New ZealandMan critically injured outside music star's Auckland concertA man was arrested and charged with wounding with intent to injure.17 Jan 05:40 AM
New ZealandSuppressed details of abuse victims published on Justice website in ‘serious’ privacy breachA mass audit of thousands of decisions is now under way after the privacy slip-up. 16 Jan 06:07 AM
New Zealand‘Could have been tragic’: Fleeing driver jailed for hitting copThe officer was sent cartwheeling through the air after the defendant drove at him.15 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandFugitive hands himself in to police in TaupōHe will be appearing in Taupō District Court this morning.14 Jan 06:35 PM
New ZealandPolice continue urgent hunt for man who escaped custody at Taupō courtInformation sought on Samir Derek Belhajjam, 30, who fled at 6pm on Monday13 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandPolice hunt man who escaped custody at Taupō courtBelhajjam was wearing green prison-issue shorts and an orange high-vis vest.13 Jan 06:53 AM
CrimeVerbal abuse, intimidation and brawls: Courtroom chaos as violence escalates Court violence surges with 450 assaults in five years; security breaches under scrutiny.04 Jan 05:25 PM
New Zealand'Consent is crucial': Victim of Hamilton teen sex offender speaksHamilton teen's initial prison term was reduced by 60 months due to a range of factors.01 Jan 04:00 PM
World‘Particularly vile’: China court hands boy life sentence for murdering classmateThe bullied classmate was killed in an abandoned greenhouse.30 Dec 05:15 AM
New Zealand‘Rich white privilege’: Sex offender home for ChristmasSex offender appeals two-year prison sentence and wins, now faces home detention.26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang members arrested after alleged 200kg meth heist at Port of TaurangaTwo men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I was submitting': Man who choked BDSM partner unconscious in shower sentenced but can't be namedThe man's name suppression will be argued at a hearing next year.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Ex-All Black's daughter expresses regret at hit-and-run sentencingWidow: 'You drove away with indifference, you left the scene and left him to die.'18 Dec 06:26 AM
New Zealand'Character from a horror movie': Man's horrific assault injuries described in courtThe victims were enjoying Christmas drinks with workmates before the unprovoked attack.18 Dec 03:59 AM
New ZealandApology after judge, celebrity doctor husband gatecrash NZ First Xmas partyRow erupts at exclusive private member's club, top judge rules on rude behaviour.17 Dec 11:10 PM
New Zealand‘Sexual predator’ teen jailed for raping girl, violating three othersHamilton teen's initial prison term was reduced by 60 months due to a range of factors.09 Dec 02:18 AM
PoliticsAussie diplomat's partner may not be allowed diversion for assault chargeSomething had 'upset the apple cart' with police considering withdrawing the offer.08 Dec 09:45 PM
CrimeSex worker who fatally stabbed beloved father jailed after judge rejects rape claimThe father-of-two from Ghana bled to death after having an artery severed in his arm.05 Dec 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSFO ‘unlawful kickbacks’ case: Court hears of '1 in 100-year' storm, roading contract bribesArchitect of bribes' family suffered deeply from murder of Chozyn Koroheke, court hears.29 Nov 12:39 AM
KahuWaitangi Tribunal: Crown breached Te Tiriti o Waitangi in scrapping Māori Health AuthorityLady Tureiti Moxon: 'The process was driven by a political and racist agenda.'28 Nov 11:00 PM
KahuWillie Jackson and David Seymour set for Treaty Principles Bill showdownJackson challenges Seymour to debate, urges public to keep fighting against the bill.26 Nov 08:20 PM
New ZealandArrest made after aggravated robbery at Hamilton barA 31-year-old man allegedly presented a knife to a bartender, demanding and taking money.26 Nov 03:20 AM
New Zealand‘Utterly changed her life’: Man who set partner on fire cooking cannabis oil is jailedThe victim spent three months in hospital with severe injuries.25 Nov 04:15 AM
New ZealandLord of the Rings actor jailed for sexually abusing Auckland girlHe was also added to the child sex offender register. 22 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Stay calm': Lifetime gang member reacts after man faces prosecution under new lawGang patches can no longer be worn in public.20 Nov 08:58 PM
New ZealandBoy, 8, killed in suspicious circumstances can now be named'Monster', was shouted in court as a 25-year-old woman appeared in relation to his death.19 Nov 11:52 PM
New ZealandCorrupt prison guard who took bribe to smuggle tobacco gets name suppression for own safetyDetails of the danger the guard faces remain shrouded in secrecy.18 Nov 07:21 AM
New ZealandDrink-driver who hit pedestrian fails to avoid conviction despite deportation fearHe was four times over the limit but initially claimed he only had 2 beers.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Catastrophic fall from grace': Whanganui teacher groomed two studentsThe man went on to have sex with one of the teenage girls.15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Abuse in Care - Govt apology to victims has got to be more than just lip serviceState abuse systems need a lot more than just lip service.11 Nov 04:01 PM
Crime'The end result is out of all magnitude': Driver's carelessness claims motorcyclist's lifeChristopher Haverkort, 65, was out riding with his brother when he was hit and killed.11 Nov 02:27 AM
New Zealand'Only chance of survival': Deportee wants $32k seized by police back for cancer treatmentNZ police seized Collin Ezeala's money in 2010 before he was jailed for importing drugs.09 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandTears in court as woman avoids jail for stealing $300k from bossThe judge said Sally Robertson began gambling due to the 'severe strain' she was under.08 Nov 03:07 AM
New ZealandDunedin entertainment figure faces multiple charges, including paying for sex with minorThe man has received interim name suppression.07 Nov 12:39 AM
