New ZealandCourt delays: 1 in 5 offenders released on time-served sentencesA fifth of prisoners are now being released on the day of their sentencing.22 Dec 08:50 PM
New Zealand‘Total shock’: Sex workers speak out against ex-real estate agent secretly filming encountersThe man would covertly put his phone in his shoe and then hit record.22 Dec 05:10 PM
CrimeInmate subjected to 'inhumane' treatment at women's prison loses bid to resurrect appealMihi Bassett received a rare apology from Corrections following degrading treatment.22 Dec 03:49 AM
New Zealand‘Good Ryan, bad Ryan’: Man offered mother $4k for sexually-explicit images of infant child'It’s not like I’m a murderer or anything', said Ryan Turner who complained about media.21 Dec 09:52 PM
New Zealand'A very sorry sight': Thief breaks both ankles while running from police'There’s limited risk of him fleeing from police in the future' - man's lawyer.21 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandUrgent appeal after violent Mongrel Mob de-patchingA man was jailed for taking the rival's patch. He claims it was a miscarriage of justice.21 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandWilful and fraudulent: Wannabe private eye who operated without licence sanctionedShane Casbolt was fined, reprimanded and had his security guard approvals cancelled.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild sex offender jailed for nearly 15 years, continues to deny the crimesJury took less than an hour to convict man on 24 charges related to child sex offending.20 Dec 03:43 AM
New ZealandLiquor store worker stole from his boss 98 times, but future employers will never know'He was a calculated and systematic thief who stole from us over a number of months'19 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandBack-stabber: 'Cowardly attack’ on woman sees her rushed to hospital'It was a cowardly stab to the back, and she never saw it coming' - Judge.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Really disappointed': Woman fears no escape from 'social influencer' abusive exCushla Thomson is haunted by the thought of seeing her violent ex in public again.17 Dec 03:35 AM
New Zealand‘A predator and a beast’: Man jailed for raping and filming assaults on young girl'You will always be condemned by your actions and always be known as a paedophile.'16 Dec 07:34 AM
New ZealandStreet bashing: healthcare worker suffers ‘coward’s punch’The man now struggles struggles to continue with work after the attack.16 Dec 04:59 AM
Crime'Worst executed burglary ever': Man who stole police uniform wanted photo for social mediaMental health issues weren't to blame for the offences but were relevant, a judge said.16 Dec 04:48 AM
CrimeConspiracy theorists Billy TK, Vinny Eastwood guilty of organising protest on first day of lockdownToday's decision comes four months after the pair's trial began in Auckland.15 Dec 09:42 PM
New ZealandTwo 14-year-olds arrested after Grey Lynn aggravated robberyA worker and bystanders were assaulted during the robbery.14 Dec 08:51 PM
New ZealandPolice employee snoops through files, information shared to social mediaThe woman was looking for information on people who had been harassing her friend.14 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeAuckland man accused of North Shore knife attack on strangers found fit to stand trialThe man appeared in court today via audio-video feed from a psychiatric facility.14 Dec 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Playing silly buggers': Offender uses PM's positive Covid test to avoid sentencingThe disqualified driver claimed he couldn't attend court because he has Covid.13 Dec 06:00 AM
Crime'Death sentence' deportation stopped: Judge steps in to stop expulsionJudge dumps 2017 conviction for schizophrenic, wheelchair-bound man.13 Dec 04:37 AM
New Zealand'Virtual riot': Judge slams lawyer Sue Grey, orders investigationGrey was placed under the custody of the court by a Nelson judge this morning.13 Dec 03:18 AM
CrimeMan accused of Warkworth attack that resulted in father's coma appears in courtMacLean had earlier been in a verbal and physical altercation with street racers.13 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandCheesecake craving earns drunk driver trip to hospital, convictionMan caught drink-driving twice within 12 hours, after heading out to buy cheesecake.12 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan who made threats at Work and Income flees police on skateboardThe 44-year-old is due to appear in court today on five charges.09 Dec 09:28 PM
WorldRussian opposition politician sentenced for Ukraine criticismIlya Yashin is one of the few Kremlin critics who have stayed in Russia.09 Dec 05:06 PM
New Zealand'Deeply ashamed': Man caught filming woman undressing and showeringHe said he was trying to make the woman dislike him.09 Dec 05:00 AM
Crime'You will almost certainly re-offend,' judge tells man whose latest crime spree ended with cyclist's deathTe Pou had just been released from prison when he embarked on more violence.09 Dec 03:36 AM
New ZealandWoman, almost 90, in court after allegedly assaulting, neglecting disabled person in her careThe alleged victim - a person under the age of 60 - is now in the care of others.08 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandThe 'bad man': Children were so scared of burglar, they hid pocket money under their pillows"Parents observed many nights of tears and lack of sleep".08 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandHospital staff sought police help for baby’s surgery to proceed in blood donor battleA protest is planned for this morning when the baby’s planned surgery is due.08 Dec 07:46 PM
New ZealandRapist jailed for ‘cruel and degrading’ assaults against womenThe scientist said he was unable to control himself.08 Dec 05:06 AM
CrimeFormer Auckland principal guilty of sexually abusing young studentThe defendant helped start the Deep Green Bush School in Clevedon.07 Dec 05:54 AM
Crime$3.5m meth conspiracy: Baggage handlers say lockdown caused financial despairCo-defendant Romney Fukofuka, known as the rapper Konecs, will be sentenced next year.06 Dec 11:46 PM
New ZealandFar-right pair back in court; court discussions suppressed by judgeKelvyn Alp and Hannah Spierer are back at Christchurch District Court.06 Dec 08:52 PM
