New ZealandThree charged with murder of Sidney Ross Bridson nearly a year after housefireThe men are due to appear in the New Plymouth District Court later today.06 Sep 12:55 AM
New ZealandWhangārei police actively investigating after man shot in ŌtangareiThe shot man is now in a stable condition and three men have been arrested.05 Sep 01:36 AM
Crime'He ran me over': Three caregivers on trial for alleged abuse of foster childrenThree foster parents are on trial facing dozens of charges of ill-treatment and neglect.04 Sep 04:00 AM
World'Room full of horrors': Childcare rapist unseen for years in ‘broken’ systemBrisbane childcare worker pleads guilty to more than 300 child sex offences.02 Sep 06:08 AM
WorldNSW MP Rory Amon to quit seat after child-sex chargesAmon has been hit with a string of sexual abuse charges involving children.30 Aug 06:49 AM
CrimeName suppression lifted: man pleads not guilty to Northland murderThe man appeared via audio-visual link from a prison.30 Aug 02:46 AM
New ZealandDrug dispute: Killer jailed for a kick the victim never saw comingJudge halted killer's apology - saying there was no point as no one wanted to hear it.27 Aug 11:44 PM
New ZealandMan screamed 'I'll run you over b****' as he drove towards his ex-partnerBut a judge has given Legion Turner a chance, saying 'you let me down, you go to prison'.23 Aug 08:00 AM
WorldLife-in-prison bid for NSW schoolgirl’s callous ‘execution’Charlise Mutten was killed by a man she trusted and called 'Daddy', a court has been told.23 Aug 05:57 AM
CrimeJury out in trial of former political figure accused of historical abuseThe former political figure is accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys.23 Aug 05:16 AM
New ZealandKiwi mum sentenced for killing toddler at cultEllen Craig beat her own daughter to death then covered it up for 35 years.21 Aug 07:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: What's a King's Counsel initiation like?OPINION: There's a lot of bowing but it’s not without purpose.18 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeSteering toward change: Whangārei launches first young adult drivers courtThe court is a first for New Zealand and will assist people to obtain their licence.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-Gun City staff charged with fraud, allegedly helped divert firearms to black marketThe two men allegedly altered sales records of the 'gangster's gun of choice'.17 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Justice for Pauline': Friend grilled on motivation for murder trial testimonyPauline Hanna's friend continues giving evidence on day 14 of the murder trial.15 Aug 02:09 AM
CrimePauline Hanna planned to 'see a lawyer and write a will' prior to her death, friend tells courtThe eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife then staging a suicide.14 Aug 07:46 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Half-brother again denies involvement in toddler’s deathThe inquest is in its second phase.14 Aug 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland family in dock in $8.6m mortgage and investment fraud caseTwo Peters family members flee NZ; SFO seeks justice in fraud case.14 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandPet rule changes could help people escape family harmVictims of family harm could benefit from changes to the Residential Tenancies Bill.12 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'When he was in a bad mood, the family suffered:' Dad allegedly hit kids regularlyThe man allegedly smashed one child's head into a wall so many times, it broke.12 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandFinal week at courthouse for Whangārei JPsJustices leave court for more peaceful surrounds.11 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Paedophile at heart': 58yo's self-description after being caught abusing childVictim's mother told Anthony Smith 'you destroyed my girl, you’re disgusting'.06 Aug 06:00 PM
Crime'We trusted you:' Woman stole from Rebel Sport and friend who gave her a jobSkye Renes got rid of some stolen items after being tipped off by police connections.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil battles Māori advisory board over new Watercare chairAuckland Council says the appointment complies with the rules.05 Aug 03:59 AM
KahuMāori legal system can help build stronger society, says academicLegal expert says tikanga can help New Zealand respond to its challenges.01 Aug 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLong waits for Family Court time: Northland lags behind rest of NZNorthland has some of the country's longest wait times for Family Court services.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's taken a toll on me': Church group boss resigns amid abuse inquiry falloutPresbyterian Support Otago CEO Jo O'Neill's final day in the role is next Friday.01 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandCelebrated science communicator jailed for child abuse, community shockedAmadeo Enriquez Ballestero was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.31 Jul 04:28 AM
Crime'An older brother should look after a younger sister, not make her a sexual plaything'The man started abusing his sibling when he was in his early teens.29 Jul 06:00 AM
KahuNgāti Raukawa’s message to Waitangi Tribunal: We did not cede sovereigntyHearings wrap up in Wellington.28 Jul 07:13 PM
Crime'This is a stick-up:' Hammer brandished in dairy robbery during man's two-day crime spreeTequila Pomepi had only recently come out of jail when he stole a car and headed north.26 Jul 05:00 AM
KahuTighter rules for customary marine title return under NZ First coalition dealLegislation to nullify Appeal Court decision for customary marine titles.25 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandPortuguese middle man to be deported for role in $27m cocaine plotCarlos Ferreria-Sampaio was sentenced to five years and two months' jail.23 Jul 01:08 AM
Crime'Captured by their own hand': Lawyer claims unlawful arrest is caught on cameraThe man would not give his details when police asked, triggering a chain of events.22 Jul 06:00 AM
