PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessPopular Auckland restaurant, bar and nightclub operation in liquidation, owes $1.3mThe first liquidator's report on two entertainment venues is out.22 Mar 04:03 AM
New ZealandLuxury hotel chain's missing $50k surfaces after accidental transferHabitat Hotels had to take Hamilton Movers to court to get its money back.22 Mar 03:15 AM
New ZealandConvicted killer of Christchurch teen appears before Parole BoardConnor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in 2021.22 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan's conviction for obstructing police officer overturned due to impact on his mana'Powerful evidence' presented to High Court, judgment says.22 Mar 12:35 AM
New ZealandCourt finds ‘perception of bias’ linked to hearings for mass murdererRaymond Ratima, who killed seven relatives, is now entitled to another parole hearing.21 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandNo body, no gun: Killer David Benbow appeals conviction and sentenceDavid Benbow was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.21 Mar 02:36 AM
New Zealand'Only a monster could have done that': Family of slain camper address teen killerThe teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.20 Mar 07:30 AM
New ZealandVulnerable man begged for his life as flatmate murdered himThe 59yo victim was controlled by his killer who regularly beat the man.20 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandRoad rage: Brayden Towler found not guilty of Glenmall carpark murderOne juror held out against a not guilty verdict.20 Mar 03:49 AM
New ZealandTeen pleads innocence as life term handed down for murdering camperThe teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.20 Mar 03:19 AM
CrimeChild killer's bid for reduced sentence based on P addiction rejected by Court of AppealThe toddler was found submerged under two large rocks in an estuary in 2019.19 Mar 09:00 PM
Crime'A living hell': Cellmate who starved and beat sex offender is sentencedRene Thomas has some unresolved issues he needs to address, a judge said.18 Mar 11:06 PM
CrimeMan who stabbed Auckland MMA fighter to death acquitted on self-defence groundsBut a co-defendant who continued to throw punches after the stabbing wasn't so fortunate.18 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeGunman guilty of murder: Mum, best bud and girlfriend to be sentenced tooEthan Dodds was arrested after a police chase in a stolen car driven by the victim's ex.18 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandLuxury hotel puts $50k into the wrong account - now the other company won't give it backHamilton Movers paid back $20k but won't say where the remaining $50k is.18 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murder of Javon Aranui namedName suppression continues for a second man charged with murder.14 Mar 09:01 PM
New ZealandDrug dealer found with $91k of meth, $14,500 cash three months after prison releasePolice monitored meth dealer's phone calls and texts for a month before raiding house.14 Mar 08:18 PM
New ZealandWhānau turn up in support of Waikato murder accusedThe 29-year-old was supported in court by a large amount of whānau.14 Mar 03:46 AM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Man who beat partner to death acquitted of murderRichard Coburn was instead found guilty of manslaughter.14 Mar 12:41 AM
New ZealandWoman threw herself out of a window to escape violent new partnerHe slammed her head against a wall, bit her on the cheek and rubbed her face in icecream.13 Mar 07:00 AM
CrimeFed-up shopkeeper went out swinging with hockey stick as he was stabbed to deathJanak Patel's last moments have now been revealed.13 Mar 05:00 AM
Crime'Callous and despicable': Thief who sparked outrage over dairy worker's murder pleads guiltyThe slaying of Janak Patel in 2022 caused nationwide anger.12 Mar 08:51 PM
New Zealand'I wiped her face, apologising': Killer told dying partner she would be all rightRichard Coburn admits he killed his partner, but says it wasn't murder.12 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandMeth dealer to lose his 'forever car' - a modified Holden that contained father's ashesIt was the sort of car he always wanted to own, his partner told the court.12 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering Gurjit Singh named in Dunedin courtSuppression has been lifted for the man accused of murdering Gurjit Singh in January.11 Mar 09:58 PM
Crime'Strung out' murder defendant boasted of being 'active as f***' on morning of killingJulius Te Hiva Ka denied being in on a plan to ambush and rob a drug dealer at gunpoint.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan choked woman unconscious, but believed his jail term was too longThe High Court rejected the appeal - the release date will be set by the Parole Board.11 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandTrucking company chasing former mayor Stan Semenoff for unpaid debtThe Multispares claim was advertised last week in the NZ Gazette.10 Mar 11:00 PM
Crime'No witnesses': Murder defendant says alleged robbery checklist found in his bedroom wasn’t his'This was a mistake. This is a stupid ass thing that happened,' he said of the shooting.08 Mar 03:57 AM
CrimeJail time for henchman who planned to burn down victim's house after stab attackProsecutors described him as brainwashed.07 Mar 10:31 PM
Crime'It was surreal': Murder defendant recounts chaos, panic after 'accidental' killing“It happened so fast. It was like a reflex. I can’t really explain it."07 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime'I’ve sinned': Father who punched infant daughter found guilty of murderDefendant's lawyers had asked jurors to instead find their client guilty of manslaughter.07 Mar 03:41 AM
New ZealandWho are the five teen killers trying to get their life sentences quashed?They each murdered a person when they were teenagers. Now the men want finite sentences.06 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeMan jailed for 'cowardly' fatal steel-tipped boot attack on comatose victimVictim Lev Nemkin, who has autism, died with a boot imprint on his face.06 Mar 12:10 AM
