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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPortrait of a killer as a young man: How David Hawken nearly got away with 1995 murderFormer hardman spoke to Kurt Bayer in a series of interviews while awaiting trial.19 Apr 12:21 AM
CrimeName suppression lapses for Far North murder accusedA homicide inquiry was started after a woman died at Houhora Heads Holiday Park.18 Apr 11:29 PM
New Zealand'I do offer him forgiveness': Sister's emotional message to brother's killerBrayden Towler sat with his head bowed and wearing a deflated look as she spoke.18 Apr 10:56 PM
New ZealandBlack Power veteran illegally 'squatting' on coastal land eyes another round in eviction fightKevin Moore claims he is tangata whenua and refuses to move from the beachside property.18 Apr 08:00 AM
CrimeViolence was never far from surface for 'bully' who died of stab wounds, his family saysChallas Nathan died from stab wounds after a fight with his younger brother.17 Apr 04:59 AM
CrimeIdentity revealed of defendant accused of killing security guard at Auckland reserveThe victim was found dead at Royal Reserve in Massey a week before Christmas.17 Apr 02:02 AM
CrimeCrown to not pursue murder charge against alleged getaway driver in fatal Sandringham dairy robberyHenry Fred has a terminal illness, the court was told.17 Apr 01:32 AM
CrimeMan who delivered unprovoked head-kick during dispute over meth quality pleads guilty to manslaughterThe unconscious victim was left in a hotel room for a week after suffering a brain bleed.16 Apr 11:24 PM
New ZealandBlack Power member illegally squatting on beachfront land for 11 yearsKevin Moore claims he is tangata whenua and refuses to move from the beachside land.16 Apr 08:00 AM
CrimeBrother recounts anger, shame after killing sibling at birthday party‘I’m sick of it. It’s my 19th birthday. I’m not f***ing getting a hiding today.'16 Apr 04:52 AM
RoyalsHarry apologises for breaking High Court rulesThe Duke reportedly emailed details of his case to a close friend.15 Apr 11:09 PM
New ZealandHow a fraudster broke into bank accounts with simple mobile phone ployCasey Smith stole $50,000 after getting a new SIM card for the victim’s phone number.15 Apr 08:00 AM
New Zealand'No hope': Recidivist robber has spent more than half his life behind barsJustin Wiremu Keremete's most recent offending involved a month-long crime spree.15 Apr 05:00 AM
CrimeTribesmen sergeant-at-arms pleads guilty to shooting his own gang's presidentHis attempted murder trial was set to start today. He instead admitted a different charge.15 Apr 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFormer Wētā Digital effects specialists in legal fight over failed start-upGround-breaking visual effects venture explodes on launch pad.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCon woman who killed elderly widower with steam iron shows 'worrying' behaviourJulianna Nuku's 'entitled and demanding' ways have the Parole Board concerned.13 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'They're trying to stamp us out': Recruitment start-up in battle with Trade MeTrade Me is taking legal action over an Auckland grandmother's tradie recruitment website.12 Apr 04:00 AM
CrimeMan pleads not guilty in fatal Panguru dog mauling caseNeville Thomson died after a pack of dogs attacked him at his property.11 Apr 09:52 PM
New ZealandLifting name suppression for rapist would revive social media hostilityLong-running Wellington rape case ended last year with a man being sentenced to prison.11 Apr 01:41 AM
CrimeRevealed: Suppression lapses for one of five defendants in Head Hunters-related murder caseSamuel Curle died 20 days after he was found injured on a highway near Helensville.10 Apr 01:45 AM
