PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘The whole thing snowballed’: Motorbike licence instructor falsified certificates for gangsPetre Kalinowski, who made $54,000 from the offending, is out on parole.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHe was a gambling addict at 8. One moment turned his life aroundSonny Kotuhi went to prison because of his addiction; now he goes back to help others.14 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Three Strikes: Did the law keep people safe from violent offenders?Courts grappled with 'unforeseen casualties' that would 'shock the conscience' of NZers.11 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime17yo forced to choose how to die: Witness changes testimony about defendant's appetite for killingMurder victim Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was forced to decide how she wanted to die.10 Jul 02:37 AM
CrimeFormer child witness returns to testify on fifth anniversary of teen's killingDimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and killed in South Auckland five years ago.07 Jul 05:25 AM
CrimeMan who assaulted family court lawyer appeals jail sentenceIsaac Aydon has appealed his prison sentence for assault on Brintyn Smith.07 Jul 12:07 AM
New ZealandAddiction counsellor escapes conviction for drink drivingDays later, he appeared on TV talking about being free from addiction.03 Jul 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSteve Braunias: The crashing waves of grief as court hears of Baby Chance's deathSteve Braunias at the trial of a man accused of murdering a 10-month-old baby.01 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'I just lost it': Trial begins for Auckland man accused of murdering baby nephewTen-month-old Chance died in Birkdale, North Shore in December 2021.26 Jun 05:17 AM
NRLHayne loses $848k in prison Bitcoin scamHayne was allegedly conned by a fellow inmate.25 Jun 09:43 PM
New ZealandDriver who hit Whangārei motorcyclist from behind won't face courtWhangārei man says Road to Zero won't be reached if dangerous drivers not prosecuted23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMāori mother ordered to return daughter, 7, to AustraliaThe mother argued the hapū she identified with had proclaimed itself a sovereign state.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouple convicted of indecent acts and supplying drug to teenThe pair are due to be sentenced next month in Auckland.23 Jun 08:22 AM
New ZealandDad takes daughter to court to stop rape claim emailsThe accusations were made against the father, and one of the recipients was his boss.23 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi who had twice-a-day meth habit avoids deportation from AussieJoel Toroa does not want to return to NZ. Everything he has and loves is in Australia.23 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Skipper fined after boat launches midair, capsizesSkipper Maurice Johnson was fined $900 and made a donation to the Coastguard.23 Jun 04:29 AM
KahuKelvin Davis says OT staff did the right thingMinister for Children pleased whistleblowers came forward.21 Jun 06:51 PM
New ZealandEx staff member at top Wellington school discharged without conviction for assault on studentThe man cuffed the teenager on the back of the head for swearing, the judge said.21 Jun 04:30 AM
New ZealandPensioner punched at Posie Parker protest wants to sit down with her attacker'What did you think you were doing? Why did you think it was OK to punch an older woman?'20 Jun 06:16 PM
New Zealand'Lifeguards just missed him': Summer swim costs recent retiree his life"They’d actually been doing roams past that area five minutes before this man went in."20 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Exploited a vulnerable student': Ruapehu teacher struck off after sex with studentA school caretaker found the pair in a classroom close to one another.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'You do not have power over me any more': Wahine toa praised for confronting abuser"I have a bright future and there is so much hope for me," survivor tells court.19 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandChristian teacher stripped of registration over refusal to use trans student's pronounsThe teacher likened transitioning to identifying as a judge or an animal.19 Jun 06:24 AM
New ZealandCouple on trial for alleged indecent acts, giving drug to teen'It’s just sex, sex doesn’t mean anything,' couple are alleged to have said.19 Jun 05:16 AM
New Zealand'Dose of reality': Police charge meditating motorist who blocked trafficThe motorist was spotted meditating on his car roof on Auckland's Southern Motorway.19 Jun 03:01 AM
PoliticsNational pushes for tougher sentences for gangs after Ōpōtiki tangi processionLabour's police spokesperson claims it is a lazy rehash of old National policy.18 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘I can’t stand by’: Sister of slain teen’s mission to have all murderers jailed for lifeMurdered teen's sister opens up on pain of loss and hunt for gang-linked killers.17 Jun 03:56 AM
New ZealandFit, experienced tramper most likely tripped before drowning in creekStephanie Simpson was on a lone hike in Mt Aspiring National Park when she went missing.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBuilder selling luxury homes while familes and creditors owed $10mSize of debt owed to tiny home creditors almost doubles.14 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeWorkplace spycam: Assistant manager of pub secretly filmed female workers changingThe five victims say they were distraught, angry, hurt, betrayed and disgusted.14 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Not plausible', or 'professional misconduct'? Tribunal to determine physio's fateHealth tribunal is deciding fate of physio alleged to have straddled a client.14 Jun 05:54 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki 'fraud': Pair charged with $2 million scamPair also face charge of money laundering $791,500.14 Jun 05:48 AM
New Zealand'I was his. I was property. I wasn’t a human': Woman tells jury of 'wild' affair"Physically I was his puppet," woman says at trial of leading entertainment figure.14 Jun 05:29 AM
New ZealandFake email trial: Grandmother found guilty of forgeryWoman wrote a fake postponement email for a petroleum-industry conference.14 Jun 03:40 AM