PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: More for legal aid, but still 'oily rag' ratesWhat Budget 2022 has delivered for a system in crisis.29 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandJudge tells drink-driver his excuses are 'bulls***'Judge Greg Davis calls repeat drink-driver out on his excuses for endangering the public.27 May 10:24 PM
CrimePaedophile showed up at victim's house after arrest, abused him againClyde Rymer was sentenced to prison today for 21 historic child sexual abuse charges.27 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandIndecency trial accused fails to turn up five days in a rowJudge discharges jury in Napier indecency trial involving eight complainants.26 May 10:27 PM
New ZealandAfter a violent incident, an offer to pay for injuries to dogJac Rhys Howells rammed another ute when two good Samaritans intervened in domestic row.25 May 05:11 AM
New ZealandHead Hunters MC 'standover': Man hospitalised after alleged drug debt recoveryThree men in court after yesterday's incident.24 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandTaxi driver has gun pointed at head: 'I will shoot you!'Driver manages to escape before police arrest two people 85km away.23 May 02:56 AM
New ZealandInmate busted using girlfriend to smuggle meth behind barsPlan foiled by "non-contact" visit.21 May 07:30 AM
New ZealandRare prosecution: Ex-Auckland port CEO denies charges over worker's deathThe charges are unprecedented for an executive of a major New Zealand company.20 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMum 'trying to be Wonder Woman' repressed memory of injuring her sonDespite hazy memory, mum accepted responsibility, was sentenced to 9 months' supervision.20 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Desperate situation': Synthetic cannabis dealing leads to deathThe dealer had lost his job and was desperate for money to keep his household afloat.20 May 04:43 AM
New ZealandLotto heartbreak: When the champagne stops flowing - the cost of winning bigThey say money can't buy happiness, and some of Lotto's big winners prove the adage true.20 May 01:07 AM
Crime10 years: Documents show maximum Megaupload sentenceDetails emerge of charges faced by Megaupload pair in extradition deal.18 May 11:05 PM
New ZealandBoy, 8, permanently disabled in crash caused by 11-time drink-driverRecidivist drink-driver Peter Stringfellow was subject to supervision when he reoffended.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFour men accused of attacking man who died on New Year's DayJoseph Tauati's death sparked the first major homicide investigation of the year.18 May 01:26 AM
New ZealandTauranga homicide: Pair arrested during investigation appear in courtTwo people have been charged with aggravated burglary.17 May 11:15 PM
CrimeTrelise Cooper theft: Florist who received stolen clothing told her role was 'serious offending'Florist Andrea Edwards was found with $137,000 worth of stolen Trelise Cooper clothing.17 May 11:03 PM
CrimeWitness claims children were unwashed, unloved and unsupervisedChildren had to wait in locked car until passed-out mother woke up, court told.17 May 03:11 AM
New ZealandLocal sits on wanted criminal until police arriveGang member had evaded the armed offenders squad.17 May 02:28 AM
CrimeDetectives recount grisly discovery of businesswoman's body inside bootFang Sun is on trial for murder in the High Court at Auckland.16 May 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLoaded gun allegedly found in Head Hunter's luggage at Auckland airportGang member arrested in airport after 20th anniversary party for influential chapter.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland stabbing: Man seriously injured in late-night incidentA man is due to appear in court on raft of charges after stabbing in New Lynn.13 May 06:49 PM
New Zealand'A nano-second': Elderly driver sentenced after motorcyclist killedShane Harnett died in the crash on the intersection of Marsden Point Rd and SH1.13 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Your rainbows will shine forever': Husband's heartache at fatal crash sentencingGay Kettle's family today got to confront the man responsible for her death.13 May 02:57 AM
New Zealand'I hold no hate ... go and be a good father': Victims forgive rugby player charged over on-field brawl"I forgave you months ago, I hold no hate, no anger, it was all unlucky."13 May 02:18 AM
New ZealandBrothel gunman on run: Auckland strip club boss 2nd person on shielding shooter chargeThe late-night shooting in Auckland's CBD remains unsolved.13 May 12:54 AM
New ZealandFatal attack on miniature poodle claimed to be 'accident'The dog would have suffered severely before dying, the judge said.11 May 12:04 AM
New ZealandInfamous conman released from custody while waiting for extradition hearingThe US wants McKelvy extradited to face drug trafficking charges in the US.10 May 06:47 AM
New ZealandZac Guildford charged with breaching intensive supervision before latest sentencingThe offending allegedly occurred before Guildford was sentenced earlier this year.10 May 03:44 AM
CrimePrison ordered for man who shot crossbow at woman's headDaniel Vae had 44 convictions prior to today's sentencing.10 May 03:23 AM
CrimeWoman shocked that she's jailed for offering to supply methSupporter yells in court people did not do enough to help her friend.09 May 07:25 AM
New ZealandWoman charged after shooting at Auckland's largest brothelPolice have not yet filed charges against anyone accused of pulling the trigger.09 May 12:44 AM
CrimeHe was bawling his eyes out and we were sitting there feeling uncomfortable: complainantAccusers allege uncle apologised but continued sexually abusing other young relatives06 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandComancheros gang in court for money launderingThe two 2020 police stings seized an Audi, two BMWs and two Mercedes Benz.06 May 05:00 AM