New ZealandAssisted woman forced to 'flannel wash' during fortnight without hot waterThe landlords did not respond to plumbing issues fast enough, the Tenancy Tribunal rules.24 Aug 09:00 PM
CrimeNot the buzz: $120k loss to beekeepers after man irked by bees taking his pollenHe was angry the bees were taking pollen from his flowers.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Extremely angry': Woman incited grisly tanker track attack, Crown suggestsJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.24 Aug 07:30 AM
New Zealand‘No vax, no job’ - Respected worker gets $33K after being sacked during CovidHealth and safety rep reluctantly got a first vaccination but still lost his job.24 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Wish I could do more for victims’: Judge to rely on burglar's promise to pay back business ownersBrian Reuben broke into five Thames businesses over severals weeks due to spiralling debt.23 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandTeen broke into house, stabbed elderly woman asleep in bedThe boy was not violent before, but prior to the attack he had played violent video games.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Keep a lid on that temper’: Teacher escapes convictionEven the judge saw a glimpse of Tevita Hufanga's temper during proceedings.23 Aug 08:00 AM
CrimeWoman accused of hitting her grandchildren with hockey stickGrandmother lined up grandchildren for a smack or slap to discipline them, she says.23 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeMurder-accused sends 'love letter' to killer partner in prison, revealing 'no regrets'Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.23 Aug 05:36 AM
New Zealand'Silo' effect meant doctors failed to detect cause of Carmen Walker's deathPathologist claims Carmen Walker's death at Waikato Hospital 13 years ago was iatrogenic.23 Aug 01:03 AM
Crime'No, no': Murder victim still conscious when chained to car, accused claimsJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and dragged to his death.22 Aug 08:20 AM
New Zealand'You fellas are mad': Farm boss turns up to tanker track attack, hears worker was dumped in pitThe victim was beaten, chained to a car and dragged along a tanker track.21 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandSurgeon burned his note of medical procedure that killed patientSurgeon in charge of Carmen Walker's procedure grilled over volume of fluid in bucket.21 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand900kg bull known as 'Big Boy' responsible for man's death on farmRobert William Hewitt died after being attacked by the bull at his property in Gore.21 Aug 12:29 AM
New Zealand'Do you want to die?' Teen begs for life as he's pulled from car and stabbed at party"Please, please don’t, I’m only 15, I’m 15, please stop," the victim pleaded.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s nameThe offending undermined New Zealand's immigration system worldwide, a judge says.18 Aug 02:37 AM
New Zealand'Vaccine hesitant': Otago University staffer fired for refusing jab awarded $53kShe previously worked from home but the school rejected her request to do it again.17 Aug 09:01 PM
Crime'Manifestly inadequate': Crown to appeal sentence of teen Mobster involved in murderHome detention is not appropriate given the seriousness of the crime, the Crown stated.17 Aug 09:00 PM
Crime'He never had a bed': Mongols vice president's 'shocking' road to 16 years jailHone Ronaki was deported from Australia in October 2018.17 Aug 06:40 AM
New ZealandVehicle owner upset over failed warrant brings case against inspector for ‘poor service’The vehicle owner took his gripe to the Disputes Tribunal, and lost.17 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice justified in punching offender in head during arrest, IPCA findsThe aggressive man was also wrestled to the ground and bitten by a police dog.17 Aug 02:28 AM
Crime'Execution-style' killer collapses in dock as victim's children speak of heartbreakHe was pulled off the ground by security guards and sat for the rest of the hearing.17 Aug 01:13 AM
New ZealandHospital disposed of potential evidence in patient death caseBlood drained during the procedure was thrown away with other disposable waste.16 Aug 09:00 PM
Crime‘Manipulative’ farm equipment dealer rips off 25 customers to tune of $360kThe offending spanned two years and continued even after he was arrested for the crimes.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGang links, meth and property damage: Tenants owe landlord $30,000“It was really certain they were cooking and producing a lot of meth at that property."16 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandThe text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long timeThe Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.16 Aug 07:00 AM
Crime'I couldn't watch': Witness recalls chained victim being dragged to his death'You don’t need to do this, you know, it’s not too late,' the man pleaded with the killer.16 Aug 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fireThe 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.16 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Polarised and heated': Police see change in the nature of protests'There is not a lot of listening that goes on,’ says rural area chief.16 Aug 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Dad never got over Mum's death': Carmen Walker inquest beginsCarmen Walker died during a procedure to treat melanoma.15 Aug 07:00 AM
Crime'Kill him': Witness claims hearing female order the death of farm worker who was beaten, draggedPeople were yelling, there was a repetitive 'thud' and two days later a body was found.15 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamaraWhy many of NZ’s neediest children could be missing out on free school lunchOpinion: Free school lunches and a side of rhubarb: Why we're missing NZ's hungriest kids.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Nearby smiling': Young mum accused in murder of man who was beaten, chained and draggedShe allegedly smiled as the assault unfolded and stopped a person from intervening.14 Aug 07:11 AM
New Zealand'Tears on his cheeks': Cause of patient death still haunts family, doctorThe doctor who blew the whistle on a hospital death claims the case was covered up.14 Aug 06:19 AM
