CrimeHow child rapist spent 25 years on the run after vanishing from NZLima Aleni's behaviour during his decades at large helped bolster the prosecution's case.09 Jun 12:00 AM
Banking and financeCBL civil proceeding adjourned until 2026Ex CEO Peter Harris made a joint application to the High Court to adjourn IPO proceeding.07 Jun 02:09 AM
CrimeMan who kicked fatally stabbed MMA fighter in head refused home detentionKevin 'Honey Badger' Hay was a popular martial arts instructor with 70,000 followers.07 Jun 02:05 AM
New ZealandDragged to his death: Now the woman involved is up for parole and says she's sorryJacob Ramsay was beaten over money he owed and then chained to a car and dragged.06 Jun 08:08 AM
New Zealand'I was screaming': Murder-accused emotionally recalls trying to save partner from fatal fireBut he claims he can't remember much else, including how the blaze broke out.05 Jun 07:19 AM
CrimeCourt orders longer sentence for teen who raped stranger in bushes at Albert ParkPeter Kosetatino initially sought home detention and permanent name suppression.05 Jun 05:16 AM
CrimeCar fall victim had tried to flee moving car in past, 14yo witness says at manslaughter trialKatelyn Rua-Tuhou had a history of fleeing moving vehicles when drunk, defence claims.05 Jun 04:16 AM
CrimeAirport baggage handler admits he was part of crime syndicate accused of $50m meth import schemeKimela Piukana helped divert the illicit bundles from overseas commercial flights.05 Jun 01:57 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court: Minister was wrong to cancel woman’s passport based on terrorism fears'The briefing paper was not fair, accurate and adequate.'04 Jun 11:42 PM
CrimeMan recalls moment partner opened door on motorway and fell to her deathProsecution says kidnap and manslaughter accused is suffering selective amnesia.04 Jun 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Deeply disheartened': Govt puts aside $3.6m to fight Nelson Tenths decision before it’s landed'Planning an appeal before the decision is released risks undermining the process.'04 Jun 02:45 AM
CrimeMurderer ditched post-prison ankle bracelet before fatal robbery in West Auckland parkVictim remembered by his family for having an infectious laugh and gift of the gab.03 Jun 06:46 AM
New ZealandMan accused of Kathleen Kawana's murder namedTrial date set for September 2025.30 May 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Conditioned to it': Murder-accused 'disrespectful' to partner on night of fatal fireThe 21-year-old was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.30 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'He's a hero': Stabbing victim was just days from graduating as chefBailey Ecclestone, 22, said he never wanted to hurt anyone that fateful night.30 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I love you': Parents of alleged murder victim recall their daughter’s final goodbyeThe 21 year old was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold and killed her.29 May 05:51 AM
New Zealand'You do it': Witnesses argue over performing CPR on murder victimThe dispatcher tried for several minutes to get people at the scene to start CPR on him.29 May 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Go upstairs': Murder trial witnesses describe emotionless sceneFirst responders initially couldn't see the wound that caused so much blood loss.28 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Left her to burn to death': Murder-accused allegedly torched sleeping partner's bedThe 21yo was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.28 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandFirefighter will 'never forget' amount of blood at murder sceneThe firefighter was told it was a medical call, but arrived to find Tongia dead.27 May 05:00 PM
CrimeBest friend says defendant was hurt, upset with partner before alleged fatal kidnapping"Baby, wake up!" bystanders heard Jovan Pora yell at his partner after the fatal crash.27 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandShot in the back while sleeping: Four women on trial for murderThe killing is said to be revenge for an earlier assault.26 May 11:53 PM
CrimeAuckland teens, 14 and 17, guilty of murder for road rage stabbing attack on strangerThe victim suffered a frenzied knife attack to his head and upper body.24 May 03:45 AM
New ZealandPhone data, text message seal meth-making man's fateCellphone data put accused man at property where methamphetamine was being made.23 May 06:00 AM
CrimeMum's grim texts foreshadow violence prior to infant's death: 'Not safe with me''I’m about to show my anger with the kids crying and it’s not gonna be pretty.'22 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandGang murder trial aborted after judge falls illWhat comes next for five men accused of killing one of their own.22 May 02:46 AM
New Zealand'A bitter pill to swallow': Anger, pain as killer sentenced to life in prisonMotu Smith has been sentenced after murdering his neighbour.22 May 01:07 AM
CrimeMum admits fatal assault on baby boy days before murder trial was set to startThe identities of the defendant and the victim remain secret.21 May 11:34 PM
CrimeNew trial date for mother accused of murdering children, leaving bodies in suitcasesHakyung Lee had initially been scheduled to go to trial last month.21 May 09:30 PM
New Zealand'I truly thought I was going to die': Man lifted partner by her throatThomas Tuhou, who watched true crimes, told her strangulation was the perfect murder.21 May 08:00 AM
BusinessSupreme Court knocks out Grahame Christian's defamation caseThe final ruling follows High Court and Court of Appeal decisions.21 May 02:25 AM
CrimeJurors watch last seconds of alleged kidnap victim's life as manslaughter trial beginsProsecutors say victim was trying to escape when car crashed on motorway.20 May 05:32 AM
CrimeMan who beat estranged business partner over the head jailed for manslaughter'The scars left behind on our family's heart will remain forever.'20 May 04:31 AM
CrimeIdentity of 17yo who raped stranger at knifepoint in Albert Park revealedHis victim fought for the rapist's name to be made public. Now it has.20 May 02:55 AM
