SportABs star 'apologetic and embarrassed', admits dangerous driving and evading policeHe didn't appear in court in person today but pleaded guilty through his lawyer.23 Feb 11:24 PM
New ZealandSenior cop acquitted of causing death in 190km/h motorcycle pursuitThe person who died had meth and cannabis in his system, the defence emphasised.23 Feb 05:02 AM
Crime‘Exposes your true instincts’: Judge slams child abuser for ‘appalling lack of empathy’He denied being a paedophile, even after pleading guilty to repeated sexual abuse.22 Feb 07:55 PM
Crime‘Kurupt Churchie man’: Ex-Air NZ worker who smuggled meth was a youth mentorThe 'Tongan Pablo' was respected both in church and the criminal underworld.22 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandParole denied: Sex offender still not ready for release from prisonPaiea Waihirere abused a young girl for six years and took photos of the acts.21 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandTeen needed facial reconstruction surgery after work accident on his birthday'When I first saw myself, I was in shock … why did this happen to me?'21 Feb 05:00 PM
CrimeMan with ‘deviant’ interest in children fails to overturn jail sentence he has already servedHe was automatically registered as a sex offender but argued the conditions were onerous.21 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice officer charged with fracturing man's ribs and elbow during arrest, filing false reportThe officer has been granted interim name suppression and is yet to enter a plea.21 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTony Gibson sentenced for stevedore’s Auckland port death'Critical risks' to workers were not addressed, prosecutor says,21 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for 17 years for decade of abuse and rapeThe man was jailed for 17 years for decades of abuse.19 Feb 07:07 AM
New ZealandSecond maths error in 2 weeks: 7 months' jail added for double fatal crash driverRotorua drugged driver Hemana Morgan-Edmonds will serve seven months longer in jail.19 Feb 03:27 AM
Crime‘It is so wrong’: Drunk driver gets home detention for crash that killed fashion designerFashion designer Samantha Williams was killed by drink driver Jake Hamlin.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘You ruined my life’: Woman abused for nine years as a child confronts rapist'I don’t know what it is like to live a life free of the damage you have caused.'18 Feb 03:29 AM
New ZealandAuckland sex offender appeals convictions after sex with 13-year-oldHe was convicted of three charges related to having sex with a minor.17 Feb 10:35 PM
New Zealand‘Helpless screams’: Puppies beaten by owner with a fence palingCrimson Toto beat his two puppies with a fence paling. One never recovered.17 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandMother charged with reckless driving after fatal crashPolice alleged she may have been involved in a dispute with another driver.17 Feb 05:00 AM
BusinessKiwi man’s retreat into dark web and vile images revealed by FBI-led probeThe 29-year-old paid to access a marketplace where hackers sold stolen identities.17 Feb 04:42 AM
New ZealandMarketplace fraudster strikes again; victims sent screenshots of fake bank paymentsThe now 20-year-old pretended to pay for a $20,000 ute and $10,000 trailer.16 Feb 08:00 PM
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
