CrimeOfficers seize more than 22,000 banned items from people walking into courtKnives, homemade tasers and knuckledusters were among seized items.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The items Bay people are trying to sneak into courtA disregard for authority could be why those attending court are thumbing their noses.21 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Gratuitous and unprovoked': Thief jailed for fatal attack on 60yo who wanted stolen car backThe victim was backing away when he was hit with a blindside punch.20 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to WellingtonAn animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.19 Dec 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely disgusting': Father of teen fatally run down outside nightclub reacts to parole decisionThe male defendant appeared before the Parole Board for the first time today.19 Dec 05:06 AM
New ZealandWomen charged over violent death of 8yo Rickah’Shae namedThe boy died in November following an alleged assault.19 Dec 02:34 AM
Crime'The kids won't shut up': Court cuts sentence for mum who killed infant, condemns absent dad'The kids won't be safe,' she had previously warned her ex-partner.18 Dec 06:03 AM
New ZealandFears Coromandel murder-accused's pigs will be 'targets for hunters'A Givealittle page made an 'urgent appeal' for their safety.18 Dec 05:00 AM
CrimeHow a construction company's email blunder led to NZ's first-ever 'cartel conduct' criminal case'It's cheating the system,' a judge said today as MaxBuild's director was sentenced.18 Dec 12:50 AM
Crime'Not one bit of respect': Killer's antics torment victim’s familyLance Hall fatally stabbed father-of-two Jason McNae at an apartment complex.17 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandLeading meth cook in country's largest haul asks to move prisonsBrownie Harding is now eligible for parole but is refusing to take part in a rehab course.14 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandHigh-stakes saga: Mother, son lose $2.2m, including a Maserati, in asset forfeitureThey were convicted under anti-money-laundering law for moving $53m for a businessman.14 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandEstranged daughter awarded $372k after being cut from mother's willThe mother updated her will stipulating she was to be left nothing due to her 'behaviour'.13 Dec 07:00 PM
CrimeHome detention for ex-Killer Beez member who planned rogue hit on rival gang memberThe judge said the defendant has a tough road ahead after handing in his patch.13 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeFateful call: Skipper told sandbar decision 'the one you regret the most'Kevin McQuire pleaded guilty earlier this year over Clarks Beach boating tragedy.12 Dec 10:47 PM
CrimeSon revealed as murder-accused of woman found dead in her homeJennifer Sheehan's family were left 'shocked and utterly lost for words' after her death.12 Dec 09:53 PM
New ZealandMan ran down teen the same day he was in court for running down elderly womanHe suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries and was left fighting for his life.12 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi nurse's relationship with baby's dad was 'too soon' but not misconductThe High Court has overturned the nurse's professional misconduct finding.12 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'An engaged parent': Why drug-dealing artist's prison sentence was overturned for home detentionDali Susanto's ex wanted him to have a “full and active role” in his children’s lives.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'No cure for foolishness:' Man who sold stolen property online was 'a bit of a fool'Abhinav Dutt's lawyer said his offending was very much out of character.11 Dec 04:24 AM
New ZealandPolice admit 77 min delay in attending Northland child double homicide was a mistakeA woman called police, 'hearing voices'. When they turned up, they'd been dead for hours.11 Dec 02:59 AM
Crime‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder againDonovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.11 Dec 02:04 AM
New ZealandChristchurch dog walker murder: Killer jailed, but avoids life sentenceBailey Messervy has been jailed for life for murdering Nigel Wilson. 10 Dec 11:05 PM
CrimeMongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prisonHe already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.10 Dec 08:32 PM
Crime'Implausible, even fanciful:' Judge's reaction to man's claims he didn't know goods were stolenPolice seized 6000 stolen items after executing search warrants in Operation Trump Card.10 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Forever 8': Sobs as duo accused of killing boy appear in courtPeople wore T-shirts bearing Rickah’Shae’s image and the words 'Forever 8'.10 Dec 03:46 AM
New Zealand'Crime pays all day': The life and times of a self-proclaimed 'real gangsta' and now convicted rapist'I just want to get out of here and go back to prison,' he once yelled at the judge.06 Dec 11:00 PM
CrimeSex worker who fatally stabbed beloved father jailed after judge rejects rape claimThe father-of-two from Ghana bled to death after having an artery severed in his arm.05 Dec 01:58 AM
CrimeMan who brutally murdered his friend, biting chunks from his ear, jailed for lifeWire Reddington had been on a two-day bender when he murdered Jamie Gill last year.04 Dec 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiller confession: A prison yard bombshell and the jailbirds’ crusade to find a bodyKurt Bayer reports on a dramatic twist to Christchurch real estate agent’s horror murder.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCapturing a killer: How murdered woman's phone led police to her shallow graveTop cop lifts the lid on Yanfei Bao murder probe - and reveals how they got their man. 04 Dec 06:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: Slain agent's partner says justice has been done after Chinese national found guilty of murderThe case against Tinjun Cao was described by the Crown as an ‘absolute slam dunk’.04 Dec 05:23 AM
CrimeBusinessman who drove off with 70yo woman hanging off his ute jailed for manslaughterMiaoyuan Liang died after falling from the side of Anthony Williamson's vehicle.03 Dec 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Two horrendous days of hell:' Girl's bravery leads to 15 years for kidnapper and rapistPolice say the victim showed 'courage and tenacity' in coming forward.02 Dec 11:44 PM