New Zealand'Pain and fear': Raped teen tells attacker she wished he'd killed herThe Crown said Raveen Saily had 'warped attitudes around sexual consent'.17 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeArrest warrant issued after ex-reality TV star skips sentencing to attend gigThe judge said he wouldn't let the court be 'an absolute laughing stock'.17 Dec 05:44 AM
Crime'High risk': Judge's skepticism as gang member claims desire to changeDefence lawyer: 'He’s spent much of his life acting out and pretending to be tough'.17 Dec 03:28 AM
New ZealandMan admits causing hunter's death in Te Urewera firearms incidentA man charged with careless use of a firearm causing death has appeared in court.16 Dec 10:47 PM
New Zealand'I was his prey': Mobster tortured woman, left her naked in streetRichard Paru was high on methamphetamine when he tortured a woman in her own home.16 Dec 10:10 PM
New ZealandDangerous driver clocked at 190km/h six years after causing fatal crashPolice found meth and cannabis on Kevin Bishell after they pulled him over for speeding.16 Dec 05:00 PM
Crime'What does the word yes mean?' Young woman questioned during indecent assault trialThe then 16-year-old claims she consented out of fear. Sonny Tau was 63 at the time.16 Dec 04:00 AM
BusinessBusinessman evades more than $1 million in tax to buy Porsche, BentleyLuxury cars were the largesse of million-dollar tax swindle.15 Dec 09:41 PM
New Zealand'You’ll end up in the boot of my f***en car': Man jailed for attacks on ex-partnersWhen a woman escaped her ex, she'd been burnt, strangled, and stomped on.15 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeXmas mercy for alcoholic whose ninth drink-driving offence involved $400k AT busHe said he drank 'two goons and was trying to be stupid' but didn't want to steal the bus.15 Dec 05:00 AM
CrimeWhy a judge rejected mental impairment claims in sex offender's sentencingVictims seek apology; Judge says harm caused to children is 'extraordinary'.15 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan stole people's identities to hire car and equipment he never returnedOne of Bobby Moana's victims has forgiven him and wants to meet.14 Dec 11:00 PM
Crime'No remorse at all': Son speaks out against fraudster mother's schemesTre Araia claims he's also been a victim of his mother Gina Potae's dishonesty offending.14 Dec 08:00 PM
CrimeHow a police shooting led to the unravelling of a black market gun-trafficking schemePolice found text messages in which the duo discussed grinding serial numbers off guns.14 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandEstranged daughter awarded $372k after being cut from mother's willThe mother updated her will stipulating she was to be left nothing due to her 'behaviour'.13 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandBodybuilding industry buff jailed for 'lucrative' steroids, cocaine enterpriseHarvey deposited almost $250k into a UK account then packages of cocaine were intercepted.13 Dec 05:56 AM
New Zealand'Physically ill': SPCA chief's horror at neglected pet dog's sufferingYoung dog Grimlock had to be euthanised.13 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandBusinessman acquitted on all charges in strangulation caseThe jury was asked to weigh whether it was a case of strangulation or self-defence.13 Dec 02:28 AM
New ZealandMan, 27, paid 13-year-old girl $100 for sex actsHe has been jailed again and will remain on the sex offender register for life.13 Dec 01:40 AM
CrimeSon revealed as murder-accused of woman found dead in her homeJennifer Sheehan's family were left 'shocked and utterly lost for words' after her death.12 Dec 09:53 PM
New Zealand'An engaged parent': Why drug-dealing artist's prison sentence was overturned for home detentionDali Susanto's ex wanted him to have a “full and active role” in his children’s lives.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlanket carefully hung in prison yard to conceal violent bashing of inmateThe prison assault was only the beginning of Jason Osborne's latest bout of offending.11 Dec 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I’ve never seen one that big': Judge shocked at cow's untreated cancerJudge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'10 Dec 11:05 PM
New Zealand'Forever 8': Sobs as duo accused of killing boy appear in courtPeople wore T-shirts bearing Rickah’Shae’s image and the words 'Forever 8'.10 Dec 03:46 AM
New ZealandMan extradited to stand trial for assault on partner's late fatherA man's lost his bid to stay in NZ and avoid criminal trial across the ditch.09 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeEx-Auckland pharmacist asks judge to toss conviction for $50,000 theft so he can work in AustraliaA conviction might make it more difficult to attend pharmacist conferences, he said.09 Dec 03:08 AM
PoliticsAussie diplomat's partner may not be allowed diversion for assault chargeSomething had 'upset the apple cart' with police considering withdrawing the offer.08 Dec 09:45 PM
CrimeLured through a dating app: How man with spotless record became drug ring henchmanLoneliness made him vulnerable to exploitation, his lawyer said.08 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandLuxury estate couple taken to court for refusing to pay levies over unmowed lawn, weedsThe judge likened it to not paying rates because the potholes had not been fixed.08 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandArrest warrant issued for rapper who parked his Lamborghini in a disabled spaceA Napier rapper who collaborated with Snoop Dogg fails to show up in court.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm gonna blow': Police swoop on man who called Parliament threatening murderHe said he planned to harm children because his family was being taken advantage of.05 Dec 07:22 AM
CrimeFake landlord with 180 convictions left young, pregnant couple homeless before ChristmasAfter losing $3600 to the rental scam, the couple had to live in emergency accommodation.05 Dec 06:46 AM
New Zealand'Sinister': Husband accused of rape fathered three kids with wife's younger sister'This is a court of law, it’s not a court of morals,' the man's lawyer told a court.04 Dec 07:23 AM
New Zealand'Horrid rotten egg smell:' Authorities followed their noses to find black gunk seeping into streamsThree people complained of the black substance that smelled like rotten egg.04 Dec 04:00 AM
