New ZealandWoman, almost 90, in court after allegedly assaulting, neglecting disabled person in her careThe alleged victim - a person under the age of 60 - is now in the care of others.08 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandThe 'bad man': Children were so scared of burglar, they hid pocket money under their pillows"Parents observed many nights of tears and lack of sleep".08 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandHospital staff sought police help for baby’s surgery to proceed in blood donor battleA protest is planned for this morning when the baby’s planned surgery is due.08 Dec 07:46 PM
New ZealandRapist jailed for ‘cruel and degrading’ assaults against womenThe scientist said he was unable to control himself.08 Dec 05:06 AM
CrimeFormer Auckland principal guilty of sexually abusing young studentThe defendant helped start the Deep Green Bush School in Clevedon.07 Dec 05:54 AM
Crime$3.5m meth conspiracy: Baggage handlers say lockdown caused financial despairCo-defendant Romney Fukofuka, known as the rapper Konecs, will be sentenced next year.06 Dec 11:46 PM
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
