New Zealand$72k in fines, vessel confiscated after illegal deep sea fishingIllegal trawling in protected waters an "honest mistake", says judge.01 Sep 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Revenge': Colombian man lunged at victim with broken bottleColombian man Carlos Paz Diaz took revenge on a man he claimed had hospitalised him.01 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandBungling burglar crashes into farm fence, makes off only with vehicle's keyThe late-night farm prowler tried to steal a quad bike.01 Sep 04:57 AM
New ZealandPR woman accused of historical sex abuse of girl loses name suppressionA lawyer for St Cuthbert's College said the school was opposed to keeping its name secret.01 Sep 03:41 AM
CrimeYouth walks on 10 charges, judge criticises tardy health serviceYouth walks free from another 10 charges due to delayed psychological report.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriveway tragedy: Motorist pinned brother-in-law to wallThiruppathi Soundararajan, 54, died two weeks after his brother-in-law's driveway crash.31 Aug 05:15 AM
New ZealandMan arrested in police operation had sawn-off shotgunHe also breached his release conditions.31 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandAngry Christchurch court scenes: Far-right pair launch diatribe at mediaPair ignore judge and refuse to stand in the dock.31 Aug 12:07 AM
New ZealandAngry scenes outside court as hosts of far-right media site appearSupporters of the accused clashed outside the court this morning.30 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandWoman raped on petrol station forecourt by man with 'narcissistic, entitled' attitudeThe man has now been jailed for "determined, predatory and pre-meditated" violence.30 Aug 06:06 PM
New ZealandMan stomped on his partner's ankle, then beat her the next day with the crutch she was usingSentence a 'reward' for man with 100-plus convictions who joined rehab programme.30 Aug 07:35 AM
New ZealandMan set off fire alarm after being asked to wear mask by shop keeperEarlier in the month he shattered the glass at a bus-stop with a hammer.30 Aug 07:26 AM
New ZealandDriver admits causing crash that killed off-duty St John officerDriver never saw 22-year-old rider Sean Dickey.30 Aug 02:55 AM
New Zealand'Sorry it's your time to die': Man egged on by mates deliberately drove into pregnant sheepMan who killed sheep by running over it with his ute says he's 'not a cruel person'.29 Aug 06:02 PM
New Zealand'Little regard to health and safety': Inflatable slide operator fined after collapse injures childrenThe company has had 11 prior interactions with WorkSafe NZ.29 Aug 05:04 AM
New ZealandTeens filmed sex acts with underage girls and shared video with friendsThe victims were 14 and drunk when the teens had sex with them on separate occasions.29 Aug 02:13 AM
New ZealandChildren's life in squalorA jury has accepted children's claims of years of abuse by their meth-using mum27 Aug 11:53 PM
New Zealand'It doesn't get much worse': Frail 95-year-old followed home from ATM, punched and robbedThe elderly man was left with head injuries, including internal bleeding and a black eye.27 Aug 12:59 AM
New ZealandWoman unable to sleep in own bed after indecent assault'No one should feel afraid to fall asleep' - Victim.26 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga man imprisoned for six years after raping childThe man's offending was discovered after the girl told her mother.26 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Mask refuser tasered, arrest captured on CCTVStore's mask policy negated Health Ministry's guidelines, Northland man Brad Flutey says.25 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan arrested by armed police charged with attempted murderA man arrested by armed police has been charged with attempted murder.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandUpmarket home converted into cannabis farm during housing crisis - stranded tourist jailedYen Nhu Cao said he didn't know growing cannabis was illegal in New Zealand.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'She did her best': Foster mum escapes conviction for hitting kidsFoster mum who hit boys did so because she couldn't cope with their behaviour.25 Aug 06:00 AM
Crime'Deeply emotional' lockdown protester Billy TK tells judge free speech at stake as trial endsThe ex-political candidate was arrested on the first day of the nation's Delta lockdown.25 Aug 05:11 AM
New ZealandSexual connection with young person: Men who caused national scandal plead guiltyPolice conducted an extensive investigation in 2014 but didn't charge the men until 2020.24 Aug 11:20 PM
CrimeLockdown protesters were 'docile', Billy TK testifies as police recount fearing for safetyTwo prominent Covid-19 conspiracy theorists are on trial for violating lockdown rules.24 Aug 05:14 AM
CrimeLockdown breach trial begins for prominent Covid-19 conspiracy theoristsBilly TK and Vinny Eastwood were arrested on the first day of the Delta variant lockdown.23 Aug 05:21 AM
CrimeInfamous NZ fraudster 'duped by undercover American'Miles McKelvy is fighting an attempt by US authorities to extradite him overseas.22 Aug 05:56 AM
New ZealandIllegal supply of two-way radios a serious problem, authorities sayA man caught illegally importing and selling two way radios faces fine of up to $30,000.21 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandToupees and necklaces: Murderer's legal action costs taxpayers nearly $1 millionPhillip John Smith has cost taxpayers thousands of dollars each year.20 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandEye surgeon charged with attempted murder after alleged armed home invasionDoctor allegedly had six firearms with him during the alleged attack.19 Aug 02:30 AM
New Zealand$300k tax evasion: Builder used company money on Uber Eats and cash withdrawalsHe also made overseas transactions in the USA, Mexico, and Australia.18 Aug 11:49 PM
New ZealandInmate lights fire in cell, disabling prison block's sprinklersWhen asked why he destroyed his cell, Fraser said he was 'sick of being dicked around'.18 Aug 06:45 AM
