New Zealand‘Tragic irony’: Ex prison officer who worked in sex offenders unit convicted of child rapeShane Clayden was a custodial officer in a sexual offenders unit. Now he's an inmate.07 Mar 10:00 PM
Crime‘Love lost in violence’: Woman speaks of fear and betrayal after being raped by partner'He wanted sex so took it anyway. In that sense, there was particular cruelty.'07 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Today, we get justice:' Sexually abused students tell teacher as he's sent to jailGeoffrey Coker maintains he's a "scapegoat" for other teachers he claims abused pupils.07 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan comes forward to confess manslaughter 20 years after fatal house bus fireFrederick King was annoyed the man had been doing burnouts and wanted to scare him.07 Mar 02:00 AM
Crime‘Justice, peace and comfort’: Tributes for man who died at Ōrere Point He allegedly bit an officer and threatened others with a metal pole.07 Mar 01:14 AM
New ZealandName suppression lifted for man accused of murdering Hastings fatherKeith Pati had arrived in New Zealand in 2024 to find a future for his family.06 Mar 09:16 PM
Crime'Quite scary': Auckland driver almost rammed off road in frightening encounter'I have no doubt he would have tried to attack me.'06 Mar 07:00 AM
CrimeScammed out of life savings, drug-growing Vietnamese workers jailed and face deportationFive Vietnamese men were jailed, claiming they were duped into a visa scam.06 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt man over aggravated robbery, escaping custody in AucklandCave has long hair, usually worn in a top-knot style, and has two tā moko style tattoos.06 Mar 05:06 AM
New ZealandSoiled, neglected toddler found wandering streets, mother was ‘disconnected from reality’The whānau was on Oranga Tamariki's radar long before the child went missing.06 Mar 04:00 AM
Crime‘I feel horrible with myself’: 14yo recalls horror at realising he had stabbed older boyThe young defendant told the court he only intended to scare the older boy, not harm him.05 Mar 11:57 PM
Crime‘It was manipulation’: Sports coach allegedly crossed the line with 14yoTeen: 'I don’t want him doing that to other people, it’s not a nice feeling'.05 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandPolice seek public help to identify man in ‘sensitive’ Auckland casePolice are seeking information to identify a man sought as part of an investigation.05 Mar 06:24 PM
CrimeNew witness account may help solve 26-year cold case on West CoastPolice urge anyone with information on the green 4x4 spotted in 1998 to contact them.05 Mar 05:43 PM
Crime‘Bare chested, looking for a fight’: Murderer’s bus stop rampageOne survivor was beaten so severely he thought he'd been hit by a bus. 05 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeRights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldviewLai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.05 Mar 07:00 AM
Crime‘I wanted others to see me as tough’: 14yo accused of Dunedin bus hub murder addresses courtThe defendant told the court he began carrying a knife for protection from bullies.05 Mar 06:09 AM
New Zealand'Both men helped themselves': Mongrel Mob members raped 14-year-old in motel roomThe teen was subjected to a terrifying sexual assault that spanned several hours.05 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan allegedly takes Tauranga McDonald’s worker hostage at ‘gunpoint’The man allegedly took the worker outside with something held against his neck.05 Mar 12:32 AM
New ZealandString of suspicious fires south of Auckland under investigationThe fires were lit across the first three months of this year. 05 Mar 12:01 AM
New ZealandTeacher disguised himself, swapped drugs for oral sex with studentThe girl didn't realise it was her teacher as his face was partially covered.04 Mar 08:58 PM
CrimeThe body in the quarry - how police found Mr AsiaThe discovery marked the beginning of the end for the Mr Asia drug syndicate.04 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime‘Stand the f*** back or get whacked,’ boy racer boasted after crash sent pregnant 17yo airborneThe teen required an emergency caesarean but her baby didn't survive. 04 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeFright response manslaughter trial: Crown says man caused partner to jump from moving carThe defendant is accused of beating his partner until she jumped from the moving vehicle.04 Mar 02:35 AM
CrimeGang patch ban challenged, lawyer cites Nazi Germany, Taliban comparisonsGang member Mana-Apiti Brown is appealing his conviction for wearing a Nomads cap. 04 Mar 12:26 AM
New ZealandPolice too slow to perform CPR on gang member who died in cells – watchdogThe Independent Police Conduct Authority release report into death of Taranaki Fuimaono.03 Mar 09:34 PM
New Zealand‘Love you Scrap Dogg’: Murder accused drops suppression bidChalise Tei Barton-Barbarich allegedly killed a woman during a brawl.03 Mar 09:00 PM
CrimeLake Hāwea homicide: Trial date set for husband accused of killing wife Police launched a homicide investigation in November.03 Mar 08:31 PM
Crime‘Land of weed’: Man thought he was paying $45k for a job and visa ... now he’s behind barsThe Vietnamese man ended up in a cannabis growing op that used $300 of stolen power a day.03 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice call for new information to solve violent home-invasion killingBrett Fraser, 51, died from blunt force trauma to the head during the attack in Kelston.03 Mar 12:53 AM
New Zealand‘Unimaginable grief’: Heartfelt tribute for mum shot dead in parkOnerahi community on edge after broad daylight shooting in park. 02 Mar 10:21 PM
New Zealand‘Monster’: Sex offending youth worker escapes jail claiming church job in MelbourneThe Uniting Church says they have no record of offering Fale McCarthy a job.02 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeEx-Catholic teacher’s 40th sex abuse conviction emerges as another victim steps forwardThe former Marist Brother has already been sentenced three times for preying on children.02 Mar 05:29 AM
New Zealand‘Like a wild animal’: Lawyers in heated spat over a sandwich and a courthouse meeting roomBoth sides have been reminded to treat colleagues with respect and courtesy.02 Mar 03:36 AM
