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
New ZealandMan turned on uncle’s BBQ for warmth, then pooed on it and urinated in the fridgeHe stole from his uncle as he slept, then left a disgusting mess.06 Dec 05:15 PM
New ZealandMan fined for sending health worker violent video after Facebook spatViolent video sent to health worker after she posted in support of vaccination.05 Dec 07:00 AM
CrimePrincipal accused of student sex abuse testifies woman who says he confessed was 'out of her mind'The former Deep Green Bush School co-founder is on trial at Manukau District Court.05 Dec 06:03 AM
New ZealandTinder swindler: He posed as a cop and conned a real oneThree victims fleeced of thousands of dollars03 Dec 06:20 AM
New ZealandSecurity officer dodges conviction after entering court dressed in police-style gearThe man wanted to be seen as part of the government enforcement scene, a judge said.02 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged over LynnMall knife incident that sparked lockdownA 37-year-old man was summoned to the Waitākere District Court this morning.02 Dec 12:23 AM
New ZealandGreymouth man and woman charged with dealing methThe pair will reappear in Greymouth District Court this month.01 Dec 06:30 PM
Crime'I'll be ruined': School volunteer says principal begged her to keep quiet after sex abuse confession'I'm a white, male first-time offender,' he allegedly said when told he might go to jail.01 Dec 04:38 AM
New ZealandPot in the post: Man couriers cannabis to parents - the long nose of the law found it"We've intercepted a package, do you know what it's about?" - police to sender.30 Nov 07:30 PM
New ZealandJewellery store smash and grab with hammer lands teen a convictionThe teenager threatened a staff member with a hammer before fleeing with jewellery.30 Nov 05:00 AM
CrimeName suppression lapses for former principal accused of child sexual abuseJoe Moncarz's rural Clevedon school was the subject of widespread media interest.30 Nov 04:26 AM
New ZealandMan, 28, requests naked photos of girl, 13, in exchange for keeping her 'secret''I want him to know he is a dick for doing that and can go to hell', the teen said.30 Nov 01:54 AM
New ZealandSuitcase homicides: Korean woman, 42, to appear in Auckland courtThe woman will appear in Manukau District Court today after being flown from Korea.29 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeEx-principal pleads not guilty to repeated sex abuse of child as Auckland trial beginsThe defendant's name and his former school are currently suppressed.29 Nov 04:14 AM
New Zealand'He lives his sentence every day': Man held hand of childhood friend as she died in crash that he causedHe had been performing doughnuts in a farm vehicle which tipped and crushed the woman.28 Nov 06:42 AM
New ZealandInquest: Eagle footage shows moment police shot man with macheteJerrim Toms was fatally shot by police on an Auckland highway in 2018.28 Nov 04:00 AM
CrimeEx-reality TV star accused of hit-and-run of pedestrian police officer faces six new chargesAn officer remains in hospital after being hit while deploying spikes earlier this month.27 Nov 11:25 PM
New ZealandOwner of trucking company caught getting high while completing long-haul driveThe business owner admitted to smoking cannabis while behind the wheel.25 Nov 06:00 AM
Crime'Gullible' private investigator sentenced for buying items pilfered in Trelise Cooper heistJurors found Kathy Stephens guilty in February.25 Nov 03:01 AM
New ZealandMen charged with dishonesty offences fight to keep identities suppressedDefence says court would struggle to find a case where one's reputation was more important24 Nov 05:21 PM
New ZealandStreet race with speeds of up to 165km/h ends with one dead and one in the dockThe surviving driver speaks of shame and regret over deadly SH1 racing game.24 Nov 04:46 AM
CrimeLawyers for Covid-19 lockdown critics Billy TK, Vinny Eastwood argue protest ban should be nullifiedThe duo were arrested on the first day of the August 2021 Covid-19 lockdown.24 Nov 04:36 AM
Crime'Well above average' risk paedophile with seven victims avoids preventive detentionProsecutors had asked that he be held indefinitely given his reoffending risk.24 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm not afraid of going to jail' - sexual predator to victimThe man had destroyed the lives of his victims, the Crown said.23 Nov 04:34 AM
New Zealand'You better pay up boy': Drug debter intimidated by hired thugLured to a drug deal, kidnapped and threatened, victim then has gear stolen.23 Nov 03:30 AM
CrimeRisk to society: Serial rapist jailed indefinitely following attack on fourth womanWith sexual offences dating back to 1999, he poses a threat to society, judge said.23 Nov 12:55 AM
New ZealandJury deliberates fate of ex-Scoutmaster accused of sexually abusing boysThe jury will now decide the fate of an ex-Scoutmaster charged with sexually abusing boys.22 Nov 11:58 PM
New ZealandGuilty: Drunk driver who killed grandmother admits causing crashBrian Lewis also seriously injured two teenagers when he crossed centreline.22 Nov 11:38 PM
New ZealandMother shakes head in court as son accused of hospital fire denied bailPsychiatric services can't care for man and police say no to bail so prison only option.22 Nov 02:33 AM
New Zealand'What are you going to do about it?": Shoplifter to store managerJames Dean Weir was a prolific shoplifter until he was caught and sentenced to jail.22 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandCrown say Scout master preyed on vulnerable boys over decades, defence say evidence 'pure fiction'Former Scouts leader accused of sex abuse had some boys pose naked for photos, says Crown.22 Nov 12:29 AM
New ZealandArtist caught driving drunk after swerving into path of police officer's carJudge says artist's troubled past is no excuse for the risk he posed to the public.21 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Angry and heartbroken': Dog mauls 4-year-old's face 15 hours after family fostered itThe trust responsible for bullmastiff cross knew it had aggressive tendencies.18 Nov 05:57 AM
