CrimeDrug addict avoids jail after becoming rehab's 'best client'Judge: 'Sending you to prison now, at this juncture, would be a backwards step for you.'04 Sep 05:56 AM
New Zealand'Chaos': Death penalty for dog that rushed group of cyclists, causing crash and injuryOne man suffered several broken ribs when he collided with another bike's handlebars.03 Sep 07:30 AM
CrimeBusted: Inquisitive cleaner finds fake money operation in motel room'It's offending that undermines our currency and this is a serious example of it.'03 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandOnehunga shooting victim was gang member who was once shot at by policeAnthony Edward Rangi was a patched member of the Black Power-affiliated gang Mangu Kaha.02 Sep 11:56 PM
New ZealandMt Wellington death: Two charged with murder appear in Auckland District CourtThe pair appeared in the Auckland District Court this morning.02 Sep 06:01 AM
New Zealand'Frenzied and uncontrolled': Jealous ex's fish and chip shop stabbing attackAndrew Walsh-Thompson followed his ex and her new partner into the shop and lost control.02 Sep 06:00 AM
Crime'Deadlocked': Trial of police officer accused of assault ends with a hung juryTaylor Morgan was accused of striking a man he arrested with his fist and a weapon.02 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan in court on murder charge after fatal Onehunga shootingAccused gets interim name suppression after appearing over weekend shooting.02 Sep 02:51 AM
New ZealandSuki's legacy: The dog attack that went all the way to the Court of AppealA new ruling has clarified the hazy laws around destruction orders for dogs that attack.01 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandBoy, 9, comes to father's aid in violent Mongrel Mob 'hit''This is a hit and it's come from the captain,' victim told before he was attacked.31 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandMāori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.Watch30 Aug 08:38 PM
New Zealand'Violent sexual fantasies': Tears as jury finds man guilty of raping teenRaveen Saily had "warped attitudes about consent" when he forced teen to do sexual acts.30 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Blow their heads off': Black Power member shot at rival in ED carpark, shut down hospitalThe shooting followed several altercations between the groups at a motel nearby.30 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Calculated torture': Mother forced to watch as son bashed with hammerTorture ringleader Dylan Hemana says he had a 'Once Were Warriors' upbringing.30 Aug 01:49 AM
New ZealandPerson of interest in Baby Ru killing admits assaulting NZME journalistRosie Morunga also admitted unrelated shoplifting at supermarkets and retail stores.29 Aug 04:04 AM
New Zealand'I did not want to rape her or anything:' Man accused of violating teen tells policeRaveen Saily says he believed the 16-year-old had consented to sex in the changing room.28 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandDefence say teen made up rape allegations due to fear of parentsGirl says she was raped after a Snapchat meet-up turned sinister.27 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandDrunken sailor crashed car while drinking '8 or 9' beers on drive home from seaHe understood the seriousness of what he’d done and how he’d placed other drivers at risk.26 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'I've got a knife': Man said before allegedly raping teen in changing roomsThe 20-year-old had been messaging the 16-year-old on Snapchat before they met in person.26 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandMental health issues raised as man appears in court charged with murdering his relativeA 60-year-old man died in an alleged family-harm incident in Pātea at the weekend.26 Aug 05:46 AM
New ZealandVillagers win fight against prominent wine grower over controversial alpine subdivision'We would have been looking at Coronation Street which is not why we chose to be here.'25 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan screamed 'I'll run you over b****' as he drove towards his ex-partnerBut a judge has given Legion Turner a chance, saying 'you let me down, you go to prison'.23 Aug 08:00 AM
CrimeJury out in trial of former political figure accused of historical abuseThe former political figure is accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys.23 Aug 05:16 AM
New Zealand'Horrific mistake': Female teacher caught kissing a young girlA friendship between Erin Jarmey and the child turned into an inappropriate relationship.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBackpacker manager posing as physio indecently assaulted tourists during ‘massages’Fred Pino-Bustos told one of his victims he learned a new technique on YouTube.22 Aug 04:53 AM
New ZealandFriends of sexual abuse complainants testify against former political figureThe accused has pleaded not guilty to nine charges of indecent assault.21 Aug 08:01 AM
New ZealandDad wanting to leave gang told it would cost him $20k - or his uteThe man was then assaulted before locking himself, his pregnant wife and kids in a room.20 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Extreme distress': Man trespassed from abortion clinic for the 15th timeA judge tells Paul Barnao having strongly held beliefs doesn't justify breaking the law.20 Aug 06:25 AM
New Zealand'You are a monster:' Dad confronts man who sexually abused his daughter"Hate is a strong word...but Patrick Hart, I hate you for everything you did".20 Aug 04:29 AM
New ZealandFarmer sentenced over 'emaciated' cattle that had to be euthanisedThe 65-year-old farmer has been sentenced for ill-treatment of cattle for a second time.19 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandMan paused prolonged attack against partner so she could cook him dinnerJudge: 'You treated her like some sort of animal'.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Your kids saw this’: Ex-lifeguard jailed after brutal stomping on fellow diner’s headThe attacker, an ex-lifeguard of 19 years, then put him in the recovery position.19 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman duped into handing over $7k after being told she'd won a prize on FacebookThe victim was told she had to pay $5000 into a bank account in order to claim her prize.19 Aug 04:31 AM
New ZealandLandmark prosecution: Man suffered two brain bleeds during workplace accidentGrant Bowling was hit from behind by an agriculture vehicle and collected in its bucket.18 Aug 11:23 PM
