Crime'A changed man:' Man with bad driving record lay trapped in wreck next to dead friendDamien Whitlow had 300 convictions. Then he learned a hard lesson as a passenger.10 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandAngry parents confront teacher who exposed himself to children at swimming pools'You need help,' one parent told David Shaw. 10 Apr 05:00 AM
PoliticsJudge to keep top job after high-profile fracas at Northern Club involving Winston PetersA conduct panel concluded that Judge Ema Aitken committed a serious breach of comity.10 Apr 02:17 AM
AucklandLabour candidate leads rerun after court found irregularities affected Papatoetoe result09 Apr 05:27 AM
Crime83yo driver's spotless record was impressive, then he caused a fatal crash"It really was an accident in the truest sense of the word," the judge said.05 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandGirl too afraid to report stepfather’s sexual abuse - her fears came true when she did"I lost most of my family, no one believed me," she has recalled.05 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Privileged' sex offender who tried to rape friend gets discount for ‘genuine remorse’Richards, then 18, assaulted his platonic friend after offering her refuge at home.04 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime'The pain, the pain!': Shrieking stab victim had told battered woman she deserved beatingA judge had sympathy for the defendant's circumstances, but her response was uncalled for.04 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Chance encounter': Headlights help officer spot Mobster wearing insignia on night driveJames Te Whata was returning from a tangi, wearing a gang tee, when a cop spotted him.04 Apr 02:00 AM
Crime'Vulnerable with men': Woman who inspired ex to kill blames new beau for swindlesA judge was dubious of Sandy Younes' claims that she was merely another victim.03 Apr 08:20 PM
Crime'No footprint': Extent of man's child exploitation offending might never be knownLouis Fleming used sophisticated computer equipment to wipe any trace of his activity. 03 Apr 05:00 AM
CrimeMental health worker's tears as he is cleared of sex abuse charges in speedy verdictThe jury deliberated for less than an hour, finding the man not guilty on 16 charges.03 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Slurring his words': Man who fatally crashed into speeding motorcyclist had been at pubVictim Richard Chase had just completed a wheelstand when his bike was struck.02 Apr 09:00 PM
CrimeConflicting abuse claims: Judge declines discount for sex offender’s sentenceThe offending destroyed the once-tight family unit.02 Apr 06:02 AM
CrimeMan raped friend's daughter after being welcomed into their home following jail releaseJerry Moka jumped out the window and ran off when his friend confronted him.01 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandFacebook car scammer used stolen vehicles to lead police on high-speed chasesRohinel Prasad used fake bank transfers to trick people into handing over their vehicles. 01 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandProtesters who scaled 15-storey Fonterra building cost dairy giant almost $300kThe activists have now been sentenced for the protest, which saw some abseil the building.01 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandWhat sparked army veteran and ex-policeman’s spiral into criminal offendingSam Sweetman was suffering mentally when he attacked another officer and fled police.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandUber driver admits harassment of passenger but denies sex and kidnapping chargesHe has pleaded guilty to criminal harassment and harmful digital posts.30 Mar 09:33 PM
New ZealandEpileptic man who had a seizure while driving, causing a fatal crash, had been told not to driveFaalili Kauri had also stopped taking his medication before he got behind the wheel.30 Mar 06:00 AM
Crime'Toxic misogynistic attitude': Rapist claps from dock at end of victim's statementThe victim described Jordan Tegus as 'an evil, rotten person, without a heart and soul'.30 Mar 05:03 AM
Crime'Trusted him completely': Caregiver sexually abused intellectually disabled teenZeak Smith was supposed to help the girl thrive. He instead exploited her vulnerabilities.29 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand'A foreseeable risk': Worker fatally crushed by 1.84-tonne machine being moved into workshopThe 31yo died when he and his colleagues used an ad-hoc method to move the press brake.28 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Just a way of life': Shoplifting twins say they were raised to steal in order to eatThe 24-year-olds targeted supermarkets across Auckland.27 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'A sadistic and cruel man': Family torn apart by stepfather's physical, sexual violence on kidsThe children's mother has sided with her husband, who still denies any wrongdoing.27 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandCouple used sister's identity, fake birth details in years-long immigration scamHussein Dawood claimed the whole idea was his as he wanted to be with his wife.27 Mar 04:00 AM
TalanoaSamoa PM cleared in conspiracy case over fatal 2021 hit-and-run probeFour of the six accused, including Laaulialemalietoa, were cleared of charges in Apia.27 Mar 03:53 AM
