CrimeFugitive jailed for 'gratuitous, shameful' attack that left 90yo man permanently disabledThe elderly victim was strangled from behind and savagely beaten in his own home.28 Sep 09:49 PM
New ZealandWoman's knife attack on ex-husband's new lover leads to prison and fight to stay in NZDonglan Wu is serving five years but has avoided deportation on humanitarian grounds.28 Sep 04:41 AM
CrimeTragedy at Abbey Caves: 'We haven't been able to find your son'Court hears from grief-stricken parents as school board are sentenced for student's death.27 Sep 05:29 AM
CrimeChildren's abuse claims fail to convince jury in foster care caseIt was alleged the kids were slapped, spat at, hit with a pipe and one was run over.26 Sep 11:36 PM
Crime'I still hate you:' Dad jailed for subjecting sons to years of sadistic abuseJudge Bayley: 'No one is able to erase the ongoing harm you have caused your sons.'26 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeI bargained with God to save my daughter after sexual assaultVictim's mum told judge who was sentencing Kurt Balemi that he was a 'danger to society'.26 Sep 07:10 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora job cuts and police cost-savings difficulties | Focus Morning Bulletin September 26, 2024More job cuts proposed for Kāinga ora, police cost-savings difficulties and what key NZ institutions have fallen in public trust?Watch25 Sep 07:41 PM
CrimeMan allegedly confessed to killing, saying his brother 'didn’t have the balls' to finish the jobBut while their mother recalls son's aggression, she denies hearing an alleged confession.25 Sep 09:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why the Govt's sentencing reforms will annoy judges and clog the courtsOPINION: The New Zealand judiciary is not soft by world standards.25 Sep 02:00 AM
Crime'Two by Twos': Elderly NZ man admits abusing children after FBI probe into cultWilliam Easton was one of 140 perpetrators identified in the international investigation.24 Sep 08:08 AM
New Zealand‘Incalculable harm’: Gym coach who sexually abused sleeping girls wants shorter jail termGregory Pask filmed himself violating multiple young victims over a period of 9 years.24 Sep 06:00 AM
CrimeOranga Tamariki flagged mother twice before serious abuse allegationsDaughter reports mother: The trial reveals years of alleged violence against children.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Creep': Former St Peter's School teacher on trial for historic indecent assaultsThe offending is alleged to have occurred nearly 50 years ago and involved boys aged 9-12.23 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimeTinder match found guilty of strangling woman in BDSM relationship'He wanted sexual gratification, and he just took it,' Crown says.21 Sep 02:00 AM
Crime'I wish I’d never gone to work': Man's remorse after killing mate in workplace accidentFulton Hogan worker Tane Maihi drove a roller machine into his mate.20 Sep 07:00 AM
Crime'That was your undoing': How DNA from a Coke bottle led police to a violent offenderNathan Lewis sent to jail for 10 years for man's assault, violent pub and KFC robberies.20 Sep 05:59 AM
New ZealandFamily sides with Tauranga man jailed for 11yrs after sexually abusing stepdaughter'Sometimes I get messages from them saying they hate me,' said the 11-year-old.19 Sep 05:01 AM
CrimeWoman who assaulted journalist outside court sent to jailJudge: 'Journalists must do their job without fear of being assaulted.'18 Sep 06:36 AM
New Zealand'I don't like it at all': Prison wake-up call for teen who stabbed woman outside pub'I want you to reach 21 and live a good, pro-social life,' the judge told him.18 Sep 06:00 AM
CrimeBondage and discipline: Fiancee was jealous when partner had sex with other peopleHer fiance is accused of strangling two other women during BDSM sex.17 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandCannabis grower told police it was a shame he was caught as plants were "nearly ready"Police found the plants after seeing light coming from an area with no obvious entrance.17 Sep 05:36 AM
New ZealandA life shaped by crime: Desensitised burglar back behind barsJudge says Edward Davis' remorse and regret 'may be aligned with apprehension'.17 Sep 03:13 AM
CrimeBondage & discipline trial: Fiancée describes strangulation with another manShe said ‘breath play’ does happen in the BDSM community but is risky.16 Sep 07:40 AM
New ZealandOld photos and videos help convict 'sick and twisted' child rapistWoman abused as little girl confronts abuser in court.15 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandNine properties worth $5.7m seized in black market tobacco casePolice and Customs earlier seized 408kg of tobacco and 11,000 cigarettes.14 Sep 02:00 AM
Crime'It ruined my childhood': Paedophile gets two more years in jail as more abuse revealedClyde Rymer's abuse had been haunting the latest victim for 50 years.13 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandFatal crash: Daughter waited for dad's nightly call, but it never cameNow the man who killed Jackson French has been sentenced - and forgiven.11 Sep 09:09 PM
New ZealandDuck-stomping prison inmate Eruera Peratiaki makes $1000 donation to the SPCAEruera Peratiaki threw apple at duck, chased it, kicked it and stomped on its head.11 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandBondage trial: Woman says she felt 'helpless' after allegedly being strangled during sexThe man is accused of choking two women he met on Tinder until they blacked out.11 Sep 06:29 AM
New ZealandFormer political figure has name suppression lifted, still can't be namedThe man has been found guilty on eight charges of sexual assault dating back to the 1990s.10 Sep 04:33 AM
New ZealandLiz Gunn's legal challenge over airport assault tossed outThe activist assaulted a security officer by deliberately touching her without consent.10 Sep 04:32 AM
New ZealandBondage and discipline: Man doesn’t deny kinky sex but says he didn't strangle womenThe Crown says 'this is not a case of BDSM gone wrong', there was no consent.09 Sep 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Shane Jones vs the judge - he's naughty but not guiltyOPINION: Judges are bristling at the criticism they’re copping.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStink over sewage from Auckland housing development goes to courtWatercare plans to truck sewage away at three other housing developments.07 Sep 12:00 AM
