New ZealandBoy, 12, charged with murder after 62yo's body found in crashed carJudge orders mental health report for young murder-accused.03 Feb 07:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSub-par haircut 'not suitable for my self-respect', alleged drug trafficker tells judgeDrugs accused says he shouldn't have to cut his own hair while awaiting trial behind bars.03 Feb 04:52 AM
New ZealandWoman pretended to be asleep in hope her friend would stop sexually assaulting her. He didn'tThe woman fell asleep on the man's couch. She froze when he began to touch her.03 Feb 04:19 AM
New ZealandMan confessed to abusing daughter, then Police released himA man continued to abuse his daughter for a year after confessing to Police.03 Feb 03:22 AM
New ZealandPolice name toddler killed in Gisborne homicide'This is a tragic start to 2022' - police.03 Feb 02:57 AM
CrimeScavenging bins to selling P - Hamilton man's path to prisonNeville James Junior King was in possession of around 350g of meth when he was arrested.03 Feb 01:44 AM
CrimeBoy, 12, among Northland young people involved in three separate murder cases12 year-old among Northland young people involved in three High Court murder cases03 Feb 12:17 AM
World'Shoot him': Decorated soldier 'ordered execution' of unarmed Afghan manAustralia's decorated veteran also ordered another soldier to shoot an elderly man.02 Feb 10:14 PM
New ZealandChild exploitation victim says abuse feels 'never-ending'Five men face sentencings after Department of Internal Affairs swoops.02 Feb 10:10 PM
New ZealandSecond man charged with Connor Whitehead shooting murder can be namedName suppression has lapsed on the second man accused in the Casebrook murder.02 Feb 09:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: Boutique store staff chase thieves down streetStore manager says thefts are getting worse and is worried someone will get hurt.02 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldAlleged acid bath killer's strange texts exposedMessages emerge showing alleged killer begging for a guest role on podcast.02 Feb 05:22 AM
New ZealandMonth-long crime spree started with theft of Mercedes left running outside shopIt ended with a terrifying attack on a diary worker during a violent robbery.02 Feb 05:04 AM
New ZealandFake vaccine passes: Seven alleged fakes handed in to police; amnesty deadline extendedIt comes after Canterbury signwriter accused of making fake passes.02 Feb 02:25 AM
CrimeTauranga pig farmer remanded in custody after sentencing hearing delayedTio Faulkner dumped around 1500cu m of steel and concrete into Tauranga Harbour.02 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton man's change of plea - admits owning dog that mauled baby to deathThe man changed his plea once he was brought to court on a warrant to arrest.02 Feb 12:03 AM
New Zealand'She is a beautiful mother,' says offender who beat woman while holding their babyThe man professed his love for his "darling" in a letter read out in court.01 Feb 11:53 PM
New ZealandMan touched sleeping girlGirl says she woke to find man indecently assaulting her.01 Feb 10:35 PM
New ZealandMan admits killing MMA fighter Fau Vake in Auckland street attackFau Vake died nine days after he and his brother were allegedly attacked by four men.01 Feb 09:14 PM
CrimeBirkdale baby death: Man denies killing 10-month-oldTen-month-old Chance Kamanaka O Ke Akura Aipolani-Nielson died on December 17.01 Feb 08:52 PM
CrimeAuckland carpenter accused of fatal stabbing loses name suppressionNorth Shore carpenter Chao Chen was charged with murder last month.01 Feb 08:40 PM
New ZealandMt Roskill shooting: Men deny murder, injuring two othersThree men are charged in relation to the Glass Rd attack two days before Christmas.01 Feb 08:34 PM
WorldMass killer Anders Breivik's parole bid rejectedNorwegian court rules far-right extremist still poses an obvious risk.01 Feb 04:52 PM
New ZealandFifth-time drink-driver jailed for causing woman's death in crashNorthland man who caused fatality while drink-driving for a fifth time, sent to prison.01 Feb 05:46 AM
BusinessRon Brierley's sentence quashed, eligible for prison release this monthBrierley, whose health is failing, has seen his original prison sentence quashed.01 Feb 04:34 AM
New ZealandWrestling coach admits indecencies with boysHome detention ruled out for indecencies involving two boys at Timaru sports club.01 Feb 04:04 AM
New ZealandMan released from night in the cells leaves 'cheeky' note for copsDigger operator who tagged a police car says it was a bit of cheeky fun01 Feb 03:57 AM
New ZealandSignwriter accused of making fake vaccine passes keeps name secret - for nowMan faces two charges of forgery after cops swooped.01 Feb 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Deeply ashamed': NZ Catholic Church reveals scale of abuse for first timeSurvivors say the reported abuse was likely a "tiny fraction" of overall abuse.31 Jan 11:57 PM
New Zealand'Broken our hearts': Young driver sentenced after Ponsonby Rd deathSpooner died in hospital after being struck by a car as he crossed the road in May 2020.31 Jan 11:10 PM
WorldEx-soldier stands trial for murder of 8yo snatched from weddingThe four-year mystery has sparked parallels with the case of Madeleine McCann.31 Jan 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeBurglars ram gate and steal $40,000 from Napier businessA burglary at Boulevard Services ended with a stolen truck crashing through their gate.31 Jan 09:35 PM
CrimeImmigration NZ told Indonesians to stop workingIndonesians recruited by Bali agent to come to NZ, where they worked without proper visas31 Jan 08:33 PM
New ZealandMan accused of breaking police officer's jaw was on bailCarpenter accused of smashing a taxi window outside the Queenstown Police Station.31 Jan 05:58 PM
