Crime‘A real threat’: Auckland musician acquitted of dog indecency, jailed for child sex abuseHe has performed at many events attended by children. No one knew his secret. 30 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeMachete wielder's risky escape causes motorway chaos after $260k jewellery heistHe drove on the wrong side of the motorway with lights off while trying to shake police.30 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Predator': Ex 'vice-president' of NZ republic was serial sex offenderBryan Ramage sexually and indecently abused three youngsters, repeatedly raping one.30 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandFormer Commonwealth Games boxer avoids jail despite raft of drug chargesThe death of Joseph Blackbourn's coach led to him spiralling out of control.28 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a babyThe three-day sentencing came to an end with lengthy jail terms handed down.28 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Wake-up call': Grandfather thrown from car in drunken crashLyall Foster was found down a bank with empty and full beer cans in his vehicle. 28 Mar 01:13 AM
New Zealand'Cowardly and dangerous': Man deported after killing sleeping stranger with brickHe and a co-offender dropped the 7kg brick on the victim and kicked him repeatedly.27 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Excessive self-defence’: NZ musician sentenced for biting ex-girlfriendThe man was convicted of two family violence charges last month.27 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Horrific experience’: Canadian hockey coach admits causing crash that injured playersHer name suppression was dropped when she appeared in court in Tauranga today.26 Mar 11:19 PM
Crime‘High risk’: Nappy-wearing man created fake accounts to talk to young mumsZeb Laing made disturbing comments and posted images of himself in a nappy.26 Mar 06:00 PM
RetailSupermarket security extortion claims: Trio in court, one faces indecency chargeOne has already indicated he will plead not guilty.26 Mar 01:26 AM
New Zealand‘You ruined my life’: Woman confronts rapist as he's sent to jail“I have felt the effects of this in every aspect of my life," she told Ericson Pascua.25 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'They hold no mana': Victim's sister condemns gang who killed her brother in retaliatory attackMitchell Te Kani died after a group of Mongrel Mob members stormed his parent's home.25 Mar 06:00 AM
Crime‘His body turned white’: Mother on trial for alleged harm to baby left with brain damageThe woman has previously lost a child and said she was worried what people would think.25 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Sweating profusely': Man found hiding in wardrobe after breaking into home, stealing undiesThe victim went into his bedroom to get changed and saw the man in his wardrobe.24 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan who threatened to shoot kids in school says he was just ‘having a bad day’Abdul Javed says he never had any intention of following through with the threats.24 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan alleged to have murdered child with hammer can now be namedCharles Wharton will fight three charges at trial in the High Court at Hamilton next year.24 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan wanted his conviction quashed, saying he was sick, but appeal uncovered a bigger issueA technical failure in the court resulted in the trial not being recorded or transcribed.23 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Dangerous’: Woman ‘clawed’ self-proclaimed warden during parking clash Russell Watts was assaulted by Stevee Ormsby after she parked near his house.23 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘It’s etched in my brain’: Mum recalls moment she was run down, crushed against wall'By that point, there was no time to move. I looked at the ute, I’m like ‘f*** I’m dead’.'22 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘A silly judgment call’: Man who showed sex video to friend worried about job prospectsNeasan McVeigh lost name suppression and a bid for a discharge without conviction.22 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Dealt the wrong cards': Tearful mum defends son caught with 20,000 child abuse imagesJudge Sainsbury called the images 'truly disturbing and grotesque'.22 Mar 03:00 AM
Crime'Wounds that won’t heal': Grieving partner confronts driver who killed loving dadMarty Wood was killed by a truck driver who drove through a stop sign.22 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandStink of cannabis at traffic stop leads to convictions and confiscation of $57kA judge found police failed to follow proper procedures in holding on to the money.21 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Violence on violence’: Inmate sentenced for brutal prison yard assaultThe 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.21 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandPuppy punched in head four times during man’s attack on partner, daughterThe 50-year-old says he knows how much force to use before inflicting harm.21 Mar 06:00 AM
Crime'No regrets... LOL': Woman who tortured boy jailed as judge rejects apology letterThe victim was stabbed, burned and forced to eat faeces. He suffered a broken spine.21 Mar 05:53 AM
New Zealand‘I never thought I’d be believed:’ Man sexually assaulted teen he met on dating website'You were an adult man preying on young boys.'20 Mar 11:21 PM
New Zealand'I luv u always have': Man's frightening, erratic infatuation with womanThe 61-year-old wrongly believed he was in a relationship with the woman.20 Mar 07:00 AM
Crime‘Someone was lying’: Man cleared of allegations he raped his former friendShe said it was rape while he argued it was consensual.20 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandMall car park hammer attack sparked by child seen eating cigarettesThe 28 year old told police afterward that she intended to kill the woman.20 Mar 12:05 AM
New ZealandMan strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber EatsThe judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.19 Mar 07:00 AM
Crime'I want him held accountable:' Sexually violated teen’s plea as offender avoids jail timeThe teen says she needs medication to sleep due to nightmares and anxiety.19 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandJudge Ema Aitken awaits her fate after incident at exclusive Auckland clubJudge Aitken awaits her fate after a judicial review into the decision to investigate her.19 Mar 03:00 AM
