Crime'I did some bad things', 16yo accused of teen's torture and forced hanging told detectiveDimetrius Pairama, 17, was forced to hang herself five years ago this month.17 Jul 02:42 AM
New ZealandOwners who altered fire-damaged property ordered to pay $72kTower Insurance found that the tenants had altered the property.16 Jul 03:26 AM
New ZealandTriple murder case: Mum to mount insanity defence over daughters' deathsLauren Dickason will mount a defence of insanity and infanticide.15 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeBlack Power member who made armed kidnapping a career wins stoush over parole termsWattie Kahu was last sent to prison after a 2016 police standoff in which he was shot.13 Jul 05:22 AM
New ZealandFocus: Gloriavale leavers speak outside courtLeavers win Employment Court case, judge rules women born to work and any choice ‘illusionary’. Video / George HeardWatch13 Jul 02:47 AM
Crime'I saw a dead body': Another child witness testifies at teen torture-murder trial, says defendant confessedDimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and forced to hang herself five years ago.12 Jul 07:49 AM
Crime'Celebrated': Teen gets Mongrel Mob patch following murderRei Marshall was stabbed and then repeatedly hit with a claw hammer.12 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiwifruit growers' court appeal dismissed, rates hike here to stayIt concludes a two-and-a-half-year battle between orchardists and the council.12 Jul 02:18 AM
New ZealandAppeal Court cuts time double murderer Nathan Frost must stay in jailThe Appeal Court has reduced the double murderer's non-parole period from 20 to 18 years.12 Jul 01:57 AM
CrimeCabbies claim almost $1m lost through Covid-19 levy policyThe levy policy was also 'unfair and prejudicial' to drivers, the group allege.11 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure trial: Defendant admits up to 40 affairsA leading entertainment figure takes the stand to give evidence in his defence.11 Jul 04:27 AM
New ZealandTwo wrongs make a right: Man uses proceeds of crime to repay $21,000 in wrongfully received Covid-19 subsidiesPolice found $31,000 in cash, drugs and a firearm, but they had no search warrant.10 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandBurglar released from jail so he doesn't become 'a more hardened criminal'The man stole $15,000 worth of clothing and attacked a man about the head with pruners.10 Jul 05:58 AM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure trial: Police case attacked in defence opening'He’s made mistakes but that doesn’t make him a criminal'10 Jul 05:36 AM
Crime17yo forced to choose how to die: Witness changes testimony about defendant's appetite for killingMurder victim Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was forced to decide how she wanted to die.10 Jul 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRugby stoush: Breach of confidentiality and privacy issues behind team’s exclusionThe coach and players were gutted at being unable to finish the season on a high.07 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeFormer child witness returns to testify on fifth anniversary of teen's killingDimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and killed in South Auckland five years ago.07 Jul 05:25 AM
Crime'Hope you have a good life': Murder trial witness recalls slain teen's final wordsDimetrius Pairama's body was found inside a rusted steel drum five years ago this month.07 Jul 12:12 AM
New ZealandShakespeare Rd tragedy: Manslaughter charge over fatal crash of car with nine insideMithias Oshae Te Pou allegedly crashed a car with nine people in it.07 Jul 12:08 AM
CrimeChild witness outlined sadistic treatment of 17yo girl in final hours before murderDimetrius Pairama's body was found in a steel drum after she was forced to hang herself.06 Jul 07:07 AM
New Zealand'Unsubstantiated cultural beliefs': Christian couple fights declaration of sacred Māori landLandowner says Māori traditions run contrary to 'divinely inspired' Bible.06 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandRed Fox Tavern murder: Pair lose bid to overturn convictionsThe court dismissed an appeal by two men serving life sentences for murder.06 Jul 04:21 AM
CrimePillow talk: Man beaten, bike stolen, for telling his partner about a gang's activitiesHe did mechanical repairs for the gang but was so fearful after the attack, he left town.05 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandUber driver claims indecent assault of sleeping teen passenger was an accidentWong picked up his victim from outside a Christchurch bar and “took advantage” of her.04 Jul 12:13 AM
New Zealand'I just flipped out': Mentally ill man stabbed to death refugee fishermanAbdul Kareem was a New Zealand resident having arrived as a refugee from Myanmar in 2018.03 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandFNDC to adopt tikanga-based approach to move occupiers of land near Te Tii MaraeFNDC successfully seeks High Court order to move occupiers of reserve and accessway.03 Jul 06:00 AM
CrimeCrown says resentment over Facebook post resulted in murdered teen's blowtorch torture, forced hangingThe defendant was 17 at the time the crime was alleged to have taken place in 2018.03 Jul 05:31 AM
New ZealandFraudster’s $16.7m claims against justice system die with himDavid Barton had a 15-page criminal record and stopped paying tax for 10 years.02 Jul 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSteve Braunias: The crashing waves of grief as court hears of Baby Chance's deathSteve Braunias at the trial of a man accused of murdering a 10-month-old baby.01 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeHenchman guilty of stabbing meth cook to death in drug market power struggleRicky Wang, suspected of plotting a bloody syndicate coup, died tied to a chair.30 Jun 04:27 AM
Banking and financeTiger Brokers to pay $900,000 for breaching anti-money laundering lawsChinese-backed broker in hot water over non-compliance.29 Jun 04:34 AM
New ZealandJealous newlywed fatally stabbed his wife’s lover during lockdownThe victim was a beloved street preacher who left behind a legacy, his family said.29 Jun 12:25 AM
New ZealandNorthland beef farmer fined 15K for NAIT breachesFailing to register his animals landed a Northland beef farmer in court.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'A lot about this is unusual' - Lawyers address jury as testimony finishes at meth syndicate murder trialCrime boss Uncle Six and a fellow henchman both pleaded guilty and testified against him.28 Jun 08:22 AM
