New ZealandTeen sportsman's 'horrific' accident: Meat works fails to overturn $280k fine and convictionWorkplace accident ended young man's dream of playing sport overseas.16 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand'If you scream, I will stab you': Kidnapper threatened girls with screwdriverThe girls were not physically hurt but were emotionally traumatised after escaping.15 Jan 05:07 AM
New Zealand'Appalling driving' - US finance manager spent 10 min on wrong side of road before crashFinance manager Brett Reck forks out $26k contribution to cost of damage from crash.15 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandStrangulation: The cruel method of control that can be a precursor to murderNew Zealand introduced a strangulation law five years ago. Is it making any difference?14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Breach of trust': Carer stole thousands from bedridden, tetraplegic clientHe stole the victim's bank details and used them to set up several online accounts.12 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Love-hate relationship': Angry sister stabs brother in backThe incident followed a late-night argument over drugs and alcohol.12 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandMalaysian man jailed for raping sleeping partnerRapist claimed actions were linked to his cultural background.12 Jan 05:40 AM
New ZealandRepeat drink driver caught drinking can of beer while behind the wheelWayne Gardner just isn't getting the message that he can't drink and drive.12 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeIsrael Adesanya issues partial apology after controversial courthouse social media postsThe Auckland-based celebrity was in court this week.11 Jan 11:16 PM
New ZealandWhen wills go wrong: Why you need one - and what happens when it's challenged'I used to think custody battles were the worst, until I presided over estate disputes.'11 Jan 05:18 PM
New ZealandWorkers traumatised after teen shows explicit child abuse material, Crown says'There is a particular type of cruelty about this type of offending behaviour' - Judge.11 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat kids who commit serious crimes have in commonHaami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Oh shut up': Lawyer's outburst discourteous and disrepectfulLawyer who lost composure during heated teleconference fined over unsatisfactory conduct.11 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan denies throwing fisherman off jetty, holding him underwater during assaultJoshua Zane Russell, 39, has been remanded into custody.11 Jan 03:40 AM
CrimeWatch: UFC star Israel Adesanya in hot water after mocking police prosecutor onlineFighter thanked judge after second discharge before ridiculing police on Instagram.11 Jan 03:40 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delaysJudicial discretion is in the firing line - are judges getting it wrong?10 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeWhy is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice shot at during pursuit to help teen avoid arrest on bailThe 18-year-old was involved in the armed robbery of two bottle stores.10 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeUFC star Israel Adesanya avoids drink-driving convictionHe pleaded guilty at his first appearance in September.10 Jan 04:39 AM
CrimeTwo more charged with participating in gang brawl, five months after Head Hunter's deathSeven people now face various charges.09 Jan 09:43 PM
New ZealandWoman tried to run down ex who was meant to be home watching their kidsMariana Tehana thought he had left the children at home alone so he could go to town.09 Jan 04:00 AM
CrimeCharges filed against man accused of speeding off in $50,000 police car, then crashing itThe alleged joyride only lasted minutes before a crash that injured another motorist.08 Jan 10:59 PM
CrimeMother jailed for pouring boiling water on her son fails to overturn convictionShe maintains the boy injured himself when he tripped with a hot pot of pasta.08 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeNo home detention for teen in brutal machete attack amid Comancheros, Head Hunters tensionsThe victim was already writhing in pain on the ground, having been hit by their car.08 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandRetired Hawke’s Bay judge who presided over more than 600 jury trials diesHis career of 30 years in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne was a colourful one.07 Jan 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justiceFormer barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I was made for more': Underage prostitute hooked on meth tells story of survivalSitting in a cell surrounded by gang members, she knew something had to change.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe ultimate betrayal: Woman's shocking find on husband's phone"This was my husband who had no reason to do this other than to satisfy his own sickness."02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandReal estate agent wins court dispute over commission on $6.6m saleStation was sold between brothers' trusts in a "family arrangement".29 Dec 01:19 AM
New ZealandWhanganui man appears in court after firearms incidentCharges include using a firearm against law enforcement and cultivating cannabis.28 Dec 11:53 PM
New ZealandDairy worker who had fingers sliced off during robbery has not returned to workDairy owner on injured worker: "Time is healing his pain. But he’s not back to normal."27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after Christmas Eve hit-and-run in ŌtaraA 26-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent and failing to stop.24 Dec 11:03 PM
CrimeDairy farmer to prolific burglar: Man had 50 pending court casesHe turned to crime to fuel his out-of-control gambling and methamphetamine addictions.22 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeDrink driver who killed pedestrian spared jail after victim's family asks for mercyThe bereaved mum said she was consoled to know Vaiti had comforted her dying son.22 Dec 04:28 AM
