New Zealand'I’ve got four counts of manslaughter and I want to make you the fifth,' man tells copDylan Cossey spiralled into alcoholism following the street racing deaths.21 Jan 06:00 AM
Crime'He knew I was scared': Man allegedly raped teen after locking her in carTairone Walker denies being with the girl, saying he instead spent the night at home.21 Jan 05:36 AM
New ZealandLawyer for man accused of sex with 13yo says jury needs to consider his ADHD, AutismBoth the complainant and defendant in the case are neurodiverse.21 Jan 02:54 AM
New ZealandPolice charge man, 22, after daylight carjacking outside popular Auckland cafeThe victim got out of his car but was punched and had his car stolen.21 Jan 02:22 AM
New ZealandCostly deception: Man’s crime spree with former bosses’ fuel cards, accountsJudge: He took advantage of the kindness of a former employer and then stole from them.20 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Disastrous decision': Drugged driver blames dog's death for crash that killed coupleCrash victims Jan and John Christensen are remembered for their community contributions.19 Jan 04:01 PM
Crime‘Don’t check your pockets’: Guard who smuggled drugs into prison blamed actions on menacing noteThe prison guard said he feared for his safety if he didn't comply.19 Jan 05:39 AM
New Zealand'It is sickening and they are evil': A teenage pack-rape survivor speaks outThree men raped her. She was in pain, felt powerless, 'frozen' and too afraid to resist.18 Jan 10:15 PM
New Zealand'I was a mess': Sisters reveal what it's really like to confront sex abuser in court'I’ve grown my wings... like I'm free and I feel really good that it’s all now out there.'18 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Quite unusual’: Woman’s extravagant lengths to get free rentAfter being arrested, Christine Scott carried out more offending.17 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'We dug up graves': Kiwi lawyer on the cases that will always stay with himSatchie Govender: 'They were having a barbecue while she was digging her own grave'.17 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandBullied prisoner slashes another inmate's face with razor from eye to chinReihana Cooper tied makeshift weapons to his hands before the attack.17 Jan 07:00 AM
Crime'My baby!': Protective mother shielded 3yo as masked strangers invaded motel room, swinging batThe attack stopped only after the bat split in two.17 Jan 05:04 AM
New Zealand‘I can do whatever I want’: Shoplifter threatens to rape staffer during theftThe 44-year-old smelled strongly of alcohol and had slurred speech.17 Jan 04:11 AM
New Zealand'I felt like I failed her': Father haunted by preschool daughter's abuseJudge Marshall said the offending was too serious for anything other than jail.16 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘You stole his childhood’: Teen hitchhiker followed to playground and sexually preyed uponThe judge had 'never seen anyone less remorseful' than the offender.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuppressed details of abuse victims published on Justice website in ‘serious’ privacy breachA mass audit of thousands of decisions is now under way after the privacy slip-up. 16 Jan 06:07 AM
CrimeSocial media influencer outed as serial sex offenderThe former socialite had maintained suppression despite having been in prison since 2022.16 Jan 04:03 AM
New Zealand'I don’t have a mum': Girl was disowned after revealing her stepdad’s sexual abuseThe girl's mother chose to stand by her partner, who was jailed for 11 years.15 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Don't outright tell fibs': The 10 emails to Minister Nicole McKee that helped toughen Three StrikesThe feedback that helped toughen Three Strikes: Is 10 emails a 'large' number?14 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime‘Furious and violent’: Masseuse assaulted in motel after refusing refundJudge calls attack 'sustained and gratuitous' over money dispute.14 Jan 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Spiritual healer' jailed for sex assaults gets early release despite lack of insightSonny Chin maintained touching his clients indecently was part of the healing process.14 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'If you don't have money, don't bother': One man's battle for justice over rent-free debacleNeil Cameron's fight involved the Tenancy and Disputes Tribunals and the district court.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandViolence convictions quashed after judge proceeded with trial despite witnesses' absenceA witness alleged gang members threatened her life; the High Court overturns convictions.13 Jan 07:00 AM
CrimeAvondale murder case: Auckland man's identity withheld to inform family in ChinaThe woman was found dead inside an Avondale home over the weekend.13 Jan 12:25 AM
New Zealand'A blip': Man's defence for indecent assault on waitressA drunk man who groped a waitress has been sentenced to community work.12 Jan 10:43 PM
New Zealand'Debtor is unable to pay:' One man’s two-year battle to reclaim $22k paid for work never done'If they had the power this whole process could have been wrapped up fairly quickly.'12 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime'Desperate, greedy': Dream wedding prompted bride-to-be's $61k Briscoes swindleThe church youth group volunteer avoided jail but not a conviction.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom legal battle to baby joy at 52: Couple who took on GJ Gardner can now move on'The cloud's lifted. It's the first step in moving on', says Mark Chamberlain.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung murderers: The cycle of violence and neglect revealedMurderers shared common backgrounds of abuse and violence.09 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeVerbal abuse, intimidation and brawls: Courtroom chaos as violence escalates Court violence surges with 450 assaults in five years; security breaches under scrutiny.04 Jan 05:25 PM
Crime1000 crimes in nine months: Email swindler targeted vulnerable, elderly, 'technologically illiterate'Jordan Hall was awaiting trial for $179k in thefts when he defrauded IRD of $138k.01 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime'It just kept dragging on': Frustrations with growing backlog of judge-alone trialsLawyers fear some people are pleading guilty because their cases keep being adjourned.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand2024's high-profile court stories: Gangs, illegal prostitution and an infamous murderWe look back on serious court cases and a parole hearing with a twist.31 Dec 03:58 PM
