Crime'Peaceful' murder defendant who kicked, stomped man's head with full force says he meant no harmChristopher Salt said he thought the victim was a 501 who had a gun. Neither was true.20 Nov 08:35 PM
New ZealandMama Hooch case: Appeal for rapist brothers moved to July 2025The High Court will not hear the appeal for rapist brothers until next year.19 Nov 09:33 PM
CrimeMan who stabbed witness prior to trial now says he was hearing voices - judge rejects claimKevin Marshall said he would decapitate his ex so she couldn't give evidence.19 Nov 01:11 AM
New Zealand'Promising rugby player' convicted in covert sex video case can now be namedLeslie Topia Barrowcliffe was selected for the Chiefs under-20s squad this year.18 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandKaren Aim's teen killer, who spent more than half his life in prison, denied paroleJahche Broughton beat tourist Karen Aim to death with a baseball bat when he was just 14.18 Nov 04:04 AM
Crime'Blatantly crossed a line': Judge rejects tomato juice protester's conviction appealOthers must be deterred from using physical attacks as a form of protest, the judge said.17 Nov 09:19 PM
CrimeKing Cobra jailed 18 years, despite brain tumour, for airport meth schemeNigel Iuvale lured Auckland Airport baggage handlers into the criminal underworld.15 Nov 05:18 AM
New ZealandWhānau of slain grandfather devastated by killer's 'ridiculous' sentenceChit Ko Ko was an undiagnosed schizophrenic when he fatally stabbed his neighbour.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandYanfei Bao: Memorial service to honour a 'beautiful life'A public memorial service will be held for the real estate agent next week.14 Nov 08:24 AM
CrimeHow police brought down kingpin of $2.9m stolen goods ringThe goods were stashed across lockups, homes, businesses and a shipping container.14 Nov 07:41 AM
BusinessDelay looms for FMA case against Du Vul founders unable to secure lawyerFMA action could be stalled by lack of lawyer but PwC action will proceed as planned.14 Nov 04:33 AM
CrimeJury rejects 16yo's self-defence claim after plunging knife into schizophrenic stranger's neckBut the group also rejected a murder finding.14 Nov 02:43 AM
CrimeGang war blunder: Killer Beez members admit firing into home with sleeping infant, 8yo boyThe rival gang member they wanted to target no longer lived there.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who killed grandfather in Christchurch park appeals, given home detentionJayden Kahi mistakenly believed the victim was trying to kidnap his son.13 Nov 04:18 AM
CrimeCoward punch, fatal head stomps: Trial begins for man who attacked darts opponentJurors were shown video of the attack caught on CCTV.12 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeCold blooded murder: The chilling discovery of a body and the plan to cover it upThree friends claimed it was an accident, but a jury found otherwise.12 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandTeen mobster involved in murder lied to avoid jail, now he’s rejected early paroleTana Ormsby-Turner has assaulted inmates and racked up misconducts while inside.12 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandMurder-accused claims self-defence after plunging knife into elderly flatmate's neckA woman formerly accused of murder has turned Crown witness.11 Nov 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Only chance of survival': Deportee wants $32k seized by police back for cancer treatmentNZ police seized Collin Ezeala's money in 2010 before he was jailed for importing drugs.09 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandShattered trust: Woman assaulted by team leader during cyclone response'I feel confident knowing ... he’ll never be able to work for emergency services again.'08 Nov 05:38 PM
New ZealandPolkinghorne sentenced on meth charges; what will his community work involve?Polkinghorne was sentenced to 150 hours of community work for drug possession.07 Nov 07:40 AM
CrimeTeen describes moment he stabbed stranger's neck at Auckland bus stop“Oh f***, that’s no good," he recalled thinking as blood started spurting.07 Nov 06:04 AM
New ZealandMixed verdicts in mass trial of eight Mongrel Mob members accused of murderThe jury's marathon deliberations ran for two weeks.07 Nov 05:47 AM
CrimeViolent offender shanked four inmates during year-long prison stabbing spreeHe's been in and out of adult prisons since age 13.06 Nov 02:35 AM
New Zealand'I’ll take the rap': Witness in murder trial to claim men confessed to shootingThe Crown's key witness was ruled immune from prosecution in exchange for his evidence.05 Nov 09:46 PM
Crime'Not a piece of meat to be cut': Man sentenced for brutal throat slashing of ex-wifeThe attack lasted almost 8 minutes, with pauses to replace the knife blade.04 Nov 10:52 PM
New Zealand'They are going to f***ing kill us': Woman's final words on 111 callCredence Malcolm and another man who can't be named say they didn't murder Korrey Whyman.04 Nov 09:45 PM
CrimeMan exchanged 1600 messages with key player in $2.9m stolen property ringJudge: 'You established yourself as the main conduit for stolen property in Wellington'.04 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'They probably see me as a monster:' Murderer reflects on drug-induced rage killingJoseph Rota strangled Wellington hairdresser Huri King-Mosen in a jealous rage.04 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Brought a knife to a fist fight': Jury shown chilling footage in bus station murder trialThe Crown alleges he murdered the victim, his lawyer says it was self-defence.04 Nov 04:17 AM
New ZealandInmates claim prison gang assault was 'utu', sentences should be reduced under Māori loreSeven Black Power members attacked a Nomad inmate after 'an unwanted sexual advance'.02 Nov 03:00 AM
Crime'I panicked ... I knew couldn't help him': Was man's death an accident or murder?Bob Kleiman's body was found the day after he was shot in the head.01 Nov 05:41 AM
CrimePolkinghorne's blame game backfires as he returns to court after murder acquittalJudge: There was no evidence at trial suggesting Pauline Hanna purchased or used meth.31 Oct 10:40 PM
CrimePolkinghorne sentenced to 150 hours of community work for meth useThe surgeon sought to downplay his P usage, but it was a centrepiece of the Crown case.31 Oct 08:54 PM
