New ZealandYoung Gloriavale leaver's first taste of alcohol lands him in courtRedeemed Standfast was new to drinking, the court heard.30 Mar 01:40 AM
New Zealand'You're just a kid': Teen jailed for spate of violent bike theftsOne victim was pushed off his bike, punched, and kicked by the group.29 Mar 05:00 AM
CrimeWoman had sawn-off shotgun to shoot partner in footJudge tells couple violence in their relationship 'needs to be a thing of the past'.29 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Hogtied, beaten': Man's tortuous ordeal at hands of burglarsBurglar Mark Simon was jailed for seven years. Two alleged co-offenders remain at large.29 Mar 03:56 AM
New ZealandSerial Auckland sex offender convicted of breaching home detention conditionsThe man appeared in Auckland District Court today.28 Mar 11:27 PM
CrimePrison ordered for serial burglar found with sensitive firearms documents lost in police station heistThe documents were found after a series of burglaries at the former police station.28 Mar 05:50 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly frightening:' Solo mum afraid of entering shops after dairy robberyThe woman and her daughter were in a dairy when a masked man told her to fill a backpack.28 Mar 05:00 AM
CrimeMan pleads guilty to targeting broadcaster with lurid, threatening messagesThe identities of both the defendant and the victim are currently suppressed.28 Mar 01:38 AM
New ZealandEx political figure pleads not guilty to child sex assaultThe alleged offending against two teenage boys happened in the 1990s.27 Mar 09:49 PM
Crime'Filthy' conditions: Judge upholds 32 animal neglect convictions for 84yo former top breederBarbara Glover and her daughter were found guilty in a judge-alone trial.27 Mar 03:14 AM
New Zealand'Excessive speed': Man doing 142km/h with kids in car disqualifiedHe drove into the path of an oncoming truck at speed, to get past the car in front.26 Mar 11:41 PM
New Zealand'Cruel attack': Dad's shoe imprint left in bruise on boyAbusive father rates his anger issue only 3/1026 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCut above: Defence lawyer axes opponents in and out of courtroomDefence lawyer Emma Riddell takes axe to competition in heritage sport of woodchopping25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGangs of Nelson: On the streets at 8, gang member back behind bars for shootingBlack Power member who shot at Killer Beez, blinding member in one eye sent back to jail.24 Mar 06:00 AM
CrimeTeen car thief told police 'I can do what I like', court hearsThe offending occurred over two nights in January while the 18-year-old was on bail.24 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandReal estate agent turned himself in for touching young granddaughtersHe did it when they were playing outside, mowing the lawn, or painting pine cones.24 Mar 12:12 AM
New Zealand'Catastrophic injury': Whippy the greyhound rescued, owner convictedThe SPCA rescued Whippy saying it was horrific to think what the dog was going through.23 Mar 11:06 PM
TravelGlobal travel company forced to pay $12,300 to AucklanderThe man was $20,000 out of pocket when a trip to see his dying grandfather was cancelled.23 Mar 07:55 AM
Crime'Predatory, grooming' caregiver gets 8.5 years' jail for child sex abuseThe kaumātua, now 77, took into his care two young girls then sexually abused them.23 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandFake raffle sees father-daughter duo sentenced for crayfish poaching ringThe pair netted over $43,000 in illegal sales using fake permits23 Mar 06:02 AM
New Zealand'Deliberate, planned offending': Teen on home detention when he stole cars for night-time ram-raids“There are a lot of victims” - Judge Gary Collins.23 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandReal estate agent tried to wrench engagement ring off former partner, telling her he no longer wanted to marry herVictim tells court her former partner's 'perfect public image' made her 'feel sick'.23 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandACC appeals against decision to pay sexual abuse survivor 'potential earnings'The sexual abuse TN suffered at the hands of extended family was 'grievous'.23 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandFocus: Liz Gunn speaks outside court hearing for assault chargesLiz Gunn reveals how she will plead for the wilfully trespassing, resisting arrest and assault charges. Video / Michael CraigWatch22 Mar 04:15 PM
New ZealandGrandmother jailed after spending spree using stolen bank cardsA woman who keeps ignoring orders of the District Court is now going to jail.22 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with harassing prominent broadcasterA man has appeared in court for breaching bail by sending messages to a broadcaster.22 Mar 01:41 AM
New Zealand'Financial pickle': Wife spends $5662 on husband's work fuel cardWife used her husband's company fuel card to buy petrol after debts began piling up.21 Mar 08:46 PM
New ZealandCharges for sexual offending by youths jumps 26 per centThe most detailed picture of crime committed during 2022 shows youth offending rising.21 Mar 12:18 AM
New Zealand'She did not desist': Woman sent 1000 angry texts after Tinder date’s disinterestSpurned Tinder hopeful also threatened to accuse uninterested date of rape.20 Mar 06:59 AM
New Zealand'Serious violence': Blow from baseball bat snaps victim's arm'If you had connected with his head, you could well have killed him.'20 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandSH2 merging-lane death: Woman loses appeal over convictionLucilla Brunt's conviction of careless driving causing death will stay on her record.20 Mar 03:44 AM
New ZealandBongs, meth and fireworks: The bizarre list of courthouse confiscationsThere was a 22 per cent rise of prohibited items over 2022.18 Mar 05:08 PM
New Zealand'I have forgiven them': Father of police shooting victim blames himselfKaoss Price was killed by police last year.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'My partner left me': Woman who drove into pedestrians at Manukau mall carparkThe crash killed one pedestrian and injured six others.17 Mar 09:19 AM
