New ZealandWoman suffered entrenched family violence, strangled more than 40 times by partnerOn one occasion, she lost consciousness, and, when she woke, she stabbed the man. 08 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Chambers: Why we need term limits on our most powerful judgesOPINION: New Zealand's Chief Justice can currently lead the courts for up to 20 years.08 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandWorker exposed to asbestos, paint fumes now suffers lung disease but ACC says pet parrot is to blameHe was told he may have 'bird fancier's lung' amid his long fight for ACC cover.07 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandWoman seeking rest at retreat instead suffered 'calculated campaign' of intimidationChea Joss Cameron's time at Kawai Purapura retreat ended with criminal and tenancy cases.06 Feb 10:00 PM
Crime‘I don’t mean to hurt people’: Hammer attacker jailed after violent assaultsDaniel Harris struck a man on the head with a hammer. Then he attacked a prison guard.05 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandJudge drops cannabis grower's electronic monitoring after lack of signal at his home'This is not a case where he had a light outcome,' says Barlow's lawyer, Sue Grey.05 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Despicable': Woman accused of stealing thousands from elderly victimsThe 37-year-old allegedly stole from women in their 80s across Auckland and Hamilton.05 Feb 04:17 AM
CrimeHigh-profile Auckland developer's glassing trial ends with hung juryIt's been five years since the bloody incident inside the seaside mansion.05 Feb 03:32 AM
New Zealand'It's odd they ended up in a bedroom at all': Jury return verdicts for accused dentistThe jurors were sent out to begin their deliberations at 10.05am.05 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandFrom catwalk to court: Designer pleads guilty to burglaryKharl WiRepa still faces a March 9 trial over an alleged $8400-plus Miss Rotorua fraud.04 Feb 08:19 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after jumping into Hutt River to evade policeThe 36-year-old is charged with burglary of items valued under $500.04 Feb 06:54 AM
New ZealandDentist claims he felt 'girlfriend, boyfriend' vibes on night of alleged indecenciesThe judge will deliver her summing up to the Hamilton jury tomorrow morning.04 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Coward's punch': Inmate laughed about ‘pool of blood’ after gang-linked jail attackRomeo Williiams' 10-month jail term is added to an existing aggravated robbery sentence.04 Feb 03:27 AM
AucklandPair accused of trying to smuggle 36kg of meth into NZ in Playboy‑branded green teaThe two men arrived at Auckland International Airport on a flight from Singapore. 03 Feb 11:53 PM
New Zealand'Did you express any distaste?': Defence questions woman over dentist's alleged indecenciesRahul Gautam will testify that he never asked the woman to stay the night.03 Feb 07:00 AM
Crime'Absolutely ridiculous': Crown blasts developer's account of cocktail woundingHe said he didn't realise he hurt anyone until the news reported a "champagne shanking".03 Feb 06:41 AM
Auckland'Got lucky': Couple who received $158,000 in banking error claimed cash windfall was online casino win"There must have been either wilful blindness or recklessness involved," the judge said.03 Feb 06:15 AM
New Zealand'Lied to police': Mongrel Mob members claimed fatally injured associate had been hit by a carBut hospital staff said Zain Taikato Fox's injuries weren't consistent with their story.03 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman who gave cop 'thumbs down' was pepper-sprayed, had top ripped and underwear exposedThe IPCA has found the officer's actions were unlawful and disproportionate. 02 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandMansion party witness says 'fluid, beautiful' slap-like 'flick' caused shocking neck gashA property developer is accused of wounding a colleague who insulted him at the soiree. 02 Feb 04:16 AM
New Zealand'He was a foolish man': Dentist accused of touching woman's genitals, breast, kissing herRahul Gautam owns Hamilton Dental Emergency Centre.02 Feb 03:25 AM
CrimeYoung 'foot soldier' in $200k elderly scam blames drug debt, avoids prison$20k was spent on Louis Vuitton after a victim handed over bank card for 'forensic clean'.01 Feb 06:00 AM
Crime'It truly beggars belief': Judge blasts Mobil's 'mind-blowing' POS system in $100k theft caseMore than $100,000 vanished, but only $1800 was proven stolen by Armandeep Kumar.01 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandFormer student stalked, harassed teacher for years, then had affair with her husband The woman's obsession with the teacher has caused 'irreparable damage'.31 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Loved by all': Family of latest Mount Maunganui landslide victim identified pay tributeThe 71-year-old property manager has been formally identified as a landslide victim.31 Jan 01:10 AM
New ZealandIsraeli cocaine plot ‘foot soldiers’ get jail discounts over Hamas attack traumaThe Crown questioned the 'causative link' between terror attacks and drug smuggling. 30 Jan 09:00 PM
CrimePolice recall ‘highly charged’ scene at Westmere mansion following wine glass neck woundThe jury panel is now down to 11 after a member improperly looked up the mansion's value.30 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandRun-down or accident? Jury determines bakery owner's fate after striking man with carBrett Henderson was accused of intentionally hitting the man after an earlier incident.30 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandTeen killed in Mt Maunganui landslide was with the 'love of her life'Sharon Maccanico's parents said their "hearts are broken" following her death.30 Jan 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Thought it would be fun': Teacher censured after flipping trailer carrying 15 studentsFour students were taken to hospital after the incident following a fundraising event.29 Jan 10:08 PM
New Zealand'Feared for her life': Man beat woman, threatened to kill her with a shard of glassVictim tried defending herself by hitting Wells multiple times with a portable speaker.29 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeChampagne, cocaine and simmering resentment preceded glassing at Westmere mansionProperty developer "saw red" after he was humiliated over an unpaid invoice, Crown says.29 Jan 04:02 AM
New ZealandFarmer who neglected sheep banned from owning livestock for life, hit with $30k fineSheep were found with advanced foot rot, flystrike and maggot infestations.29 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandHusband charged with careless driving causing death of wife in crashThe single-vehicle crash occurred on August 9 last year on SH23. 28 Jan 11:39 PM
