Crime'The monster who wears a mask': Judo champ jailed for 33 years of child sex abuseBarry Madden preyed on three children for more than three decades.02 Apr 06:00 AM
TaxCafe owner mum-of-six jailed for tax evasion, claiming benefits in $420k conCafe operator misappropriated payroll taxes, claimed benefits.02 Apr 12:43 AM
CrimeMan, 62, accused of brutal machete attack inside hospital EDIt is understood the victim required emergency surgery following the attack.02 Apr 12:31 AM
New ZealandMan assaults elderly widow in her garden before chasing girl through park, assaulting herThe woman now suffers from flashbacks, while the schoolgirl has become withdrawn.31 Mar 04:30 AM
Crime'Bizarre and horrifying scene': Father bound 3yo in packing tape for an hour"Why don't you just let me kill you instead," he told the boy. "Let me have that joy."30 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand'It takes two people': Rapist attempts to blame teen victim for harrowing sex attackHe raped the teen three times and had his associates film part of the act.29 Mar 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Rock n roll judge' on being easily triggered - and the death of his son'I am easily triggered, unfortunately.'29 Mar 09:07 PM
CrimeCaught on video: Bungling young bandit jailed for jewellery heistHe and his underage accomplices hit two Auckland businesses, causing $400,000 in losses.29 Mar 03:31 AM
CrimeSecurity company worker pilfers $466k, using his children as decoys, in years-long swindle'You breached that fundamental trust they had in you.'28 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Air NZ worker wins fight for compo after getting Covid-19 on the jobFormer cabin crew member says Air NZ 'abused its privilege' in fight over compo.28 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandGirl foils sex offender by using his phone to save evidence and summon helpStephen Wayne Beattie hid phone in girl's bedroom to make videos of her.28 Mar 05:00 AM
CrimePolice investigation into homicide continues, men linked to case sentencedTeina Pickering was found dead on a Ruakākā road in October last year.28 Mar 02:57 AM
CrimeDrink-driving learner kills best mate in high-speed crashA judge says the tragedy was characterised by impulsiveness and recklessness.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tell me I'm your boyfriend': Teen woke to armed mobster in her bedroomAnthony Pearce, who also stabbed a man in the neck, has argued against his sentence.27 Mar 06:00 AM
CrimeMan jailed after paying women in Asia to see their children dance nakedHe was caught with thousands of images and videos of child exploitation material.27 Mar 05:00 AM
Crime'Danger to this country': Amateur bomb-maker claimed he had enough explosives to level Sky Tower“This just has to stop," the judge said as she reviewed his long history of causing havoc.26 Mar 03:25 AM
New ZealandMan makes an obscenity-laden TikTok about victims after being released from prisonStephen Elliot was originally jailed for assaulting them in a Salvation Army store.25 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Gang overtones': Terrified occupants saw taser sparking in the dark as trio tried to break inOne of the victims has moved away, still fearful of the Black Power associates.23 Mar 11:00 PM
CrimeAuckland dairy robbery committed by three 501s who met in Australian detentionPoa Pua turned to P after arriving in NZ with little support, a court has heard.22 Mar 06:26 AM
New Zealand'Disdain and disrespect': Woman who stood with her back to judge sent to prison'Yesterday when I asked for an apology you doubled down on your disrespect.'22 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan's conviction for obstructing police officer overturned due to impact on his mana'Powerful evidence' presented to High Court, judgment says.22 Mar 12:35 AM
New ZealandCover of darkness: Details emerge of cops' night raid on alleged underground weed bunkerWild West-themed Cowboy Paradise owner denies secret drugs operation.19 Mar 07:27 PM
Crime'Who owns the trailer?': The question that left council lawyers floundering in courtThe council ticketed the man for parking a car and trailer over a driveway.19 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman who stabbed victim in the back has her jail term reducedAttacker waited for her victim to return home, then stabbed her in the back.19 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan beats woman with wooden bat because she refused sexThe man then held a knife to the woman's torso when she called the police.19 Mar 03:57 AM
New ZealandCowboy’s Paradise owner denies cannabis bunkerPolice raided Wild West-themed property in 2019.18 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced to 11 years’ jail for sexual offending against Gloriavale childrenAt least one of the victims was aged 12 or younger at the time of the offending.18 Mar 12:49 AM
CrimeGrinning inmates who spurred manhunt after motorway escape sent back to prisonA bystander said the inmates 'looked pretty happy' as they emerged from the prison van.16 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandChainsaw-wielding suspect found guilty of cutting illegal forest trackAccused argued he was clearing a fallen tree – but a judge didn't buy it.16 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandFrequent 111 caller arranged a date - then accused him of rapePolice say the consequences for the men accused were significant.16 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'My best friend': Meth-fuelled driver kills brother on hunting tripKeely-Shaye Albert had never held a licence and was driving on a private road.15 Mar 11:00 PM
CrimeAttempted murder at school: Teen tried to kill schoolmate over love triangle'If arrested, it is what it is' were the final words in the note stored on his phone.14 Mar 11:35 PM
New ZealandWoman threw herself out of a window to escape violent new partnerHe slammed her head against a wall, bit her on the cheek and rubbed her face in icecream.13 Mar 07:00 AM
Banking and financeFormer Napier mortgage broker sentenced for falsifying loan applicationsNatalie Ann Carter applied for seven loans totaling nearly $3 million.12 Mar 11:35 PM
