New ZealandFormer international sports star charged with obstructing police after Homegrown festivalThe man allegedly tried to interfere with police as they dealt with a matter.20 Mar 12:04 AM
CrimeBailed for stomping, coward-punching, he shot another stranger in the backThe judge said she was especially disturbed that Declan Vaikele had a homemade gun.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandA grandmother left a window open so her granddaughter's abuser could come inThe man, in his 20s, would climb in through a window to have a sex with the pre-teen girl.19 Mar 06:00 AM
Crime'It just went haywire': Husband loses control of car, crashes, killing wifeThe 54-year-old will fight for a discharge without conviction next month.19 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan laundered $25k in bank scam he was drawn into by 'trusted' church memberJustin Ponga claimed to have no idea that what he was doing was wrong. 19 Mar 04:00 AM
BusinessTauranga man sentenced over $80k tax and Covid fraudVincent Reynolds deceived Inland Revenue over a period of 15 months.19 Mar 02:16 AM
New ZealandDrunk driver crash: Auckland teen remembered by grieving motherMother Faith Rapana is speaking publicly about her daughter's death. Video / Dean PurcellWatch18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOnline sting: Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to confront man over indecent teen chatsA video was posted on social media outing the man. Police are now investigating.18 Mar 06:30 AM
New Zealand'I hope you feel our family's pain every day': Drugged teen driver who killed young mum jailed“It breaks my heart. We miss her so much,” Jayde Staples' grandmother told the court.18 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandPinball paradise lost: Drug dealer stripped of arcade machines worth up to $172kThe Christchurch 'Kimzone' arcade doubled as a drug hub.18 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandWoman who threw acid asks judge 'why are you being so mean to me?'Her victim was left with chemical burns on her skin from the sulphuric acid.17 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandDriver who killed teen in speeding crash caught again at 190km/h in 'dangerous pattern'Kevin Bishell caused the Taranaki crash that killed Olivia Keightley-Trigg, 18, in 2018.16 Mar 08:12 PM
CrimeJudge aborts trial after jury questions complainant's sex lifeJurors asked if her underwear was typical daily style or 'only for special occasions'.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo men charged for alleged murder of Gisborne man last yearA 25-year-old and 28-year-old man have been charged in relation to the alleged murder.16 Mar 01:54 AM
New ZealandCop stole $68k from vulnerable pensioner he was meant to help after another crimeThe officer has been sentenced but is appealing against a ruling to lift name suppression.15 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Hit them': Mob's plan to fire on mourners at a Black Power tangi thwarted by policeWhen the tangi of a rival gang member was held in Mob territory, they hatched a plan.15 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I deserve unhappiness': Convicted sex offender says he wanted to get caughtThe 33-year-old was found with 61 images and videos in September 2024.15 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I will forget you, but never forgive': Victim faces abuser in courtNeil Robert Wallace was described in court as a 'predator who hid in plain sight'.14 Mar 11:00 PM
CrimeWhy an imprisoned prolific fraudster has asked to have his sentences increasedA High Court judge was dubious about the request: 'I can't just fiddle with a sentence.'14 Mar 09:58 PM
New Zealand‘Too much violence in Queenstown’: Bar assault puts tourist hotspot under scrutinyA judge has warned that 'violence in Queenstown will not be tolerated'.14 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeNo more mercy for meth-addicted fraudster found with police badge, altered guns His latest legal troubles began when he stole the identity of a gun licence holder.14 Mar 04:00 AM
Crime'Big boys' stuff': Tomahawk-wielding robber faces the music for Noel Leeming heistA judge told Bruce Tautari that the armed raid could easily have turned deadly.13 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandJustice Minister Paul Goldsmith dismisses officials’ advice on ‘move on orders’Officials warned move-on orders could add up to 800 extra court cases a year.13 Mar 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Sick and dangerous' teacher aide jailed for sexual abuse of girlsEarly victim, now an adult, apologises to girls who were abused after her.13 Mar 12:21 AM
New ZealandStreet attacker ‘growled like dog’ as she bit and latched on to stranger’s armThe victim had a large open arm wound from the bite and was also bitten on the wrist.12 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Quick, get out': Woman jumped to safety, tenant ran through flames after arson attack David Sparks broke into his ex-partner's home and set the furniture on fire.11 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBarfoot & Thompson in $600k lawsuit after rising star agent's copy-paste signature 'mistake'OLA Homes says copy-pasted digital signatures cost it more than $600,000.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBreeder allowed to own 10 dogs despite disqualification after puppy neglect, deathOne of Anne Glover's puppies was found dead and three others had to be euthanised. 09 Mar 05:55 AM
New ZealandFormer executive who admitted receiving commercial sex services from girl gets home detentionImages shared between the pair included a video of the girl in her school uniform.09 Mar 04:22 AM
CrimeFormer executive who admitted receiving commercial sex services from underage girl sentencedThe man appeared for sentencing today in Auckland District Court before Judge Kathryn Maxwell.Watch09 Mar 03:44 AM
New Zealand'Hardly braked': Drunk speeding driver killed two mates and lost a leg in fiery crashThe 24-year-old driver, who was doing 125km in 50km zone, had been followed by police.09 Mar 12:41 AM
CrimeEntrepreneur who bribed Immigration NZ employees named after year-long secrecy fightShe slid cash to corrupt INZ employees, but it was the same agency that brought her down.08 Mar 07:43 AM
New Zealand'Doesn't get any worse than this': Man creates fake WhatsApp message after rape allegationPolice started to question if the woman had made a false complaint.07 Mar 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gangster dude': Corrupt cop jailed for leaking police intel to gang member loverShe exposed an informant and sent gang intelligence from a secure database.07 Mar 04:00 PM
