CrimeCaregivers charged nearly 10 years after Kaikohe 4yo's mysterious deathAlestra Kepa-Hati died in 2015 while in Erana and Walter Beneditos' care in Kaikohe.18 Jul 12:24 AM
New ZealandMan hides out in bush for 5 months after slicing victim with machete over $20Christopher Millen went bush, stealing a rifle, tools and a sheep from a nearby house.17 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Everyone could have died': Drink-driving mum who left 6yo critical in crash avoids prisonHolly Pattison, 36, was sentenced to nine months' home detention. 17 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandLogging company fined $112k for breaching environmental standardsThe company was fined $112,500 for breaching environmental standards.17 Jul 05:55 AM
New Zealand'Monkey noises': Assault that KO'd prem rugby rival allegedly sparked by on-field racial abuseJonathan Fidow alleged his opponent made monkey noises and called him a 'black c***'.16 Jul 04:14 AM
Crime'You should know better': Grandmother jailed for trying to derail son's family violence case'Outrageous conduct:' Mayleen Tuhiwai pressured her son's victim to change her statement.15 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A gross over-reaction': Woman was already on bail when she started smashing a car with a hammerNastasia Edwards threatened to kill a woman and her children.15 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan high on mushrooms crashes car into garage, with a preschooler on his lapThe garage collapsed on top of Freeman Ruhe's vehicle but the pair escaped injury.14 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'A newfound faith': Rapist says the Lord will help him as he’s sent to jailJoshua Tepania was jailed for eight years for raping a younger woman after work. 14 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandWoman tied to a pole and gagged during 100 assaults from partnerCourt of Appeal upholds jail term of three years and two months.14 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailHelloFresh pleads guilty after ‘subscription traps’ tricked customersThe devious policy targeted former customers but left a key detail out. 14 Jul 03:51 AM
CrimeMan jailed after forcing children to witness horrific animal crueltyA man beheaded puppies in front of a girl and hung a dog by a rope from a tree. 13 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimePatient who tried to strangle nurse was arrested for violent frenzy at Mormon templeJacob Mataia's been sentenced for attacks at Mormon temple and Middlemore Hospital.13 Jul 04:48 AM
New ZealandKaipara Deputy Mayor loses another battle with Fire and Emergency in six-year employment disputeBut the battle may not be over as Jonathan Larsen eyes up another appeal. 13 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandHome build dream shattered after business hacked and woman launders couple’s $150kSophie Winchester-Krishan earned $5k for laundering the couple's scammed money. 12 Jul 01:00 AM
New Zealand'The public have a right to know': Judge denies man with cache of child abuse files anonymity'I must denounce your conduct in the strongest possible terms,' the judge told him.11 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand'S*** happens': Injured motorcyclist's gracious response to being hit by car A moment’s inattention by a driver at an intersection led to severe consequences. 11 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandPair deny charges over death of Paige Johnson in alleged hit-and-runOne man is charged with manslaughter and the other with being an accessory after the fact.11 Jul 12:26 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced for taking boy to secluded spot and photographing him without togs onAntony Quinney will spend 10 months with an ankle bracelet for sexual offending.10 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of fatal shooting, stealing car at gunpoint appears in courtThe 20-year-old has been granted name suppression.10 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandApprentice escapes conviction for driving into group in Ponsonby after attackHe had consumed cocaine and MDMA at a Ponsonby bar before the incident.09 Jul 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailTwo supermarkets plead guilty to unfair trading after ‘specials’ not so special Some advertised prices did not even match the price charged at the point-of-sale.08 Jul 11:48 PM
CrimeHow an engineer's introduction to underworld poker games led to $1m Watercare fraudThe 17-month swindle is believed to be one of the largest public sector thefts on record. 08 Jul 07:00 PM
Crime'Terrified': Father and daughter hostages speak of Nelson stand-off ordealVictim said he feared he would see his daughter killed in front of him.08 Jul 06:16 AM
New Zealand'The man I once trusted violently raped me': Man jailed for attacking ex-wife next to sleeping childThe man apologised to his victim, but pleaded not guilty.07 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandAspiring pilot, Massey University student accused of sharing child abuse videos from campus Marc Dmello wanted his name secret, fearing it could harm his chance of becoming a pilot. 07 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘He’s smooth. He’s a practised thief’: Former club CEO had a secret criminal pastA criminal history check came up clean because Robert Don had changed his name. 07 Jul 04:10 AM
New ZealandChurch fire arson: Woman appears in court Firefighters were called to the blaze yesterday afternoon. 07 Jul 12:18 AM
New ZealandPredator who posed as a child online to target NZ girls is unmaskedHe was sentenced to six years and five months on 12 charges, including grooming children.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'No bad blood': Inmate apologises for shanking prison officerThe guard was lured from his office and then attacked by the prisoner.06 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimeCaught on tape: Identity finally revealed of Jaguar-driving teen behind CBD rampagePolice and footpath pedestrians had to dodge the vehicle to avoid getting run over.06 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandFrench fare leaves sour taste after bakers vanish, leaving unpaid bills'There was always a story about where money was coming from.'05 Jul 08:41 PM
New Zealand'God-given right': Family defends largely unconsented homestead on rural landA family wanted to be left alone to develop their land without council interference.04 Jul 08:45 PM
New Zealand'Please do not do it': Man inflicted intense pain on woman during violationJudge Tompkins said Michael Mead, 64, posed a 'very high risk' in the future.04 Jul 08:00 AM
