New ZealandTeen drug dealer bashed would-be robber with baseball bat until he thought he was deadNow a judge has dismissed an appeal against the teen's jail sentence.18 Oct 02:41 AM
New Zealand'Tragedy from all angles': Baby died after being shaken by dad who was out of his depth in caring for newbornBaby's mother: “I do believe in forgiving. It is just a process that will take time.”17 Oct 03:47 AM
New Zealand'How dare you?' Family recall pain as martial arts killer jailed'A part of me will be broken for the rest of my life,' the victim's son says.17 Oct 03:12 AM
CrimeGasps as jurors in manslaugher trial watch graphic CCTV of teen's fatal tumble from moving SUVThe pair were both 18 when Boyd, also 18, was fatally run over.17 Oct 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Political interference': Visiting Saudi govt cited in multimillion-dollar property disputeThe tenant, a Foreign Affairs staffer, had concerns about the Saudis being in his home.16 Oct 11:10 PM
New ZealandMurder defendant says 94 stab wounds were inflicted in self-defenceShe was previously convicted of a similar but non-fatal incident in Australia.16 Oct 04:11 AM
New ZealandHeavily pregnant woman stabbed as she fought off teen robbersThe woman lunged for the gun that was pointed at her head.16 Oct 04:00 AM
Crime'Pointless teen drama' spurred young couple to cause 18yo pedestrian's death, Crown says as trial beginsConnor Boyd, 18, was fatally run over in 2022.16 Oct 03:35 AM
New ZealandThe girl next door: OnlyFans star Lisa Lewis loses in stoush with neighbourLisa Lewis has moved out of the house next to Cosmopolitan Club after bitter battle.14 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer names himself sole beneficiary of client’s will, instead of her daughtersHe suggested a daughter who raised concerns about the will had "psychological issues".13 Oct 11:00 PM
CrimeDuo found guilty of attempting to murder Auckland radio host over his viewsRadio host Harnek Singh nearly died after a group of strangers ambushed and stabbed him.13 Oct 04:54 AM
CrimeWoman who faked pregnancy claims she was at work during lengthy offendingJudge says Nicola Watts was trying to deflect the blame for her behaviour.13 Oct 03:32 AM
New Zealand'We feel hopeful that we’re now closer to a resolution': Nelson Tenths trial on home straightLegal teams in Nelson Tenths case welcomed to region with pōwhiri at Te Āwhina Marae.13 Oct 01:23 AM
New ZealandDeadly love triangle: The woman at the centre of fatal dispute between two best friendsA former prison guard's been found guilty of murdering his estranged partner’s new lover.12 Oct 10:16 PM
Crime'Obsessive': Tinder match put spyware on woman's phone, blackmailed her for sexWhen he used her phone to order pizza, he took the chance to download the spy app.12 Oct 07:54 PM
Crime'Absolutely terrified': Partner of Hells Angels member reluctantly testifies at his murder trialThe Boxing Day shooting was followed by an hours-long police standoff.12 Oct 07:28 AM
CrimeUS money launderer wants access to his frozen millionsDavid Rae has asked the Supreme Court to hear his case about his NZ bank accounts.12 Oct 03:46 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank admits fault over wrongfully charged fees, fined $800kThe bank admits they did wrong by their customers - now it's time pay the penalty.12 Oct 02:50 AM
New ZealandDavid Benbow found guilty of murdering childhood friendMichael McGrath was last seen alive in May 2017.12 Oct 12:04 AM
CrimeGang-pad bashing: Mongols MC member to remain behind bars for NYE manslaughterLyndon Sheed was found guilty of manslaughter after punching Kane Wayman.11 Oct 03:16 AM
CrimeMurderer ran errands with partner's body in his boot after strangling herHis shocked family realised what he had done after a bizarre incident outside a Mitre 10.10 Oct 10:27 PM
New Zealand'Absolute control': Siblings allege stepmum abused power over million-dollar trustThey say she acted improperly - two previous courts have found otherwise.10 Oct 05:35 AM
CrimeHells Angels member's seven-hour Boxing Day standoff with police detailed as murder trial beginsHis lawyers have suggested the shooting was an accident.10 Oct 03:05 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeHead Hunters asset seizure case: Trial begins in police bid to strip Wayne Doyle of wealthThe Police Commissioner wants to seize more than $12m from alleged president Wayne Doyle.09 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandMurder or mystery? Jury retires to consider verdict in former prison guard's retrialDavid Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.09 Oct 01:34 AM
Crime‘I ain’t a murderer’: Man denies dragging death was deliberateRaynor Cribb was dragged more than 80m underneath a car.06 Oct 05:53 AM
New ZealandMan pleads guilty over melee in Napier High CourtMokaraka’s supporters shouted “I love you” as he was led away to the cells.04 Oct 03:25 AM
CrimeMan killed in Auckland bus station stabbing named; 16yo pleads not guilty to murderThe young defendant appeared in the High Court at Auckland for the first time today.03 Oct 09:31 PM
CrimeDuo who shot victim in back sentenced after trial marred by 'gang code'Multiple witnesses had inexplicable memory loss when forced to testify, the judge noted.02 Oct 10:53 PM
New ZealandKiller mum cuddles bears made from slain daughters' clothes, letter revealsShe admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.02 Oct 08:13 PM
CrimeMurder accused read ‘How To Spot A Liar’ book after police launched investigationJury hears about the book on lying, written by a military interrogator.29 Sep 04:34 AM
New ZealandMurder-accused's identity remains suppressedHer fitness to stand trial is being explored.27 Sep 05:45 AM
Crime'He's talking bulls***': Man accused of orchestrating radio host's attempted murder made disdain clear'Everyone feels like he’s no good,' the suspect told police of victim Harnek Singh.27 Sep 04:14 AM
New ZealandWoman missed out on dead partner's $1.8m estate, claims draft will included herThe man's partner of seven years claimed he emailed plans for a new will before he died.27 Sep 04:14 AM
