New Zealand'Sorry, this is a robbery': Teen apologised as he stole cashTeen robber who apologised to salon worker for armed robbery saved from going to prison.17 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand800+ plants discovered: Cannabis operation brought down by property managerThe grower said the weed plants were for her personal use.17 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandArrested and jailed: Thief who fleeced $42k from Tegel social club account apprehendedThe woman stole from her colleagues and then dodged her sentencing.17 Jan 03:22 AM
New Zealand'I became a prisoner in my own home': Woman's tearful words to abusive exThe man struggled with the woman for her fingerprint so he could open her phone.16 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga homicide: Eight now facing murder chargesEight people now face murder charges after Te Kani died in May last year.16 Jan 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wrongful convictions must be compensatedEDITORIAL: New Zealand’s justice system has got it wrong 893 times.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan used toy helicopter to film up skirts of 22 girls in Newmarket shopping mallThe youngest victims were 10 and some were in school uniform.13 Jan 06:49 PM
New ZealandAssault victim suffers brain bleed and fractured skull in mass bar brawlWynton King was left 'fighting for his life' in an induced coma.13 Jan 06:09 PM
New Zealand‘You’ve ruined two years of my life’: Teacher groomed teen as form of 'escapism in lockdown’The two exchanged explicit messages for a fortnight during lockdown.13 Jan 05:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDevil’s advocate: The trials and tribulations of NZ’s greatest living defence lawyerNigel Hampton KC opens up on career’s highs and lows after 100-plus murder trials.13 Jan 04:23 PM
New ZealandMan, 51, grooms teen in 'secret' relationship, promises marriageIt came to an end when the girl's mum learned of the relationship and confronted the man.12 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman fleeced more than $42k from social club accountThe theft was discovered when a member wanted to withdraw $10k but only $4 was available.12 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'You were manipulated': Woman 'very sorry' for part in $8.7m mortgage fraudTwo couples bought houses with money obtained through fraudulent mortgage applications.11 Jan 11:59 PM
New ZealandSlouching in court: Teen accused of jumping on mum, baby in tent rebuked by judgeThe judge asked the man if he was tired before telling him to "stand up straight".11 Jan 11:05 PM
New Zealand'This is for you': Man posts photo of knife to Facebook before stabbing womanHe went to her house and delivered on his threats hours after their social media exchange.11 Jan 06:00 AM
Crime$200k hammer heist: Man pleads guilty to jewellery store smash-and-grab at Auckland mallBenjamin Webster smashed display cases with a hammer.10 Jan 08:10 PM
CrimeWoman who twice escaped from MIQ hotel given discharge without convictionThe October 2020 incidents prompted a statement from the head of MIQ.10 Jan 05:34 AM
New ZealandShopping mall child sex offender back in jail after 'blatant' supervision order breachesGraham Bartlett was caught doing an indecent act on an infant at a shopping mall.10 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘I’m not a criminal, I’m a regular person’: Charges dropped against Parliament protesterSusan Denham describes her experience from inside the occupation.09 Jan 05:40 PM
New ZealandMotel resident claims drunk sex assaults on manager just ‘fun and games’He ignored the woman's pleas for him to stop and continued to grope her.09 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandHow TV series Suits helped one Kiwi mum win her own legal battleWatching TV helped Gillian Bearman get a few tips in fighting her own court case.07 Jan 05:52 PM
WorldRomania seizes more cars in Andrew Tate case; court next weekThe divisive social media personality is detained on charges of human trafficking, rape.06 Jan 06:37 PM
New ZealandDrugs, sabotage and murder: Rotorua’s most notable criminal cases of 2022From a saboteur and murderer to fraudsters and druggies; Rotorua sees it all.06 Jan 05:00 PM
CrimeMan arrested, another critical after rural South Auckland attackEmergency responders rushed to Batty Rd in Karaka about 3.15pm yesterday.06 Jan 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYouth crime: How shopping malls, mental health and broken systems played a partTeenagers have fallen foul of the law in spectacular ways this year.05 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeShouts in court as man who took body to cop station appears on murder chargeThe defendant drove the body to Counties Manukau Police Station last week.03 Jan 10:08 PM
CrimeMan appears in Manukau court after woman's body driven to police stationHe was taken into custody yesterday after arriving at Counties Manukau Police Station.30 Dec 09:22 PM
New Zealand'I miss him': The deadly consequences of drink-drivingOne man has endured the tragedy of drink-driving for most of his life. He's not alone.30 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeChristmas morning sword death: Auckland man appears in courtMore charges are likely, police have previously said.29 Dec 10:58 PM
CrimeHeightened security as man accused of murdering gang member appears in courtDaniel Eliu was gunned down in front of a Manukau church earlier this month.29 Dec 10:10 PM
New ZealandThe shocking, amusing and simply baffling court cases of 2022From burrito crime to tagging a cop car, here are the most peculiar stories this year.29 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeMan arrested after 'targeted' murder of Mongrel Mob bossA funeral for Daniel Eliu was held yesterday.29 Dec 02:43 AM
CrimeSouthwestern motorway death: Kidnapping accused appears in court, requests bailThe 20-year-old was arrested on Boxing Day.28 Dec 11:27 PM
New ZealandSexual violence, murder and an island-builder: BoP’s most notable cases of 2022The Bay of Plenty has had some of the country’s most notable cases this year.23 Dec 05:00 PM