CrimeDeadly habit: Truckie who killed RSE worker had history of using his phone while driving'He was doing something he never should have been doing, and a man died.'19 Dec 05:03 AM
New ZealandTeacher aide who sought child abuse images has prison sentence quashedQuade Strange had expressed a desire to sexually abuse a young child.19 Dec 04:00 AM
CrimeProminent Northland businessman facing sexual offending charges to keep name suppressed for nowThe man has been charged with rape and other offences relating to multiple complainants.18 Dec 10:31 PM
New ZealandFormer transtasman league star charged with assault, threatening to killThe former sportsman has interim name suppression as he appears in an Auckland court. 18 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Shocking, premeditated, vile': Once-trusted teacher jailed for sexually abusing studentsJudge says the ripple effect of Matthew Ireland's offending has been devastating.18 Dec 04:00 AM
RetailAs seen on TV: The TV Shop charged for falsifying customer reviewsThe company also prevented low rating reviews from being published on its website.17 Dec 04:07 AM
Crime'National security threat': NZ man planned to commit mass killing in mall or mosqueThe Hawke's Bay man was caught after a tip-off from the United States FBI.17 Dec 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesHigh-flying Auckland super yacht designer sentenced for tax evasionCharles Robinson will serve 11 months' home detention in a luxury $7 million house. 17 Dec 01:49 AM
New ZealandHome invasion victims still haunted by masked gang members smashing their way inThe four intruders forced the family into separate rooms at screwdriver-point.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'Real infants': Man who wanted to be 'famous child sex offender' jailed for 'horrific' materialThe material involving infants and animals was among the worst investigators have seen.16 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil spots unconsented work at $2.4m property on real estate adA man has been prosecuted for an unconsented cabana on his Pāpāmoa beachfront property.16 Dec 05:24 AM
New ZealandWheelie bin baby death: Accused drops secrecy bid amid fears case would harm house priceThe woman, 32, is charged with interfering with human remains. 16 Dec 04:00 AM
ConstructionFinal SFO sentence over $1m Broadspectrum roading fraud handed downAll five defendants in the Broadspectrum case pleaded guilty.16 Dec 02:12 AM
New Zealand'It’s an interactive art piece': Man charged with stealing provocative flag'Good art will provoke thought. It provoked me to think that maybe I should pick this up.'15 Dec 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland businessman who took $773k in ANZ commissions gets home detentionDerek Waller allowed ANZ-linked commissions to be paid into his account for 16 years.15 Dec 08:00 PM
Crime'It makes you feel sick': A parent's guilt after doctor groomed and abused boysKāpiti Coast GP Jared Cook abused teenage boys after befriending their families. 15 Dec 07:00 AM
Crime'Recklessness in the extreme': Woman thrown into the air after being hit by banned driverA judge described Jesse Grimwood's behaviour as 'deplorable'.15 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeBus driver quits, another strangled: 501 jailed for attacks during psychotic meth spiralDuring one attack, Carl Leu said he was hearing voices and thought he was trapped.14 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Walking on eggshells’: Woman abused, strangled by police officer husband to be paid $58kThe officer married the woman after meeting her when he oversaw her police complaint.12 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandRefugee sexually abused 14yo girl at Auckland resettlement centre'Ahmad destroyed my life,' the victim, who was abused shortly after arriving in NZ, said.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Kicked in the head': Commuters share public transport stories after fatal bus stabbingViolence on public transport is rare but commuters have been shaken by Monday's death.12 Dec 05:00 AM
OpinionHoward Temple’s abuse and Gloriavale’s 'petri dish of power, patriarchy & isolation'OPINION: Researcher Paula Gosney argues NZ is failing children who live in the community.12 Dec 04:01 AM
CrimeRecidivist meth cook loses appeal over restrictive gun ban after clan lab raidSimon McCaulay didn't dispute his prison sentence - just the firearms order. 12 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'He had enormous power': Ex-Gloriavale leader appeals jail sentence over sex abuse against girls, womenHoward Temple, 85, admitted offending over 20-plus years. 11 Dec 11:49 PM
New Zealand‘He had the power’: Ex-Gloriavale leader to discover fate for sex abuse of girls, womenHoward Temple, 85, admitted offending over 20-plus years. 11 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'Pure acts of evil': Two victims face their abuser after years of repeated sexual abuse George Ace's historical offending against two children spanned several years.11 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandDo you feel safe on public transport? Have your say as stabbings spark fresh concernsCCTV, safety screens and duress buttons have been rolled out on Auckland bus services. 11 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandCop named after being convicted of pepper spray assault on speeding motoristThe constable had applied for a discharge without conviction, but a judge declined it.10 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Gentle giant’: Friends remember Auckland bus stabbing victim as alleged killer appears in courtA 36-year-old suspect was arrested in the Auckland CBD after a police tip-off.10 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandAuckland entertainer charged with sexually abusing three girlsThe girls he is accused of abusing were aged 13, 14 and 15.09 Dec 11:30 PM
CrimeNew World attack: Fork stabber named after meth experiment ends in 'nasty' rampageTwo judges have now denied his bids for permanent name suppression.09 Dec 09:00 PM
AucklandAuckland man who duped three prostitutes with fake payments dodges rape chargeThe man even faked a clear lab test to convince a woman to have unprotected sex.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Mistaken vigilante justice': Autistic man violently attacked on the street by trioThe victim was pushed to the ground, then kicked and punched in the head and chest.09 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeWoman hacked ex's social media and created fake dating profile for his mumShe demanded $5000 and threatened to post his and his family's details online.09 Dec 04:00 AM
