New Zealand‘F*** you, I did not’: Man shouts at judge at sentencing for 'sadistic' sex assaultsA judge said the offending was so serious, he considered escalating it to a higher court.24 Oct 07:06 AM
Crime‘A bad day’: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis on driving while 7 times over limitThe 62-year-old's life unravelled in 2015 after a separation and the death of friends.24 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandArmed standoff: Nelson man allegedly threatened to blow up buildings within 100m radiusThe man, supported in court by several people, said 'I love you all' as he was led away.24 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandGang members say illegal raffle was to fund kids' Rainbow's End visitPrizes on offer in the draw included a 2005 V-Rod motorcycle or $10,000 cash.23 Oct 06:00 AM
Crime'You stole what wasn’t yours': Woman reclaims power when facing rapist in courtMark Rangihuna has been jailed for raping the woman in Wellington about a decade ago. 23 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandArmed robber fires shots at man who confronted him after $20k cigarette theftThe store owner feared his wife might be harmed and she no longer liked working late. 22 Oct 06:30 AM
New ZealandRacial abuse spurs 'persistent' street attack of chef closing up bakery Dara Singh punched, kicked and slapped the man, who then hit his head and was concussed.22 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandCouple avoid prison after kids beaten with metal pole and broomThe charges against the Auckland pair included multiple assaults with a blunt instrument.22 Oct 02:07 AM
New ZealandArmed intruder posed as Jehovah’s Witness, robbed terminally ill manA judge acquitted the offender of aggravated robbery but the High Court disagreed. 21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan strangled woman over rent dispute before threatening to burn down houseMathew Linch was then on bail when he tried to pull her out of a car by her arms.21 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandWell-known New Zealander appears in court on sexual abuse chargeThe man is facing one count of indecent assault.20 Oct 11:16 PM
New Zealand‘Cold-blooded and callous’: Teen killer loses final appeal over gang shootingTe Tomo's lawyer argued youth and low IQ affected how he reacted under pressure.20 Oct 05:00 AM
CrimeJudge rebukes paedophile's supporters: 'They need to take a hard look at themselves'Razz Edwards, 74, was jailed for his predatory behaviour towards two young girls.19 Oct 03:52 AM
New Zealand'I need closure': Young victim's emotional address to man who sexually assaulted herThe victim said the man's actions destroyed her teenage years. 18 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandListen: 'Their problem, not my problem' - Remuera financier denies money laundering in $800k scamRecorded phone calls were played in court during which the 63yo denied criminal activity.17 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeCleared in court: Teacher not guilty of abusing boy while he was babysitting her kidsThe woman said it was the boy who made sexual advances, which she'd rebuffed.17 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeen rapist sexually violated another girl hours after being released on bailMeyer was released into dad's custody and wasn't meant to be unsupervised around girls.17 Oct 05:27 AM
CrimeSon of prominent man charged with shooting at people in TaurangaPolice allege he had a shotgun, a prohibited .22 rifle and multiple rounds of ammunition.17 Oct 04:21 AM
New ZealandMan accused of armed taxi robbery appears in courtThe charges relate to an incident in Rotorua early on Thursday.17 Oct 03:27 AM
Crime'You chose this': Drink driver was 110km over speed limit before killing two sistersCCTV footage of his speed, if shown in court, would cause outrage, the judge said. 17 Oct 03:01 AM
New Zealand‘The damage was done’: Dogs mauled seal for 30 minutes as owner watched in 'panic'The owner thought the most humane thing to do would be to let the dogs continue.16 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandJury learns man on trial for sexual violation is a convicted sex offenderAccused maintains he never sexually assaulted anyone, despite his previous convictions.16 Oct 06:28 AM
BusinessHelloFresh fined $845k for tricking customers in cold callsMeal-kit delivery company said wayward call centre workers partly to blame for scandal.16 Oct 04:06 AM
New ZealandMan accused of breaking into police station with an axe sacks lawyer in courtMark Christiansen told Judge Skellern he did not understand what was happening in court.15 Oct 06:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland man charged with dozens of child sex offencesSome of the charges carry a maximum prison term of 14 years. 15 Oct 05:31 AM
New ZealandTaupō businessman fighting rape, bribery charges keeps name secretHe is accused of raping a woman and bribing her to drop her police complaint.15 Oct 03:46 AM
New ZealandParole Board apologises after early release of killer driverTruckie Sarah Schmidt will not be recalled to serve the two weeks in prison.15 Oct 03:08 AM
New Zealand'Red flags': Young man accused of sexually violating friend as teens hung outThe teens were all sat on a single mattress when the girl said things went too far.14 Oct 05:50 AM
CrimeJudge gives teen kidnapper huge discount saying ‘17-year-olds don’t deserve to be in jail' The victim was lost on Christmas Eve when Kava Peihopa came across him on the roadside.13 Oct 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Crushing result’: Serial con artist appeals lengthy jail termCon artist now says he has multiple serious mental health issues.13 Oct 04:17 AM
CrimeBuiliding designer fined $10k for forging documents and working while unlicensedLucy Walsh used her employer’s licence and signature on documents submitted to council.12 Oct 10:14 PM
New ZealandWell-known New Zealander charged with sexual abuseHe was due to appear in court today but the hearing has been rescheduled.12 Oct 09:25 PM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Family's pain as phone-using truckie who killed 22yo gets early releaseTruck driver Sarah Hope Schmidt sent 45 Snapchat messages and received 85 while driving. 12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Irreplaceable views': Couple battle to subdivide lakeside section Neighbours argued more housing would erode the area's rural and scenic character.12 Oct 02:00 AM
