New ZealandThai sex workers on trial accused of defrauding three men of $250kThe accused aged 63 and 67 allegedly gambled away their fraudulent gains, the crown said.08 Feb 01:45 AM
New ZealandJury told of rape, violation allegations outside Kaiapoi partyWoman alleges she felt ill at party before sexual assault began.08 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandNo trial location yet determined for those charged after White Island disasterPossible trial locations include a Whakatāne Marae and a number of convention centres.08 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandSerial bottom-groper doesn't know why he repeatedly preyed on young, sleeping girlNot knowing what to do, the girl pretended to be asleep each time he touched her.08 Feb 01:28 AM
New ZealandDilworth School sex abuse: Alister Harlow pleads guilty to three chargesAlister Grant Harlow appeared at Auckland District Court today.07 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandMan accused of causing quad bike crash resulting in critical injuries has been bailedThe accused denies he caused the crash and is heading to trial.07 Feb 11:18 PM
New ZealandTe Awamutu murder: Accused's name suppression lapses as case continues to trialA 48-year-old man died after an alleged incident just before Christmas.07 Feb 09:20 PM
New ZealandHeated clash in Kaitāia leads Northland police to uncover drugs, cash, and gunA skirmish on the backstreets of Kaitāia led police to make an even greater discovery.07 Feb 02:29 AM
New ZealandKingsland bar brawl: Local moving out after seeing man 'shooting into sky'A gun and metal pipes were used in the brawl on New North Rd, a resident says.07 Feb 02:09 AM
WorldMore than 100 Joe Rogan episodes pulled from Spotify in censorship rowCritics accuse media platform of Soviet Union style censorship with missing episodes.06 Feb 09:52 PM
New Zealand'All hell went loose': 20 people storm bar with bats, gun firedBar owner had to get stitches after he was hit on the head.06 Feb 09:44 PM
WorldCome here: Lie that lured Cleo Smith out of her tentCleo Smith's parents have revealed the disturbing lie her kidnapper used to lure her out.06 Feb 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Time to rethink approach to tackling crimeOPINION: We spend enormous amounts following crime, but scant little to prevent it.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice search after alleged hit-and-run in Dunedin, cars stolenPolice searching after vehicles stolen, man on mobility scooter allegedly hit by car.05 Feb 09:21 PM
WorldWhirlwind marriage before teen's acid bath deathMeraj Zafar and Arnima Hayat were only married for four months before her body was found.05 Feb 06:32 PM
New ZealandLet down: A mother forgave the driver who killed her teen girl. Now he's in strife againThe man is still doing drugs and was back in court shortly after his release from jail.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeeping Tom: Recidivist voyeur has rehab increasedA perennial peeping Tom has again been caught lurking outside Dunedin homes.04 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandCannabis drug bust: Linesman sentenced to prison after rerouting electricity metersDuane Simon rerouted wiring to steal thousands of dollars worth of electricity.04 Feb 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom dreams to jail: Why cannabis growers got involved in 'massive' $4.2m syndicateWhy they did it. The masterminds behind a massive drug-growing syndicate are sentenced.04 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandDriveway tragedy: Family member steals from doctor trying to save 2yoDoctor was doing CPR on young boy when her phones and bank card were taken.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBail refused for man accused of Christchurch teen's murderJudge's reserved decision rejects bail application after Thursday's hearing.04 Feb 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Sick, perverted individual': Father's message to man who groomed teens on SnapchatFormer telco worker sentenced to 12 months' intensive supervision for grooming 2 teens.04 Feb 04:16 AM
New ZealandTorture, tumors and unfair trials: An alleged murderer's plea against extraditionLawyers say Kyung Yup Kim is suicidal, has a brain tumour and extending case is inhumane.04 Feb 03:57 AM
New ZealandTaranaki businessman denies charges of rape and abduction, remains in custodyThe man will remain in custody until his next appearance in April.04 Feb 03:18 AM
New ZealandWeighing specialist threatened farmers' pay from Tegel, rare prosecution revealsChickens were not weighed correctly after a company failed to fix a machine at Tegel.04 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandAuckland woman who escaped MIQ with Covid-19 named, pleads guiltyName suppression also lapsed today for Yvette Shelford, who has since recovered.04 Feb 01:35 AM
New ZealandMeth, guns and a global supply chain: Five people charged for large-scale drug operation in the Hutt ValleyThree men and two women have been arrested.04 Feb 01:18 AM
New Zealand'Not in control': Motorcyclist leads police on 30km lunchtime chase across AucklandMotorists on the Southern Motorway reported the dangerously driven motorbike to police.04 Feb 12:55 AM
CrimeMan who sexually exploited an impaired woman lured her with the promise of takeawaysJudge: "The Department of Corrections is going to rule your life for the next little bit."04 Feb 12:00 AM
CrimeLawyer has contracted Covid defendant saysFormer Northland prison officer's sentencing for Arms Act offending adjourned.03 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandDisgraced doctor who stupefied, sexually assaulted patients to remain in jail until JuneA disgraced GP has been denied parole for the fourth time over sexual assault of patients.03 Feb 10:50 PM
BusinessTrelise Cooper burglary: Thief jailed for fashion crimeThere was 'no prospect' for the thief to pay reparation towards Cooper and her business.03 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandTeen's murder trial date setTwo-week trial scheduled for 16-year-old charged over Chch supermarket carpark death.03 Feb 08:19 PM
World'Genocide Games': China's treatment of Uighurs shined upon before OlympicsControversy as spotlight on the host country's treatment of ethnic minorities.03 Feb 07:45 PM
