PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council pays secret seven-figure settlement after new-build home demolishedThe house had been built to the roof line but was torn down due to structural concerns.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily take aim at man involved in kidnapping, assault on father-of-threePatrick Cousins led a largely law-abiding life until the night he lured a man to a shed.17 Nov 07:00 AM
WorldMurdaugh murder trial judge steps aside amid alleged jury tamperingA jury convicted him of two counts of murder in March after a sensational six-week trial.16 Nov 11:04 PM
New ZealandUniversity of Auckland did not try to silence Siouxsie Wiles, defence counsel assertsThe university’s legal team opened its defence this afternoon in the Employment Court.15 Nov 05:37 AM
CrimeJudge warns abusive woman - 'You are in no position to lay down conditions to Corrections'The woman attacked two people who came to her rescue after she was thrown from a car.15 Nov 04:46 AM
New Zealand'I miss him every day': Son speaks after tradie electrocuted at workAn electrician is now defending WorkSafe charges following Craig Johnston's death.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew loss on Auckland property deposit linked to $2.3m Mt Eden dealBoth cases have similarities: deposits paid, deals never settled and one man with links.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering Ellerslie couple appears in court, granted name suppressionThe man charged with their murder is a 42-year-old man from Auckland’s Glenfield.10 Nov 01:52 AM
New ZealandSighs of relief as dad found not guilty of encouraging crash that led to son's deathAfter the verdict, a minute's silence was held in court to honour the two men who died.10 Nov 01:48 AM
New ZealandSiouxsie Wiles case: Security removes man from courtroom after he approached scientist’s legal teamThe security intervention came as one of NZ's top vaccine experts was giving evidence.09 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandSeven youths arrested after allegedly fleeing police in stolen carArrests are the latest in a series of incidents involving youths in Christchurch.08 Nov 11:37 PM
New Zealand‘Deemed unsafe’: Courtroom shutdown after 'fungal spores' discoveredBut the Ministry denies the courtroom closure has caused any delays with cases.08 Nov 11:21 PM
CrimeMan kidnapped at gunpoint, tied up and driven around in the boot of his own carTwo men with alleged links to Rebels are on trial for kidnapping and shooting at police.08 Nov 07:20 PM
New ZealandPerson of interest in baby Ru homicide case in court on unrelated chargesRosie Morunga was in court today on assault charges.07 Nov 11:21 PM
CrimeThey ridiculed him for his rap at the party. He returned with a sword for revengeOne man suffered a fractured skull and a 7cm gash after being attacked with the blade.06 Nov 06:14 AM
New ZealandMan took ex to court over a boat when relationship hit the rocksHe loaned her money to buy a boat and get it seaworthy.06 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandTeen jailed for life for bludgeoning mum to death with dumbbellJordan Taylor says he killed the only person in the world he loved.06 Nov 04:28 AM
New ZealandPair in dock as new Angela Blackmoore murder trial beginsBlackmoore was just 21 when she was murdered in 1995.05 Nov 09:31 PM
New ZealandCall centre worker alleges 'nepotism and favouritism' in how work allocated to taxi driversCompany says worker threatened to send evidence of 'unethical practices' to competitor.05 Nov 12:00 AM
Crime'I had to defend myself': Former All Black on the toll of sexual abuse allegationsRobert Kururangi's daughter went to police in 2020. A jury found him not guilty.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice urge Kāpiti Coast residents to check properties for missing kayakerThe kayaker was last seen on Saturday, October 21, paddling out to sea.03 Nov 04:39 AM
Banking and financePushpay insider case results in six-month community detentionThe individual was found guilty by a jury in August.03 Nov 04:04 AM
CurrencyFTX founder Sam-Bankman-Fried convicted of defrauding cryptocurrency customersSam Bankman-Fried’s spectacular rise and fall hit rock bottom today.03 Nov 12:08 AM
OpinionWhite Island tragedy will change the way adventure tourism works in NZWhakaari Management Limited has been found guilty of breaching workplace safety laws.02 Nov 10:42 PM
New Zealand'Left to die': Loved ones confront fatal hit and run driver in courtChad Clark was driving about 100km/h on the wrong side of the road when he hit the victim.02 Nov 03:52 AM
CrimePrisoner tried to help fellow inmate conceal a homicideTalmage Murray told his girlfriend she needed to change her police statement.02 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandHomeowners lose High Court battle over emergency helicopter relocationThe community's fight in the high court civil case has failed.31 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime"The heart of public life:' Man who attacked lawyer says his sentence is too harshAydon filed an appeal against his prison sentence for attacking a lawyer in a court.31 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandSenior police communicator admits priority of 111 call should have been upgraded, terror attack inquest finds'Due to the number of P1 events we were reading, that information was overlooked.'30 Oct 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAlleged gang boss asked to explain offshore legal fees payment linked to drug dealerDoyle also told a court what it took to be a member.27 Oct 09:39 PM
New Zealand'They couldn’t fight back': Man forced kids to eat chilli sauce as punishmentRaymond Vandy also kicked the children and used a cooking spoon to hit them.27 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer Chiefs sponsor Summit Homes taking rugby club to courtDetails of the court action are murky.27 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'He was lying there all alone': Family couldn't get to NZ after pig-hunting tragedyTimon Brouwer worked his dream job on the Hundertwasser art centre.27 Oct 06:00 AM
WorldHer 6-year-old son shot his teacher. Now she is being sentenced for child neglectThe teacher spent two weeks in hospital with multiple injuries after the January shooting.27 Oct 05:30 AM
