CrimeJury rejects self-defence claim after ‘execution-style’ Queen St shooting, gunman guilty of murderThe defence said he had been subject to a brutal group attack prior to firing. 26 Feb 02:59 AM
CrimeConvictions overturned, charges dropped against ex-CYF carer accused of sexually abusing boysHe ran a home that cared for 150 boys. Jurors found him guilty of abusing five of them.25 Feb 11:01 PM
CrimeFrom kindy teacher to drug mule - Mr Asia: A Forgotten HistoryInside the heroin syndicate, young professionals rubbed shoulders with career criminals.25 Feb 04:00 PM
Small BusinessRadio host’s plan to settle tax debts falls through at eleventh hourNick Mills and Inland Revenue can't agree on whether they have an agreement.25 Feb 04:11 AM
New Zealand‘Golden ticket’: Father’s court battle to try to stop daughter attending top private schoolHer mother wants her at St Cuth's and says not going is like spurning a 'golden ticket'.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore landlords shocked, claiming property managers have kept their rentHaven Living sent payment receipts for months, but says it has now repaid money owed.23 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime‘Pop, pop, pop’: Killer Beez member's inside account of gang war shootingsPacer, Stinger and Gun Smoke Killer shot into the wrong house. Children were inside. 23 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeMurder-accused gives evidence on point-blank Queen St shootingHis lawyers claimed self-defence but the defendant described something different.21 Feb 07:39 AM
CrimeMan with ‘deviant’ interest in children fails to overturn jail sentence he has already servedHe was automatically registered as a sex offender but argued the conditions were onerous.21 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Gone forever’: Family’s grief as man jailed for 21 years after employee’s meth-laced beer deathAiden Sagala’s overdose death was part of NZ’s largest meth importation case.21 Feb 04:47 AM
New Zealand‘Her life had just begun’: Distraught family address toddler’s killer as she is jailedThe young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.20 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandFather of slain young man responds to verdict in coward punch caseBrian Smith, father of Luke Smith, who died after a coward punch in Wellington, speaks outside the Wellington High Court after the sentencing of his son's killer, Siale Siale.Watch20 Feb 12:38 AM
New ZealandFatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defenceA jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.20 Feb 12:20 AM
Crime‘He killed us too’: Heartbroken parents face son’s attacker in courtSeeing Smith 'broken' in the hospital was 'the most horrifying moment of our lives'.19 Feb 11:46 PM
CrimeDrunken catcall, lewd remark preceded ‘execution-style’ shooting on Queen St, jury toldThe shooter, whose partner was targeted by the catcall, has claimed self-defence.19 Feb 03:13 AM
New ZealandFamily of 'wonderful poppa' killed in fatal crash face the unlicensed meth-driver responsibleHe lost control of the vehicle and sent texts from behind the wheel before the crash.18 Feb 11:55 PM
New ZealandTrial with $600k cash and 11kg meth: Man convicted on multiple drug chargesGuilty verdicts after police seize 11kg of meth, $600,000 cash, and 17 phones.18 Feb 07:00 AM
Crime‘Execution’ or self-defence? Jury watches CCTV footage of Queen St killingThe killing was caught on 'crystal clear' CCTV footage. 18 Feb 01:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘All offers considered’: Vacant $74m Takapuna plot up for grabs after liquidationCompany in receivership and liquidation owes a Smale family entity $76.2m: report17 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeDefence argue for acquittal in major meth case, accuse police of failing to follow policyThe defendant was allegedly found with 11kg of meth, $600,000 in cash and 17 cellphones.17 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandRainbow crossing legal case about safety, not diversityThe Cuba St crossing was painted in 2018 to make Wellington more LGBTQI-friendly.17 Feb 05:38 AM
New ZealandFatal fight between friends broke out over ‘messages to girlfriend’Nathan Moscrip, 29, is on trial for the manslaughter of his friend Brodie Ruatara.17 Feb 12:29 AM
New Zealand'Environmental and cultural crisis': Legal fight looms over Wairoa's freshwater'The degradation of these waterways is both an environmental and cultural crisis.'16 Feb 11:36 PM
CrimeMongrel Mob mum’s year on the run: Woman absconded to avoid sitting beside daughter at murder trialShe was granted compassionate bail to attend a funeral but never returned.16 Feb 04:00 AM
KahuElder’s 38-year battle for justice: Resolution sought within lifetimeThe Crown is appealing a compensation ruling for customary landowners in the South Island.16 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandPermanent suppression for teen killer partially blinded in ‘prison napalm’ attackHe was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, allowing him to begin applying for parole.14 Feb 01:44 AM
CrimeMan accused of murdering Nelson police officer appears in court; keeps name secretThe man appeared via video link at the High Court link this morning.13 Feb 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFour months, still no buyers: PwC trying to sell Du Val propertiesBare land ready for unit development and a multi-level apartment block are still for sale.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Liz Gunn, free at lastSteve Braunias congratulates the judiciary in admitting the law is an ass.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I was ready to blow’: Man who murdered his girlfriend and lived with her corpse blames stressGordon Hieatt strangled Nuttidar Vaikaew to death in her Auckland apartment.13 Feb 05:00 AM
Crime‘Trivial’ interaction: Liz Gunn’s assault conviction overturned by High CourtA judge has ruled the contact with a security officer was acceptable, not an assault.13 Feb 03:02 AM
New ZealandWhangārei District councillors risk imprisonment as rebel fluoride stance continuesWhangārei District Council today voted to keep going with its refusal to fluoridate, risking imprisonment and more. Video / Susan BottingWatch12 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Sorry is not enough’: Killer who bludgeoned teen girlfriend to death aspires to mentor youthBlack Power member Nathan Fenton beat Mairina Dunn for 90 minutes with a sawn-off shotgun.12 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Sacred': Talley's fights to uncover secret sources used in TVNZ news investigationTVNZ lawyers says the protection of confidential sources is sacred and vital.11 Feb 04:19 PM
