CrimeRetired teacher caught taking 400 images of houseguest in bathroom, showerVictim: 'He never once brought up that he'd been sentenced for sexual misconduct.'11 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeJury returns verdict in attack where man received 50 blows to his body over 3 hoursDefence lawyer tells jurors 'you have to be sure' before they retired to deliberate.11 Aug 04:22 AM
New Zealand'Death remains unexplained': Parnell victim named, post-mortem inconclusive The woman who was found dead was 59-year-old Leiann Rae Davis, police confirmed today.11 Aug 01:23 AM
New Zealand'I shot him in the f****** face', Raglan man told police after killing uncleThe 30-year-old had stopped taking his medication in the weeks leading up to the shooting.11 Aug 01:02 AM
New ZealandAuckland home invasion: Fake Uber Eats drivers allegedly assault residentsThe incident happened at around 9.10pm in Flat Bush on Sunday.10 Aug 11:36 PM
CrimeKilling of sea lions part of 'unprecedented' spate; six slaughtered in past year If caught, the offenders face up to two years in jail and/or a fine of up to $250k.10 Aug 11:18 PM
New Zealand'It was our secret': Girl reveals sexual abuse after attending safety seminar at schoolHe laughed at her when she confronted him. Now he's behind bars.10 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandTinder match led to violent six-hour attack on woman in her home while kids sleptThe judge described Christchurch man Craig Smith’s risk as “off the charts”.10 Aug 06:34 AM
New ZealandCorrections flouts judge's order for details of offender's 'very sad' historyCorrections says it told the judge it couldn't provide the report he requested.10 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a community leader from a tiny NZ town began working with Mexico's most powerful cartelExclusive extract from Jared Savage's new book on the new era of gangs in New Zealand. 09 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand15yo housed in motel by OT for a year never went to school - spent days gaming, seeing girlfriendA Youth Court judge told the teen that it was 'not a way to live'.09 Aug 08:00 PM
CrimeGang boss gave kids a ride on his quad bike - it could land him back in prisonThe quad bike careened down SH1 at more than three times the recommended speed.09 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Poor decisions': Bunnings manager stole $38k from his workplace to fuel gambling addictionSherwin Tumapang methodically processed fake refunds which then went into his pocket.09 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Never-ending': Victim's battle for reparation from the man who sexually attacked herA man took nearly nine months to pay the emotional harm reparation he proactively offered.08 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusinessman advised Ferrari-driving gang member how to launder $388,800Hooi Keat Chai was caught while fighting deportation on immigration fraud convictions.08 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeHow a Trade Me scam helped deliver guns to Auckland's criminal underworldSoon after an ex-con bought the guns, police started finding them during arrests.08 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeWhy a judge showed no mercy for church swindler who suffered stroke in prison'She has not learnt from her mistakes,' a judge said of 71-year-old scammer Kolini Tatafu.08 Aug 05:00 AM
Crime'Loud noises and banging': Twin accused of 3hr assault claims he was actually hiding in bedroomThe Crown says the twins attacked Troy Hansen with their fists, feet and bar stools.08 Aug 03:36 AM
CrimeMajor NZ crime figure acquitted of $20m meth importThe gang boss, who cannot be identified, was given the verdict today. 08 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandMan to be deported, two arrested after gun incident in South AucklandA 22-year-old man was detained for deportation.08 Aug 12:38 AM
New Zealand‘Unexplained’: Woman found dead in Parnell apartment block, police cordon off lower levelA post-mortem examination is scheduled as police continue their inquiries.07 Aug 11:36 PM
New ZealandMan accused of killing Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming namedA suppression order lapsed in court this morning. 07 Aug 10:49 PM
CrimeTeen's blow to boy's head sounded like 'kicking rugby ball'The teenager's violent spree began when he was just 16.07 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandConcerns rising for teen missing from Auckland suburb for 11 daysLouie, 16, was last seen on July 27 in Unsworth Heights.07 Aug 03:39 AM
New ZealandMan in court over critical injuries to baby in Wairarapa investigationThe baby was moved from Masterton Hospital to Starship children's hospital in Auckland.07 Aug 03:24 AM
CrimeMan admits role in $3.9m Ponzi scheme spanning seven yearsHe pleaded guilty to two charges. The remaining charges were dropped.07 Aug 01:29 AM
WellingtonPolice station locked down after man presents knife at front counterThe man was eventually tasered and arrested outside the station.07 Aug 01:20 AM
Crime'He was lying': How top politician gave green light to Rainbow Warrior bombingFrench President Francois Mitterrand approved the secret operation, says journalist.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandUber driver caught with homemade stun gun on his dashboardTesting of the weapon found it would cause a severe electric shock and electrical burning.06 Aug 08:00 AM
Crime‘Constant and continued lies’: Judge condemns mum after baby left with lifelong brain injury'You stole from him his very future. Everything ... is now and forever taken from him.'06 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Don't give up': Communities in rural police shake-up warned to fight hardMayor emphasises non-financial benefits of local police in rural areas.06 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandUnexplained death in Auckland park after hardware store burglaryPolice were called after a store alarm was set off around 1.30am. 05 Aug 07:16 PM
New ZealandSnapchat predator targeted 11-year-old girl while on bail awaiting rape trialThe 23-year-old man filmed himself violating a teen and sent it to an Auckland girl.05 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'You can kill me': Identical twins on trial for brutal home assault and threatsThe attack allegedly involved beating the victim for three hours.05 Aug 07:00 AM