CrimeAttempted murder at school: Love triangle teen tries to keep name secretStudent hatched chilling plan to kill his ex's new boyfriend.30 Apr 01:18 AM
KahuMāori TV production house Pango sorts out its issues with Crown funder in a ‘mana-enhancing’ wayBailey Mackey and Te Māngai Pāho avoid high court ruling.29 Apr 07:31 PM
Crime'I was stuck for a year and a half': Stepdad allegedly abused girl for 18 monthsThe man claims it's untrue and the allegations stem from a custody dispute with her mum.29 Apr 08:00 AM
Crime‘Better sleep with one eye open’: Ex-partner jailed for vicious campsite hammer attackMichael Bracey texted his ex saying her new partner should 'sleep with one eye open'.23 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeOnerahi man who allowed meth to be cooked in his home sentencedThe Whangārei man is the fourth person to be sentenced who was involved in the syndicate.23 Apr 04:31 AM
KahuIwi-supported accommodation for released prisoners opens in GlenfieldTe Rūnanga ō Ngāti Whātua will support Māori inmates back into society.22 Apr 09:01 PM
New ZealandMum sentenced for failing to get medical care for injured babyThe baby had been out of hospital just a few days when his mother noticed something wrong.22 Apr 09:00 PM
KahuDover Samuels: The Waitangi Tribunal tried that trick on meSummons to Children’s Minister is breach of its constitutional position, he says.22 Apr 07:59 PM
New Zealand'Shame on the family': Man's descent into violence, porn, adultery after marriageThe couple were only married for a month when the violence began.21 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldMan convicted after passing off wife's cooking as biohazardMan sparked terrorism hoax by sending 'pale yellow liquid' to debt collectors.20 Apr 06:39 AM
New ZealandJailed man told to wear ‘dangerous’ sign around his neck for beatings of teen partner'You should have a big sign around your neck saying dangerous', judge tells abuser.20 Apr 03:22 AM
New Zealand'I do offer him forgiveness': Sister's emotional message to brother's killerBrayden Towler sat with his head bowed and wearing a deflated look as she spoke.18 Apr 10:56 PM
Kahu'By their own standards, they are buying a fight with someone of much greater mana'Act leader David Seymour warns Waitangi Tribunal it has picked a scrap with the wrong MP.18 Apr 06:47 PM
CrimeMan avoids jail for several assaults, including bat attack at Whangārei petrol stationThe 21-year-old man violently assaulted three people within a few months.18 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandFourth man charged with murder following fatal shootingDamon O'Rourke died in hospital after being shot in Palmerston North.17 Apr 11:26 PM
KahuJones says Waitangi Tribunal is ‘overstepping its brief’NZ First MP questions tribunal authority to summons a minister.16 Apr 07:02 PM
CrimeMan charged with rape of 13-year-old claims she wanted sex lessonThe man took the stand and pointed the finger at his wife, claiming she set him up.15 Apr 06:00 AM
KahuCrown lawyers expected to move on any Waitangi Tribunal summons of ministerThough the tribunal can summons a Cabinet minister, it hasn’t done so before.14 Apr 06:49 PM
KahuCourt pilot programmes face government reviewCourts Minister Nicole McKee reveals she's in favour of Te Ao Mārama framework12 Apr 10:39 PM
CrimeMan pleads not guilty in fatal Panguru dog mauling caseNeville Thomson died after a pack of dogs attacked him at his property.11 Apr 09:52 PM
CrimeText from man’s phone allegedly admitted to rape - but who sent it?'I did rape a girl. 12 years old' - the alleged message said.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiller and child sex offender fights prison sex ban in rehabilitation unitThe convicted killer said the ban was a breach of the Homosexual Law Reform Act.10 Apr 12:54 AM
Crime'Anyone can consent, whatever their age': Defence for man accused of raping 13yo nieceThe man was babysitting his niece while her mother went to play the pokies.08 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Cowboy Paradise: 'The lost city of the Wild West' and the underground cannabis bunkerBeneath a shipping container on a 700ha property was a sophisticated cannabis operation.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen's sentence for raping two girls is to pay $3k 'gesture of goodwill'He took one girl's virginity and raped the other as she slept.06 Apr 06:44 PM
New ZealandPrisoner held 33 days longer than his sentence loses $11k compensationCourt of Appeal issues decision after deputy registrar and judge make mistake.06 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandCourt security workplace culture ‘toxic and sad’, leaked report saysThe culture is so bad staff are "pulling sickies" as they hate being at work.03 Apr 03:16 AM
New ZealandPair plead not guilty in 'horrific' child abuse case, mum of kids chargedThe two people charged over the children's injuries have appeared in court.28 Mar 02:24 AM
New ZealandPair charged over 'horrific' child abuse, conspiring to lie to copsThe two people are also accused of conspiring to lie to police.27 Mar 09:42 PM
KahuCrown ordered to pay Foxton hapū compensationA new report found breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi by the Crown.27 Mar 08:35 PM
KahuLaw Commission says change needed to ease tikanga evidence into courtA code of conduct for expert witnesses also needs to be modified27 Mar 07:35 PM
KahuPositive outcomes are better for our community - Minister McKeeMinister wants outcome focus on rangatahi courts review.24 Mar 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Under our watch': Programme for at-risk youth breaks silence after teen kills camperThe teen was on a programme for troubled youth when he killed Adrian Humphreys.23 Mar 01:00 AM
CrimeFrom hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prisonPolice caught him in two meth import schemes at Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.22 Mar 11:00 PM