New Zealand'Brought a knife to a fist fight': Man jailed for Christmas Day stabbingPatwade Murphy cut the wrist of one man, before stabbing another man in the chest.07 Oct 03:43 AM
New ZealandFired by text: Young worker wins $15k in compo, lost wagesA court found the apprentice was unfairly dismissed and awarded him compensation.06 Oct 05:25 PM
New Zealand'This is no simple shoplifting': Kmart robber jailed after violent attack on staffJudge John McDonald said Kitia Toimata's offending was too serious for home detention.06 Oct 04:05 PM
New Zealand'Complicit in murder': Whānau Ora chair slams Oranga Tamariki over failingsChild advocate Merepeka Raukawa-Tait has expressed anger at failings by Oranga Tamariki.06 Oct 07:01 AM
New Zealand'The rich get credit': Prison time looms for arsonist who can't afford $150k reparationThe woman smacked her ex with a piece of timber and then burned down his house.06 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandDeputy principal who sexually abused student, 10, says she's not ready for release from jailA former deputy principal who sexually abused a 10-year-old is now considered low risk.06 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'No compassion': Bereaved families want fairer coronial systemThe mother of a young man who took his own life wants a faster and fairer coronial system.05 Oct 10:43 PM
New Zealand'Under 12 months old': Young man's child abuse collection involved babies, bestialitySome of the victims were less than 12 months old.05 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandBlack Power member suffers traumatic tetraplegia after prospect crashesA gang prospect was high on drugs when he smashed into a tree, injuring a patched member.05 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandMalachi's misery: Oranga Tamariki slated by Ombudsman over inactionLitany of failures by Oranga Tamariki inaction before death of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz.04 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'You put so many damn holes in him': Grieving mum recounts son's 'execution-style death'The woman's son was fatally shot by his neighbour following a confrontation.04 Oct 05:04 PM
New Zealand60c/hr: Prisoners go to court demanding pay riseMinister's lawyer says work behind bars isn't designed to pay for inmates' everyday needs.04 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Urine and faeces': Council fined $76,500 over wastewater dischargeHalf an Olympic size swimming pool worth of untreated wastewater polluted a city stream.04 Oct 05:08 AM
New ZealandFarmer fined $95K for RMA breaches, including moving streamIt's not the first time the farmer has been in court for breaching the RMA.04 Oct 04:39 AM
New Zealand'Rot in hell Mr Booth': Paedophile teacher sentenced to seven years prisonA former victim arranged the sting that would have him admit to his crimes over the phone.04 Oct 02:15 AM
New ZealandDog walker terrified when confronted by abusive knife wielding man in parkEileen Pritchard was terrified when a knife-wielding man abused her as she walked her dog.04 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandTeen who killed man thinking he was a serial killer not guilty by reason of insanityThe 18-year-old was still deemed to be a danger to society by the judge.04 Oct 12:34 AM
New ZealandTop breeder found guilty of neglect allowed to keep dogs until sentence appealedProsecutor says he has no confidence woman and her daughter will look after their dogs.04 Oct 12:03 AM
New ZealandGang rapist who took turns abusing teen girl granted early prison releaseThe man and his three friends spent hours raping the 16-year-old girl.03 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandBarista wars: Plant milk company backed by Hollywood celebs wanted to trademark 'barista' on NZ productsOprah Winfrey and Natalie Portman both have links to the oat milk company.03 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Slamming doors' prompted woman to stab neighbour as she hung out washingDespite the sentence, she will be released today on a time-served basis.03 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandOrini milk tanker attack: Judge wants to hear victim's storyThe Judge wants the teen to meet with the victim before his fate is decided.03 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandYelled at for buying a pumpkin, worker awarded $21,000The former motel manager told the ERA Michelle Smith was very hard to get along with.01 Oct 09:51 PM
New ZealandConvicted baby killer back in court, risks another recall to prisonThe man is on lifetime parole for murdering his seven-week-old daughter.29 Sep 08:28 PM
New ZealandCrown appeals teen rapist's home detention sentenceAn appeal has been filed despite the Crown earlier defending its position on the sentence.29 Sep 02:01 AM
CrimeRSA toilet attack: Man 'blindsided' with knock out punch while urinatingThe victim, who suffered a broken cheekbone in the attack, once dated the offender's ex.29 Sep 12:31 AM
New Zealand'Punctured lung': Accused admits violent stabbing of three people inside Indian restaurantThe 31-year-old walked into the kitchen and stabbed two workers and then a customer.28 Sep 11:59 PM
New Zealand'Significant force' used in the arrest of high-priority violent offender was justified - IPCAThe offender, known as violent and a gang affiliate, was on the run for eight months.28 Sep 10:11 PM
CrimeTrial date set for two men accused of central city murderTwo men will stand trial in November for the murder of Haze Peihopa in Whangārei in 2021.28 Sep 09:37 PM
New ZealandRugby professionals in employment spat with franchise ownersThe case involves allegations of serious misconduct and outstanding pay.28 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandHopping mad: Tenancy sours over multiplying rabbitsThe tenant failed to desex her three rabbits. She ended up with 18.28 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan drowns in creek two hours after police fail to respond to 111 callA member of the public called 111 after seeing the man yelling and breaking branches.27 Sep 10:09 PM
New ZealandRealtors fined for 'misleading' listing that meant new owners had to sellThe 'four-bedroom' house actually only had two consented rooms.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You're a monster': Man who claimed sex with 12yo was consensual jailed'Removed from reality': Rapist wants to reunite with victim after he's released.27 Sep 06:00 AM
