New ZealandSchool kitchen worker charged with student sex offence wins bid to keep name secretThe man resigned after the allegations against him emerged. 12 Nov 04:00 AM
WellingtonMcSkimming & police’s ‘serious misconduct’: Who in the halls of power knew what - and whenIPCA found 'significant failings' in senior officers' handling of complaints about top cop12 Nov 03:02 AM
New Zealand'She was painting my face': Teen boy denies sexually violating friend's young sisterAn accused teenager has given evidence in his judge-alone trial.12 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandThird person charged with murder of Tristan Oakes in Te PukeSix people are due to appear in Tauranga District Court this afternoon.12 Nov 12:38 AM
CrimeRugby players found not guilty in 'threesome' sexual assault trialThe woman told the court she woke to find a second man in bed touching her.12 Nov 12:33 AM
New Zealand'For two months she did not believe she could escape': Woman exploited, raped by her bossParminder Singh has now been jailed for manipulating and violating two foreign workers.11 Nov 02:49 AM
New Zealand'More than a tragic accident': Man lied about mate's death after shooting him on hunting tripJudge: 'If you had been complying with the law, this would never have happened'.11 Nov 01:24 AM
New ZealandWell-known New Zealander pleads not guilty to sex abuse charge The accused appeared via audio-visual link. 10 Nov 12:28 AM
New ZealandAuckland mosque worker charged with sexually abusing teens outside masjid, at youth campHe is accused of committing abuse while at a youth camp and outside the mosque building.09 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'Good fortune no one was killed': Thief caused head-on crash after aiming stolen car at policeHakaraia Stanley was high on meth and ketamine when he led police on a 90min pursuit.09 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandA 'little secret' kept for years: Siblings share shame and hurt after childhood sexual abuseA brother and sister were adults when they realised they'd both been sexually abused.09 Nov 02:30 AM
New Zealand'The pain was off the charts': Banned dentist pulled wrong tooth from woman in agony'I fully acknowledge that. I didn’t hide from it' – David Zimmerman admits harm caused.08 Nov 11:00 PM
Crime'Defies belief': Comancheros member blamed masked intruders for his partner's brutal beatingA judge has nixed Mormon Fa’alogo’s miscarriage of justice claim.08 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Motivated out of malice and spite': Woman's deceit leaves trail of victimsSally-Kae French sent fake documents to tribunals and forged emails from authorities. 08 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandEmployer of exec who admitted underage sex charge says it didn't ask for suppressionThe man is due to be sentenced on his offending next year.07 Nov 08:46 PM
New Zealand'Lost trust in humanity': Woman's perpetual fear after brutal attack in own homeThe 33-year-old man ingested half a gram of meth the night before the attack.07 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandSerial flasher tries to justify his actions saying he's 'simply a nudist'Vaughan Miller walked into a woman's home, introduced himself, then exposed his genitals. 07 Nov 02:00 AM
CrimeRugby player accused of sexual violation claims teammate told him the woman was keenCameron Hill and Inoke Nakadavotu have been on trial in the Whangārei District Court.06 Nov 07:00 AM
Crime'Serial conman': Warrant ordered after fake immigration officer's court no-showVincent Smith's schemes have robbed his victims of hundreds of thousands of dollars.06 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandProminent executive admits to receiving commercial sexual services from underage girlThe man's employer said they will be taking appropriate action. 06 Nov 02:35 AM
New Zealand‘We believe in inclusion’: Wellington Pride faces tribunal over group’s ban from festivalLava: Members were distressed and hurt by the decision to cancel their stall at the fair.05 Nov 06:43 AM
Crime‘Threesome?’: Texts at centre of rugby players’ sexual assault trialA woman told police she woke to one of the men sexually violating her.05 Nov 05:08 AM
New ZealandMan once offered to guard Jacinda Ardern. Now he's guilty of sending lewd emailsHe previously offered to join Jacinda Ardern’s team before losing his security licence.05 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'You got it wrong': Cop sprayed compliant motorist with pepper spray three timesA judge convicted the officer, saying: 'This man had not abused and/or threatened you.'05 Nov 02:00 AM
Crime‘We on’: Rugby players accused of orchestrating unconsented sex with womanThe woman says she woke to find a man sexually violating her and jumped out of bed.04 Nov 06:30 AM
New ZealandDriven by 'greed': Mum who spent $500k on food, holidays after workplace theft appeals sentence'This was a very warped sense of entitlement to money... she was not entitled to'.04 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘We don’t pray anymore’: Two sisters on unmasking their monster after three decades'It’s never too late to stand up for yourself and to speak your truth.'02 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeDecade of chemical castration led once-prolific flasher to think he was cured - but he wasn'tRichard Hona has been jailed about 30 times, mostly for masturbating on public buses.02 Nov 05:00 AM
CrimeDouble stabbing followed gang member being told he couldn't smoke meth at property But Ernest Albert claimed he was being set up because he was trying to leave the gang.02 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Severe lifelong impacts': Father who injured 8-week-old baby initially blamed siblingThe father told police a toddler had fallen from the couch and on to the baby. 01 Nov 10:00 PM
CrimeKiller Beez murderer's reform efforts set back after punching out prison officerHe had been aiming for 'low risk' status but 'lost control' while arguing with a guard.01 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Just wants to hit people': Woman attacked motorist, ripped out hair and racially abused neighbour A judge said Anna Rikiau just 'wanted to hit people' and needed to be sent to prison.31 Oct 07:00 AM
CrimeBloodied, screaming woman dragged from home; group jailed for 'particularly nasty' kidnappingRingleader Jamie Perfect, a 501 deportee, fired a shotgun inside the Beach Haven home.31 Oct 03:33 AM
Crime'Haunt me for the rest of my life': Gunman jailed for road rage shooting of 15yo girlAlfred Latu held a Glock pistol out the driver’s side window and fired.30 Oct 03:35 AM
