CrimeTense scenes as murder accused appears in courtThe man was charged with murder after a fatal attack in Stoke last month.01 Dec 03:53 AM
New Zealand'Foul play' suspected in Harley Shrimpton disappearance, man arrestedShrimpton was last seen at McDonald's in Mount Maunganui on November 2.01 Dec 02:36 AM
New ZealandNZME fined $195k after Commerce Commission appealA child swallowed magnets from a toy the company sold.30 Nov 10:15 PM
New ZealandTeen claims sexual assault, man says consensual affairA man has been accused of sexually assaulting two babysitters in his home.29 Nov 10:44 PM
CrimeMan drove stolen digger through town to steal ATM, caused $170k in damagesHe stole the excavator from his father's building site before ploughing it into the BP.29 Nov 10:27 PM
CrimeHomeowner beaten by Nomads for not paying them 'rent' on property he ownedThe man did not know the gang members and had owned his home for five years.29 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'You've seen the best of me': Judge hangs up robe after 11 yearsThe Hamilton District Court Judge retired, bringing a legal career of 30 years to a close.29 Nov 02:06 AM
New Zealand'What the f... were you doing?': Judge aghast at thieving kindy cleanerKareem Tourangi had been making good progress in trying to get his life back on track.28 Nov 05:21 AM
CrimeIntellectually impaired burglar has jail term slashed by almost half on appealThe High Court found the judge failed to properly account for the man's impairments.28 Nov 04:00 AM
RacingOperation Inca: 17-month police investigation ends with charges droppedThe accused are looking for answers and compensation after the failed race fixing probe.28 Nov 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentWoman accused of threatening to kill top architecture firm staff appears in courtA woman facing six charges stood quietly as a judge considered extending name suppression.27 Nov 10:52 PM
New Zealand‘Clean slate’ for Devast8: Judge tells infamous tattooed offender to quit crimeNotorious offender with Devast8 facial tattoo back in court after violent offending.27 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Highly manipulative': Sex stabbing attack pre-meditated, Crown saysThe jury has retired to consider its verdict.27 Nov 04:29 AM
New ZealandFamily whose Rottweiler ‘Chopper’ attacked vet ordered to remove ‘threatening’ FB pageA judge ordered the removal of a Facebook page that posted threats against a Tauranga vet.27 Nov 04:09 AM
New ZealandDrunk driver drove his Jaguar towards group at campgroundHe admitted steering his car at a group of people but doesn't want a court penalty.27 Nov 03:47 AM
CrimeWoman attacked paramedic and teacher in front of studentsThe woman also rode a bicycle through group of primary students, shouting profanities.24 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeNotorious gang member faces lengthy prison sentence after violent assault on elderly manMobster Puk Kireka kidnapped partner and attacked good samaritan.24 Nov 03:47 AM
New ZealandThree charged after reporter allegedly attacked outside courtThe reporter's stolen bank card was allegedly used to purchase $500 worth of alcohol.24 Nov 03:05 AM
CrimeTeacher who made cannabis oil can finish year without ankle braceletTimothy Pauro said he needed drug due to sleepwalking, also had guns in wardrobe.24 Nov 01:23 AM
CrimeBurglar steals booze and smokes, onsells it from emergency housingThe burglary spree landed the offender in custody, where he suffered a stroke.23 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandBusinessman jailed for tax evasion, forgery of almost $1mHe tried to justify false GST returns by providing IRD with forged invoices.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Years in illegal captivity': Lizard enthusiast fined for keeping 60 reptilesRichard Brosnan's creatures were confiscated as he did not have a permit to keep them.23 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandDoctor failed to disclose police charges and Australian investigationGP struck off a second time for criminal convictions including assault and dishonesty.23 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi sports star faces 7 years jail after taking car, wilful damage at Christchurch homeHe is accused of wilful damage and taking a $10,000 car but has name suppression.22 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandOn the run: Teen cut off electronic bracelet and vanished after tangiKiel Paul was meant to be sentenced on Tuesday. Now there's a warrant for his arrest.22 Nov 04:55 AM
New ZealandWoman's $400,000 yacht seized due to previous owner's debtFormer New York property developer Colin Rath forged documents to sell his luxury yacht.22 Nov 01:36 AM
CrimeMan on home detention approved to shop but steals clothes, cuts off ankle braceletHe was only three days into his home detention sentence when he cut off his bracelet.21 Nov 08:17 AM
New ZealandDriver apologises to young daughter over speeding drunk to schoolMan scores seventh drink drive conviction, this time with child in car on school run.21 Nov 05:00 AM
CrimeFormer top school staffer escapes conviction on child sex chargeA jury found her guilty of one count in July.21 Nov 04:13 AM
CrimeEx-Dilworth chaplain admits new paedophilia charges, bringing victim count to 19Ross Browne has been in prison since his sentencing on similar charges in 2021.20 Nov 11:03 PM
New Zealand'You're killing me': Woman on trial after stabbing husband with scissors during sexShe claims she acted in self-defence, the jury has been told.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandVictims' lives destroyed by Thomas Hutt's violent, sexual offendingThe ongoing offending had laid waste to the victims' lives.19 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandPop star to prison: Pat Urlich covertly filmed teen having showerUrlich, 62, was sprung when the teen girl noticed a light through the bathroom window.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily take aim at man involved in kidnapping, assault on father-of-threePatrick Cousins led a largely law-abiding life until the night he lured a man to a shed.17 Nov 07:00 AM
