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 release16 Apr 03:25 AM
AucklandMan arrested after threatening graffiti painted on footpath outside South Auckland school15 Apr 10:45 PM
PremiumAucklandBankrupt ex-real estate agent Aaron Drever out of jail but faces strict money and travel bans15 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Calculating, deceitful': Serial con woman jailed for web of tax, loan and passport frauds15 Apr 05:00 AM
CrimeAssault outside MSD office left victim with teeth knocked out after alleged name-calling15 Apr 02:00 AM
CrimeGuard smuggled drugs and alcohol into prison for inmate in exchange for sexual favours14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriver who killed pedestrian saw GP days before collision, worried he would have seizure14 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandFinance manager found guilty for role in collapsed multimillion-dollar Ponzi schemeThe giant Ponzi scheme came to light in 2019, when principal Masatomo Ashikaga died.13 Apr 11:17 PM
New ZealandFatal crash: Driver who shunted pedestrian 7m into garden says he 'must have blacked out'The 27-year-old had been told by a doctor not to drive five months before the crash.13 Apr 07:30 AM
New Zealand'Boys are heading to Mt McDonald's. Mongols are there': Inside a Greazy Dogs gang confrontationA judge-alone trial has CCTV footage of a violent gang clash in Mount Maunganui on repeat.13 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeMan destroys furniture, cuts down tree in chainsaw rampage over ex'I let my anger get the better of me,' Ethan Phillips told a court.12 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandMarried man uses photo he took of teen during sex act to prove she consented, looked olderKuljinder Singh, 39, met up with the 13-year-old after connecting on Snapchat.11 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters' 'disavowed' comment and claims of political mischief laid bare in court rulingJudith Collins’ letter tied Winston Peters to a claim he later denied making.11 Apr 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDisgraced teacher Timothy Fisher worked at 12 public schools after indecency convictionsA police vet once carried a 'red stamp' warning he must not be left alone with kids. 10 Apr 05:00 PM
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
New ZealandTeen arrested after hundreds of litres of diesel and petrol stolenA 17-year-old will appear in the Invercargill Youth Court later this month.09 Apr 10:29 PM
New ZealandNew mum leaves baby in NICU to help partner with an aggravated robberyBrooke Knight was in hospital for post-birth complications when her partner picked her up.09 Apr 08:00 AM
AucklandLabour candidate leads rerun after court found irregularities affected Papatoetoe resultThe rerun saw Vi Hausia top the provisional poll with 2788 votes.09 Apr 05:27 AM
New Zealand'Where's the defendant?': Former sportsman fails to appear in courtThe man plans to fight the charge of obstructing police.08 Apr 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBody corporate broke law on Newmarket cladding levies, tribunal findsHow the body corporate allocated costs to reclad the huge buildings was central to case.08 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandEx-NZ athlete and sex offender removed from primary school staff listThe man was discharged without conviction and granted permanent name suppression.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHastings man who stabbed father-in-law three times gets home detentionThe pair faced off with a flagpole and a baseball bat before one pulled out a knife.06 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandFinance manager fights for ACC compensation after brutal workplace assaultThe man was tasered and punched up to 20 times by two people who stormed his office. 06 Apr 02:00 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
