BusinessFour in court charged with $30m pokie fraudA former chairman of Harness Racing NZ and three others have been charged over an alleged $30m pokie fraud, in the biggest case ever of its kind outside of a casino.02 Feb 06:08 AM
New ZealandPhillip Smith case not behind Births, Deaths and Marriages reviewCases such as Phillip Smith's flight from New Zealand on an allegedly unlawfully obtained passport are not behind a review of how public records are accessed, officials say.21 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandBirths, Deaths and Marriages access to be reviewedThe Department of Internal Affairs is reviewing the way people access Births, Deaths and Marriages records.21 Jan 01:08 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt gambling ring accusedPolice are hunting two men after busting what they believe was an illegal gambling den in one of Auckland's swankiest suburbs.10 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhat are 2014's top 10 baby names?Charlotte and Oliver continue to top the most popular names for newborns last year in a list dominated by traditional names.04 Jan 10:47 PM
New ZealandMigrant's scam exposes passport flawHoles in NZ passport security have been exposed after an illegal immigrant paid for two false identities and the copies ended up linked to a terror plot.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGlenn charity probe dumpedInternal Affairs has abandoned an investigation into alleged irregular payments for a thoroughbred racehorse made by Sir Owen Glenn's charity.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan's name suppression continues: 'they don't want Christmas blighted'A West Auckland man who pleaded guilty to possessing objectionable material has had his name suppression continued until the new year.12 Dec 01:55 AM
New Zealand102 venues. One stopped the 'addict'It was a sting operation - but Internal Affairs is disappointed just one gambling venue out of 102 stopped their fake addict from gambling.03 Dec 10:24 PM
New ZealandInquiry critical of killer's releaseThe Department of Corrections underestimated Phillip Smith when they planned his temporary release from prison, an inquiry has found.24 Nov 09:26 PM
New ZealandPhillip Smith inquiry details releasedThe Government has confirmed the terms of reference for an independent inquiry into the escape of convicted killer Phillip Smith.24 Nov 03:14 AM
New ZealandVictims of Phillip Smith hire lawyerThe victims of convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip Smith have approached a lawyer to represent them. So what are they seeking?17 Nov 07:43 PM
New Zealand'Wide-ranging' inquiry into escape: PMPrime Minister John Key says a government inquiry will be held into events around convicted paedophile and murderer Phillip Smith's escape to Brazil.17 Nov 03:20 AM
New ZealandCabinet considers inquiry into killer's escapeCabinet will consider whether there is a need for a wide-ranging inquiry into convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip Smith’s escape from the country.16 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandCitizenship fees stolenThe offending of a former Department of Internal Affairs worker left one of his victims worried that his family's citizenship bid was in danger.06 Aug 06:50 AM
New ZealandGroser orders protected fish for dinnerA plate of protected Antarctic toothfish and controversial dish foie gras were on the table at a lavish taxpayer-funded dinner hosted by Trade Minister Tim Groser.31 Jul 03:26 AM
New ZealandReturn to 10-year passports on the cardsA return to 10-year passports appears to be on the horizon after the Prime Minister said the Government was considering the issue.29 May 06:30 AM
RoyalsPM: Royal fume 'nonsense'John Key has branded criticism of the release of royal routes as "nonsense", and the man responsible for the remarks "an idiot".02 Apr 02:30 AM
WorldMissing jet: Reaction 'not swift enough'The desperate search for a passenger jet that vanished has been significantly expanded, as anger grows in China at the response by Malaysian authorities.10 Mar 09:15 PM
New ZealandWhat could've happened?The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 – with 239 people on board – is unusual in that two days after the plane lost communication there is no reliable evidence of debris.10 Mar 08:28 PM
New ZealandDunedin man's 99-character nameA Dunedin man has changed his name to 'Full Metal Havok More Sexy N Intelligent Than Spock And All The Superheroes Combined With Frostnova' after losing a bet.09 Mar 11:48 PM
New ZealandPush to get 10-year NZ passportsA group lobbying for a return to a 10-year passport claims New Zealand passports are more expensive per year than most other comparable countries.11 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCancer trust avoids prosecutionA controversial cancer charity will not face prosecution after it voluntarily de-registered as a charity during a probe into its spending.23 Dec 12:22 AM
New ZealandGlobal forger found with NZ passportsNZ passports have been found in the hands of a dangerous master forger who allegedly supplied fake documents to terrorists, drug smugglers and human traffickers around the world.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCasino scammer to be deportedA Chinese woman involved in a gambling scam with her ex-boyfriend and a casino worker that stole more than $50,000 has avoided a jail sentence but will be deported.27 Aug 01:57 AM
TravelTurkey: Postcard from a revolutionEwan McDonald went on a family holiday. The riot police came along too.09 Aug 03:00 AM
