Crime‘Hang your head in shame’: Judge blasts woman for horrific 24-day kidnap, torture schemeThe captors wanted a crypto password. They used a blowtorch and meat cleaver to get it.16 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandShe didn’t want her rapist to hurt anyone else so she went to police. On bail, he raped againThe second victim of Richard Wisnewski thought she was going to die during the ordeal.15 Feb 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHead Hunters sentenced for gang tax demands at ‘love motel’$1500 a week in gang tax was demanded.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Give me everything you have’: Teen jailed for armed robbery spreeThe judge allowed 60% in discounts for his youth, pleas, and remorse. 15 Feb 01:00 AM
CrimeDriver who gave a gang member a lift was repaid with 18 punches, robbed of $1900 The victim was also kicked as he cowered on the ground and his car was damaged. 14 Feb 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I made her look like that:' Man who beat woman for a month boasts about her injuriesFord Tutaki beat and tortured the woman for a month before help arrived.14 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandPrisoner who nearly died after meth bag burst inside him caught with the drug againHe had been released from prison to attend a tangi when he ingested the drugs.14 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeProminent NZ musician guilty of biting ex, plastic bottle attackThe defendant, found not guilty of nine other charges, keeps his identity secret for now.14 Feb 02:57 AM
CrimeMan accused of murdering Nelson police officer appears in court; keeps name secretThe man appeared via video link at the High Court link this morning.13 Feb 08:25 PM
Crime‘You probably think I’m a weirdo’: Sex offender lured schoolgirl with Easter eggs Man jailed for indecently assaulting two girls on their way to school.13 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Liz Gunn, free at lastSteve Braunias congratulates the judiciary in admitting the law is an ass.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Kill him': Armed mobster on meth-fuelled rampage held 74yo man hostageHe was fleeing police when he broke into the pensioner's home and assaulted him. 13 Feb 07:05 AM
New ZealandPolice pose as 13-year-old girl, lure sex offender to the libraryHe wanted to have sex with the fake girl even after she told him her age. 13 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandGang member guilty of robbery after jury rejects he was trying to stop a drug set-upTwo men had a gun pulled on them and were robbed of money, smokes, and an Xbox controller.13 Feb 04:06 AM
Crime‘Trivial’ interaction: Liz Gunn’s assault conviction overturned by High CourtA judge has ruled the contact with a security officer was acceptable, not an assault.13 Feb 03:02 AM
New ZealandWitness alleges he was punched by woman accusing NZ musician of assaultShe says he gave her permission to punch him after he allegedly cheated on her.13 Feb 01:10 AM
Crime‘Total disregard’: Serial thief jailed after bizarre Maserati, Bentley heist at $10m propertyPolice found incriminating message on his phone: 'Hope you solved that f***en Maserati.'12 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘I don’t like drug dealers in my hood’: Gang member says visit was drug talk, not robberyThe Crown has accused Enzed Beazley and Khan Mcfarlane of robbing two men of $1200.12 Feb 06:29 AM
New Zealand‘I felt the gun in the back of my head’: Gang members accused of armed robbery in garageTwo patched gang members are on trial for aggravated robbery in a Christchurch garage.11 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi musician accused of abusing ex alleges she was ‘highly volatile’'She would lose her temper quite easily.'11 Feb 04:38 AM
Crime‘Gratuitous and violent act’: Teen claims he slit stag’s throat to ‘end its suffering’His mate deliberately struck the deer with a ute, an act that was posted to social media.11 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandJury hears recording of Kiwi musician accused of abuse swearing at exThe woman claimed she was strangled after posting a bikini selfie on holiday in Bali. 11 Feb 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOwed nearly $150k: Rotorua crime victims believe reparation payments an 'absolute joke'Nearly $4.6m in fines and reparation is owed by Rotorua offenders.10 Feb 08:16 PM
New Zealand‘I wanted to piss off the police’: Arsonist reveals why he torched train stationDaniel Vale has previously been jailed for torching the office of former PM Sir John Key.10 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeChef caught with knife, rolling pin, stun gun says he was off to cut potatoesThe man said he didn't know how to use the Taser and was 'just being a dick' having it.09 Feb 11:51 PM
New Zealand‘Could have been fatal’: Officers chased by man swinging a machete'Both officers deployed Tasers, which were ineffective in stopping the man.'09 Feb 10:22 PM
New Zealand‘I was knocked unconscious’: Dispute over parking leads to alleged assaultStevee Ormsby denies assaulting a man who confronted her about her parking.08 Feb 11:00 PM
Crime‘I was pretty high’: Serial thief stole $60k focusing on donation boxes, tip jarsFor years, he was a bane on North Island businesses. But a remarkable change was reported.08 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of striking police officer with car appears in courtThe incident happened at 8pm on Wednesday in Huntly.07 Feb 01:32 AM
New ZealandJudge’s maths blunder won’t change jail sentence for mobsterTihema Nuttall's sentence will stay the same despite a judge's error.07 Feb 12:01 AM
New ZealandProminent musician accused of abuse in tears during ex-partner’s testimonyThe musician says he acted in self-defence.06 Feb 11:22 PM
New Zealand‘If you come in, this place will be gone’: Woman held hostage for 15 hoursPhillip Mant was furious with the outcome of an earlier court matter.06 Feb 10:34 PM
New ZealandTeacher hands himself in after sending sexually explicit videos to teen boysHe has been given a good behaviour bond and permanent suppression for the offending.06 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandDisqualified driver in court after making pizza run in mum’s car'The public needs to be protected from your poor driving' - Judge Richard Russell05 Feb 07:00 AM
