New Zealand'I was terrified': Witnesses recall crush that killed Sophia CrestaniThe inquest into the death of the 19-year-old student continues in Dunedin.28 May 12:43 AM
New ZealandFirefighter will 'never forget' amount of blood at murder sceneThe firefighter was told it was a medical call, but arrived to find Tongia dead.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandShot in the back while sleeping: Four women on trial for murderThe killing is said to be revenge for an earlier assault.26 May 11:53 PM
New Zealand'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party deathThe family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.26 May 05:00 PM
CrimePolice officer admits assaulting youth ram raid suspects after chaseThe victims, ages 13, 14 and 17, were passengers in a vehicle that had just been spiked.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeammates of fatally stabbed Dunedin teen cancel rugby game in memory of friendOtago rugby says the 'tragic circumstances' are being felt across the rugby community.24 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandCourt appearances for Gisborne forestry companiesSamnic Forest Management, Forest Management Solutions 'highly culpable'.24 May 05:00 PM
Crime'I can still hear the alarms going off': Workers' terrifying ordeal in Michael Hill robberyA remorseful 19-year-old is now behind bars for his role in the aggravated robbery.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin bus hub fatal stabbing: 'A tragic event involving two very young people'A 13-year-old boy appeared in court today charged with murder.24 May 05:29 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile Dunedin man faces charges including having terror attack, bestiality videosThe man, aged 67, has interim name suppression.23 May 12:55 AM
New ZealandKiri Allan sentenced on crash, refusing to go with policeThe former Justice Minister's trial has been called off at the last minute.21 May 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Pretty skilled gardener': Mother of eight busted for growing 300 cannabis plantsWoman had all the necessary equipment to 'grow cannabis discreetly', police say.20 May 10:08 PM
OpinionEditorial: Police Minister has got his gang-busting squad. Now he has to deliver the goodsMitchell has talked tough on crime, now he's got to do it.20 May 05:05 PM
New ZealandMurderers who stabbed man who ‘narked’ on Mongrel Mob boss get extra jail timeThe men murdered Eli Johnson in 2022 for 'narking' on a gang boss.20 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch terror attacks: Emergency door lock may have added to confusion - builderThe inquest into the deaths of the 51 worshippers has resumed.20 May 02:53 AM
New ZealandKiri Allan to go on trial this week for crash incident, refusing to accompany policeAllan says she is testing a grey area in the law.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan's 20-year battle: Council still liable to pay millions after losing resource consentThe Court of Appeal has ruled and the council must still pay.17 May 05:00 PM
CrimeFormer lawyer jailed for sharing child sex abuse imagesHis offending was discovered after Customs received a tip from a US agency.17 May 07:00 AM
BusinessBribery and corruption allegations: Two defendants lose name suppressionDaud Suryantyo accused of abusing his position as a public official.16 May 09:57 PM
CrimeSex worker slashed customer with knife in secluded carpark, severing arteryDetails of the violent end to Daniel Otess' life have been revealed for the first time.16 May 09:40 PM
KahuCorrections Minister wants to work with Māori to help rehabilitate inmatesCorrections Minister open to a by 'Māori for Māori' rehab approach.16 May 06:15 PM
New ZealandInfamous murderer loses legal battle over NZ prison sex banThe convicted child sex offender has challenged rules against sex in the treatment unit.16 May 12:47 AM
New ZealandMan appears in court for possessing Christchurch terror attack videoFifty-one people were killed by a terrorist gunman in Christchurch in 2019.15 May 11:09 PM
KahuMāori and Pasifika face discrimination over police’s use of biometric data - expertA data ethicist has concerns over expanding use of the technology.15 May 06:45 PM
New ZealandPsychotic Mt Albert killer detained as special patient as family remember student victimFriends and family of Tom Coombes told the killer of their anguish at a hearing today.15 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob associate's leg slashed to the bone, red shoes stolen in Black Power attackDetails of the incident have been revealed after one attacker admitted his involvement.14 May 05:02 PM
New ZealandExpert believes Enchanter boat should have stayed put amid 'gnarly and confused' weatherThe Enchanter skipper continues to stand trial following the deaths of five men.14 May 06:00 AM
KahuDisestablishing Māori Health Authority is still on Waitangi Tribunal agendaClaimants have met the criteria for a ‘Priority Inquiry’ scheduled for October 202413 May 08:00 PM
Crime'Now I drown': Enchanter skipper on being trapped under upturned boatGoodhew survived by finding a pocket of air and thought 'I'm going to die'.09 May 01:00 AM
Crime'Like a freight train': Survivor's harrowing account of wave that destroyed Enchanter'The hull was upside down, propellers were spinning, and there was smoke in the air.'07 May 05:11 AM
New ZealandDriver pleads not guilty to causing fatal collisionThe incident between a car and a motorcycle happened on November 7 last year.06 May 07:26 PM
CrimeEnchanter survivor describes massive wave flipping boat in an ‘instant’The three-week trial of skipper Lance Goodhew has started in the Whangārei District Court.06 May 03:24 AM
CrimeEnchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trialThe three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.03 May 10:00 PM
Crime'A self-destructive cycle': Jealousy and meth blamed for man's violenceHe subjected his partner to a series of violent acts, including strangulation.01 May 05:00 AM
