New ZealandJury to decide: Rape or regretted one-night stand with two men?'Flirtation or clothing doesn't mean consent; assess all evidence,' judge warns jury.16 Oct 04:44 AM
New ZealandLove messages to alleged rapist partner to 'keep the peace' complainant saysThe man has name suppression to protect the complainants' identities.16 Oct 03:50 AM
Crime'Go, go, go!' Mates film brutal slaying of wild stag after driver runs it downThe deer then had its throat cut in a 'gratuitous and violent act' that was posted online.16 Oct 02:21 AM
New Zealand'I can help you': Man allegedly told child to kill himself after pushing boy's motherThe man is also accused of sexually abusing the woman, sometimes in front of the kids.15 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandFatherhood not enough to stop fisherman drink driving, despite final warningJudge: 'You have recently served a sentence of home detention and it did not deter you.'15 Oct 03:00 AM
CrimeWoman banned from gas station sends young person in to buy goods with stolen cardJudge warns Jayme Lee Washbourne: 'Your fate is in your hands; prison is close'.14 Oct 05:00 AM
CrimeFormer Green MP Golriz Ghahraman files appeal after shoplifting convictionShe was convicted in June for a $9000 shoplifting spree.14 Oct 12:19 AM
Crime'Life of nightmares': Crip jailed after terrifying bar robbery, prison escape and inmate stabbingAn employee of the bar had a pistol held to her head as she opened the cash-filled safe.12 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandJustice Minister open to proposals as court delays impact familiesOne barrister says the court delays are hurting people.12 Oct 09:00 PM
CrimeEight years after shooting man in the gut, killer returned to prison on gun charge'I hope when you dream you see his ghost,' the victim's father once told Bodi McKee.12 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'You broke my family': Son's words to father who sexually abused him for 7 yearsThe dad coached his young son and friend to perform sexual acts in front of him.12 Oct 01:00 AM
CrimeMorbidly obese fraudster tries to use his weight to avoid jail for immigration scamHe previously stole the identities of dead babies, then used obesity to his advantage.11 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'An ethical dilemma': 30-year medical career ended by Covid vaccine stanceDoctor tried to keep practising under Māori customary law.11 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'I can’t remember': Rape complainant's memory under scrutiny in seasonal workers' trialAfter struggling to piece together night's events, woman says she knows she said 'no'.11 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandTourist attacked by naked nihilist in 'ferocious' campground rampageThe victim was dragged from her bike and suffered severe injuries.10 Oct 06:18 AM
New Zealand'I got out, and I ran': Woman allegedly raped by RSE workers escapes out windowShe claims they raped her in separate rooms of a property housing seasonal workers.09 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Unthinkable tragedy': Man was enjoying night of dancing before fatal assaultGivealittle page set up to help family after 'bright light taken far too soon'.09 Oct 04:42 AM
New Zealand'You will live with this tragedy': Father avoids jail over crash that killed his childrenThe tragedy happened when the family was going to see the snow for the first time.09 Oct 02:51 AM
New Zealand'Loss of emotional control': Jilted lover set ex's home on fireJudge Lawson: The intentional damage shows a pattern of behaviour towards former partners.08 Oct 05:00 PM
CrimeWoman accused of fatal car theft named at first court appearance for murder, but not co-defendantIt appears a man found dead on Pt England Rd had been run over by his own vehicle.08 Oct 03:16 AM
CrimeTransgender refugee seeks to overturn conviction for Posie Parker tomato juice assaultPharmacist Eli Rubashkyn says she lost her job due to the high-profile incident.08 Oct 12:34 AM
New Zealand‘Mum’s home stolen’: Man charged after disappearance of tiny homeA 40-year-old is due to appear in court charged with burglary.07 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandDrunk driver walked away from crash scene while cousin lay trapped under vanThe judge dealt with the RSE worker 'expediently' to avoid any burden on the NZ taxpayer.07 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Balancing free speech and venues' right to refuse speakersOPINION: Urgent court proceedings can be reactive, highly stressful and expensive.06 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'You've got two options': Did letter demanding $1500 cross the line into blackmail?Suzanne Petitt's lawyer says it was just a request for compo for a stolen car.06 Oct 05:00 AM
Crime'Convict me': Cannabis advocate asks for jail timeBrian Borland told a jury they should find him guilty...so they did.05 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandManslaughter and meth: The man in the middle of two trialsThe man who shot an unarmed man he thought had come to kill him, can now be named.04 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Sorry': Much-loved family pet to be put down after repeat attacks on smaller dogs'It snuck up behind us and started attacking my dog' - owner of injured Shih Tzu-cross.03 Oct 04:10 PM
CrimeScrewed up notes and shredded paper: The clues that lead a counterfeit cash op being bustedNow a judge has described one of the women involved as a menace to the community.02 Oct 07:00 AM
BusinessRoading contract corruption case: Subcontractor loses name suppressionParticipant in corruption scheme got 12 months home detention, Serious Fraud Office says.01 Oct 09:42 PM
New ZealandSchool principal forged documents to claim grandparents' super after they diedJudge: 'Had you done this right, you probably would have got the inheritance anyway.'01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman attacked sleeping friend for allegedly flirting with her boyfriendNatasha Birchfield dragged the victim out of bed by the hair, then bit her arm and eyelid.01 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Horrified and deeply ashamed': 67-year-old found with 8500 child abuse imagesHowever, the family man has been given suppression due to concerns he might self-harm.30 Sep 09:12 PM
Crime'Very sorry:' Father's tearful apology for son's terrifying assault on teen girlJarimar Schuster sent to prison for five years for Wellington sexual assault.30 Sep 06:00 AM
