CrimeTrial aborted minutes into deliberations for uncle accused of raping nieceThe jury heard evidence for a week, including testimony from a child.12 Sep 03:01 AM
CrimeHurt pride leads to murder: Shooter sentenced for killing teen driverA jury convicted the gun enthusiast in May but his co-defendant was acquitted.11 Sep 10:50 PM
Crime'I'm gone': Radio host testifies about attack that almost cost his lifeThe radio host was stabbed repeatedly after having his car rammed.11 Sep 06:40 AM
New ZealandAuckland homicide: Crown claims pair burned house to destroy evidenceThe popular former soldier was killed by two men he knew, the Crown says.11 Sep 05:19 AM
New ZealandMan attacked in court dock after members of public scale 2m barrierSecurity guards and a police officer struggled for several minutes to regain control.11 Sep 04:05 AM
KahuWaikato wahine sworn in as first Māori Employment Court judgeMerepaia King has been sworn in at her own marae in Waikato.11 Sep 02:10 AM
CrimeYoung mum from prominent Mongrel Mob family found guilty of murderThe fatal stabbing was caught on CCTV, the Crown said, but the defence said look again.08 Sep 07:33 AM
CrimeMan shot in head on 21st birthday to lose eye, shooter gets jailThe mother of one victim was told he wasn't going to make it - he proved them wrong.08 Sep 01:19 AM
New Zealand'You f*** with me, I break your legs': House sitter kidnapped, beaten, threatenedThe man heated shears on a kitchen element then threatened to cut off the victim's toe.08 Sep 12:21 AM
CrimeGang warfare: Killer Beez member had illegal shotgun as police investigated 21 shootings, 9 arsonsPolice say 21 shootings and nine arsons occurred during a dispute with the Tribesmen.08 Sep 12:04 AM
New ZealandKiwis owe $1 billion more in tax than last yearThe figures were revealed following news of a Nelson woman's "scheme to defeat the IRD".07 Sep 11:54 PM
CrimeHalloween horror: Driver drank and took drugs before killing cousin, injuring sevenOne victim dead, one paralysed and one cannot remember the death of his girlfriend.07 Sep 10:52 PM
New Zealand‘Harassment, bullying and overbearing behaviour’: Complaints about judges continue to riseThe number of complaints has almost doubled in the past five years.07 Sep 09:00 PM
CrimeCharismatic 'thug': Witnesses disparage man accused of trying to orchestrate radio host's murderThe radio host's on-air comments had rankled critics.07 Sep 06:23 AM
New ZealandFailed 'scheme to defeat the IRD': 'Staggering' effect on woman's financesMila Amber's plan to avoid a huge tax bill may have cost her dearly.06 Sep 08:52 PM
CrimeWould-be assassins wanted to burn down radio host's home during his funeral, jurors toldThe victim, stabbed over 40 times, has over half a million YouTube followers.06 Sep 05:30 AM
Crime'I hurt mum': Woman who killed mother found to be insane at timeJudge hearing case expresses sympathy to family for 'terrible event'.06 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCryptoCryptopia liquidators win right to sell another $5m worth of bitcoinFourth time at the well. Is there an end in sight?06 Sep 04:12 AM
CrimeAs anniversary of 70yo pedestrian's death approaches, motorist pleads not guilty to manslaughterHe was charged nearly a year after a 70-year-old woman died at Auckland Hospital.05 Sep 10:42 PM
CrimeMan who stabbed 'gentle giant' church member pleads guilty to manslaughterHe had previously been charged with murder.05 Sep 10:05 PM
CrimeWas savage murder caught on CCTV? Jurors set to begin deliberating in stabbing trialThe victim's uncles likely were trying to teach him a lesson, the defence claimed.05 Sep 08:34 AM
New ZealandGirls, 12 and 14, given cannabis, booze and taught to smoke methamphetamine at addict’s house'He held the pipe to the victims’ mouths and applied the flame, causing them to inhale.'05 Sep 05:27 AM
CrimeMurder trial witness recounts ‘terrifying’ encounter with Mongrel MobThe witness came home to find door ajar, and friend David Kuka "gasping for air".05 Sep 04:51 AM
New ZealandJudge foils $847,000 scheme to defeat IRDThe terms of the sale prevented the IRD from claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars.05 Sep 12:04 AM
New ZealandSupport for Lauren Dickason grows - protest planned ahead of sentencingShe admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.04 Sep 09:37 PM
Crime'She did not consent': Man accused of raping niece and sexually abusing child he fathered with herThe man claims his affair with his niece was consensual.04 Sep 07:01 AM
New Zealand'Stale, not relevant': Engineer behind collapsed CTV building wants complaint dismissedAlan Reay's lawyer says "no need for accountability", "no public interest” in pursuing it.04 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandCrown alleges Mongrel Mob trio responsible for murder to ‘avenge’ fellow gang memberThe Tauranga man was shot twice just weeks after a gang member was killed at same address.04 Sep 04:44 AM
New ZealandGuilty plea in fatal Momona stabbingA man who fatally stabbed a man in Momona following a driving dispute has pleaded guilty.03 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandSentencing date set for Timaru murder mum Lauren DickasonShe admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.31 Aug 09:32 PM
CrimeSupreme Court reduces sentence for man who bashed sex worker with a rock, then fatally stabbed herHe went to the Supreme Court seeking to have his life sentence overturned.31 Aug 05:28 AM
CrimePsychiatric symptoms receded for man who stabbed uncle 56 times, but he'll remain at lockdown facilityJames Yates was earlier found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.31 Aug 12:27 AM
PoliticsHigh-risk sexual offenders: Govt rushes to close loophole on Parliament's last dayLoophole means sexual and violent offenders cannot reside with reintegration provider.30 Aug 09:54 PM
New ZealandFormer lawyer - and wife of convicted murderer - fails in bid for reinstatementRapist and killer Liam Reid was Davina Murray’s client. They later got married.30 Aug 05:04 AM
