New ZealandEnglish scammer who targeted vulnerable Kiwis to be deported after early jail release Jack Hennessy duped pensioners out of $337,000 by posing as a police courier. 12 Feb 05:00 AM
Crime'Exploited and used': Slavery trial judge fires warning to others, orders substantial sentence'This is not a case of cultural misunderstanding,' the judge emphasised. 12 Feb 04:18 AM
CrimeChristchurch mosque gunman's lawyers cite 'Nelson Mandela Rules' in bid to appeal convictionsThe most 'reviled' person in NZ claims jail conditions were inhumane and torturous.12 Feb 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Manifestly excessive': Drug kingpin who drove $630k Ferrari unhappy with 14-year jail termShuchen 'Ace' Liu and his wife, Xiuxiu Hao, also owned multiple properties in Auckland.11 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman dragged, punched and had her head stomped on while being evicted over cats The woman was invited to stay with Sheryl Louden and took along her cats, causing tension.11 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeExpert questions how guilty plea would stop mosque gunman's 'suffering' in jail An Australian expert says the man knew he would be detained for life, regardless of plea.11 Feb 01:00 AM
CrimeRare sentence ordered for teen killer who shot four others amid feudKayden Stanaway claimed his family had been terrorised for months by the victim. 11 Feb 12:42 AM
New ZealandTeen’s stolen e-bike 7km ‘reckless run’ leads police though motorway into football matchThe 15-year-old evaded police before falling off the bike in Castor Bay.11 Feb 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMalachi's murder: Inside the custody battle that left him with killer caregiverA relative made "persistent and valiant efforts" to try and make sure Malachi was safe. 10 Feb 09:55 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating suspicious house fire in RānuiNeighbours reported hearing a loud bang and someone running before the roof of the home erupted in flames. Video / Supplied, Cameron PitneyWatch10 Feb 09:48 PM
New Zealand'Grossly inadequate': Coroner's findings after 'unspeakable cruelty' to murdered 5yoMalachi Subezc was 5 years old when he was killed by his carer Michaela Barriball.10 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandCause of Onehunga Mall fire may never be knownThe fire-damaged building was too unsafe for investigators to enter.10 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua man broke into family home and stole girls' underwear as they sleptJames Tatham-Tahere climbed in through an open window, and lay on top of sleeping teen.10 Feb 06:00 AM
CrimeMosque shooter's prison phone calls monitored, camera on him at all timesThe mosque gunman is seeking leave to appeal against his convictions and recant his pleas.10 Feb 04:02 AM
New Zealand'One of the main guys': Comancheros treasurer jailed over drug ringJustice Jonathan Eaton said gang loyalty, not addiction, drove his offending.10 Feb 12:39 AM
CrimeHigh-speed Harley late-night dash ends in double arrest, seized drugs at garage hideout The rider failed to stop for police, took off at high speed and ran a red light.09 Feb 10:17 PM
New Zealand'Daddy was hurting Mummy': Children witness man punch heavily pregnant partner's stomachHe then threatened to kill the woman and their children before police arrived. 09 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch mosque gunman claims he wasn't mentally fit to plead guiltyThe gunman, who appeared via AVL in the Court of Appeal in Wellngton is seeking leave to appeal his convictions and vacate his guilty plea. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Feb 05:55 AM
New Zealand'An obvious change': Psychologist on mosque shooter’s mental health The gunman is hoping to appeal his conviction and guilty plea. 09 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch mosque shooter gives evidence in appeal bidConvicted terrorist Brenton Tarrant is seeking leave to appeal his convictions and to vacate his guilty plea.Watch09 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandMosque shooter says he was 'forced' to plead guilty because of harsh prison conditionsThe gunman also says he timed his plea to catch the state and media off guard.09 Feb 01:00 AM
CrimePolice rule out foul play after early morning Southland car fireThe fire broke out on Dunsdale Valley Road near Hedgehope at about 6.15am.08 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandUber driver who raped teen gives up fight against publication of his photoSatwinder Singh was jailed after picking up a teen from a Hamilton pub and raping her.08 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandTwo youths charged with arson after ‘devastating’ blaze at Taupō collegeThe principal of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College says it will be closed for the next two days.08 Feb 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeFive duped Kiwi crims caught in global 'sting of the century' They were promised an encrypted app to freely discuss the drug trade. It was an FBI trap. 08 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman suffered entrenched family violence, strangled more than 40 times by partnerOn one occasion, she lost consciousness, and, when she woke, she stabbed the man. 08 Feb 04:00 AM
Crime'Feel like I’m a prisoner': Owner sleeping in store after third burglary attempt in a yearSund, a father of two young children, now sleeps in his sports shop out of fear.06 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandStirling sports Upper Hutt targeted in January with almost $10,000 in stock stolenThe shop's owner has started to sleep on the premises overnight over fears it will be targeted again. Video / SuppliedWatch06 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Hundreds of cousins' not enough to keep violent 501 deportee in AustraliaSauni Sini has convictions for violence against two former partners.06 Feb 05:00 AM
Wellington'He did a 180': Fugitive boatie arrested after fleeing police in ‘old’ red boatPolice say the man led them on a dramatic chase after being told he was under arrest.06 Feb 02:30 AM
CrimeInside the quiet war at Christchurch’s border: How Customs fights rising drug threatsChristchurch Customs officers talk about their working environment.06 Feb 01:00 AM
CrimeFive arrested after failed Upper Hutt store break-inThe four youths and a 20-year-old man will appear in court on February 12.05 Feb 07:26 PM
Crime‘I don’t mean to hurt people’: Hammer attacker jailed after violent assaultsDaniel Harris struck a man on the head with a hammer. Then he attacked a prison guard.05 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandDo you recognise these people? Police issue photos after mountain bike theftThe bikes, worth a combined $4000, were stolen in Christchurch last weekend.05 Feb 06:34 AM
