Landlord left with hours of 'disgusting work' after tenant leaves rental in squalid condition

Rubbish had to be removed while carpet, curtains and the garage door needed replacing.

'Ripped off': Woman's $62k demand rejected in second-hand BMW row

Ina Kara-France paid $12,000 for a BMW but claimed it didn't live up to the description.

How a historical child abuser tried to use religious privilege to suppress secret recording

Graham Fox admitted his offending on a secret recording to a Destiny Church facilitator.

‘Isolated and sad’: Boy thrown at drawers by his caregivers

A public servant lost her job after assaulting the boy while he was living with her.

'Forever 11': Young cyclist killed by intoxicated driver who was angry at boyfriend

Terina Pineaha was drink-driving, high on meth and in a rage when she killed the girl.

'Increased risk': Warnings after DJ dies from fatal drug mix at Splore music festival

Simon Garside performed as a DJ on the final day of Splore '23. Hours later, he was dead.

'Dumbfounded': Murder accused allegedly asked about dead mum's money at funeral

Julia DeLuney is accused of murdering her mother, Helen Gregory, in Wellington.

Daughter accused of killing mother says she delayed calling 111 out of fear she'd 'be blamed'

'I was scared ... scared I was gonna get blamed for letting her go up to the roof.'

CCTV footage shows what daughter did in the wake of allegedly murdering her mother

Her actions included discarding a rubbish bag and replacing her false nails.

Predator who posed as a child online to target NZ girls is unmasked

He was sentenced to six years and five months on 12 charges, including grooming children.

'It's all safe mum': Murder accused allegedly took $85k hidden in mother's dressing gown

Helen Gregory's friends have testified about missing money and suspicious phone calls.

'Felt like I was rock-climbing': Scientist on attic access in murder case

An ESR scientist suspected a staged scene at a Wellington death.

'Multiple blows to the head': Victim died after she was hit while standing, possibly with a vase

The court heard there was blood in several parts of Helen Gregory's Khandallah home.

Tenant in fight with Kāinga Ora over dogs evicted after repeated abuse

He was repeatedly aggressive towards staff, yelling and telling them to 'f*** off'.

Lawyers for woman accused of murdering her mother suggest police had tunnel vision in investigation

The defence claims it was not considered whether the death was the result of a burglary.

'Warzone': Daughter describes walking into bloodied scene in mother's home

Julia DeLuney is accused of killing her mother and staging the scene before she left.

'Significant amount of blood:' Paramedics recount grisly scene in Wellington murder trial

Julia DeLuney is accused of killing her 79-year-old mother Helen Gregory in 2024.

'Peculiar way': Murder victim had $50,000 cash hidden in her freezer

Julia DeLuney is on trial for allegedly killing her mother, Helen Gregory, 79, in 2024.

Daughter denies violently killing elderly mum, staging scene to look like a fall

The Crown says the former school teacher was facing financial difficulties at the time.

'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staff

The 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.

‘Sink it, for all I care’: Mother calls for crane's removal after son’s fatal fall

Two people have died after jumping off the historic Hikitia crane in Wellington.

Man on meth hit water at 98km/h after Wellington crane leap

Jarreth Colquhoun waved to a crowd below before jumping into Wellington Harbour.

'I hope you pay': Grieving whānau face birthday shooting killer

Rawiri Wharerau was fatally shot at his house while hosting a party for his cousin.

'Boom, boom, you can all die': Man's explosive outburst ends tenancy

Quinton Rihari has lost his Salvation Army flat in Dunedin as a result of his behaviour.

Drunk meth-driver was in 'rage' over relationship when she fatally hit young cyclist

She has now admitted to Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa’s manslaughter.

'Rare case': Woman's murder charge dismissed after three weeks of evidence

Judge dismisses Karori case as unsuitable for jury consideration.

'He looked all pale': Woman recalls discovering dead body in her bed

She denies sending Facebook messages shortly before Rau Tongia was killed in bed.

Toddler drowns in septic tank: Coroner says focus should be on safety, not blame

Whanganui toddler Kelvin Chand fell into an uncovered septic tank on lifestyle block.

'Senseless vandalism': Group cause $75k damage after sneaking on to airport runway

The men damaged an Air Chathams plane and runway lights while driving on the runway.

Teen who bashed mother to death with dumbbell says life sentence is unfair

Jordan Taylor's lawyers say his upbringing and age should have been taken into account.

'Grossest depravity': Man jailed for helping run child sex abuse website

Family bewildered 'gentle and loyal man' could be involved in harming children.