New ZealandNurse tasked with checking on mentally unwell man worked double shiftAddicted to synthetic cannabis, he was sent to a care home near a 'tinny house'.04 Sep 08:46 PM
New ZealandMan pleads guilty to Remuera carjacking that left traumatised doctor 'a mess''I know where you live, I'll come for you,' he threatened if the victim went to police.04 Sep 06:45 AM
New ZealandAdvance NZ candidate Billy Te Kahika faces electoral fraud charges over $15k donationBilly Te Kahika wrongly obtained $15k and then failed to declare it, court hears.04 Sep 04:51 AM
CrimeDying drink driver allowed to spend his final days in AustraliaThe man wanted a sentence that would allow him to move to Australia to be with his family.01 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandJudge enters guilty plea on behalf of absent defendantJudge says Harris’ absence showed “utter contempt” for the trial process.01 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Stay out of trouble, keep your foot off the pedal': Judge's warning to teen driver who injured matesOne of his injured passengers needed staples to fix a hole in his head.01 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Blew a golden opportunity': Promising rugby league player jailed for meth importationJudge pointed out the harm drugs can cause, often with children being the victims.01 Sep 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Because he's white and rich' - Auckland fund manager accused of assault fights to keep name secretThe prominent fund manager's reputation would be damaged beyond repair, his lawyer argues.01 Sep 12:33 AM
CrimeMan waterboarded ex-partner after strangling herBlair William Hurndell has been jailed for four years for assault on ex-partner.01 Sep 12:21 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Man charged with murdering Yanfei Bao namedYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.31 Aug 09:49 PM
Crime'There was intent': Man lay in wait to set fire to garageHe was seeking vengeance for his friend embroiled in a custody dispute.31 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandRapist of young girl in railway station toilet block namedThe offending was 'the stuff of nightmares' according to the Crown prosecutor.31 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 wage subsidy fraudster jailedJail term handed down for defrauding the wage subsidy scheme of nearly $200,000.30 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandUnregistered taxi driver not guilty of rapeA taxi driver at the centre of a rape trial has been found not guilty of sexual assault.30 Aug 09:36 PM
Crime'You have to pay the price': Contractor who took meth to stay awake caused pile-up crashA judge described the man's choice to consume the drug for work as a "terrible idea".30 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandGloriavale man says he indecently assaulted girls to 'boost their confidence'The beatings would often be followed by a lecture by the man.30 Aug 04:46 AM
New ZealandWellington protester who 'cemented' hand to road appeals declined bail applicationThe sticking substance may have been a mixture of epoxy and cement.30 Aug 01:19 AM
CrimeYouth justice staff charged with encouraging MMA-style fight between residents caught on videoThe former employees could face up to 10 years' prison if found guilty.30 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandBail denied for climate activist who allegedly concreted hand to roadShe appeared over audio-visual link from the hospital with her hand in a bucket.29 Aug 06:00 AM
Crime'We have to live with this horror every day': Mother to groomerHe groomed teens, giving them alcohol and cannabis before engaging in sex acts.29 Aug 04:07 AM
CrimeMan jailed for 'extreme' child exploitation material following Customs investigationHe also had a recording of the Christchurch Mosque Attack livestream.29 Aug 02:03 AM
New Zealand'Targeted': Man burgled storm-damaged home three timesThe city was in a state of emergency and the home was yellow-stickered.29 Aug 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFormer High Court Judge: What critics of sentences do not understandOPINION: A former High Court Judge puts the case for understanding the judiciary.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk and speeding on after school pick-up leads to solo dad's seventh convictionJudge: 'I need to assess the risk you pose to people driving around with their children.'28 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandTaupō man appears in court accused of murderDefendant has been remanded in custody.28 Aug 06:44 AM
CrimeTwice-weekly badminton date? Judge rubbishes offender's home detention expectationsThe car dealer is the third and final co-defendant to score an appeal victory.28 Aug 05:08 AM
New ZealandMan charged with driving under influence of drug after fatal crashGraham Louis Rouse, 76, died in the February road accident.28 Aug 04:20 AM
Crime'You corrupted my innocence': Ex-Dilworth housemaster sentenced third time for student sex abuseHe was already serving three years and seven months for abusing five students.28 Aug 02:44 AM
CrimeUni student assaulted four women - he claimed 'sexsomnia'Four women were victimised by the defendant.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBetrayal, loss and recovery: Woman's fight for justice after friend stole life savings'When she claimed she got hacked, she cried … she came here and she cried'.25 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandFormer high-flyer’s fall from grace into drugs and violence lands him in prison'You have not suffered trauma like many who come before the criminal court'- Judge Rielly.25 Aug 07:31 PM
New ZealandPolice launch new search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei BaoYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.24 Aug 10:03 PM
CrimeNot the buzz: $120k loss to beekeepers after man irked by bees taking his pollenHe was angry the bees were taking pollen from his flowers.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice clock teen driver at 188km/hAt that speed, he could cover the length of a rugby pitch in two seconds.24 Aug 06:00 AM
