New ZealandMan who abducted a baby when he stole a car claims his actions were 'over-criminalised'Michael Jai Smith drove away as the child's distraught mother banged on the car's windows.25 Jun 01:35 AM
New Zealand'I can always get in': Landlord broke into rental, set up treadmill and TVHe was also caught sitting in his tenant's work van and left a note calling him a 'pr**k'.21 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandNurse conned $112k from workmates for gigs, gamblingAngelina Reyes also took bereavement leave – but her mother and father are still alive.20 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandProbe into man who abused girl as he read her stories led to another sinister findingWilliam Seddon had a collection of child abuse images, said to have led to the assaults. 19 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandFather, daughter steal $190k in ATM heist, $159k still missingThe pair's sentencing was delayed to give them time to recall where the missing money is.18 Jun 04:09 AM
New Zealand'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feetMark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.18 Jun 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Hot-box' murder: Accused says rival gang bigger issue than patched member's theftDefence counsel says Mark Hohua died after falling on to concrete steps while fleeing.17 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandTribesmen's alleged 'hotbox' murder after gang member's unauthorised online shoppingMark Hohua, known as Shark, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow gang members in 2022.16 Jun 07:30 AM
New Zealand'I will forever hate you': Victims' torment after 'friend' sexually abused them as boysGlen Wright continues to deny the offending and claims the victims conspired against him.15 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi teen loses deportation battle after killing Melbourne motorcyclistThe 17-year-old dragged the rider for 85m before leaving him for dead. 15 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Public media not actually about audience ratingsOPINION: RNZ's value isn't in popularity but in public accountability.11 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandAttack victim faced possible amputation after dog 'ripped' chunk from his leg, 'ate it' in front of himThe man was at the property to fix a car when Boogi the dog lunged and bit his leg. 11 Jun 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldYouTube loosens rules guiding the moderation of videosNew York Times: YouTube now allows more rule-breaking content if deemed public interest.11 Jun 01:20 AM
New ZealandShoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.10 Jun 05:01 AM
New ZealandMan admits New Year's Day murder of baby, violent attack on two othersThe infant was killed at a home in Hamilton on January 1 this year.09 Jun 11:26 PM
New Zealand'The man cannot be trusted': Former rogue cop John Dewar jailed for company theftThe judge said the 73-year-old enjoyed a high level of trust in his role as CEO.09 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandMotorist's road rage caused para-cyclist training for Paralympics to crashThe victim, Eltje Malzbender, was still able to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.06 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after 30yo woman struck in Hamilton crashMichael Karekare, 38, was granted bail when he appeared in court this afternoon.06 Jun 12:23 AM
New Zealand'It's all made up': Man in BDSM relationship shuts down rape claimsA judge said the couple’s relationship could be considered 'outside the norm or even odd'.05 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandTop cop's court battle: Is there public interest in alleged objectionable material?The material was found on Jevon McSkimming's work computer before he resigned.03 Jun 02:48 AM
New ZealandMedia fight to report nature of top cop's alleged objectionable materialThe material was found on Jevon McSkimming's work computer before he resigned.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCop who stomped on man won't be prosecuted because it's not 'in the public interest'The officer punched a man, kneed him in the head and stomped on his torso.01 Jun 04:52 AM
New Zealand'She's not your rehab': Man runs down partner, denies her medical treatment'In traditional Māori society, we don’t treat women as our punching bags,' says judge.29 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I'll burn the house down': Man's Molotov cocktail revenge backfires, torches innocent person's homeJoshua Brennan's drunken retaliation caused about $25,000 in damage.29 May 05:46 AM
New ZealandForgetful pizza store robber leaves police scanner - with his DNA all over it - at the scene Charles Wilson was on electronic monitoring bail for a series of burglaries at the time. 28 May 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside texts between Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche and Minister Judith CollinsCollins shared a UK article titled 'under-peforming civil servants to be pushed out'.28 May 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Crude attempt': Sister caught trying to use gran's death to get gangster brother out of prisonNatalia Merrin, 28, even catfished another dead person's Facebook page.27 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Disgraceful behaviour': Gang member tells cops he was selling meth to make money for his kidsA judge has slammed Anaru Tukere's excuse given Tribal Huk's stance on meth.27 May 04:57 AM
New Zealand'Traumatic' tenancy: Landlord accused of 'inhumane and degrading' conditionsThe tribunal ordered the Ranolf Trust to pay over $6000 to the tenant.26 May 07:35 PM
New Zealand'You're being jacked': 501 exiled for armed kidnappings, carjacking and home invasionFalefitu Alapati Toatoalei has lived in Australia for 27 years. Now he's being deported.25 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandPork crackling snacker breaks tooth on birthday, leading to small claims clashThe man claimed the pork crackling product was not 'fit for purpose'.24 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Felt their back crack': Woman jailed for beating, punching and kicking childrenThe 31-year-old threw one child into a wall with so much force that it left a hole.23 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Please God, not my son': Family's pain remains as killer confesses 20 years on Michael Slade died in a house bus fire that police thought was accidental.21 May 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Concern about escalation': Children as young as one identified in man's objectionable videos Jordan Te Iri-Kearns was jailed for 25 and a half months.15 May 11:55 PM
