PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Secret recordings and hidden cams trained on ex-partners may not be silver bullet in courtWhat to consider before presenting evidence in court.15 Sep 04:47 AM
New ZealandOld photos and videos help convict 'sick and twisted' child rapistWoman abused as little girl confronts abuser in court.15 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandWitness says 'more than 30' Mob members walked up driveway 'barking'The mobsters were heard, and seen, barking and shouting as they walked up the driveway.13 Sep 06:23 AM
Crime'It ruined my childhood': Paedophile gets two more years in jail as more abuse revealedClyde Rymer's abuse had been haunting the latest victim for 50 years.13 Sep 05:00 AM
PoliticsWaitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood repsIf law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.12 Sep 11:59 PM
CrimeAnti-mandate campaigner in prison hunger strikeBrad Flutey's court proceedings continue to stall after numerous delays.12 Sep 09:51 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail fined $412k for Cook Strait ferry mayday, passengers describe terrorKiwirail has pleaded guilty to exposing passengers and crew on the Kaitaki ferry to harm.09 Sep 03:55 AM
New ZealandCouncillor urges tight-knit Kaitāia community to give support after homicideA 29-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder.08 Sep 07:45 PM
New ZealandStink over sewage from Auckland housing development goes to courtWatercare plans to truck sewage away at three other housing developments.07 Sep 12:00 AM
WorldMy father is worst sexual predator of the past 20 years, daughter tells French trialCaroline Darian testifies against father on the fifth day of case that has shocked France.06 Sep 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Silencing of Shane Jones an easy first test of coalition discipline stepsShane Jones has been quietened - but a few in National quietly agree with his views.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'What a waste of my life': Gang member says he's ready to change after kidnapping mateTane Milne wants to be a role model and show 'the young fullas this ain’t the life'.06 Sep 08:00 AM
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
