New ZealandActors, parents 'disappointed' by Akl theatre group's response to sex charges shockA parent said they had to have 'uncomfortable' conversations with their daughter.07 Aug 06:04 AM
BusinessWage subsidy cheat named fake employees to steal nearly $1m'Smorgasbord of dishonesty': Man escalates from short-changing mum to conning Covid fund.07 Aug 02:14 AM
New ZealandHomeless man jailed for spreading poo around police cellThe custody centre was disrupted for several hours due to the mess and odour.06 Aug 08:03 PM
New ZealandPolice plea for information after entertainer named as alleged rapist, co-performer speaks out06 Aug 04:17 AM
Crime‘Constant and continued lies’: Judge condemns mum after baby left with lifelong brain injury06 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandNational Youth Theatre responds after entertainer and ex-worker charged with rape, grooming05 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandSnapchat predator targeted 11-year-old girl while on bail awaiting rape trial05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland entertainer accused of raping, grooming underage girl named as actor/musician05 Aug 05:27 AM
New ZealandMan who allegedly killed brother, stole car at gunpoint gives up suppressionJack Hargreaves faces charges of murder, aggravated robbery and failing to stop for police05 Aug 12:38 AM
New Zealand'Three life sentences': Whānau's anger after man admits killing three in railway crossing crashThe 36-year-old admitted five charges, including three of manslaughter.05 Aug 12:08 AM
CrimeConvicted murderer found guilty of sexually violating a young girl decades onSydney Bristow was involved in a 1999 New Year's Day murder at Ōmapere Beach.04 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandCalls made for fast-tracking of 'coward punch' laws after rugby supporter's deathDaniel Nganeko died after he was allegedly punched outside a rugby clubroom. 04 Aug 04:27 AM
New ZealandEx-top cop Jevon McSkimming’s name suppression dropsEx-top cop Jevon McSkimming’s name suppression drops on objectionable material charges. Video / NZ Herald, PoolWatch03 Aug 10:27 PM
New ZealandWoman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase appears in courtPolice say the child was at risk of suffocation, heat exhaustion and trauma. 03 Aug 10:24 PM
Crime'Nothing for him in society': Judge grants arsonist's wish, sends him back to jailHe told police he was tired of other tenants in the building always fighting and yelling.03 Aug 08:00 PM
CrimeMeth experiment goes badly for first-time user who stabbed stranger with forkA 21-year-old tried to force his way into a woman's home before fleeing to a New World.03 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimeWatch: Does imprisoned gang leader's happy dance prove he was in on $20m meth import?He claims ignorance of the scheme, but prosecutors argue that defies logic.02 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Reckless, fast and stupid': After fatal crash, man illegally drove three more timesHe was driving at 122km/h in a residential area when he hit a power pole, flipped his SUV.02 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I thought I was going to die': Man drove into ex, pinning her between car and retaining wallJudge: Chad Erueti has 'an unimpressive history of violence' and needed to be jailed.01 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Profound tragedy': Whānau gather in court after deadly one-punch assault outside rugby clubDaytona Thompson has been charged with Daniel Nganeko's manslaughter. 01 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Tired and overwhelmed' teen father breaks newborn's ribs, bruises his face and bodyHe was heard telling the baby to 'shut up' and 'go to f***ing sleep'.31 Jul 08:00 AM
Crime'It's just idiotic': Man tries to set police station on fire to impress womanZayne Gordon was on the run when he set a Molotov cocktail on fire at Kaikohe station.31 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for impregnating 12yo girl who plans to parent her childThe girl, who was in court to see Adam Busby jailed, never wants to see him again.31 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland entertainer accused of raping and grooming underage girl breaks silenceHe said he will take 'every step necessary' to clear his name. 30 Jul 11:59 PM
New Zealand'Multiple excuses': Concrete tradie accused of taking deposits but not completing the jobsJason Mark Lambert is defending 28 charges involving $80,000.30 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandHow a historical child abuser tried to use religious privilege to suppress secret recordingGraham Fox admitted his offending on a secret recording to a Destiny Church facilitator.29 Jul 08:54 PM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Man jailed for assaulting girl went on to abuse preschoolerMichael Brendon Buck's latest victim said the hardest thing was telling her family.29 Jul 08:00 AM
Crime'Real risk he could have been killed': Forestry worker lost fingers in workplace accidentKohurau Contracting has been ordered to pay $150,000 after being sentenced this week.29 Jul 07:00 AM
CrimePrivate prosecution against former council lawyer won’t include new allegationsChristopher Claydon failed to bring 20 new charges against George Swanepoel.29 Jul 04:30 AM
New ZealandCouple set to lose $1.7m in property after commercial-scale cannabis bustPolice found 331 cannabis plants in four different stages of cultivation and $153k cash.28 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Trail of blood': Violent attack after couple followed home from pub'You can’t call the police because we know where you live and we’re gangsters.'28 Jul 04:57 AM
