New ZealandMan who led 13yo Nelson girl into 'sexual trap' caught trying to board plane to China“He was collared trying to do a runner,” Crown prosecutor.21 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandCourt intervenes after dog found in 'significant pain and distress'One of the dog's owners said she wouldn't be in court as she had other things to do.20 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandJailed rapist claims sexsomnia made him offend, Supreme Court to hear his caseHe maintains he was asleep when he raped the woman and has no memory of the attack.20 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Shame on you', grieving woman tells sparky responsible for her partner's death'The person sitting over there has taken away the future we planned.'20 Feb 04:06 AM
New ZealandKiwi sports star back in court after Christchurch incidentHe is accused of wilful damage and taking a $10,000 car but has name suppression.19 Feb 09:38 PM
CrimeBank worker embezzled $200k to fund SkyCity gambling addictionHe hoped to pay off his debts by gambling "but it didn't pan out that way", says judge.19 Feb 04:32 PM
New Zealand'Deliberate deception': Pharmacist ordered extra meds, then sold them onlineJayant Patel was caught when the pharmacy owner noticed extra medication and viewed CCTV.19 Feb 06:00 AM
CrimeDeadlocked: Child sex abuse trial derailed for member of prominent activist familyAllegations were made in the 1980s but police didn't get involved until 2019.19 Feb 04:21 AM
New ZealandSnapchat 'sugar daddy': Man pays girl to meet up in bushes for sexual actsRoland McKop discovered the girl was only 13 while messaging her.19 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand$500k in losses: Burglar stole keys to every car on lotThe Huntly man doesn't have to pay a cent back.17 Feb 09:01 PM
New ZealandProsecution of property developer pointless, judge saysCharges against Dave Henderson described as "waste of taxpayers' money" by judge.16 Feb 11:00 PM
Crime'Evil': Auckland man sexually abused baby boy, victimised adults too“I have felt soulless ever since," one of his many victims said.16 Feb 06:46 AM
New ZealandNZ's most defiant suspended driver? Judge can't imagine bigger rule-breakerAshlee Broomfield crashed his motorbike and left his pillion passenger at the scene.16 Feb 06:00 AM
CrimeSon who 'manipulated and exploited' dementia-suffering mum jailed for $180k theftThe building project manager also punched an elderly man in the face.16 Feb 05:00 AM
Crime'Hungry meat thief' back behind bars, told to 'get a job'The judge told the recidivist thief supermarkets were sick of people like him.16 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandMiscarriage of justice: Boy, 15, spent nearly a year in adult prisonMistake deemed a miscarriage of justice in first Criminal Cases Review Commission result.16 Feb 02:37 AM
New Zealand‘You will die’: Ex Warriors prodigy's reign of terror over victimEx Junior Warrior had his victim, a man just trying to sell his car, at his beck and call.16 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandSex offender's appeal to introduce school suspension questions angers victimThe sex offender has claimed a judge erred in placing her on the Sex Offender Register.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lucky no-one killed': US tourist's head-on crash on notorious roadGlenn Woodard and his wife were in New Zealand celebrating their wedding anniversary.15 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandWairarapa man jailed for possessing, importing child sexual abuse materialThe man appeared at Wellington District Court today where he was sentenced.15 Feb 03:43 AM
New ZealandEnding legal aid for cultural reports could make court hearings longer, costlierJudges must take into account a range of factors when sentencing.15 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandTax dodge repeat: Company director convicted second time, jailed for $560k for unpaid PAYELeslie John McKenzie has been sentenced to two and a half years in jail.15 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandKmart robber was asked for receipt - so he pulled out a knife“Do you want me to use this on you?” Satwinder Singh asked the employee.14 Feb 07:00 AM
CrimeChurch leader plotted with US rapper, baggage handlers to smuggle $8m of meth into NZHe used his 'mana' in the community to recruit young men into the scheme, the Crown says.13 Feb 11:57 PM
New Zealand'Sick, disgusting behaviour': Man exposes himself to schoolgirl walking homeVictim sought refuge at nearby house after running from man who'd exposed himself.13 Feb 03:35 AM
New ZealandTeacher, 52, charged with pensioner's murder, appears in courtHelen Gregory died as a result of a violent act, police said.12 Feb 09:21 PM
New Zealand'Growing problem': Nelson man shares child exploitation video on SnapchatHe told the court he regretted sharing the video and knew his actions were wrong.12 Feb 05:00 PM
Crime'I never touched her': Taiawa Harawira, son of Māori rights icon, denies child sex predator chargeProsecutors dismissed his testimony about his famous mother as "simply incredible".12 Feb 06:06 AM
New Zealand'I was forced to keep a really big dirty secret' - Ambulance officer's abuse finally revealedFormer Blenheim ambulance officer Roger Haack was convicted of indecent assault.11 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei police get a bit too close to head-on crashA 31-year-old has been arrested after allegedly crashing into a police car.10 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandLawyer in court after failing to pay $2 parking fee after meter not workingThe council claims he should have found a meter that worked.10 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandTwo teens charged with taking man's car and ram-raiding dairyTeenage pair charged jointly with aggravated robbery, burglary and wilful damage.09 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Monster' rapist and abuser asks victim to forgive himTeina Toru's victim: 'You took advantage of my vulnerability to satisfy your sick needs".08 Feb 07:00 AM
Crime'Where's the tall guy?' Deportee storms home, questions man at gunpointThe man was deported from Australia for burglaries and robbery.08 Feb 05:03 AM
