CrimeDying drink driver allowed to spend his final days in AustraliaThe man wanted a sentence that would allow him to move to Australia to be with his family.01 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandJudge enters guilty plea on behalf of absent defendantJudge says Harris’ absence showed “utter contempt” for the trial process.01 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Stay out of trouble, keep your foot off the pedal': Judge's warning to teen driver who injured matesOne of his injured passengers needed staples to fix a hole in his head.01 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Blew a golden opportunity': Promising rugby league player jailed for meth importationJudge pointed out the harm drugs can cause, often with children being the victims.01 Sep 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Because he's white and rich' - Auckland fund manager accused of assault fights to keep name secretThe prominent fund manager's reputation would be damaged beyond repair, his lawyer argues.01 Sep 12:33 AM
CrimeMan waterboarded ex-partner after strangling herBlair William Hurndell has been jailed for four years for assault on ex-partner.01 Sep 12:21 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Man charged with murdering Yanfei Bao namedYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.31 Aug 09:49 PM
Crime'There was intent': Man lay in wait to set fire to garageHe was seeking vengeance for his friend embroiled in a custody dispute.31 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandRapist of young girl in railway station toilet block namedThe offending was 'the stuff of nightmares' according to the Crown prosecutor.31 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 wage subsidy fraudster jailedJail term handed down for defrauding the wage subsidy scheme of nearly $200,000.30 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandUnregistered taxi driver not guilty of rapeA taxi driver at the centre of a rape trial has been found not guilty of sexual assault.30 Aug 09:36 PM
Crime'You have to pay the price': Contractor who took meth to stay awake caused pile-up crashA judge described the man's choice to consume the drug for work as a "terrible idea".30 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandGloriavale man says he indecently assaulted girls to 'boost their confidence'The beatings would often be followed by a lecture by the man.30 Aug 04:46 AM
New ZealandWellington protester who 'cemented' hand to road appeals declined bail applicationThe sticking substance may have been a mixture of epoxy and cement.30 Aug 01:19 AM
CrimeYouth justice staff charged with encouraging MMA-style fight between residents caught on videoThe former employees could face up to 10 years' prison if found guilty.30 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandBail denied for climate activist who allegedly concreted hand to roadShe appeared over audio-visual link from the hospital with her hand in a bucket.29 Aug 06:00 AM
Crime'We have to live with this horror every day': Mother to groomerHe groomed teens, giving them alcohol and cannabis before engaging in sex acts.29 Aug 04:07 AM
CrimeMan jailed for 'extreme' child exploitation material following Customs investigationHe also had a recording of the Christchurch Mosque Attack livestream.29 Aug 02:03 AM
New Zealand'Targeted': Man burgled storm-damaged home three timesThe city was in a state of emergency and the home was yellow-stickered.29 Aug 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFormer High Court Judge: What critics of sentences do not understandOPINION: A former High Court Judge puts the case for understanding the judiciary.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk and speeding on after school pick-up leads to solo dad's seventh convictionJudge: 'I need to assess the risk you pose to people driving around with their children.'28 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandTaupō man appears in court accused of murderDefendant has been remanded in custody.28 Aug 06:44 AM
CrimeTwice-weekly badminton date? Judge rubbishes offender's home detention expectationsThe car dealer is the third and final co-defendant to score an appeal victory.28 Aug 05:08 AM
New ZealandMan charged with driving under influence of drug after fatal crashGraham Louis Rouse, 76, died in the February road accident.28 Aug 04:20 AM
Crime'You corrupted my innocence': Ex-Dilworth housemaster sentenced third time for student sex abuseHe was already serving three years and seven months for abusing five students.28 Aug 02:44 AM
CrimeUni student assaulted four women - he claimed 'sexsomnia'Four women were victimised by the defendant.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBetrayal, loss and recovery: Woman's fight for justice after friend stole life savings'When she claimed she got hacked, she cried … she came here and she cried'.25 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandFormer high-flyer’s fall from grace into drugs and violence lands him in prison'You have not suffered trauma like many who come before the criminal court'- Judge Rielly.25 Aug 07:31 PM
New ZealandPolice launch new search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei BaoYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.24 Aug 10:03 PM
CrimeNot the buzz: $120k loss to beekeepers after man irked by bees taking his pollenHe was angry the bees were taking pollen from his flowers.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice clock teen driver at 188km/hAt that speed, he could cover the length of a rugby pitch in two seconds.24 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Detective speaks outside court after Mama Hooch rapist sentencingDetective Inspector Scott Anderson speaks outside court after brothers Roberto and Danny Jaz are sentenced in Mama Hooch rape case. Video / George HeardWatch24 Aug 05:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDog attack: Bay of Plenty couple will defend chargeProsecutors say the child was treated for multiple bite wounds.24 Aug 04:23 AM
New ZealandMan admits raping schoolgirl near railway stationHe cannot be named, pending more information being sought in his bid for suppression.24 Aug 01:29 AM
