New ZealandTop NZ sports star sentenced for sending nude images of womanThe man, who cannot be named yet, threatened to post a woman's naked photos online.28 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandTourists traumatised as angry driver chases 50-seater bus believing it damaged his parked carBus driven in loops through suburban streets to try to shake Ryan Mills off the chase.27 Nov 07:46 AM
New ZealandGang member swaps patch for socks while in court for sporting insigniaPeople wearing insignia from at least six different gangs are currently before the courts.27 Nov 06:00 AM
BusinessFormer Port of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson found guilty after stevedore’s deathFamily of stevedore Pala’amo Kalati might get some closure four years after his death.26 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandWhy Rotorua is getting funkyWhat's in store for next year's Rotorua Lakeside concert?26 Nov 09:16 PM
Crime'Nothing made him stop': Wife details decade of alleged violent sex abuse by porn-obsessed husbandThe woman also claims she was forced to have sex involving toys several times a week.26 Nov 05:40 AM
Crime'Fighting for my life': Woman describes alleged attack by Auckland businessman on trial for assaultThe man denies all four charges and is defending the allegations in a trial this week.26 Nov 03:05 AM
New Zealand'Gratuitous violence': Man jailed after stabbing rival gang membersMarty Te Rangi says he is remorseful and wants to become a better person.26 Nov 02:56 AM
New ZealandRugby player charged for alleged assault during post-match handshakesAn opponent was knocked to the ground and taken to hospital by ambulance.26 Nov 01:05 AM
New Zealand'Ugly and racist': Man's abusive TikTok posts after Salvation Army shop assaultJudge: 'Colourful is a polite description. It’s not colourful. It’s abusive.'25 Nov 06:00 AM
CrimeTerror lingers in couple threatened with machete during burglaryThe attack in an isolated area has affected their sense of safety at home.25 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandFrom art galleries to prison: Artist’s fall from grace after drugs convictionSusanto took police to where magic mushrooms grew wild.24 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeMan beat stepchildren with poles, cords, broomsticks and kitchenware when in bad moodChild's bruise at school leads to Kaikohe man's arrest for serious family violence.24 Nov 07:53 AM
New ZealandOnline predator's 'sustained campaign of terror' ended by one small mistake, police sayPolice: 'It took nearly two years to charge Cottam and get justice for his victims.'24 Nov 12:00 AM
CrimeTyre iron attack: Home-d for street racer who permanently disabled resident irate over burnoutsThe judge suggests he sell his "precious" Holden to fund a $15k victim reparation payment.23 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua teen prostitution ring: Five men admit being customersDetails have been revealed about five men caught up in an underage prostitution ring.22 Nov 04:05 PM
New ZealandLord of the Rings actor jailed for sexually abusing Auckland girlHe was also added to the child sex offender register. 22 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeShattered: Victim's intimate images shared on social mediaTamara Mati's lawyer argued she covered the most explicit parts with pumpkin emojis.22 Nov 03:08 AM
CrimeDisgraced property developer jailed after undercover child sexual grooming bustHe was caught trying to trade gift vouchers for sex with a 14yo, police say.21 Nov 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Utter tragedy': Van driver avoids conviction after fatally crushing man“His absence is a shadow we can not escape," the victim's sister said in court.21 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeMan burst into home, pulled gun on woman and her son while demanding drugsHe fired a shot which flew past the son's head and through the TV.21 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandLogging firm in receivership ordered to pay $330k for worker's death - but can't afford a fineJake William Duncan died on a Hawke's Bay forestry site in 2021.21 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Deeply unwell': Inpatient threw boiling water in mental health worker's faceDerive McNeill has since thanked the man for working in the mental health sector.21 Nov 03:46 AM
New Zealand'Grabbing his shotgun': Council granted injunction after threats, abuse reportedLocal Democracy Reporting obtained the decision through the court.21 Nov 01:22 AM
New Zealand‘Fierce' Christchurch lawyer dies in Aussie cliff fallLee Lee Heah has died in Australia in a fall from a cliff while climbing. 21 Nov 12:10 AM
Crime'I only ever tried to help': Aunt clawed, punched for mentioning niece's exThe woman was in the backseat of a car when she grabbed her aunty's hair and attacked her.20 Nov 07:00 AM
Crime'Sustained campaign of terror': Man created 'graphic and repulsive' porn to blackmail womenOne victim says finding her images on 'disgusting' websites will haunt her forever.20 Nov 06:00 AM
Crime'A violent, physical fight': Accused pleads guilty part way through stabbing trialShane Watson stabbed a man in the neck and shoulder during a brawl this year.20 Nov 04:40 AM
New ZealandMan granted community service after CBD assault leaves victim with brain bleedAmos Liaina’s victim has forgiven him. 20 Nov 02:20 AM
CrimeBrian Tamaki walks free on Covid-19 protest chargesBrian and Hannah Tamaki have been on trial alongside two other church members for weeks.20 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandDrug dealer's fear: Why a gang member handed in his patchMan now has the chance to build a 'productive' life after guns and ecstasy.19 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeHockey sticks and knives: Chaotic fight leaves man in ICU, dog deadA jury is being asked to decide who was the aggressor, a home owner or a visitor.19 Nov 05:37 AM
New Zealand'Promising rugby player' convicted in covert sex video case can now be namedLeslie Topia Barrowcliffe was selected for the Chiefs under-20s squad this year.18 Nov 08:51 PM
Crime'Blatantly crossed a line': Judge rejects tomato juice protester's conviction appealOthers must be deterred from using physical attacks as a form of protest, the judge said.17 Nov 09:19 PM