New Zealand|Updated‘A bit of a dickhead’: Defence opens case in Wellington sex trialJordan Tegus denies raping a young woman, saying, 'I'm not that kind of person.'27 Nov 02:17 AM
New ZealandStudent rapist’s appeal bid over Dunedin hall attack thrown outJudges said his seven-year starting point properly reflected the case facts.26 Nov 10:55 PM
Crime'I'm here to kill you': Man jailed for trying to decapitate dad with axeFrank Harris said he lost control of his body and was sorry he tried to kill his father.26 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with dangerous driving causing death of popular postie on his last day of work26 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandHow prominent exec plied girl for sex services: Uber Eats, $200 gift card, $1000 cash25 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandSecond court launches specialist list to cut delays for mentally impaired defendants25 Nov 03:00 AM
CrimeArsonist who caused millions of dollars in damage refuses to show her face during sentencing25 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Frenzied': Gang member stomped on inmate in pack attack while on remand for murder25 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'This is not a bad dream': Woman addresses motorist who killed her partner as he crossed the road24 Nov 04:01 AM
Crime'Simply not credible': Businessman jailed after smuggling millions worth of cigarettesThe defendant blamed a mysterious man named Tim – prosecutors said the defendant was Tim.23 Nov 04:00 AM
CrimeA secret sex offender said he was 'proud of his life', sparking a victim to break her silenceA second victim also came forward and now Geoffrey Miller has been sent to prison.23 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Lifelong fraudster': Trusted staffer stole thousands from healthcare charityPolice said the money Nelly Sione stole should have gone to helping disadvantaged people.22 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Sorry would have gone a long way': Teen's remorse questioned after fatal RnV crashJasmine Donaldson was found to have been fatigued when she crashed, killing her friend.22 Nov 07:00 PM
CrimeAfter gaining child's trust, meth-addicted predator cruelly exploited itKane Penk said he was high on drugs and can't remember most of his crimes.22 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandRemuera financier acquitted of money laundering in $800k scamJudge Paul Murray said the evidence was 'murky' but Michael Sperry's guilt was not proven.21 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan left with nerve damage after confronting woman for her 'dangerous' parkingStevee Ormsby has been sentenced for the attack.21 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Begging and pleading was music to your ears': Woman confronts abuser with 'nappy porn' fetishMan dressed his victim in a nappy and forced her to suck a dummy before raping her.21 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘We thought we’d die’: Family relive horror as gang member breaks into their home The terrified family hid their two daughters, aged 15 and 12, in a cupboard.21 Nov 04:00 AM
Crime‘He was nice at the start’: Woman tells court of online control and abuse in rape trialThe two communicated daily through Instagram and sent pictures, despite an order not to.20 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPageant reality show star admits drug and theft charges, faces $8400 fraud claimKharl WiRepa can now be named after a 10-month effort to keep his identity secret.20 Nov 05:01 PM
New ZealandRecidivist rapist avoids indefinite prison for more sex crimes because of ageIt will be 2041 before Darryl Grant Bridgeman is eligible for parole.20 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan appears in court charged with murder after New Plymouth foreshore deathPolice were called to the Coastal Walkway area last night after reports of an altercation.20 Nov 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailThe Warehouse sold more than 12,000 'potentially dangerous' toysCommerce Commission says the retailer isn't sorry about breaches. The retailer disagrees.20 Nov 04:42 AM
New ZealandDentist accused of practising while suspended can now be namedThe Dental Council suspended Jacob Goldenberg's practising certificate in March 2023.20 Nov 04:41 AM
CrimeSupermarket manager injured in brutal, surprise attack while stocking shelves His assailant, Shamah Riley, has now been sent to prison for the violent act. 20 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Something fishy’: Auckland voter fraud allegations heading to courtThe allegations relate to theft of council voting papers and other issues in Papatoetoe.20 Nov 02:41 AM
ChristchurchSwiss national charged after fatal two-vehicle crashA 32-year-old man faces a charge of careless driving causing death.19 Nov 10:15 PM
CrimeArrow fired into street during tense five-hour standoff which sparked mass evacuationCorey Innocente aimed a crossbow at police and threatened to blow up his house.19 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCompanies'Mindless arrogance': Tax cheat who blamed Covid for $1.4m fraud sentenced to home detentionA duped business partner threw $90k of his own money at the problem, to no avail.19 Nov 04:18 AM
New ZealandMan in court after Customs busts $3m meth in roller skate knee pads, art Customs intercepted 10 packages sent nationwide containing 10kg of meth.19 Nov 12:29 AM
New ZealandFrustration at stagnated progress on a new Rotorua courthouse prompts fresh calls for Budget funding A low Court User satisfaction ranking has come as no surprise to Rotorua courthouse users.18 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'I own you now:' Man allegedly asked woman for photo of bruise he left on her throatJordan Tegus is facing 17 charges, including rape and making an intimate visual recording.18 Nov 06:00 AM
