New Zealand'She was just a girl': Judge to sex offender he sent to prisonOn one occasion Mein gave his victim a cuddly toy and ring after a sexual encounter.27 Oct 03:54 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Judge brands signwriter's fake vaccine pass protest 'stupid'Man who claimed unvaccinated were being 'unfairly disadvantaged' sentenced today.26 Oct 08:25 PM
New ZealandThirty seven sheep die 'horrific deaths' in prolonged overnight dog attack'You're never quite prepared for it,' - dog control officer attacked by dogs on farm.26 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandInternational Kiwi sportsman charged with youth sexual offendingThe man is facing two sexual offending charges and has name suppression.25 Oct 05:00 PM
CrimeProtester who sat in a tree for a day tells judge it's not an action he took lightlyJudge: There's a right to protest ... but there's also the reality of the law.25 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandWoman attacked with tyre iron in carjacking by man who feigned flat tyreShe was parked on the side of the road when the offender pulled up, saying he needed help.21 Oct 02:30 AM
Crime'The Crown failed': National calls for inquiry into handling of teen rapist's sentencingThe teen was sentenced to home detention for raping four girls and a sexual violation.21 Oct 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Deeply sorry': Yacht owner fined for scuba-diving fatalityThe tragedy was supposed to be a day of fun.20 Oct 11:55 PM
New ZealandToddler's violent death still 'etched in the psyche' of health care workersThe toddler died from a spinal cord injury inflicted by his mother's partner.20 Oct 02:36 AM
New ZealandAct of revenge: Scorned public servant swindles $55kThe ex-staffer's actions were described as 'a breach of trust in the absolute extreme'.19 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Shore stabbings: Alleged attacker still in psychosisNeatly dressed man appeared at court via audiovisual link from a mental health facility.19 Oct 03:44 AM
New ZealandBurglary accused gets bail despite police oppositionMan charged with repeat burglary of yellow-stickered house granted bail.19 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandToddler death inquest: OT staff knew man was violent and a riskOranga Tamariki knew a man was volatile but their report helped him get a bail variation.19 Oct 12:51 AM
New ZealandMan who killed toddler had bail varied to associate with kidsThe toddler was found unresponsive after being in the care of the man the previous day.18 Oct 05:28 AM
New ZealandBoy, 4, returned to couple by OT; left disabled after abuseThe boy probably would have died had it wasn't for the prompt action of medical staff.18 Oct 02:25 AM
New ZealandDrunk teen driving to McDonald's causes crash, hospitalises woman in her 80sThe victim has since met with the teen in an 'incredible' restorative justice process.17 Oct 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Deeply disgusting': Woman spits blood in police officer's faceMost officers would prefer to be physically assaulted than spat at, a judge said.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman wakes to find accused man in bed with her, court toldThe fourth of six young women testifies in the rape trial of a Wellington man.14 Oct 07:01 AM
CrimeHit-and-run: Driver flees after hitting boy, 5, on his scooter, sending him flyingFleeing was an impulsive move that has been attributed to the driver's autism.14 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandCooked: Wannabe chef caught making cannabis cookiesThe man claimed he was moving to Canada and needed a discharge without conviction.13 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandJudge on rapist's remorse: 'This is you being sorry for yourself and not your victim'Childhood stolen and family broken after the man they met at church raped 11-year-old.12 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'You're f***ing dead': Man threatened courier in random encounterHis life was spinning out of control after he was the victim of a gang assault in prison.12 Oct 03:54 AM
New ZealandCafe conversation with juror's colleague lands lawyer in hot waterA lawyer's conversation with a juror's colleague breached conduct and client care rules.11 Oct 10:05 PM
New ZealandWoman left penniless after friend siphoned $750,000 from her accounts'Not only have I been robbed, but my late parents have been as well.'11 Oct 04:29 AM
New ZealandAkin to 'torture': Son jailed after keeping elderly dad in wetsuit and soiled nappyThe elderly man was kept in a nappy and wetsuit he couldn't remove when he soiled himself.11 Oct 12:49 AM
New ZealandMost junior cop on scene fitted a spit hood during arrest. The suspect died in custodyAlo Ngata died in police custody days after a violent arrest in Auckland.10 Oct 01:17 AM
New ZealandWellington musician allegedly raped sleeping womenThe trial for a Wellington musician accused of sexual violation started today.10 Oct 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Revolting' inaction: Survivor ignored after abuse victim compensation issue discoveredMany are suffering in silence, MP says after abuse ring survivor spoke out.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan crushed partner between car and wall during heated argumentInstead of helping her after crushing her, the man kicked the woman and told her to go.07 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'How you can still be alive is beyond me': Judge shocked at recidivist drink driver's diabetes claimsShailendra Deo's drink driving was so bad other motorists had to veer onto the footpath.07 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandZero convictions: Pensioners let off climate change graffiti of bankCharges dismissed for three pensioners arrested after defacing an ANZ Bank.07 Oct 05:15 AM
CrimeTeen claims shooting of rival's house was not gang-relatedGang prospect flew from Christchurch for organised shooting of rival's Whangārei house.06 Oct 11:07 PM
New Zealand'Thank you, your honour': Pepper-sprayed drink driver on sentenceThe drunk, disqualified driver twice slammed into a car parked in a neighbour's driveway.06 Oct 04:25 AM
New ZealandWellington man's act in neighbour's home - Legal expert answers why no sex charge?Indecency charges required interaction with a victim, Julia Tolmie said.06 Oct 03:52 AM
