CrimeService station and liquor store staff terrified by armed and disguised menMan's childhood thefts of food and groceries escalated to aggravated robberies.25 Apr 02:02 AM
CrimeDeported from Oz, back in court in NZ: Former Kiwi child actor's fall from graceLionel Allan's supporters said he had turned his life around, but he was deported anyway.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFraudster's $18k crime spree hit brothels, sex worker, hotelsBenjamin Langley conned victims into thinking payments had been made.22 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandSpat over kiwifruit growers' rates valuations headed for High CourtValuer General Neill Sullivan is allowed to present evidence in the case.22 Apr 03:50 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt for alleged Kmart robberSecond woman is wanted to arrest, police said.21 Apr 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJudge tells drug-dealing mum she should have changed 'two daughters ago'A drug dealer's request for a lighter sentence has failed with a Rotorua judge.19 Apr 06:17 PM
KahuHigh Court rules against Māori trust that took council to courtTrustees seeking order for FNDC to remove disused pipeline and driveway in Kaitaia.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbourly war: Adult film actress awarded $10K after 'insidious' behaviour by Cosmopolitan ClubLisa Lewis said club patrons aimed fireworks at her front gate and egged her property.19 Apr 09:27 AM
CrimeMan says he is unjustly in custody and is not who the State claimsNorthland man Jay Maui Wallace says he is not answerable to the State or its courts.19 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandCarer killed isolating with Covid-19: Man charged with murder appears in courtA 42-year-old man was arrested during Operation Bath.17 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandLake Wakatipu incident: Man to pay $20K reparationVictim one of four children taking turns on an inflatable biscuit being pulled by boat.13 Apr 11:44 PM
New ZealandCourthouse protest: Trio aged in their 60s and 70s plead not guilty to graffitiAn entourage clad in red veils accompanied the defendants to court previously.13 Apr 04:47 AM
New Zealand'Toxic' marriage blamed for wife's decision to help Comancheros husband store $1.8m in methAlvina Chalmers told authorities her new religion created pressure to obey her husband.12 Apr 06:54 AM
New ZealandJail for father who sexually abused daughtersThe offending against one of the girls started when she was just 5 years old.11 Apr 01:32 AM
New ZealandAttempted murder charge laid after victim found in ditchThe 47-year-old victim was found with life-threatening injuries in Mahia on March 1.08 Apr 03:16 AM
New ZealandMum tells court of day a dangerous driver ploughed into her car with her 4yo still insideSelfish driver fails to check victims of collisions caused by his dangerous antics07 Apr 07:10 PM
New ZealandFatal dog attack on baby: Accused changes plea - againThe man is now fighting the charge again, while his lawyer also has a battle on his hands.07 Apr 05:32 AM
New ZealandPolice say incident played out like Keystone Cops comedy episodeWhangārei man on bail taunts cops into an early morning car chase.07 Apr 02:55 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile prisoner back in court on fraud chargesPhillip John Smith is accused of using documents to obtain a pecuniary advantage.07 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Political prisoner' Tamaki celebrates new-found freedom as 24hr home curfew lapsesTamaki: "I am FREE after 78 days a political prisoner."05 Apr 02:14 AM
New Zealand'It's not going to bring my son back': Families react after survivor admits crash that killed five teens"He's got to pay for what he's done".04 Apr 11:16 PM
New ZealandTop Auckland dog breeder found guilty of mistreating animalsVolkerson Kennels owner Barbara Glover and her daughter will be sentenced in June.04 Apr 04:41 AM
New ZealandDangerous 'lunatic' motorbike ride draws fine, loss of licencePolice called off chase after speeds of 150km/h; remorseful youth handed himself in.01 Apr 07:22 PM
New Zealand'Off the wall, unique' hearing to determine if judge's conduct can be investigatedSuch a situation "just doesn't happen in New Zealand", retired law professor says.01 Apr 05:18 AM
New ZealandCourt rules in favour of doctors suspended over anti-vax claimsJudge says Medical Council wrongly suspended doctors before investigations were completed.01 Apr 03:01 AM
New Zealand'Broken up with alcohol': Celebrant vows to quit drinking after new driving banQueenstown marriage celebrant vows to stop drinking after another driving offence.01 Apr 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Oxygen thief': Senior Black Power member jailed over killingBlack Power member Wayne Reardon has been sentenced to five years' jail for manslaughter.31 Mar 11:30 PM
Crime'Sting of the century': Entertainer accused of laundering $420k loses name suppression bidAbout 40 people were charged by police as part of Operation Trojan Shield31 Mar 11:15 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 lockdown arrests: Tamakis appear in court with two other Destiny Church defendantsFor the first time, the four Destiny Church leaders appeared in court side-by-side.31 Mar 10:27 PM
New ZealandTractor driver 'erratic' before getting caughtHe blew an excess breath alcohol reading of 1077mcg when he was stopped by police.31 Mar 07:11 PM
Crime'I will blow your head off': Man who wrote threatening email to Ardern sent to prisonThe emails "strike at the roots of our democracy", a judge told Cruickshank today.30 Mar 10:28 PM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki reveals how he had the courage to speak out, break lockdown rules"Christ gave me the courage to stand up to the PM and her (cold-blooded) Cabinet."30 Mar 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Distracting behaviour': Air traffic controller had sex while directing planes"I have reached that conclusion despite my finding that he did undertake risky behaviour."29 Mar 06:23 AM
New Zealand'Human pass-the-parcel': Judge forced to bail disabled sex assault-accused after Ministry says 'no beds'Intellectually disabled man accused of sex crime bailed to campground in "appalling" case.29 Mar 05:31 AM
