New Zealand'I didn’t do it': Ex-mobster loses his cool while giving evidence in murder trialDefence accused him of torching the place after breaking in and assaulting the woman.10 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Shocking': Intellectually disabled woman left unchecked for two days, found dead in bedCare staff feared the 30-year-old might act aggressively so they left her alone.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBusted: Cleaner springs guests who booked beachside motel to make fake moneyCouple checked in carrying a guillotine, printer and multiple laptop bags.08 Jun 09:08 PM
New ZealandYouth crime: A teen robber’s two-year trail of $190k mayhem revealedTeenagers netted $140,000 of watches, rings and medallions in 45-second raid.07 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandA burden to bear: Mum's angst after Snapchat predator jailed for sex act with girlThe 46-year-old added the teen on social media and said he wanted to be her 'sugar daddy'.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHe was an 83-year-old Justice of the Peace - he laundered $500k for meth ringHerbert Armitage was a JP and a keen bowler - he was laundering money on the side.07 Jun 06:47 AM
New ZealandDragged to his death: Now the woman involved is up for parole and says she's sorryJacob Ramsay was beaten over money he owed and then chained to a car and dragged.06 Jun 08:08 AM
New Zealand'I was screaming': Murder-accused emotionally recalls trying to save partner from fatal fireBut he claims he can't remember much else, including how the blaze broke out.05 Jun 07:19 AM
New ZealandKoha the roaming Staffy's life on the line after killing an 18yo sun-bathing catHe was impounded and facing possible destruction while his owner was taken to court.04 Jun 08:16 AM
New Zealand'Conditioned to it': Murder-accused 'disrespectful' to partner on night of fatal fireThe 21-year-old was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.30 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'He's a hero': Stabbing victim was just days from graduating as chefBailey Ecclestone, 22, said he never wanted to hurt anyone that fateful night.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTerrorised, battered woman was tied up and left on a bed - then she smelled smokeRecidivist offender's chilling words: 'I can't let you go because you'll nark.'30 May 05:57 AM
New ZealandTākaka builder $12k out of pocket after planned gold dig in national parkHe reported his mining equipment as stolen and was then arrested.29 May 10:44 PM
New Zealand'Degrading': Man drags naked partner outside, pours boiling water over herSimon Kereopa then told his partner 'you deserve it, and that’s what you get'.29 May 08:19 AM
New Zealand'I love you': Parents of alleged murder victim recall their daughter’s final goodbyeThe 21 year old was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold and killed her.29 May 05:51 AM
New Zealand'Dad's gone': Roadworker killed after being struck by speeding truckBrian Barnes' heartbroken family say their lives have been destroyed by his death.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman steals from laundromat after trying out Tiktok trickTira Tipene will now pay back the $390 she stole at $20 per week.28 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Left her to burn to death': Murder-accused allegedly torched sleeping partner's bedThe 21yo was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.28 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan dragged 30m by car after woman dupes him in Facebook Marketplace dealLian Hunia had no intention of handing over any money for the iPhone the man was selling.27 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Incompetent': Draftsman charged $100k for ‘illegible’ consent plansThe Auckland District Council found 108 errors in one set of drawings submitted to them.26 May 04:20 AM
New ZealandRestaurant owners who extorted staff, paid them less than $8 an hour, to pay $99KThe staff were told they had to give their employers $30,000 or risk deportation.25 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Extreme weather': Neighbour to pay up after scoria, foliage blocks drains amid 2023 stormsThe affected neighbour took time off work to clean up and had to get in a drainlayer.25 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Govt sanctioned cultivation of cannabis': Judge's concern about legal schemeLicensed cannabis growers can currently legally obtain illicit seeds and plants.24 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I did not do that, sir': Five cousins say man sexually abused them, including after churchOne aunty said when she was told of the alleged abuse, she read Bible verses to the man.24 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandNorthlanders turn up in large numbers to support Road Safety Week 2024"The road toll is not just some number but somebody’s loved one who died on the road."24 May 05:01 AM
New ZealandPolice claim security worker is a Tribesmen, he says 'he surrendered his patch'Verner Saimasi argued he cut ties with the gang and turned his life around.23 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Facebook scam': Man uses Marketplace to sell fake PlayStation, XboxDaniel Johnstone has been sentenced to home detention and ordered to pay reparations.22 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Highly culpable': Farmer milked cow even after 'part of her udder dropped off'Some of Ray Nairn's ill-treated cows needed to be euthanised.21 May 08:13 AM
New Zealand‘Houdini’ police escape artist jailed for part in Mongrel Mob meth manufactureElijah Waterman organised a truck driver to avoid the Covid-19 Auckland border.21 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandClumsy Auckland car thief caught with DNA database after leaving bloody trailsHe cut himself twice - once with a screwdriver, again breaking a car window.19 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'You have acted too late': Tenant awarded $9k after rental complaints fell on deaf earsThe landlord did not investigate the tenant's 'legitimate concerns', a tribunal found.19 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandMigrant's resident visa arrived days after being killed by repeat drink-driverJack Halliday had about 10 after-work drinks and then got behind the wheel.18 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandWoman who left 29kg mother on tarpaulin to starve to death released from prisonIt was estimated Cindy Taylor's mother went up to 15 days without food before dying.18 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandFormer homeowner ordered to cough up $5k for broken pump two years after saleA plumber found it had been fouled by wet wipes.17 May 10:00 PM
