CrimeSerial arsonist who targeted baby boutique jailed after another medication lapseDuring a previous mental health medication lapse, he criminally harassed a radio host.24 Mar 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeExclusive: Who is Pork? Decade-long transtasman graffiti mystery solvedHis tags dominated NZ and Australia skylines, but he stayed in the shadows. Not anymore.24 Mar 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBuilders, bankruptcies in crosshairs after family's six-year 'nightmare'A family made a builder sign a personal guarantee but they still can't get their money.23 Mar 04:00 PM
Super Rugby'You take the rap': Cops find $12k in stolen Highlanders mouthguards in Auckland flatThe devices, worth nearly $12,000, were part of a $40,000 haul from a van.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Rotorua to the bench: Two local lawyers step up as District Court judgesPrue McGuire returns to Palmerston North, where she began law in 1992.23 Mar 02:20 AM
New ZealandParents prosecuted after baby tests positive for meth, brother's teeth rotten almost to the gumsSocial workers got a 'place of safety' warrant, which allowed them to remove the children.22 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandKarl Truell, the prolific graffiti tagger "Pork" outedKarl Truell, aka ‘Pork’ talks to court reporter Craig Kapitan outside the Auckland District Court after his sentencing. Video / Jason DordayWatch21 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandShort mosque shooting video was a teen's entry ticket to a world of sickening extremism onlineBeing an 'edge lord' online gave Ronndog Keefe a status he could not find in real life.21 Mar 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeAussie-raised recidivist armed robber found with 'arsenal' after deportation to NZThe bumbling crim had no memory of NZ when arrived, age 56. The adjustment didn't go well.21 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandHeroin addict asks judge for longer sentence after selling to woman who died from overdoseThe 25-year-old had previously suffered an overdose himself.21 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandProbation officer stabbed in head and chest in NZ's worst attack of its kindTaylor Broughton had a flick knife in his pocket when he met with his probation officer.20 Mar 10:00 PM
CrimeGrieving parents divided as drunk-driver nephew sentenced over teen’s death“This is costing me my family, not just my baby.”20 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm sick of men who hit women': Judge lambasts 'thug' who repeatedly attacked partner'Your behaviour was cowardly ... it was utter gratuitous violence.'20 Mar 06:03 AM
New ZealandFormer international sports star charged with obstructing police after Homegrown festivalThe man allegedly tried to interfere with police as they dealt with a matter.20 Mar 12:04 AM
CrimeBailed for stomping, coward-punching, he shot another stranger in the backThe judge said she was especially disturbed that Declan Vaikele had a homemade gun.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandA grandmother left a window open so her granddaughter's abuser could come inThe man, in his 20s, would climb in through a window to have a sex with the pre-teen girl.19 Mar 06:00 AM
Crime'It just went haywire': Husband loses control of car, crashes, killing wifeThe 54-year-old will fight for a discharge without conviction next month.19 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan laundered $25k in bank scam he was drawn into by 'trusted' church memberJustin Ponga claimed to have no idea that what he was doing was wrong. 19 Mar 04:00 AM
BusinessTauranga man sentenced over $80k tax and Covid fraudVincent Reynolds deceived Inland Revenue over a period of 15 months.19 Mar 02:16 AM
New ZealandDrunk driver crash: Auckland teen remembered by grieving motherMother Faith Rapana is speaking publicly about her daughter's death. Video / Dean PurcellWatch18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOnline sting: Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to confront man over indecent teen chatsA video was posted on social media outing the man. Police are now investigating.18 Mar 06:30 AM
New Zealand'I hope you feel our family's pain every day': Drugged teen driver who killed young mum jailed“It breaks my heart. We miss her so much,” Jayde Staples' grandmother told the court.18 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandPinball paradise lost: Drug dealer stripped of arcade machines worth up to $172kThe Christchurch 'Kimzone' arcade doubled as a drug hub.18 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandWoman who threw acid asks judge 'why are you being so mean to me?'Her victim was left with chemical burns on her skin from the sulphuric acid.17 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandDriver who killed teen in speeding crash caught again at 190km/h in 'dangerous pattern'Kevin Bishell caused the Taranaki crash that killed Olivia Keightley-Trigg, 18, in 2018.16 Mar 08:12 PM
CrimeJudge aborts trial after jury questions complainant's sex lifeJurors asked if her underwear was typical daily style or 'only for special occasions'.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo men charged for alleged murder of Gisborne man last yearA 25-year-old and 28-year-old man have been charged in relation to the alleged murder.16 Mar 01:54 AM
New ZealandCop stole $68k from vulnerable pensioner he was meant to help after another crimeThe officer has been sentenced but is appealing against a ruling to lift name suppression.15 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Hit them': Mob's plan to fire on mourners at a Black Power tangi thwarted by policeWhen the tangi of a rival gang member was held in Mob territory, they hatched a plan.15 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I deserve unhappiness': Convicted sex offender says he wanted to get caughtThe 33-year-old was found with 61 images and videos in September 2024.15 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I will forget you, but never forgive': Victim faces abuser in courtNeil Robert Wallace was described in court as a 'predator who hid in plain sight'.14 Mar 11:00 PM
CrimeWhy an imprisoned prolific fraudster has asked to have his sentences increasedA High Court judge was dubious about the request: 'I can't just fiddle with a sentence.'14 Mar 09:58 PM
New Zealand‘Too much violence in Queenstown’: Bar assault puts tourist hotspot under scrutinyA judge has warned that 'violence in Queenstown will not be tolerated'.14 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeNo more mercy for meth-addicted fraudster found with police badge, altered guns His latest legal troubles began when he stole the identity of a gun licence holder.14 Mar 04:00 AM
