CrimeSchizophrenia or drug-induced psychosis? What led to man's brutal homicide on rural drivewayDefence claims schizophrenia but the Crown argues drug-induced psychosis.10 Oct 05:19 AM
CrimeFate of man who claims fatal stabbing was in self-defence rests with juryCCTV blind spot crucial in Whangārei trial; jury to decide between self-defence or murder.10 Oct 04:56 AM
Crime'Grandiose ideas': Murder accused claims to have healed 78 inmates, compares self to JesusWire Reddington's psychosis worsened without medication before the alleged murder.09 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandDrugs and 'macho mentality': What a man who fatally shot undercover cop told parole hearingJohn Skinner has been denied parole for the 2008 murder of Sergeant Don Wilkinson.09 Oct 06:25 AM
CrimeDefence probes heart disease's role in death of alleged murder victimA pathologist confirmed Jason McNae's heart disease sped up his death.09 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandCaught on camera: 501 deportee stole presents from under Christmas treeBut he didn't realise the owners were watching on a camera and had called the police.08 Oct 05:00 AM
CrimeTransgender refugee seeks to overturn conviction for Posie Parker tomato juice assaultPharmacist Eli Rubashkyn says she lost her job due to the high-profile incident.08 Oct 12:34 AM
Opinion'We failed you': Pauline Hanna's sister on toxic cocktail that cost her lifeOPINION: Philip had been selfish and unfair; I wish you had had the strength to move on.07 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeMurder-accused: It wasn't me. It was my brother ... or I was insaneDefence claims Wire Reddington's schizophrenia could support an insanity defence.07 Oct 05:01 AM
New ZealandFather of child who allegedly fatally shot hunter in Gisborne charged with manslaughterA 44-year-old man was killed while hunting in Tolaga Bay in August.07 Oct 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Balancing free speech and venues' right to refuse speakersOPINION: Urgent court proceedings can be reactive, highly stressful and expensive.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua woman dies two weeks after attack, man charged with second murderThe woman and her husband were attacked in their Western Heights home on September 23.05 Oct 09:12 PM
CrimeTipene Reddington's bracelet data undermines brother's murder accusationCrown: Ankle data suggests Tipene Reddington was at the house, not close to murder scene.04 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandManslaughter and meth: The man in the middle of two trialsThe man who shot an unarmed man he thought had come to kill him, can now be named.04 Oct 05:00 AM
Crime‘I’ll stab you up:' Murder accused allegedly threatened flatmate a week earlierLance Hall allegedly stabbed father-of-two Jason McNae in the neck with some scissors.03 Oct 07:00 AM
Crime'Do you want to die today?': CCTV shows moment of fatal Whangārei stabbingJason McNae died in the hospital. The defence claims it was self-defence.02 Oct 06:00 AM
CrimeDrill to the knee: Nightclub bottom smack allegation results in kidnap, tortureThe victim was taken to a gang-affiliated home before he was stripped naked and attacked.02 Oct 04:00 AM
CrimePauline Hanna's GP, scrutinised at Polkinghorne murder trial, keeps name secret for nowJustice Lang: "Public may think her actions fell below standards if name revealed."01 Oct 11:18 PM
Crime'I wasn’t even there': Brother of murder accused denies being the killerJamie Gill was drinking with the siblings before his body was found in a paddock.01 Oct 07:03 AM
New ZealandDrunk women not 'asking for trouble': Rape trial judge debunks 'common misconceptions'Judge in serial rape trial addresses 'common misconceptions' around sex crimes.01 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesWhy the Foodstuffs merger decision is likely headed to the High CourtANALYSIS: An odds-on chance Foodstuffs takes the ComCom's merger refusal to court.01 Oct 02:42 AM
New Zealand'He is an animal': Ex-partner of now convicted serial rapist speaksThe woman says John Hope Muchirahondo just 'took what he wanted'.30 Sep 08:00 PM
PoliticsPoll: Do Kiwis believe Kim Dotcom should be extradited to the US?The Justice Minister had previously given 'every' officer the power to arrest Kim Dotcom.30 Sep 04:00 PM
KahuUN sends please-explain to NZ Govt over alleged Māori human rights breachesThe letter asks about alleged breach of human rights of Māori.30 Sep 05:35 AM
New ZealandDetective's 'worst-case scenario': Serial rapist allegedly assaulted teen while under police investigationInside the police case that brought down a 'vile' serial rapist.30 Sep 05:00 AM
CrimeDead man was missing bits of his ear. A piece found nearby had his friend's DNA on itDefence lawyer says there are other ways the alleged killer's DNA could have got there.27 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHigh Court to hear fight over 1920s Epsom bungalow demolitionGroup appealing work because of 'precedent it could set'.26 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeBlood, flesh and a dinner plate: grisly forensic scene at Jamie Gill's deathThe 32-year-old victim grasped at the mud with his hands as he was dragged on his back.26 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandOur daughter's future: Couple fight $1.7m property seizures linked to cannabis growPolice found $153,000 in cash in couple's wardrobe. Now they've lost two homes.26 Sep 07:00 AM
Business‘Dirty money’: SkyCity handed $4.16m fine for anti-money laundering breachesCompany says it will bolster anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing systems.26 Sep 03:56 AM
New ZealandCoroner sets Pauline Hanna death review after Polkinghorne trial verdictThe review will be held in December 2024 to determine next steps in the coronial inquiry.25 Sep 09:43 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora job cuts and police cost-savings difficulties | Focus Morning Bulletin September 26, 2024More job cuts proposed for Kāinga ora, police cost-savings difficulties and what key NZ institutions have fallen in public trust?Watch25 Sep 07:41 PM
New ZealandCity could face 'extreme' penalties after fluoride extension deniedTauranga’s mayor is disappointed the council has been denied an extension to fluoridate.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestment'A sad day' – Shareholders Association regrets loss of Arvida to sharemarket'We regard this as like a death in the family,' the NZSA's Grant Diggle said.25 Sep 04:02 AM
