CrimeAttempted murder defendant discussed planting GPS tracking device two days before attackAuckland-based radio celebrity Harnek Singh was stabbed dozens of times.25 Sep 05:29 AM
CrimeFriends accused of fatal shootings during 'crime spree'It was one hell of a month in Auckland with a spate of shootings, the court heard.25 Sep 05:20 AM
New Zealand'Manslaughter by fright' appealed - could drowning have been foreseen?James Jenkins died after, out of fear of his pursuer, he jumped into the harbour.25 Sep 03:34 AM
CrimeMurder defendant's lawyers says their client's ex-bestie - not him - stomped, stabbed victimTwo friends from childhood, co-accused of murder, blame each other.25 Sep 12:53 AM
New ZealandWill dispute: Dying man wanted to give assets to neighbour but old friend disagreedThe man died just three days after signing his new will.23 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandThe instigators, the negotiator and the followers: All but one Waikeria prison rioter now jailedOne rioter was in care at 11, expelled at 12, drinking at 13 and committing crime at 14.22 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Absolute nonsense': Defence lawyers close case in David Kuka murder trialThe jury has retired to consider its verdict.22 Sep 04:43 AM
New Zealand‘How dare you put your hands on my missus:' Killer's words as he stabbed woman in chestKiller of Napier woman Arohaina Henare pleads guilty to murder.22 Sep 12:13 AM
Official Cash Rate‘Nothing inherently dishonest’, CBL judge findsJudge could not find former CBL Corporation executives guilty.21 Sep 09:49 PM
CrimeMan who spent wage subsidies on gambling and 'adult entertainment' wants out of jailHe fraudulently claimed almost $200k in Covid-19 wage subsidies.21 Sep 12:29 AM
CrimeUncle sentenced for violent murder of infant nephewHe was found guilty by a jury earlier this year.21 Sep 12:08 AM
CrimeWhy gangsters jailed for McDonald’s attack want lower sentencesThe victim was mistakenly believed to be a member of a rival gang, the Mongrel Mob.20 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimeName suppression lapses: Identity revealed in meth-laced beer caseAiden Sagala died in March after police said he "innocently sat down for a beer".19 Sep 05:17 AM
Crime'You were the ringleader': Defence lawyers have go at attempted murderer who left knife at sceneRadio host Harnek Singh was stabbed dozens of times by strangers in his driveway.18 Sep 05:45 AM
Crime'Just panicking': Witness tells how political assassination attempt devolved into amateur hourAn Auckland-based international talkback radio celebrity was their target.15 Sep 06:57 AM
Crime'Drinking from the age of two': Man jailed for violent assault at tangiCourt told that main aggressor had been drinking alcohol since the age of two.15 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandDilworth sexual abuser granted sentence discount after appealRobert Wynyard abused eight boys, some as young as 8 years old.14 Sep 11:20 PM
Crime'The chosen one': Business owner-turned-prison inmate explains how he was recruited to killThe witness is already serving a sentence for the radio host's attempted murder.14 Sep 05:48 AM
New Zealand'He shattered my faith': Businessman rips off elderly widow, churchThe fraudster has racked up more than 100 dishonesty convictions and countless victims.14 Sep 02:38 AM
CrimeNewly patched mobster carried out violent revenge attack on rival gangTeenager was robbed by members of the Crips in a drug deal gone wrong.14 Sep 12:43 AM
CrimeMeth-maker with $1.5m debt to Crown has to give up ‘bequest’ from late fatherRoyce Duncan owed the Crown $1.5m earned from a large-scale drug-dealing operation.13 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandJudge says prison stint for Aimex boss 'not manifestly excessive''The appellant had many opportunities to tell the truth' - Justice Christine Grice.13 Sep 06:45 AM
CrimeTrial date assigned for pair accused of pensioner's stabbing death in Auckland CBD apartmentBoth defendants appeared in court, although one was via audio-visual feed.12 Sep 11:11 PM
CrimeTeen accused of murdering 56-year-old at Epsom motel returns to courtThe teen continues to have interim name suppression.12 Sep 10:55 PM
New ZealandProtesting grandmother who concreted herself to road no longer behind barsRosemary Penwarden has been granted electronically monitored bail to her home in Dunedin.12 Sep 05:03 AM
New Zealand'Excessive' sentence: Judge says prison too harsh for accident cover-upWilliam Sullivan made a false statement to WorkSafe investigators.12 Sep 03:29 AM
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
