New ZealandTeen allegedly sexually assaulted after being offered a slice of pizza by a strangerThe 18-year-old says she woke to repeated assaults as she vomited and cried.28 Apr 07:30 AM
New ZealandFormer Shortland Street actor admits possessing graphic child abuse materialThe same man was granted a discharge without conviction in 2014 for sex offending.28 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandHow a fake business and Covid relief cash became one man's $37k gambling potGlen Allan Rumble set up RumbleboysNZ but the company never actually traded.28 Apr 06:00 AM
PremiumProperty'Obstructing views': $15.7m home owner fined $21,000 for illegal pōhutukawa cuts28 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandFormer gang member left violence, shoot-outs behind – but his past caught up with him25 Apr 11:37 PM
Crime'Porno': Man filmed partner then shared explicit images with family, friends after break-up24 Apr 06:00 AM
Crime'Love of my life': High-risk violent partner jailed as victim pleads he gets helpJonathon Rogers said he was sorry he could not be with the woman in her time of need.23 Apr 06:20 AM
New ZealandFourteenth arrest in Dilworth abuse probe as man, 66, held in BlenheimThe charges relate to incidents in the early 1990s at the Auckland boys' boarding school.22 Apr 06:47 AM
New ZealandFour men charged after gunshots fired at Huntly homeThe three younger men face organised crime and firearms charges.22 Apr 03:11 AM
New ZealandObjectionable AI: Judge jails man over fake child sex imagesBlair Noble had digitally created the material using AI apps downloaded to his cell phone.22 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder of Hastings mother and young girls, remanded to secure facility'Violence has taken three beautiful lives far too soon,' family statement says.22 Apr 12:34 AM
CrimeMan who crept into young girl's bedroom and filmed sexual assaults faces deportationMehul Kathri Chethri is likely to be deported after serving jail time.21 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Money-go-round': Benefit fraudster to pay back MSD using her own benefitThe 34-year-old mother of four defrauded MSD of nearly $25,000 over 12 months.21 Apr 02:00 AM
CrimeProminent NZ broadcaster Duncan Garner appears in court for criminal chargeThe ex-AM Show host could face up to three months' imprisonment if found guilty.20 Apr 10:09 PM
New Zealand'He's a risk': Man exposes himself outside school before violently assaulting caregiverLiam Marsh said he suffered a brain injury as a child, which makes him do stupid things. 20 Apr 08:00 PM
WorldLouisiana gunman had sought mental health treatment, relatives sayRelatives say Shamar Elkins was recently hospitalised for mental health care.20 Apr 07:13 PM
CrimeTreasurer blows whistle on thieving coach of youth marching teamThe theft by Jodie Wastney meant the under-13 team missed planned championships.20 Apr 07:00 AM
Crime'Serious misuse of a trusted position': Teacher's aide propositioned boy on ride homeHe avoided the sex offender registry but was told: 'This should never have happened.'19 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandSerial shoplifter went to extreme lengths to steal, including claiming she had cancerAnna Salari also picked up discarded receipts and then used them to claim refunds.19 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandJudge blasts mum who was dealing drugs with her daughter'You and your daughter are part of an insidious industry.'18 Apr 10:00 PM
CrimeHealth woes, sick mum and scams: Why judge kept a serial swindler behind barsHealth issues have been a frequent theme at the fraudster's hearings throughout the years.18 Apr 05:00 AM
CrimeGrieving man attacked at cemetery while leaning over wife's graveThe man in his 70s was left 'extremely shaken' but has forgiven attacker Anthony Archbold.18 Apr 12:05 AM
New ZealandMan battling seizures guilty of dangerous driving after 'blacking out' and killing pedestrianHe accepted he caused the fatal collision but argued it was not through dangerous driving.17 Apr 06:57 AM
New Zealand'Completely over the top': Teacher punched bar patron 16 timesThe teacher, who was working a second job at a bar, claimed he feared for his life.16 Apr 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I’m not falling into your trap’: Twice-suspended ex-lawyer defends charge over dying man’s hospital willThe invalidated will would have given Lily Li $500,000 from Frank Lane.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan towed corroded boat trailer, killing young mother when it detached and struck her vehicleThe woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car at the time of the crash.16 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Life hasn’t been the same': Teen's struggles after being groped by former pastorThe man, who was her relative, continues to maintain his innocence. 16 Apr 05:04 AM
New ZealandChild-abductor found at playground, outside schools, days after prison releaseJohn Tekuru earlier abducted a toddler from a daycare with the intent to rape her.16 Apr 03:25 AM
AucklandMan arrested after threatening graffiti painted on footpath outside South Auckland schoolPolice say this was an 'isolated incident' and carried no wider risk to the community.15 Apr 10:45 PM
