New Zealand'An engaged parent': Why drug-dealing artist's prison sentence was overturned for home detentionDali Susanto's ex wanted him to have a “full and active role” in his children’s lives.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlanket carefully hung in prison yard to conceal violent bashing of inmateThe prison assault was only the beginning of Jason Osborne's latest bout of offending.11 Dec 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I’ve never seen one that big': Judge shocked at cow's untreated cancerJudge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'10 Dec 11:05 PM
New Zealand'Forever 8': Sobs as duo accused of killing boy appear in courtPeople wore T-shirts bearing Rickah’Shae’s image and the words 'Forever 8'.10 Dec 03:46 AM
New ZealandMan extradited to stand trial for assault on partner's late fatherA man's lost his bid to stay in NZ and avoid criminal trial across the ditch.09 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeEx-Auckland pharmacist asks judge to toss conviction for $50,000 theft so he can work in AustraliaA conviction might make it more difficult to attend pharmacist conferences, he said.09 Dec 03:08 AM
PoliticsAussie diplomat's partner may not be allowed diversion for assault chargeSomething had 'upset the apple cart' with police considering withdrawing the offer.08 Dec 09:45 PM
CrimeLured through a dating app: How man with spotless record became drug ring henchmanLoneliness made him vulnerable to exploitation, his lawyer said.08 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandLuxury estate couple taken to court for refusing to pay levies over unmowed lawn, weedsThe judge likened it to not paying rates because the potholes had not been fixed.08 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandArrest warrant issued for rapper who parked his Lamborghini in a disabled spaceA Napier rapper who collaborated with Snoop Dogg fails to show up in court.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm gonna blow': Police swoop on man who called Parliament threatening murderHe said he planned to harm children because his family was being taken advantage of.05 Dec 07:22 AM
CrimeFake landlord with 180 convictions left young, pregnant couple homeless before ChristmasAfter losing $3600 to the rental scam, the couple had to live in emergency accommodation.05 Dec 06:46 AM
New Zealand'Sinister': Husband accused of rape fathered three kids with wife's younger sister'This is a court of law, it’s not a court of morals,' the man's lawyer told a court.04 Dec 07:23 AM
New Zealand'Horrid rotten egg smell:' Authorities followed their noses to find black gunk seeping into streamsThree people complained of the black substance that smelled like rotten egg.04 Dec 04:00 AM
BusinessRoading contract manager jailed over $1.5m corruption schemeIllegal 'money-go-round' reduced resources available for essential services.03 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandCourt a 'sad occasion' for woman pleading to crash that killed sisterThe group had travelled to Wānaka that morning for a day of sightseeing.03 Dec 06:08 AM
Crime'Highly careless': Unconsented earthworks damaged 'vulnerable' wetlandThe experienced civil worker was fined $4000.03 Dec 05:09 AM
New Zealand‘I hope you rot’: Fugitive rapist finally faces justice in a NZ court'He needs to be held accountable for his evil, despicable actions.'01 Dec 05:35 PM
CrimeWhere's the $50,000? Serial robber jailed for bizarre casino heist, but cash still missingEru Stevens has a history of robbery and schizophrenia. They go hand-in-hand, court told.01 Dec 05:00 AM
Crime‘She wants them back’: Cannabis grower pleads for police to return mum's pots'My mother asked me to ask if I could get them back. She will get upset otherwise'.01 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga man who sexually violated woman after work function namedShe woke in the early hours to a man, who can now be named, 'forcefully' violating her.30 Nov 11:00 PM
CrimeJailed again: 501's wild police chase in stolen $249k Porsche followed murder-for-hire plotSifa Tevita relieved himself in front of police as the 1.5-hour, 100km chase ended.30 Nov 08:31 PM
Crime'Easy money': Woman stole $7k from grandmother, then used pushchair in shoplifting spreeGrandmother is said to be 'very cross' about what happened.30 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandGirl confronted church volunteer after learning about sexual abuse at schoolStephen Rolston has been jailed for the 'distressing' abuse which lasted seven years.30 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandJudge intervenes after 14-year-old girl faced second night in police cellsA lawyer says social workers are spending the night with youths as there are no beds.29 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandHow $20 and two cannabis roaches got two men locked up for three years'Clearly, it was a stupid thing to do', a judge pointed out.29 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Very agitated': Man stormed mosque armed with a knife, asking members for a fightAbout 20 members were inside at the time and many were on their knees praying.29 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandDame Kerry Prendergast wins stoush against her former council over parking ticketTwo JPs found no evidence that the area was properly designated as a footpath.29 Nov 03:49 AM
New Zealand'I thought he would die': Mother faces the man who took her babyHe stole her car with her baby in it and then dumped the boy on the roadside.29 Nov 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSFO ‘unlawful kickbacks’ case: Court hears of '1 in 100-year' storm, roading contract bribesArchitect of bribes' family suffered deeply from murder of Chozyn Koroheke, court hears.29 Nov 12:39 AM
New ZealandEx-boarding school staff member in court on historical sex offences involving studentsThe alleged offending happened more than 20 years ago, police say. 28 Nov 10:40 PM
Crime‘Demonic acts’: Family's torment revealed as victims face their abusive father'Only a person who has sold their soul could commit such heinous crimes' - victim.28 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'You are mental, you bastard': Exes clash over wedding details during abuse trialThe judge called a short adjournment to allow the woman to compose herself.28 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandTop NZ sports star sentenced for sending nude images of womanThe man, who cannot be named yet, threatened to post a woman's naked photos online.28 Nov 03:02 AM
