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
Crime‘Stop, you’re gonna kill him’: Assault leaves man with skull fracture, brain bleedJudge Tomlinson said the assault had 'homicide written all over it'.05 Feb 06:00 AM
CrimeTeen killers’ identities finally revealed, two years after road rage stab attack on strangerThe siblings were found guilty in May but continued to keep their identities secret.05 Feb 04:09 AM
New Zealand‘I was scared’: Prominent NZ musician accused of abuse allegedly strangled ex in BaliShe said he would use his position as a musician to say she couldn't do better than him.05 Feb 03:17 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob rapper sentenced for road rage shootingRapper Tihema Nuttall, also known as Temm Dogg, has been sentenced.04 Feb 08:30 PM
CrimeMan plied his daughter's 13-year-old friend with alcohol then sexually preyed on herThe girl had been seeking refuge at her friend's house amid troubles in her home.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Sieg heil': The strange arrest of a nunchuck-wielding barking teenPolice stopped a car for not having its headlights on but discovered much more.04 Feb 07:00 AM
CrimeLiz Gunn lobbies high court judge to toss airport assault convictionA District Court judge said her actions were 'hostile' and not socially acceptable.04 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandWanted man charged after police spot him with machete down his pantsThe man who had a warrant out for his arrest was spotted along Selwyn St on Sunday.04 Feb 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Long gone': Fugitive escaped locked area outside courthouse, swimming in lakeThe man swam through part of Lake Taupō in his attempt to evade police.04 Feb 02:54 AM
Crime'I see potential': One man's plea for gang member who was on meth by age of 9Harley Hauraki resisted arrest, swinging a patu at officers during a police stop.03 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandCouple fined $20k for illegal building work, say they didn’t need consent as they are ‘sovereign citizens’Councils were 'seeing a surge' of sovereignty citizenship arguments.03 Feb 05:25 AM
New ZealandAuckland man found guilty of charges after sex with 13-year-oldThe jury began deliberations at lunchtime on Friday. 02 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandGeothermal sinkhole injuries: Case against council dismissedThe Rotorua Lakes Council has had a WorkSafe charge against it dismissed.02 Feb 10:54 PM
