New Zealand'Did I kill someone?' - Drunk driver asks police after hit-and-runJason Tuitama struck two pedestrians, killing one, after speeding through red lights.10 May 02:40 AM
New ZealandPatched gang member aims to leave gang as he’s jailed for courthouse assaultDylan Anderson kicked a rival gang member in the head, rendering him unconcious.08 May 08:00 AM
Crime'The evidence is stacked against me': What an accused baby murderer told policeHis biggest fear, Tipene Te Ahuru told a detective, was to become like his abusive father.08 May 05:19 AM
CrimeCrown agrees to drop murder charge against man who helped plan fatal Sandringham dairy robberyShane Tane has now admitted his guilt, but not to murder.07 May 10:42 PM
New ZealandIdentity of teen who tried to kill ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend can now be revealedThe now 17-year-old was sentenced to 12 months' home detention for attempted murder.06 May 05:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoA tongue-in-cheek look into judges' perksOPINION: Judges get long periods of time off and travel paid for by the state.05 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEx-Files: Can I appeal a shared custody order?OPINION: There are three things to consider before you decide to appeal a decision.05 May 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Chaotic and terrifying' final weeks for Gisborne toddlerMan jailed eight years for killing partner's niece.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnd of the road: Highest court rejects serial rapist and killer Malcolm Rewa's appeal bidLawyers wanted the Supreme Court to hear his case but it has declined.01 May 11:28 PM
New ZealandFormer council boss loses $271k he won in swimming pool compliance caseHe was told feature complied with rules around the fencing of pools. Then it didn't.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Mongrel Mob member turned counsellor seeks $700k after losing prison jobHe was caught sharing a tribute to a Mongrel Mob member who had died.01 May 06:18 AM
CrimeAuckland man revealed to young girl he wasn't her real father, then he slit her throatDetails of the macabre scene were revealed for the first time today.30 Apr 11:44 PM
BusinessViagogo loses 6-year battle against Commerce CommissionWatchdog says global ticket seller is its most complained-about trader.30 Apr 11:19 PM
New ZealandLove rival shooter: Obsessed stalker not ready to leave jail yetKrishan Dick-Karetai shot his love interest's partner in the head.30 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandSenior judges’ perks revealed, including Crown limos, free flights for partnersJudge's perks include chauffeur-driven cars and free flights.30 Apr 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChasing millions: Appeal 'likely' as High Court gives council more timeExtension given as council chases $20.5m+ after selling part-built carpark for $1.30 Apr 02:09 AM
CrimeHefty sentence for father who beat baby to death, but identity still kept secretThe infant victim and the man who killed her still cannot be named by court order.30 Apr 12:18 AM
KahuMāori TV production house Pango sorts out its issues with Crown funder in a ‘mana-enhancing’ wayBailey Mackey and Te Māngai Pāho avoid high court ruling.29 Apr 07:31 PM
CrimeBodies in suitcase: Mum's murder trial comes to halt at last minute, indefinitely delayedJury selection was scheduled to begin today.28 Apr 11:54 PM
KahuClaimants want Children’s Minister to front up kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face)High Court decision to set aside summons issued by Tribunal will be appealed.25 Apr 08:37 AM
New ZealandAppeal lodged in fight to get Children’s Minister before Waitangi TribunalKīngitanga, Tainui and Māori Women’s Welfare League have given "words of support" - lawyer25 Apr 12:23 AM
New ZealandKitchen killing: Man fatally stabbed after trying to break up fight over messy kitchenBailey Eccelstone locked himself in his room afterward and claimed it was self-defence.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHigh Court sets aside Waitangi Tribunal’s summons of Children’s MinisterJustice Andru Isac grants the judicial review and says minister doesn't have to appear.24 Apr 10:29 AM
CrimeRoad rage attack: Second defendant admits terrorising stranger who accidentally joined gang convoyThe FITUS gang members were driving to a large-scale brawl.23 Apr 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Particularly nasty': Court rejects rapist's latest bid to avoid deportationThe Kiribati national arrived in New Zealand in 2008. Two years later, he raped a woman.23 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeTeen acquitted of murder after fatally stabbing older brother at birthday partyChallas Nathan, 30, was stabbed twice with a butcher's knife.23 Apr 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChasing millions: Tauranga council considers appealing High Court decisionCouncil claims more than $20.5m in 'wasted costs' after selling part-built carpark for $1.22 Apr 07:26 PM
New ZealandHigh Court reserves decision on Waitangi Tribunal summonsThe Crown has called the situation unorthodox and unprecedented.22 Apr 06:34 PM
CrimeMother ‘totally shattered’ after son beaten to death by Mongrel Mob associatesPolice thank people who provided information as gang associates are sent to jail.22 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandGang hopeful wins Supreme Court case, manslaughter conviction to be quashedJustin Burke has maintained he didn't know Shayne Heappey would be stabbed.22 Apr 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Minister for Children v Waitangi Tribunal - the players and the issuesOPINION: Crown Law has pulled out its big guns to challenge the Tribunal summons.21 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeMotorist terrorised after accidentally merging into gang convoy en route to deadly attackA short time later, patched Head Hunter Charles Pongi would be killed.21 Apr 06:00 AM
Crime'Appalling guidance as a mother': Over-protective mum jailed for murderer son's false alibiIt wasn't the first time Donna Dodds tried to pervert justice for her wayward son.19 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'You deserve the death sentence': Partner confronts Angela Blackmoore's killersThe pregnant Christchurch mum was murdered while her 2-year-old slept nearby.19 Apr 02:50 AM
