New ZealandTinder match led to violent six-hour attack on woman in her home while kids sleptThe judge described Christchurch man Craig Smith’s risk as “off the charts”.10 Aug 06:34 AM
New ZealandCorrections flouts judge's order for details of offender's 'very sad' historyCorrections says it told the judge it couldn't provide the report he requested.10 Aug 01:00 AM
CrimeGang boss gave kids a ride on his quad bike - it could land him back in prisonThe quad bike careened down SH1 at more than three times the recommended speed.09 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Poor decisions': Bunnings manager stole $38k from his workplace to fuel gambling addictionSherwin Tumapang methodically processed fake refunds which then went into his pocket.09 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Never-ending': Victim's battle for reparation from the man who sexually attacked herA man took nearly nine months to pay the emotional harm reparation he proactively offered.08 Aug 10:00 PM
CrimeHow a Trade Me scam helped deliver guns to Auckland's criminal underworldSoon after an ex-con bought the guns, police started finding them during arrests.08 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeWhy a judge showed no mercy for church swindler who suffered stroke in prison'She has not learnt from her mistakes,' a judge said of 71-year-old scammer Kolini Tatafu.08 Aug 05:00 AM
Crime'Loud noises and banging': Twin accused of 3hr assault claims he was actually hiding in bedroomThe Crown says the twins attacked Troy Hansen with their fists, feet and bar stools.08 Aug 03:36 AM
CrimeMajor NZ crime figure acquitted of $20m meth importThe gang boss, who cannot be identified, was given the verdict today. 08 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandActors, parents 'disappointed' by Akl theatre group's response to sex charges shockA parent said they had to have 'uncomfortable' conversations with their daughter.07 Aug 06:04 AM
BusinessWage subsidy cheat named fake employees to steal nearly $1m'Smorgasbord of dishonesty': Man escalates from short-changing mum to conning Covid fund.07 Aug 02:14 AM
New ZealandHomeless man jailed for spreading poo around police cellThe custody centre was disrupted for several hours due to the mess and odour.06 Aug 08:03 PM
New ZealandUber driver caught with homemade stun gun on his dashboardTesting of the weapon found it would cause a severe electric shock and electrical burning.06 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandPolice plea for information after entertainer named as alleged rapist, co-performer speaks outHe is facing 12 charges in relation to one alleged victim. 06 Aug 04:17 AM
Crime‘Constant and continued lies’: Judge condemns mum after baby left with lifelong brain injury'You stole from him his very future. Everything ... is now and forever taken from him.'06 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandNational Youth Theatre responds after entertainer and ex-worker charged with rape, groomingThe man's identity was revealed last night. 05 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandSnapchat predator targeted 11-year-old girl while on bail awaiting rape trialThe 23-year-old man filmed himself violating a teen and sent it to an Auckland girl.05 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'You can kill me': Identical twins on trial for brutal home assault and threatsThe attack allegedly involved beating the victim for three hours.05 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland entertainer accused of raping, grooming underage girl named as actor/musicianHe is charged with serious sexual offending against a minor.05 Aug 05:27 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase on bus denied bailThe 27-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with neglect.05 Aug 04:47 AM
New ZealandMan who allegedly killed brother, stole car at gunpoint gives up suppressionJack Hargreaves faces charges of murder, aggravated robbery and failing to stop for police05 Aug 12:38 AM
New Zealand'Three life sentences': Whānau's anger after man admits killing three in railway crossing crashThe 36-year-old admitted five charges, including three of manslaughter.05 Aug 12:08 AM
CrimeConvicted murderer found guilty of sexually violating a young girl decades onSydney Bristow was involved in a 1999 New Year's Day murder at Ōmapere Beach.04 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandCalls made for fast-tracking of 'coward punch' laws after rugby supporter's deathDaniel Nganeko died after he was allegedly punched outside a rugby clubroom. 04 Aug 04:27 AM
New ZealandEx-top cop Jevon McSkimming’s name suppression dropsEx-top cop Jevon McSkimming’s name suppression drops on objectionable material charges. Video / NZ Herald, PoolWatch03 Aug 10:27 PM
New ZealandWoman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase appears in courtPolice say the child was at risk of suffocation, heat exhaustion and trauma. 03 Aug 10:24 PM
Crime'Nothing for him in society': Judge grants arsonist's wish, sends him back to jailHe told police he was tired of other tenants in the building always fighting and yelling.03 Aug 08:00 PM
CrimeMeth experiment goes badly for first-time user who stabbed stranger with forkA 21-year-old tried to force his way into a woman's home before fleeing to a New World.03 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimeWatch: Does imprisoned gang leader's happy dance prove he was in on $20m meth import?He claims ignorance of the scheme, but prosecutors argue that defies logic.02 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Reckless, fast and stupid': After fatal crash, man illegally drove three more timesHe was driving at 122km/h in a residential area when he hit a power pole, flipped his SUV.02 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I thought I was going to die': Man drove into ex, pinning her between car and retaining wallJudge: Chad Erueti has 'an unimpressive history of violence' and needed to be jailed.01 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Profound tragedy': Whānau gather in court after deadly one-punch assault outside rugby clubDaytona Thompson has been charged with Daniel Nganeko's manslaughter. 01 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Tired and overwhelmed' teen father breaks newborn's ribs, bruises his face and bodyHe was heard telling the baby to 'shut up' and 'go to f***ing sleep'.31 Jul 08:00 AM
Crime'It's just idiotic': Man tries to set police station on fire to impress womanZayne Gordon was on the run when he set a Molotov cocktail on fire at Kaikohe station.31 Jul 06:00 AM
