CrimeXmas mercy for alcoholic whose ninth drink-driving offence involved $400k AT busHe said he drank 'two goons and was trying to be stupid' but didn't want to steal the bus.15 Dec 05:00 AM
CrimeWhy a judge rejected mental impairment claims in sex offender's sentencingVictims seek apology; Judge says harm caused to children is 'extraordinary'.15 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan stole people's identities to hire car and equipment he never returnedOne of Bobby Moana's victims has forgiven him and wants to meet.14 Dec 11:00 PM
Crime'No remorse at all': Son speaks out against fraudster mother's schemesTre Araia claims he's also been a victim of his mother Gina Potae's dishonesty offending.14 Dec 08:00 PM
CrimeFormer lawyer prosecuted over dying man’s will, court overturns $500K bequest to former loverAn “incompetent” ex-lawyer videoed drafting a dying man’s will in hospital is facing a criminal charge.Watch14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeading meth cook in country's largest haul asks to move prisonsBrownie Harding is now eligible for parole but is refusing to take part in a rehab course.14 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeHow a police shooting led to the unravelling of a black market gun-trafficking schemePolice found text messages in which the duo discussed grinding serial numbers off guns.14 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandHigh-stakes saga: Mother, son lose $2.2m, including a Maserati, in asset forfeitureThey were convicted under anti-money-laundering law for moving $53m for a businessman.14 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandCoromandel shooting: Name suppression for man charged with murder, attempted murderMan appears in court after fatal shooting in remote rural location.13 Dec 11:01 PM
New ZealandMurder in paradise: Who killed Karen White?She was killed at her Lake Hāwea home on March 8 – but by who? Anna Leask investigates. 13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStruck-off NZ lawyer allegedly providing legal services in OzDisgraced Auckland lawyer Mehal Kejriwal was struck off for swindling clients in 2017.13 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeHome detention for ex-Killer Beez member who planned rogue hit on rival gang memberThe judge said the defendant has a tough road ahead after handing in his patch.13 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandBodybuilding industry buff jailed for 'lucrative' steroids, cocaine enterpriseHarvey deposited almost $250k into a UK account then packages of cocaine were intercepted.13 Dec 05:56 AM
New Zealand'Physically ill': SPCA chief's horror at neglected pet dog's sufferingYoung dog Grimlock had to be euthanised.13 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan, 27, paid 13-year-old girl $100 for sex actsHe has been jailed again and will remain on the sex offender register for life.13 Dec 01:40 AM
New ZealandRoom full of guns discovered in West Auckland homePolice seized 15 firearms, two of which were later established as being air rifles.13 Dec 12:04 AM
CrimeFateful call: Skipper told sandbar decision 'the one you regret the most'Kevin McQuire pleaded guilty earlier this year over Clarks Beach boating tragedy.12 Dec 10:47 PM
CrimeSon revealed as murder-accused of woman found dead in her homeJennifer Sheehan's family were left 'shocked and utterly lost for words' after her death.12 Dec 09:53 PM
New Zealand'Shaken': Search for witnesses after school swimming centre carpark incidentThe pedestrian suffered concussion and bruising.12 Dec 08:44 PM
New ZealandMan ran down teen the same day he was in court for running down elderly womanHe suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries and was left fighting for his life.12 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeChristopher Luxon left in the dark about assaultPrime Minister Christopher Luxon said he only learned that about an alleged indecent assault of two women by members of a visiting Vietnamese delegation this morning.Watch12 Dec 03:53 AM
New ZealandMan allegedly points gun at South Auckland resident, fleesThe alleged offender was arrested in Māngere, found with cannabis and shotgun cartridges. 12 Dec 12:08 AM
New Zealand'Thoughtless act': Police appeal after preschool robbery leaves kids without playgroundPolice are asking the robbers to think about the children and return the equipment.11 Dec 09:58 PM
New Zealand'Significant assault': Police reveal more details of Lake Hāwea homicidePolice have returned to the house where they say Karen White was killed on March 8. 11 Dec 07:42 PM
New Zealand'An engaged parent': Why drug-dealing artist's prison sentence was overturned for home detentionDali Susanto's ex wanted him to have a “full and active role” in his children’s lives.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlanket carefully hung in prison yard to conceal violent bashing of inmateThe prison assault was only the beginning of Jason Osborne's latest bout of offending.11 Dec 07:00 AM
Crime'Why is he doing this?' Former Ngāpuhi leader accused of assaulting teen on fishing tripRaniera Tau, also also known as Sonny Tau, was 63 at the time. The girl was 16.11 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandThree men to appear in Palmerston North court on drugs and firearms-related chargesPolice executed search warrants at two properties in Highbury this morning. 11 Dec 04:27 AM
Crime'No cure for foolishness:' Man who sold stolen property online was 'a bit of a fool'Abhinav Dutt's lawyer said his offending was very much out of character.11 Dec 04:24 AM
Crime‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder againDonovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.11 Dec 02:04 AM
New ZealandWatch: Roaring car seen 'driving like something else' after Massey driveway deathThe alleged driver was arrested in Thames, 128km from the crime scene.10 Dec 11:18 PM
New Zealand'I’ve never seen one that big': Judge shocked at cow's untreated cancerJudge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'10 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandMan allegedly murdered in Massey driveway deathA man has been charged with murder after another man was run over and killed in a driveway in Massey, West Auckland.Watch10 Dec 10:24 PM
CrimeMongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prisonHe already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.10 Dec 08:32 PM
