New ZealandMan bombarded neighbour with crude texts before indecent actThe victim felt so unsafe she left her flat and moved in with a friend.18 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Perverse sexual gratification’: NZ gym coach jailed for hundreds of offences against young athletesGregory Pask committed more than 250 offences against the five victims identified.17 Apr 07:31 AM
New ZealandEmotional, explosive scenes as whānau face killer meth driverJacob Greacen was on meth, fatigued and speeding when he crashed into a car, killing two.17 Apr 04:27 AM
New ZealandThieving dental clinic worker claims she had a medical condition that 'made her steal'Roxanne Arsi altered invoices sent by the clinic so the money went into her account.16 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'Instead, Lance Tengu left the dog badly injured and it had to be put down by a vet.16 Apr 04:54 AM
Crime'Astounding quantities': Young entrepreneur was secret drug syndicate figureheadHe made enough money to squander nearly $1 million at SkyCity Casino.14 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies after unlicensed driver runs him over, then fleesFamily's lives 'achingly quiet' after loved one's death, daughter tells court.13 Apr 02:00 AM
CrimeMore jail time for Killer Bee who fled prison van in motorway escapeHis latest crime involved intimidating someone who wanted to leave the gang.13 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Despicable betrayal': Woman fleeced $1.6m from ailing sisterBronwyn Rutter bought a new car and tried to buy a house with her ill-gotten gains.12 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandShooter stuffed meth in undies, hid in cannabis-filled secret bunkerThe victim was driving away when he was shot in the back.11 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Hacker' stole intimate photos, blackmailed victims with the threat of sharing them publiclyMaharaj told a victim she looked 'hot' in photos, and he wanted to see her in person.11 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeEx-political candidate who stole from charity for needy children to keep suppressionHe also sought a discharge without conviction but was denied.11 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Shell of a person': Woman left with brain injury and in lifelong care after partner beat herThe woman was found unconscious on a soiled mattress; abuser's appeal dismissed.11 Apr 01:46 AM
New ZealandLifting name suppression for rapist would revive social media hostilityLong-running Wellington rape case ended last year with a man being sentenced to prison.11 Apr 01:41 AM
New Zealand'When will it all end?': Victims' anguish as rapist on the run'They have spoken their truth and guilty verdicts were returned,' victims' advocate says.10 Apr 05:02 PM
New ZealandSupermarket thief says she's shared stolen items with others who were 'equally as desperate'Ebony Rapana says she was desperate, living in emergency housing and 'just did it'.09 Apr 05:03 AM
New ZealandFormer sports director stole $180k worth of sports grantsMark Cini created 26 false documents and transferred the money into his account.09 Apr 01:16 AM
New ZealandChristchurch terror attack 'hero' facing assault chargeAbdul Aziz Wahazadah denies the assault and will go to trial.08 Apr 11:46 PM
New Zealand'I’d just lay there motionless': Woman allegedly raped by her father as a childThe woman said she began to think 'this is how he shows me what love is'.08 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandSovereign citizen's shoulder blade broken while resisting arrestJudge says it was a shame Megan Gordon was injured during arrest but it was no surprise.08 Apr 05:46 AM
New ZealandMan set ex-partner's home alight out of suspicion she was having an affairHamish Ray had earlier sent a barrage of abusive messages to his ex via social media.08 Apr 04:42 AM
New ZealandIdentity of Auckland kidnapping-accused revealed as police hunt accompliceThe man sought name suppression so he could first inform his mother of his situation.07 Apr 03:30 AM
CrimeDrug addict used devastating 2023 storms to loot, wreck new homesHe also endangered an Air NZ flight. 'The potential for catastrophe was high,' judge said.06 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandDrug dealer turned recycled goods dealer gets second chance'I didn't want a criminal record - I just wanted a way out for my son.'05 Apr 09:00 PM
CrimeProminent religious extremist beat parishioners, has prison sentence extendedHe had thousands of followers before attempting to murder a fellow religious commentator.05 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandFather pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing deaths of two of his childrenA third child and the man's wife were critically injured in Hororata crash.04 Apr 10:54 PM
CrimeBail for 56yo accused of attempted schoolgirl abductionHe allegedly tried to start a conversation with the girl before grabbing her.04 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan beats woman over 12 hours after she ate 'too much toast'But the attacker claims he has since 'found the Lord' and is genuinely remorseful.04 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Put down': Violent inmate stomps on duck after it landed in prison yardThe prisoner was charged with attacking the bird, which had to be put down.04 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeSwindler dupes woman in her 90s into thinking she’d won $350,000 lottery on FacebookRobert Sands, who hoodwinked two businesses, claims he also was caught up in a scam.04 Apr 05:29 AM
New ZealandBaby Ru ‘person of interest’ allegedly involved in attack on journalistThe reporter's stolen bank card was allegedly used to purchase $500 worth of alcohol.04 Apr 02:27 AM
New ZealandUni student has charges dismissed for alleged weapons in halls of residenceBut he has since been banned from the halls and dropped his studies.04 Apr 01:14 AM
CrimeCaught on video: Arson charge filed, eight months after blaze in Countdown toilet paper aisleBystanders recorded the blaze as it reached up to the supermarket's ceiling.04 Apr 01:13 AM
New ZealandCourt security workplace culture ‘toxic and sad’, leaked report saysThe culture is so bad staff are "pulling sickies" as they hate being at work.03 Apr 03:16 AM
