CrimeWoman, 23, charged with wounding person in family harm incidentThe incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.15 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandCop stole $68k from vulnerable pensioner he was meant to help after another crimeThe officer has been sentenced but is appealing against a ruling to lift name suppression.15 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Hit them': Mob's plan to fire on mourners at a Black Power tangi thwarted by policeWhen the tangi of a rival gang member was held in Mob territory, they hatched a plan.15 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I deserve unhappiness': Convicted sex offender says he wanted to get caughtThe 33-year-old was found with 61 images and videos in September 2024.15 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I will forget you, but never forgive': Victim faces abuser in courtNeil Robert Wallace was described in court as a 'predator who hid in plain sight'.14 Mar 11:00 PM
CrimeWhy an imprisoned prolific fraudster has asked to have his sentences increasedA High Court judge was dubious about the request: 'I can't just fiddle with a sentence.'14 Mar 09:58 PM
New Zealand‘Too much violence in Queenstown’: Bar assault puts tourist hotspot under scrutinyA judge has warned that 'violence in Queenstown will not be tolerated'.14 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGuns discovered at Auckland Airport with drugs smuggled by corrupt Air NZ staffCustoms found six pistols and 18kg of cocaine in 'unaccompanied luggage' on the carousel.14 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeNo more mercy for meth-addicted fraudster found with police badge, altered guns His latest legal troubles began when he stole the identity of a gun licence holder.14 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi driver who killed mine worker while on 'poor man's meth' wins Australia deportation fightNathan Teraki was jailed in Australia after the fatal crash in 2022. 14 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandRelative of baby who died of head injuries admits lying to police over claim father confessedPoseidyn Reigns Hemopo-Pickering was 10 months old when he died in 2020. 13 Mar 06:00 AM
Crime'Big boys' stuff': Tomahawk-wielding robber faces the music for Noel Leeming heistA judge told Bruce Tautari that the armed raid could easily have turned deadly.13 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice allege shooter of murdered Auckland courier driver was a 'hitman' from US Suppressions lifted to reveal new details about death of Tuipulotu Vi in 2024.13 Mar 03:59 AM
New Zealand'Sick and dangerous' teacher aide jailed for sexual abuse of girlsEarly victim, now an adult, apologises to girls who were abused after her.13 Mar 12:21 AM
CrimeWatch: Chicken shop owner 'sleepless' after machete-wielding robbers strike twice in 2 daysA worker was sweeping up after a long night when two masked men stormed through shop door.12 Mar 09:22 PM
CrimeWoman allegedly abducted found injured in remote West Auckland A 49-year-old man faces charges including abduction for sex and assault.12 Mar 09:20 PM
New ZealandStreet attacker ‘growled like dog’ as she bit and latched on to stranger’s armThe victim had a large open arm wound from the bite and was also bitten on the wrist.12 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandDriver heard an 'almighty bang' when she fatally hit man on mobility scooter, but drove offKathleen Davies hit the 92-year-old as he crossed a Hamilton road on his scooter.12 Mar 05:00 AM
Crime'Bullying and violence': Community youth worker sentenced for child assaultsThe 41-year-old assaulted his whāngai child multiple times over several years.12 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Quick, get out': Woman jumped to safety, tenant ran through flames after arson attack David Sparks broke into his ex-partner's home and set the furniture on fire.11 Mar 08:00 PM
CrimeFamilies fight plan to call Christchurch mosque terrorist at inquestThey argue calling him risks shattering the safe, victim-centred inquest space.11 Mar 04:20 AM
New Zealand'Dysfunctional compulsion': Porn-addicted lawyer loses bid to keep his name secretDamian Botherway had since rid himself of his compulsion to watch porn.10 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandDrug mule used alias 'Ben Dover' to retrieve 26kg of cocaine from shipping containersA group spent four nights cutting into banana containers to retrieve the drugs.10 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Sudden, violent and senseless': Whānau mourn loss of teen fatally stabbed by friendJudge sentences Rakai Thompson for the killing of 17yo Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley.10 Mar 03:57 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely not consistent': Nurse disputes mother's explanation for child's red marksThe mother denies charges of ill-treating and infecting a child with disease.10 Mar 03:08 AM
CrimeSupreme Court revives double murder convict Scott Watson's appeal hopesThe notorious inmate has proclaimed his innocence for 28 years.10 Mar 02:13 AM
New ZealandTeen's life sentence for grisly murder of farmer colleague quashedJacob Mills Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car by his ankle and dragged for 1km.09 Mar 10:46 PM
New ZealandBreeder allowed to own 10 dogs despite disqualification after puppy neglect, deathOne of Anne Glover's puppies was found dead and three others had to be euthanised. 09 Mar 05:55 AM
CrimeFormer executive who admitted receiving commercial sex services from underage girl sentencedThe man appeared for sentencing today in Auckland District Court before Judge Kathryn Maxwell.Watch09 Mar 03:44 AM
New Zealand'Hardly braked': Drunk speeding driver killed two mates and lost a leg in fiery crashThe 24-year-old driver, who was doing 125km in 50km zone, had been followed by police.09 Mar 12:41 AM
CrimeDairy worker recounts confrontation with disguised teens armed with tomahawk during robberyPolice have described the morning hold-up of the Gisborne store as 'brazen'.08 Mar 08:12 PM
CrimeEntrepreneur who bribed Immigration NZ employees named after year-long secrecy fightShe slid cash to corrupt INZ employees, but it was the same agency that brought her down.08 Mar 07:43 AM
New Zealand'Doesn't get any worse than this': Man creates fake WhatsApp message after rape allegationPolice started to question if the woman had made a false complaint.07 Mar 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gangster dude': Corrupt cop jailed for leaking police intel to gang member loverShe exposed an informant and sent gang intelligence from a secure database.07 Mar 04:00 PM
