Crime'Highly careless': Unconsented earthworks damaged 'vulnerable' wetlandThe experienced civil worker was fined $4000.03 Dec 05:09 AM
New Zealand‘I hope you rot’: Fugitive rapist finally faces justice in a NZ court'He needs to be held accountable for his evil, despicable actions.'01 Dec 05:35 PM
CrimeWhere's the $50,000? Serial robber jailed for bizarre casino heist, but cash still missingEru Stevens has a history of robbery and schizophrenia. They go hand-in-hand, court told.01 Dec 05:00 AM
Crime‘She wants them back’: Cannabis grower pleads for police to return mum's pots'My mother asked me to ask if I could get them back. She will get upset otherwise'.01 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga man who sexually violated woman after work function namedShe woke in the early hours to a man, who can now be named, 'forcefully' violating her.30 Nov 11:00 PM
CrimeJailed again: 501's wild police chase in stolen $249k Porsche followed murder-for-hire plotSifa Tevita relieved himself in front of police as the 1.5-hour, 100km chase ended.30 Nov 08:31 PM
Crime'Easy money': Woman stole $7k from grandmother, then used pushchair in shoplifting spreeGrandmother is said to be 'very cross' about what happened.30 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandGirl confronted church volunteer after learning about sexual abuse at schoolStephen Rolston has been jailed for the 'distressing' abuse which lasted seven years.30 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandJudge intervenes after 14-year-old girl faced second night in police cellsA lawyer says social workers are spending the night with youths as there are no beds.29 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandHow $20 and two cannabis roaches got two men locked up for three years'Clearly, it was a stupid thing to do', a judge pointed out.29 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Very agitated': Man stormed mosque armed with a knife, asking members for a fightAbout 20 members were inside at the time and many were on their knees praying.29 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandDame Kerry Prendergast wins stoush against her former council over parking ticketTwo JPs found no evidence that the area was properly designated as a footpath.29 Nov 03:49 AM
New Zealand'I thought he would die': Mother faces the man who took her babyHe stole her car with her baby in it and then dumped the boy on the roadside.29 Nov 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSFO ‘unlawful kickbacks’ case: Court hears of '1 in 100-year' storm, roading contract bribesArchitect of bribes' family suffered deeply from murder of Chozyn Koroheke, court hears.29 Nov 12:39 AM
New ZealandEx-boarding school staff member in court on historical sex offences involving studentsThe alleged offending happened more than 20 years ago, police say. 28 Nov 10:40 PM
Crime‘Demonic acts’: Family's torment revealed as victims face their abusive father'Only a person who has sold their soul could commit such heinous crimes' - victim.28 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'You are mental, you bastard': Exes clash over wedding details during abuse trialThe judge called a short adjournment to allow the woman to compose herself.28 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandTop NZ sports star sentenced for sending nude images of womanThe man, who cannot be named yet, threatened to post a woman's naked photos online.28 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandTourists traumatised as angry driver chases 50-seater bus believing it damaged his parked carBus driven in loops through suburban streets to try to shake Ryan Mills off the chase.27 Nov 07:46 AM
New ZealandGang member swaps patch for socks while in court for sporting insigniaPeople wearing insignia from at least six different gangs are currently before the courts.27 Nov 06:00 AM
BusinessFormer Port of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson found guilty after stevedore’s deathFamily of stevedore Pala’amo Kalati might get some closure four years after his death.26 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandWhy Rotorua is getting funkyWhat's in store for next year's Rotorua Lakeside concert?26 Nov 09:16 PM
Crime'Nothing made him stop': Wife details decade of alleged violent sex abuse by porn-obsessed husbandThe woman also claims she was forced to have sex involving toys several times a week.26 Nov 05:40 AM
Crime'Fighting for my life': Woman describes alleged attack by Auckland businessman on trial for assaultThe man denies all four charges and is defending the allegations in a trial this week.26 Nov 03:05 AM
New Zealand'Gratuitous violence': Man jailed after stabbing rival gang membersMarty Te Rangi says he is remorseful and wants to become a better person.26 Nov 02:56 AM
New ZealandRugby player charged for alleged assault during post-match handshakesAn opponent was knocked to the ground and taken to hospital by ambulance.26 Nov 01:05 AM
New Zealand'Ugly and racist': Man's abusive TikTok posts after Salvation Army shop assaultJudge: 'Colourful is a polite description. It’s not colourful. It’s abusive.'25 Nov 06:00 AM
CrimeTerror lingers in couple threatened with machete during burglaryThe attack in an isolated area has affected their sense of safety at home.25 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandFrom art galleries to prison: Artist’s fall from grace after drugs convictionSusanto took police to where magic mushrooms grew wild.24 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeMan beat stepchildren with poles, cords, broomsticks and kitchenware when in bad moodChild's bruise at school leads to Kaikohe man's arrest for serious family violence.24 Nov 07:53 AM
New ZealandOnline predator's 'sustained campaign of terror' ended by one small mistake, police sayPolice: 'It took nearly two years to charge Cottam and get justice for his victims.'24 Nov 12:00 AM
CrimeTyre iron attack: Home-d for street racer who permanently disabled resident irate over burnoutsThe judge suggests he sell his "precious" Holden to fund a $15k victim reparation payment.23 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua teen prostitution ring: Five men admit being customersDetails have been revealed about five men caught up in an underage prostitution ring.22 Nov 04:05 PM
New ZealandLord of the Rings actor jailed for sexually abusing Auckland girlHe was also added to the child sex offender register. 22 Nov 04:00 PM
