Crime'Violent and unprovoked': Mentally unwell man who killed mother had history of attacking strangersA judge decided Matamua Leatioo's lockdown psychiatric facility stay should be long-term.30 Aug 03:49 AM
New ZealandWellington protester who 'cemented' hand to road appeals declined bail applicationThe sticking substance may have been a mixture of epoxy and cement.30 Aug 01:19 AM
CrimeTwo men plead guilty to attempted murder of popular Auckland radio hostThe victim was attacked in his driveway in December 2020.29 Aug 10:07 PM
New Zealand‘I’ve done my partner in’: Loved Māori warden murdered in frenzied stabbingHer partner was high on drugs when he stabbed her 39 times.29 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeI will never be whole again, says mum as son's killer sentencedDesmond Bourne insisted he was fearful, not resentful over a drug debt. A judge disagreed.29 Aug 12:33 AM
New ZealandMan choked to death by his neighbour had contacted mental health service about himDays before Blithe was killed, he contacted mental health services. No beds were free.29 Aug 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFormer High Court Judge: What critics of sentences do not understandOPINION: A former High Court Judge puts the case for understanding the judiciary.28 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeTwice-weekly badminton date? Judge rubbishes offender's home detention expectationsThe car dealer is the third and final co-defendant to score an appeal victory.28 Aug 05:08 AM
New ZealandBetrayal, loss and recovery: Woman's fight for justice after friend stole life savings'When she claimed she got hacked, she cried … she came here and she cried'.25 Aug 11:00 PM
Crime'Was he crying? Was he pleading with you?': Murder defendant grilled as she enters witness boxLawyers say Jimel Burns-Wong-Tung not the "cold-blooded killer" of Rangiwhero Ngaronoa.25 Aug 05:52 AM
CrimeFarm worker death: Jurors weep as young mother acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughterJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.25 Aug 03:25 AM
Crime'Extremely angry': Woman incited grisly tanker track attack, Crown suggestsJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.24 Aug 07:30 AM
New Zealand'I wanted to kill you': Victim lashes out at her rapist"You became a thief of the worst imaginable kind."24 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandDavid Benbow defence team accuses police of 'tunnel vision'Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.23 Aug 11:25 PM
KahuCorrections criticised over Arohata Prison transfersHigh Court rules transferring wāhine Māori away from whānau is illegal.23 Aug 08:44 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty pleaNews snippets from the Far North.23 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeMurder-accused sends 'love letter' to killer partner in prison, revealing 'no regrets'Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.23 Aug 05:36 AM
New ZealandNo body, no weapon murder case: ‘Means, motive and opportunity merged into murder’, Crown saysMichael McGrath was last seen alive in May 2017.23 Aug 04:51 AM
Crime'No, no': Murder victim still conscious when chained to car, accused claimsJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and dragged to his death.22 Aug 08:20 AM
CrimeMurder trial witness pulls shirt over head, licks mic and changes vivid account to 'can't remember'Rangiwhero Ngaronoa, 22, was stabbed to death in November 2021.22 Aug 06:38 AM
New ZealandNo body, no weapon murder case: New jury to be selectedThe trial has been stopped and a new jury will be selected tomorrow.21 Aug 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCourt claim on $41.3m loss via Nido schemes explainedShareholders put $47.2m into schemes to fund the store, hoping for big returns.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You fellas are mad': Farm boss turns up to tanker track attack, hears worker was dumped in pitThe victim was beaten, chained to a car and dragged along a tanker track.21 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandPay back: High Court orders thief to return stolen funds to victim, with interestWoman’s claim she had repaid the money was “breathtakingly incredible” judge says.21 Aug 06:26 AM
New ZealandRottweiler that bit vet must be put down, judge rulesChopper supporter ejected from court after yelling abuse at the judge.21 Aug 04:14 AM
New ZealandNo body, no weapon murder case: Ex-prison guard retrial beginsMichael McGrath disappeared in 2017 and has never been found.21 Aug 12:29 AM
CrimeMurder trial aborted for Crips members accused of killing revered 75yo rugby league stalwartProsecutors said the Crips are responsible for the 75-year-old's shooting death.20 Aug 10:40 PM
CrimeBaby death: He stomped his pregnant partner's head, then their son came and his violence amplifiedProsecutors sought a murder conviction for Hamuera Rawhiti. Jurors disagreed.20 Aug 12:02 AM
New ZealandThe biggest stories of the week: Dickason conviction, recycling fraud claims and Waiwera's demisePlus, what is going on at Hawke's Bay's radiology department?18 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeImprisoned gang leader orchestrated hit, but 75yo grandfather was killed instead, jury toldThe 75-year-old rugby league stalwart was shot in his home in August 2021.18 Aug 05:32 AM
Crime'Manifestly inadequate': Crown to appeal sentence of teen Mobster involved in murderHome detention is not appropriate given the seriousness of the crime, the Crown stated.17 Aug 09:00 PM
Crime'He never had a bed': Mongols vice president's 'shocking' road to 16 years jailHone Ronaki was deported from Australia in October 2018.17 Aug 06:40 AM
Crime'Execution-style' killer collapses in dock as victim's children speak of heartbreakHe was pulled off the ground by security guards and sat for the rest of the hearing.17 Aug 01:13 AM
New ZealandWhat happens to Lauren Dickason now?Justice Cameron Mander told the jury Dickason’s future was now up to him.16 Aug 07:30 AM
