New ZealandPolice seek man in relation to Ōtorohanga burglariesPolice believed he had information that could assist with inquiries.17 Mar 11:13 PM
New Zealand‘Repugnant to justice’: Judge says jail only option for serial shoplifterKenneth Waaka didn't want media to take his photo because he was embarrassed.17 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandYoung NZ mum holidaying at Swiss ski resort no longer missingPolice told the Herald they were advised Hawley has made contact with her family. 17 Mar 10:56 PM
New ZealandOrere Pt Death: Police taser to provide vital video and audio for investigationPolice officers involved are being drug-tested and will be interviewed this week.17 Mar 10:13 PM
Crime‘Exposed yourself to scrutiny’: Destiny Church-linked protesters at library pride event face courtBut the seven defendants still cannot be identified.17 Mar 09:24 PM
CrimeBullets fired into packed rural pub near Wairoa, police investigate gang linksPolice are searching for a white hatchback seen in the area before the shooting.17 Mar 06:02 PM
New ZealandWoman's blonde hair turned pink after partner allegedly smashed her head on concreteThe Crown says she was pushed from a moving car by her partner, and then beaten.17 Mar 07:00 AM
Crime‘Incalculable harm’: Former Destiny Church member jailed for sexual abuse of boys in youth groupHe pleaded guilty in December. 17 Mar 03:49 AM
New ZealandDriver, 22, charged after fatal Auckland crash during alleged police pursuitA man was killed after the car crashed into him on a busy city street.17 Mar 03:47 AM
New Zealand‘I’ll kill you’: Staff attacked, customers hide as armed robbers plunder gold jewelleryThe owner says he 'hadn't slept a wink' since the robbery.17 Mar 03:00 AM
CrimePensioner celebrates b'day with a court appearance for drink drivingNow he plans to move to Thailand permanently after cashing in his Kiwisaver.17 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Our dreams are gone’: Tradie dad is victim of fatal crash involving driver allegedly fleeing policeThe man died after a car allegedly fleeing police crashed into him on a busy city street.16 Mar 11:05 PM
New Zealand‘No remorse’: 50-year-old jailed for child abuse imagery – againThe man had nine different user accounts for apps to exchange photos and videos.16 Mar 09:00 PM
CrimeWoman steals $1m from trust helping needy kids, splashes out on online gamblingWhen the bank became suspicious, she sent a reply pretending to be another employee.16 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeMan who raped woman lying next to sleeping child claims he got his ‘wires crossed’The court told the rapist his explanation 'smacks' of reducing the gravity of offending.16 Mar 07:00 AM
CrimeGold bars still missing after $600k swindle as 501 deportee jailedA judge said the high-profile 501 "hit the ground running" upon arrival in New Zealand.16 Mar 06:09 AM
New Zealand‘Close to home’: Man killed in Whangārei homicide; murder charge laid Emergency services called to Norfolk St where a man was unresponsive, died at scene. 16 Mar 01:15 AM
New ZealandDoctor gave student erectile dysfunction meds, told him it was for jetlagThe doctor was discharged without conviction, avoided suspension and kept his name secret.15 Mar 10:00 PM
CrimeWoman's jealous rage leads to car chase, violent attack with rockShe saw her partner spending time with another woman and launched a campaign of terror.15 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Living in fear': Woman calls for rapist to be deported after he's served his timeBusinessman Byron Le Roux was jailed on 19 charges, including rape and drug possession.14 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandIll gotten gains? The case of the shoebox with $164,080 insideTerry Weston said the cash was from work, ACC payouts, a bike sale and gambling.14 Mar 08:00 PM
Crime‘This is it’: Mr Asia’s addicts describe how they fell for heroinThe drug took off as young counter-culture Kiwis wanted more than rugby, racing and beer. 14 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeCrown says Crips leader accused of murdering 75yo wanted to ‘teach the world a lesson’Lawyers for the trio said murder was never their intention. 14 Mar 07:00 AM
Crime‘Like a pack of dogs’: Widow describes trio hissing as husband stabbed to death'They were hissing and my daughter was just screaming,' she told the High Court.14 Mar 06:00 AM
Business‘Very glib huckster’: Businessman jailed after breaching company banAaron Coupe’s mismanagement caused over $8 million in losses globally.14 Mar 03:34 AM
New ZealandDriver wanted after $50,000 heist and police chase tried to hide in a woodshedHendrix John Haerewa rammed two police cars before fleeing on foot.14 Mar 03:20 AM
CrimeHope in hell: Survivors face serial rapist John Hope Muchirahondo'I use this pun intentionally ... I finally have a Hope in hell. May you rot there.'14 Mar 02:39 AM
New ZealandThree more men arrested over Man-Up protest at Auckland children’s eventPolice said there were further arrests to be made.14 Mar 12:35 AM
New ZealandScott Watson’s bid for freedom in tatters as parole hearing abandonedThe hearing is being abandoned instead of adjourned after running over time.13 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandA young, violent armed robber and his time behind bars with the Man Up groupHe carried out five armed robberies but is now considered a role model for younger men.13 Mar 07:00 PM
CrimeKey witness in gang-related murder trial arrested, made to testifyWoman did not come to court when summonsed because her safety had been threatened.13 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandKiller babysitter fearful of leaving prison, admits sabotaging own freedom chancesTiana Kapea tortured and murdered 10-month-old Jyniah Te Awa.13 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Dirty money’: $200k in flash cars, cash & drugs seized from Akl drug ring money laundererPolice found 44kg of meth during Operation Worthington, half of it hidden in a bathtub.13 Mar 03:00 AM
TaxFormer IRD tax agent gets 12 months home detention for tax fraudHe filed false tax returns, pocketing refunds in his own accounts.13 Mar 02:53 AM
