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
New ZealandPsychologically abusive man killed lamb with rock, tried to poison ex's horsesA judge said it was nasty offending and sent him to prison.13 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandPolice target remote settlement only accessible by boat in hunt for fugitive dad Tom PhillipsPolice said they will be active in the wider Marokopa area over the coming days.13 Mar 12:37 AM
CrimeMayor vows action after girl dies in train tragedy near Matamata CollegePolice and WorkSafe are making inquiries following the incident.12 Mar 07:46 PM
New ZealandWoman raped in game of truth, dare or commandJudge: 'He set out this night to have sex with this young woman'.12 Mar 07:00 PM
CrimePolice use new powers for first time against Head Hunters gangstersA loaded handgun and cannabis were found during vehicle searches.12 Mar 06:34 PM
Crime‘Kill us both’: Man admits speeding up, crashing into truck as partner broke up with himHe was initially charged with attempted murder following his partner's gruesome injuries.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevenge, violence and throwing faeces: Inside Scott Watson’s freedom bidThe double murderer appeared before the Parole Board yesterday for the sixth time.12 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeDeadly 50th birthday party: Host recalls feeling ‘paralysed’ after being shotHemi Wharerau was badly injured and his brother Rawiri was killed in a shooting.12 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeen who gave underage girl drugs before unlawful sex too young to be jailedThe teen is now 20 and due to become a father. His victim was just 15.12 Mar 06:00 AM
CrimeSelf-defence or murder? Jury to decide 14-year-old alleged killer’s fate'It was a David and Goliath situation,' defence argues.12 Mar 04:20 AM
Crime‘I love you, I love you’: Daughter's final words as stabbed dad died in her armsEuan Mackey was allegedly murdered by three people over a property dispute.12 Mar 04:00 AM
CrimeKiller Beez secretary wants to swap life of crime for jewellery making$35,000 cash and two Harley-Davidsons were seized from Stenton Wilde's home.12 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice sweep Auckland high school after ‘credible’ email threat, principal saysWaiuku College went into lockdown before 9am due to a credible threat.12 Mar 12:19 AM
CrimeJury finds sports coach not guilty of indecent assault chargesCharges included six counts of indecent assault and one of unlawful sexual connection.11 Mar 11:22 PM
