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Otago hot air balloon crash: Photographer says crash landing was bad luck
New Zealand

Otago hot air balloon crash: Photographer says crash landing was bad luck

11 Jul 05:26 AM
'It was going around and around': 1200 homes affected by tornado
New Zealand

'It was going around and around': 1200 homes affected by tornado

19 Jun 06:51 AM

Those affected are being warned more bad weather is on the way.

Top sportsman's name suppression appeal reaches High Court
New Zealand|crime

Top sportsman's name suppression appeal reaches High Court

29 Mar 11:00 PM

Justice Rebecca Edwards has reserved her decision on the appeal.

'He did not deserve to die': Killer's tearful apology before she's jailed
New Zealand|crime

'He did not deserve to die': Killer's tearful apology before she's jailed

29 Mar 09:37 PM

Killer: "I know there is nothing I can say that will ever bring him back."

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A 33-year wait for justice: One of NZ's biggest cold cases solved
New Zealand|crime

A 33-year wait for justice: One of NZ's biggest cold cases solved

29 Mar 04:33 PM

'Chris definitely got justice today, I am so pleased for his family too.'

Spike in Easter online incidents: Kiwis warned to be vigilant
New Zealand

Spike in Easter online incidents: Kiwis warned to be vigilant

28 Mar 04:00 PM

There were 160 scam reports made Netsafe during Easter in 2017 and 736 in 2020.

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Jailed cop phoned Commissioner of Police after sexually violating colleague
New Zealand|crime

Jailed cop phoned Commissioner of Police after sexually violating colleague

25 Mar 02:50 AM

Police have declined to release details about the phone call to the nation's top cop.

Police officer's appeal over sex crimes against workmate dismissed
Crime

Police officer's appeal over sex crimes against workmate dismissed

25 Mar 02:10 AM

The police officer's appeal was dismissed by the court.

Red Fox Tavern murder trial: Jury retires
New Zealand|crime

Red Fox Tavern murder trial: Jury retires

24 Mar 11:31 PM

High Court judge: 'It is important that you focus on the task at hand.'

Red Fox Tavern murder: 'Bombshell' testimony from man wanting to stop miscarriage of justice - defence
Crime

Red Fox Tavern murder: 'Bombshell' testimony from man wanting to stop miscarriage of justice - defence

23 Mar 11:40 PM

Defence lawyer: 'He wasn't prepared to take that secret with him to the grave.'

Is the game up? Jurors asked as Crown case closes on Red Fox Tavern trial
Crime

Is the game up? Jurors asked as Crown case closes on Red Fox Tavern trial

23 Mar 04:00 AM

'Thirty-three years later the question of whether the game is up is yours ... alone.'

Red Fox murder trial: Crown closing alleges unnamed accused threw murder weapon into sea
New Zealand|crime

Red Fox murder trial: Crown closing alleges unnamed accused threw murder weapon into sea

22 Mar 01:14 AM

The Crown has begun closing its case today in the High Court at Auckland.

Lockdown baby death: Dad admits manslaughter of crying daughter
New Zealand|crime

Lockdown baby death: Dad admits manslaughter of crying daughter

16 Mar 09:40 PM

Auckland dad: 'I did it but I wasn't thinking.'

Dilworth School investigation: Latest two men charged appear in High Court
Crime

Dilworth School investigation: Latest two men charged appear in High Court

16 Mar 09:25 PM

The case was called in the High Court today.

Red Fox trial: Former top suspect not near tavern in 'crucial hours' before homicide
New Zealand|crime

Red Fox trial: Former top suspect not near tavern in 'crucial hours' before homicide

16 Mar 05:04 AM

Investigating cop: 'This was a high-profile case. New Zealand wanted to know.'

Red Fox Tavern murder trial: Police officer says investigation eliminated another suspect
New Zealand|crime

Red Fox Tavern murder trial: Police officer says investigation eliminated another suspect

15 Mar 03:16 AM

Some people were nominated based on hunches or maliciousness, a court has heard.

Denver Chance murder trial: Friend says she never saw him threaten anyone
New Zealand|crime

Denver Chance murder trial: Friend says she never saw him threaten anyone

12 Mar 04:00 AM

"I've never seen him threaten anybody ever": Court hears.

Red Fox Tavern trial: What the unnamed accused told a prison mate
Crime

Red Fox Tavern trial: What the unnamed accused told a prison mate

10 Mar 11:15 PM

'He was paranoid about being wired. Rightly so as it turned out.'

'Dangerous': Respected cop convicted for running two red lights at over 150km/h
New Zealand|crime

'Dangerous': Respected cop convicted for running two red lights at over 150km/h

07 Mar 03:17 AM

Superintendent: 'The public rightly hold police officers to high standards.'

Aucklanders enjoy level 2 freedom, businesses sigh with relief
New Zealand

Aucklanders enjoy level 2 freedom, businesses sigh with relief

07 Mar 02:35 AM

Bring it on! Drop in restrictions see Aucklanders eating out and hitting the shops.

Fatal shooting: Not guilty of murder, guilty of manslaughter
New Zealand|crime

Fatal shooting: Not guilty of murder, guilty of manslaughter

03 Mar 04:40 AM

The majority verdict was given in the High Court at Auckland today.

South Head murder trial: Jury retires to deliberate
New Zealand|crime

South Head murder trial: Jury retires to deliberate

02 Mar 12:00 AM

High Court judge to jury: 'The verdict is for you to decide as is the facts.'

South Head murder trial: Crown and defence close their cases
New Zealand|crime

South Head murder trial: Crown and defence close their cases

01 Mar 04:00 AM

Defence claim it is 'reasonably possible' Amy Smith acted in self-defence.

Red Fox Tavern: Unnamed defendant freaked out, knew he would get 'turned over'
Crime

Red Fox Tavern: Unnamed defendant freaked out, knew he would get 'turned over'

24 Feb 04:00 AM

Accused: 'I'm not the offender for this Red Fox Tavern, no way.'

Murder trial: 'Yeah sweet. I just shot him. I didn't know it was him'
New Zealand|crime

Murder trial: 'Yeah sweet. I just shot him. I didn't know it was him'

23 Feb 04:00 AM

How woman replied to police officer shortly before being charged with murder.

Family member asked accused: Did Red Fox Tavern heist have 'anything to do with you?'
New Zealand|crime

Family member asked accused: Did Red Fox Tavern heist have 'anything to do with you?'

22 Feb 03:40 AM

Earlier that week the unnamed defendant had practised using a shotgun, court heard.

Red Fox Tavern trial: Jury learn accused committed prior robbery
Crime

Red Fox Tavern trial: Jury learn accused committed prior robbery

19 Feb 04:00 AM

There has been a turn in the Red Fox Tavern trial today.

'Charismatic' Comancheros boss jailed for 10 years
New Zealand|crime

'Charismatic' Comancheros boss jailed for 10 years

18 Feb 09:42 PM

Defence lawyer: "He is intelligent. He is capable. He is charismatic."

South Head murder trial: Woman shot 'man she loves' thinking he was an intruder
New Zealand|crime

South Head murder trial: Woman shot 'man she loves' thinking he was an intruder

18 Feb 01:15 AM

'I don't know how to control the bleeding', defendant desperately told 111 call taker.

Serial attacker hurt five 'complete strangers' on Auckland walkways
New Zealand|crime

Serial attacker hurt five 'complete strangers' on Auckland walkways

17 Feb 03:15 AM

'You took away a piece of my freedom I will never get back.'

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Dilworth investigation: The Crown cases against a man who will no longer go to trial
New Zealand|crime

Dilworth investigation: The Crown cases against a man who will no longer go to trial

16 Feb 04:00 PM

The man died with the presumption of innocence.

The Govt manager and the spy cam: Offender loses appeal
New Zealand|crime

The Govt manager and the spy cam: Offender loses appeal

15 Feb 09:50 PM

The man was originally granted a discharge without conviction and name suppression.

British 'babysitter' for $27m Auckland meth stash jailed for 17 years
New Zealand|crime

British 'babysitter' for $27m Auckland meth stash jailed for 17 years

11 Feb 09:12 PM

The social harm of this amount of the Class A drug was nearly $240m, a court has heard.

Red Fox Tavern cold case: 'We told her what had happened as gently as we could'
New Zealand|crime

Red Fox Tavern cold case: 'We told her what had happened as gently as we could'

11 Feb 03:30 AM

The third day of the high-profile trial has begun.

Red Fox Tavern cold case: Staff members recall fatal robbery 33 years on
Crime

Red Fox Tavern cold case: Staff members recall fatal robbery 33 years on

10 Feb 12:04 AM

The second day of a high-profile trial has started.

Wattle Downs radio host attack: Six accused named
New Zealand|crime

Wattle Downs radio host attack: Six accused named

09 Feb 08:40 PM

The trial was scheduled for February 28 next year.

Red Fox Tavern cold case: Barman shot dead after throwing glass at armed robber
Crime

Red Fox Tavern cold case: Barman shot dead after throwing glass at armed robber

09 Feb 05:08 AM

Defence lawyer: 'This case is one of New Zealand's long-standing and terrible mysteries.'

Trial begins for 1987 Red Fox Tavern murder, robbery
Crime

Trial begins for 1987 Red Fox Tavern murder, robbery

08 Feb 11:38 PM

The jury that will decide on an infamous cold case has been selected today.

Otago graduation threat: Unnamed accused further remanded
New Zealand|education

Otago graduation threat: Unnamed accused further remanded

04 Feb 11:27 PM

The 22-year-old accused woman appeared in court today.

'Punishment enough': Judge discharges mum over baby's bath death
New Zealand|crime

'Punishment enough': Judge discharges mum over baby's bath death

03 Feb 02:50 AM

The tired mum left two young children unattended when tragedy struck.

Man admits sex attack on teen he met outside supermarket
New Zealand|crime

Man admits sex attack on teen he met outside supermarket

01 Feb 09:00 PM

Murray Robertson pleaded guilty to five charges today.

Dilworth School investigation: High Court trial date set
New Zealand|crime

Dilworth School investigation: High Court trial date set

26 Jan 08:19 PM

Four of the accused men appeared in court today.

Infected in MIQ: New Covid community case has South African strain
New Zealand

Infected in MIQ: New Covid community case has South African strain

25 Jan 01:23 AM

The community case has 15 close contacts and likely got Covid in MIQ.

Cop's run-in with the law stealing an apple led to lifelong career in police
New Zealand|crime

Cop's run-in with the law stealing an apple led to lifelong career in police

22 Jan 04:00 PM

A pioneering dog handler has been recognised as a "stalwart" in his field.

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Catching Kiwipedo: The child sex dark web court case that took years
New Zealand|crime

Catching Kiwipedo: The child sex dark web court case that took years

22 Jan 04:06 AM

Aaron Joseph Hutton, 36, was arrested after months of covert investigation.

NZ man who tried to buy child to become 'sex slave' jailed
New Zealand|crime

NZ man who tried to buy child to become 'sex slave' jailed

21 Jan 09:40 PM

"Your intended victim was 3. She was to become a sex slave."

Man 'drove on wrong side of road', crashed while fleeing police
New Zealand|crime

Man 'drove on wrong side of road', crashed while fleeing police

20 Jan 01:34 AM

'I looked in my rear-vision mirror and it looked like his tyres were flat.'

Fatal Wellsford shooting: Man denies murder
New Zealand|crime

Fatal Wellsford shooting: Man denies murder

19 Jan 08:20 PM

Not guilty pleas were entered today in the High Court at Auckland.

Former lawyer and 'architect' of gang's money laundering scheme denied parole
New Zealand|crime

Former lawyer and 'architect' of gang's money laundering scheme denied parole

14 Jan 02:00 AM

Andrew Simpson had been a 'significant player' in the operation.

What was it like inside Waikeria Prison before the riot?
New Zealand

What was it like inside Waikeria Prison before the riot?

04 Jan 04:00 AM

Waikeria Prison opened in 1911 near Te Awamutu.

Waikeria uprising: Prisoners were terrified as roof 'dripped down'
New Zealand|crime

Waikeria uprising: Prisoners were terrified as roof 'dripped down'

03 Jan 04:46 AM

'They could literally see the whole prison burning around them.'

'Incredibly volatile': Fears Waikeria prison roof will collapse, 'tensions in group' rise
New Zealand

'Incredibly volatile': Fears Waikeria prison roof will collapse, 'tensions in group' rise

02 Jan 09:52 PM

"We know that there are tensions between members of the group."

Waikeria uprising: Ex-hostage negotiator says it is 'unthinkable' stand-off endures
New Zealand|crime

Waikeria uprising: Ex-hostage negotiator says it is 'unthinkable' stand-off endures

02 Jan 07:30 AM

"Never lie. Once you tell a lie, you have lost all credibility," expert says.

Whangamatā riot: Cop kicks youth in back during NYE riot
New Zealand|crime

Whangamatā riot: Cop kicks youth in back during NYE riot

01 Jan 06:28 AM

New footage has emerged from inside the riot as cops clashed with drunken youths.

Whangamatā riot: 54yo local man charged with inciting disorderly behaviour over livestream
New Zealand

Whangamatā riot: 54yo local man charged with inciting disorderly behaviour over livestream

01 Jan 04:44 AM

The man allegedly live-streamed the riot on social media.

Man in intensive care after head kicked during fight
New Zealand|crime

Man in intensive care after head kicked during fight

31 Dec 03:25 AM

Police are seeking any witnesses who were in Broadway Ave at the time of the fight.

Holiday road toll double last year, motorists urged to drive safely
New Zealand

Holiday road toll double last year, motorists urged to drive safely

29 Dec 04:00 PM

Eight people have died on New Zealand roads since Christmas Day.

One person dead in Dairy Flat crash, holiday toll doubles
New Zealand

One person dead in Dairy Flat crash, holiday toll doubles

29 Dec 01:15 AM

The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.

Festival death: Army man Tuitu'u Junior Vaiangina 'served with pride'
New Zealand

Festival death: Army man Tuitu'u Junior Vaiangina 'served with pride'

29 Dec 12:46 AM

Emergency services were called to the festival after he suffered a medical event.

Fatal Pahiatua crash, road toll to seven
New Zealand

Fatal Pahiatua crash, road toll to seven

28 Dec 06:32 PM

Police were notified of the crash on Nikau Rd at 4.58am.

Double fatal Christmas crash: Brother urges motorists to slow down
New Zealand

Double fatal Christmas crash: Brother urges motorists to slow down

28 Dec 07:00 AM

Police are also urging motorists to slow down.

Boxing Day fatal crash: Dad pays tribute to beloved son, urges kids to think of their parents
New Zealand

Boxing Day fatal crash: Dad pays tribute to beloved son, urges kids to think of their parents

28 Dec 04:30 AM

Dad: "Just be careful. Think of your parents. Think of your life."

Man missing since Christmas Day found alive by family search party
New Zealand

Man missing since Christmas Day found alive by family search party

27 Dec 07:09 AM

Firefighters scrambled down the bank and cut the roof off the car to get to him.

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NZ's worst-kept secret: Grace Millane's killer unmasked
New Zealand|crime

NZ's worst-kept secret: Grace Millane's killer unmasked

22 Dec 04:00 PM

The killer's two other trials for sexual violence against women were also revealed.

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The untold story of Grace Millane killer's two other victims
New Zealand|crime

The untold story of Grace Millane killer's two other victims

21 Dec 10:05 PM

Two women went to court to help bring Kempson to account. Now, we can tell their stories.

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Grace Millane's murderer unmasked, sexual violence trials revealed
New Zealand|crime

Grace Millane's murderer unmasked, sexual violence trials revealed

21 Dec 09:58 PM

It can be revealed Jesse Kempson faced two further trials for violent sexual offending.

Grace Millane murder case: What NZ's Supreme Court does next
New Zealand|crime

Grace Millane murder case: What NZ's Supreme Court does next

18 Dec 04:00 PM

It is possible a decision on suppression may be reached before the Christmas break.

Grace Millane murder: 'A brief encounter; a date, with death its conclusion'
New Zealand|crime

Grace Millane murder: 'A brief encounter; a date, with death its conclusion'

18 Dec 12:00 AM

The killer's behaviour was "indicative of a degree of wholly self-regarding wickedness".

'You will always be our sunshine': Millane family remember Grace and thank Kiwis
Crime

'You will always be our sunshine': Millane family remember Grace and thank Kiwis

17 Dec 09:45 PM

The killer has also asked the country's top court to continue suppression.

Grace Millane's murderer due to be named tomorrow
New Zealand|crime

Grace Millane's murderer due to be named tomorrow

17 Dec 01:27 AM

The Court of Appeal ruled the murderer's name suppression will lapse tomorrow.

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Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Charges revealed
New Zealand|crime

Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Charges revealed

16 Dec 11:00 PM

For all organisations on each charge the maximum penalty is a fine of $1.5 million.

Prominent iwi leader appears in court over alleged $364k fraud
Kahu

Prominent iwi leader appears in court over alleged $364k fraud

16 Dec 02:33 AM

Despite not entering a plea, Roger Pikia said he'd 'vigorously defend the charges'.

Corrupt cop Vili Taukolo granted parole
New Zealand|crime

Corrupt cop Vili Taukolo granted parole

13 Dec 09:00 PM

The former cop had "glowing references".

Revealed: Former Breakers star punched Aussie rugby pro outside Auckland bar
New Zealand|crime

Revealed: Former Breakers star punched Aussie rugby pro outside Auckland bar

12 Dec 11:30 PM

The punches outside an Auckland bar drew blood, court documents say.

Sleeping baby carjacking: Offender gets home detention as 'last chance'
New Zealand|crime

Sleeping baby carjacking: Offender gets home detention as 'last chance'

11 Dec 03:30 AM

A 53-year-old man was asking for the chance to turn his life around, the judge said.

Charges filed in police dog shooting case
New Zealand|crime

Charges filed in police dog shooting case

09 Dec 11:06 PM

Charges filed in relation to Northland incident where a police dog was shot.

Dilworth School sexual abuse investigation: Another accused named
New Zealand|crime

Dilworth School sexual abuse investigation: Another accused named

09 Dec 02:04 AM

Dilworth School was opened with the aim of helping boys from disadvantaged families.

Operation Nova: Comancheros drug runner jailed
New Zealand|crime

Operation Nova: Comancheros drug runner jailed

09 Dec 12:12 AM

Judge: After his deportation Connor Clausen was driven to the Comancheros for friendship.

Body in burnt-out car: Accused loses suppression, pleads not guilty
New Zealand|crime

Body in burnt-out car: Accused loses suppression, pleads not guilty

08 Dec 08:47 PM

Palmer Edward Marsters appeared in the High Court at Auckland today.

Police officer shooting: Co-accused granted bail
Crime

Police officer shooting: Co-accused granted bail

07 Dec 10:52 PM

Police officer Constable Matthew Hunt was only 28 when he died on the job.

Top sportsman loses in bid to keep name suppression
New Zealand|crime

Top sportsman loses in bid to keep name suppression

06 Dec 11:46 PM

The sports star denies importing methamphetamine and possessing the drug for supply.

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