New ZealandNews briefs: No lifeguards, manslaughter accused named, and community clean-up dayCatch up on what's happening.21 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime'Execution' murder trial: Man shot after being lured to 'fake drug deal' - CrownJurors were told a bullet, fired at close range, penetrated Hart's motorcycle helmet.21 Apr 04:07 AM
New ZealandName suppression lapses for Darcy Strickland murder accusedTwo men are to face trial in the High Court next February.20 Apr 11:23 PM
CrimeMurder defendant who drove ex’s body to police station to keep name suppressedThe man approached the Manukau Police Station's front counter on December 30.20 Apr 04:56 AM
New ZealandNZ insurer granted injunction against $3m foreign lawsuitThe NZ insurer argues that Guyana court action breaches an arbitration agreement.20 Apr 04:34 AM
CrimeMan who fatally stabbed AUT law student in West Auckland alley admits murderKanwarpal Singh had been set to go to trial next year.20 Apr 04:18 AM
New ZealandCompanies appeal $270k fine for incident that left worker with brain injuryThe Taranaki-based agricultural business wants the fine reduced by $40,000.20 Apr 03:32 AM
CrimeHead Hunter pulled rifle from guitar case, executed ex and her father on lawnDetails of the grisly double murder have been released to the public for the first time.20 Apr 01:21 AM
CrimeJailed for neglect death: Man fights 'inhumane' deportation to CanadaEna Lai Dung, 76, died in a pool of her own urine and faeces, weighing just 29kg.19 Apr 05:10 AM
CrimeShoe fetishist who 'stalked', attacked three women loses appeal; says immigration status at riskLi Yicheng was sentenced to community work but argued for discharge without conviction.19 Apr 03:34 AM
Education‘Judge got it wrong’: Educators appeal decision that ruled vaccine mandates lawfulThe group claims Justice Francis Cooke's decision breached Bill of Rights.19 Apr 02:53 AM
New Zealand'Bitterly regrets': Woman who encouraged killers claims the victim was her friendThe woman shared the whereabouts of the victim before he was stabbed 13 times.19 Apr 12:15 AM
New ZealandPolice trio acquitted of manslaughter: Only one remains in the force, inquest droppedAllen Ball died in a cell in 2019. What followed were a number of investigative processes.18 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeLockdown protest organiser Billy TK wins right to discuss case on internetThe former political hopeful has been ordered to serve four months' imprisonment.18 Apr 12:46 AM
CrimeTeen shot in back of head with AR-15 had been driving down Auckland road - CrownMisiona Talafu Petelo, 19, died in October 2021 after he was taken to hospital.17 Apr 06:50 AM
CrimeKiller Beez shooter flouts home detention, sent to jailGang member's disregard for home detention means it is unsuitable to hold him to account.17 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandComCom takes Bachcare to court over cancellation policyCivil action seeking High Court declaration some terms for booking properties were unfair.17 Apr 04:40 AM
New Zealand'Kangaroo court': Lawyer who called a judge racist wants his suspension wiped from the recordFrank Deliu was earlier suspended for 15 months for his accusations against the judges.15 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeMan asks court to declare him legally deadHe is "plainly very much alive", says a High Court judge.14 Apr 04:36 AM
New ZealandBalance of proceeds from liquidated children's home be donatedChildrten's home liquidated as it was too expensive to run12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNotable judge dies after short illnessJustice Simon France presided over Ewen Macdonald trial for murder, Mark Lundy retrial.10 Apr 10:01 PM
New ZealandTwo more Northland meth cooks get minimum periods of imprisonment quashedCourt of Appeal quashes minimum periods of imprisonment imposed on two meth cooks.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dramatic fail': Dyslexic police candidate not discriminated againstGuy Greenslade failed the typing three times and was banned from reapplying to the police.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime'Drunken jealousy': Woman jailed for torching partner's home has sentence quashedSuspicious her partner was cheating, she attacked the man and then set fire to his home.06 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Squatter': Notorious Black Power member fails in fight against eviction, againKevin Moore claims he is a descendant of the coastal land and has a right to live on it.05 Apr 10:20 PM
New ZealandWoman who ensnared intellectually disabled man in house fire namedStephen Ewart was incited to set fire to a residential flat in 2017.05 Apr 08:02 AM
New ZealandChopper's owner loses court battle, dog could be put downTauranga City Council has been successful in its appeal against a dog that attacked a vet.04 Apr 04:57 AM
CrimeManslaughter sentencing: 501 deportee was on bail when he shot man in stomachEx-partner Sandy Younes was also sentenced for cleaning up the crime scene.04 Apr 01:47 AM
New ZealandGang member says he wasn't leader of retribution shootingJustin McGoldrick was sentenced to six years' jail for shooting and wounding his victim.04 Apr 12:43 AM
New ZealandVictims of beach indecent assaults support offender's recoveryOne victim is extra cautious now while the other woman is uncomfortable in a bikini.03 Apr 11:46 PM
New ZealandAgency awarded $40k in costs after Whaakari charges dismissedWorkSafe consistently told NEMA they would not be charged.03 Apr 11:11 PM
New ZealandNo body, no gun: Hung jury in Christchurch murder caseMichael McGrath vanished in 2017 - his friend denied shooting him dead.03 Apr 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Bullied': The $1.5m, the will, and the aunt who wanted the fortuneThe 97-year-old said she had been bullied into changing her will.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll over: Colin Craig loses final defamation case against John StringerColin Craig has confirmed the years-long legal saga is finally over.31 Mar 06:00 AM
