury to decide between self-defence or murder.10 Oct 04:56 AM
