New ZealandMan wanted his conviction quashed, saying he was sick, but appeal uncovered a bigger issueA technical failure in the court resulted in the trial not being recorded or transcribed.23 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Dangerous’: Woman ‘clawed’ self-proclaimed warden during parking clash Russell Watts was assaulted by Stevee Ormsby after she parked near his house.23 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘It’s etched in my brain’: Mum recalls moment she was run down, crushed against wall'By that point, there was no time to move. I looked at the ute, I’m like ‘f*** I’m dead’.'22 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘A silly judgment call’: Man who showed sex video to friend worried about job prospectsNeasan McVeigh lost name suppression and a bid for a discharge without conviction.22 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Dealt the wrong cards': Tearful mum defends son caught with 20,000 child abuse imagesJudge Sainsbury called the images 'truly disturbing and grotesque'.22 Mar 03:00 AM
Crime'Wounds that won’t heal': Grieving partner confronts driver who killed loving dadMarty Wood was killed by a truck driver who drove through a stop sign.22 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandStink of cannabis at traffic stop leads to convictions and confiscation of $57kA judge found police failed to follow proper procedures in holding on to the money.21 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Violence on violence’: Inmate sentenced for brutal prison yard assaultThe 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.21 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandPuppy punched in head four times during man’s attack on partner, daughterThe 50-year-old says he knows how much force to use before inflicting harm.21 Mar 06:00 AM
Crime'No regrets... LOL': Woman who tortured boy jailed as judge rejects apology letterThe victim was stabbed, burned and forced to eat faeces. He suffered a broken spine.21 Mar 05:53 AM
New Zealand‘I never thought I’d be believed:’ Man sexually assaulted teen he met on dating website'You were an adult man preying on young boys.'20 Mar 11:21 PM
New Zealand'I luv u always have': Man's frightening, erratic infatuation with womanThe 61-year-old wrongly believed he was in a relationship with the woman.20 Mar 07:00 AM
Crime‘Someone was lying’: Man cleared of allegations he raped his former friendShe said it was rape while he argued it was consensual.20 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandMall car park hammer attack sparked by child seen eating cigarettesThe 28 year old told police afterward that she intended to kill the woman.20 Mar 12:05 AM
New ZealandMan strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber EatsThe judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.19 Mar 07:00 AM
Crime'I want him held accountable:' Sexually violated teen’s plea as offender avoids jail timeThe teen says she needs medication to sleep due to nightmares and anxiety.19 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandJudge Ema Aitken awaits her fate after incident at exclusive Auckland clubJudge Aitken awaits her fate after a judicial review into the decision to investigate her.19 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Cavalier' fisherman fined $34k after failures onboard vessel during kina operationHe ignored warnings to fix the GPR device, which meant his boat was 'invisible'.18 Mar 09:40 PM
Crime‘She was saying stop’: Teen says she was raped twice by friend during movie nightsCrown: 'Mr Stainton didn’t really care if she was consenting or not, he just went ahead.'18 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan admits beating woman whose blonde hair turned pink with blood during assaultsThe man pleaded guilty to an altered charge on the second day of his trial.18 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Massive problem’: Man five times over limit drank bottle of vodka then ‘went for a drive’The 35-year-old had been sentenced just months earlier for the same thing.18 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Repugnant to justice’: Judge says jail only option for serial shoplifterKenneth Waaka didn't want media to take his photo because he was embarrassed.17 Mar 11:00 PM
Crime‘Exposed yourself to scrutiny’: Destiny Church-linked protesters at library pride event face courtBut the seven defendants still cannot be identified.17 Mar 09:24 PM
New ZealandWoman's blonde hair turned pink after partner allegedly smashed her head on concreteThe Crown says she was pushed from a moving car by her partner, and then beaten.17 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandWhat happened at the NZ First event? Judge's defence of alleged Northern Club incidentNZ First claims she shouted: 'He’s lying! How can you let him say that?'.17 Mar 05:29 AM
Crime‘Incalculable harm’: Former Destiny Church member jailed for sexual abuse of boys in youth groupHe pleaded guilty in December. 17 Mar 03:49 AM
CrimePensioner celebrates b'day with a court appearance for drink drivingNow he plans to move to Thailand permanently after cashing in his Kiwisaver.17 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘No remorse’: 50-year-old jailed for child abuse imagery – againThe man had nine different user accounts for apps to exchange photos and videos.16 Mar 09:00 PM
CrimeWoman steals $1m from trust helping needy kids, splashes out on online gamblingWhen the bank became suspicious, she sent a reply pretending to be another employee.16 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeGold bars still missing after $600k swindle as 501 deportee jailedA judge said the high-profile 501 "hit the ground running" upon arrival in New Zealand.16 Mar 06:09 AM
New Zealand‘Driven by the gang code’: Mobster smiles during jailing for assault, extortion and kidnappingThe 25yo was sentenced for seven years for crimes that including aggravated robbery. 16 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandDoctor gave student erectile dysfunction meds, told him it was for jetlagThe doctor was discharged without conviction, avoided suspension and kept his name secret.15 Mar 10:00 PM
CrimeWoman's jealous rage leads to car chase, violent attack with rockShe saw her partner spending time with another woman and launched a campaign of terror.15 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandTeen left wheelchair-bound by rare condition after food poisoning battles ACC for coverHis family argued earlier treatment might have improved his condition.15 Mar 02:00 AM
