CrimeShark tattoo comes back to bite fake cop in escape bid to RarotongaHe wanted to start over, but first the long-time conman needed a fake passport.29 Jun 05:48 AM
New Zealand'Matrix change': Winning Lotto Powerball could soon become much harderLotteries NZ is seeking government permission to tweak the rules of Lotto Powerball.27 Jun 08:54 PM
PoliticsPM’s deep dive into Michael Forbes scandal to release findings in August Parliament staffers are currently having their clearances checked.17 Jun 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid InquiryEconomists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.15 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExcuses and self-pity: What a film-maker caught with child exploitation files told a judgeRajneel Singh claimed he only accessed the material to impress women online.08 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He’s a predator': Film-maker jailed for child sex abuse files acquitted in 2002Police found 554 child exploitation files on his devices during a 2023 raid.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice unable to charge former PM staffer over recordings with sex workersPrime Minister Luxon called for a review of vetting processes after the incident.05 Jun 08:44 PM
New ZealandBabies for sale: Kiwis illegally paying Thai women to be surrogatesBut they aren't spending enough time finding out if they can legally bring the baby home.31 May 09:46 PM
Business1.5ha Newmarket site valued at $64m sells to mystery buyerThe huge Auckland site was marketed with potential for a 'landmark project'. 29 May 05:38 AM
RacingWhy greyhound racing is fighting back against looming banThe ruling body is seeking a judicial review of the Government's closure decision.26 May 04:16 AM
New ZealandNo pokies for pool hall: Venue struggles after liquor license lossWelcome Bay Tavern reopened as an alcohol-free pool hall, then lost its gaming licence.15 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'You can have 2, not 3': Polyamorous throuple's battle to keep names on kids' birth certificates The Attorney-General has challenged a decision allowing all three parents to be named.11 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandHow end-to-end encryption shields online child exploitationInternal Affairs blocked over one million attempts to access illegal content last year.09 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Built on terror': FBI crackdown on satanic cult with NZ tiesThe DIA says NZ children are 'highly likely' victims of 764's online exploitation.05 May 05:00 PM
Kahu'Mana over money': Influencers reject gambling promo amid crackdown - two don't complyTe Rawhitiroa Bosch refuses to promote online gambling to his followers on ethical grounds05 May 05:00 AM
PoliticsNew Zealand’s declined baby names of 2024 revealedNames must not be offensive, resemble a rank, or be 'unreasonably long'.05 May 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuGambling promo: Millie Elder-Holmes faces complaint, 26 influencers now on watchlistInternal Affairs said it has received 50 complaints about influencers promoting gambling17 Apr 05:00 PM
Kahu‘Formal warning’: Govt orders influencers to stop promoting gamblingOnline casinos have enjoyed a surge in promotion online.05 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeMan travelled on fake passports between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three yearsThe passports contained his photo but the details of someone else.01 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandInfluencers breaking law with casino ads to face crackdownAuthorities warned influencers about hefty fines for promoting offshore casinos.30 Mar 08:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: New Watercare Charter will deliver better deal for AucklandersOPINION: The estimated savings will total around $900 million over four years.24 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandImmigration data reveals which countries are on the riseAlmost 40,000 people became citizens last year, a 67% increase in Pacific Islanders.11 Mar 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCause of PM’s limo crash revealed in private messages and photosPolice blame driver 'misjudgment' for the roundabout collision.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Serious addiction to disgusting things’: Preschool teacher tells policeThe 22-year-old woman was arrested after an FBI sting in the US.31 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHighest CEO payout triggered by change in Government: $532,500Water services boss Jon Lamonte pocketed a half-million-dollar payout when Govt changed.27 Jan 04:00 PM
Kahu'Retool, upskill': Initiative turns beach debris into job opportunitiesSlash for Cash is transforming slash into valuable products.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum-of-three told to pay $32,500 to IRD in two weeksAnother parent says a mistake happened while registering her child's birth.12 Jan 12:29 AM
New ZealandDuo arrested, firearms seized in West Auckland text scam raidPolice said inquiries remain ongoing and further arrests cannot be ruled out.18 Dec 03:55 AM
BusinessChristchurch Casino caught up in money laundering legal actionThe DIA says casinos not taking strong measures against money-laundering will be targeted.09 Dec 11:41 PM
New ZealandOnline predator's 'sustained campaign of terror' ended by one small mistake, police sayPolice: 'It took nearly two years to charge Cottam and get justice for his victims.'24 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Unmasking monsters': Meet the Customs team intercepting child sex abuse materialNew documentary goes inside the elite Customs team investigating child sex material in NZ.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Sickening': Female preschool teacher charged with possessing child abuse imagesThe teacher has been in court and has been granted interim name suppression.14 Nov 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSkyCity AGM: Shareholder criticism for non-compliance, regulatory actions by authoritiesShareholder said company had been mismanaged and asked about accountability.31 Oct 01:21 AM
New ZealandDIA restructure finds more job cuts, despite protests from staff, unionThe Department of Internal Affairs will cut a number of its senior leaders.30 Oct 05:54 AM