CrimeCourtroom filled to capacity as 20yo pleads not guilty to fatal Boxing Day kidnappingHe is accused of having 'caused the death by threats or fear of violence'.28 Feb 10:06 PM
CrimeManslaughter charge dropped: Attack on well-known 65-year-old left him hospitalised with punctured lungPopular Glen Eden identity Andre Wickliffe died after intervening in a fight.28 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandWhere is Wayne? Missing brother loses share of $250k inheritanceHe hasn't seen his brother since the '60s and has missed both his parents' funerals.28 Feb 04:53 PM
CrimeMan who killed 16yo had history of meth psychosis, lawyer saysProsecutors say Trinity Oliver, 16, was intentionally strangled in September 2021.28 Feb 04:22 AM
Crime'You killed my dad': Gang associate swerved car at father-of-10; family fumes over sentence“Is that all?” one of Kauri’s family members yelled as she stormed out of the courtroom.28 Feb 02:11 AM
New ZealandIntellectually disabled man's child porn conviction quashedA prior judge compared a conviction to 'branding' or 'cutting off ears'.28 Feb 01:01 AM
New ZealandTeen party killing: Money and food given to suspects on the run, court hearsThree people enter shock guilty pleas to being accessories after the fact.27 Feb 11:57 PM
New Zealand'I can't live without you' - man allegedly said before driving his wife off a 'cliff'He is accused of trying to murder his wife after she told him their marriage was over.27 Feb 04:36 PM
New ZealandWoman describes how she became minion of alleged Kiwi drug kingpinProsecutors say Valent was the expatriate mastermind of one of NZ's biggest drug rings.27 Feb 04:10 AM
New ZealandGang member spends birthday behind bars for part in violent 'dispute resolution'Mongrel Mob member Teimana Tawhai didn't pull the trigger, but he'll stay behind bars.26 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandBodiless murder trial: Newly-released inmate denied helping suspect cover his tracksEx-prison guard David Benbow is on trial, accused of killing his friend Michael McGrath.26 Feb 10:52 PM
CrimeNo more monitoring allowed for sex offender who targeted multiple women since deportation from AustraliaThe 51-year-old narrowly averted an indefinite sentence five years ago.24 Feb 03:24 AM
CrimeMurder defendant charged with strangling teen described fight, 'chokehold' on day of her death, friend saysDefence lawyers acknowledge he caused the death of 16-year-old Trinity Oliver.24 Feb 02:28 AM
New Zealand'Broken promises': Woman fights stepfather for claim of mother's $20m estateThe daughter claimed she had been promised $1 million as an advance inheritance.24 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandBodiless murder trial: 'I don’t give a f*** what happened to him', accused allegedly told friendsEx-prison guard David Benbow is on trial, accused of killing his friend Michael McGrath.23 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Cloud of uncertainty': Children caught up in parents' international tug-o-warThe mother wanted them to remain in New Zealand, while the father wanted them in Europe.22 Feb 05:19 PM
New ZealandFiery outburst in court as alleged cartel kingpin finally stands trialFive alleged former accomplices are set to turn Crown witnesses.22 Feb 06:15 AM
New ZealandTrust issues: She claims money is missing. Her ex claims he can prove otherwiseAccess is required: Ex may have answers but can't get in the door to get them.22 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandEx-prison guard murder trial: Claims of ‘witch-hunt’ before arrestReporter suspected 'friend' was potential suspect David Benbow himself.21 Feb 11:42 PM
New ZealandVanished builder 'low' suicide risk, expert tells murder trialEx-prison guard denies murder but Crown says he had motive, means and opportunity.21 Feb 03:11 AM
New Zealand‘Government is intentionally misleading New Zealanders’: Mayors react as Three Waters legal challenge fails'Central government are taking the assets, but not providing fair compensation.'21 Feb 01:40 AM
New ZealandEx-prison guard murder trial: Accused asked missing man for help day before disappearanceCrown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.20 Feb 10:39 PM
Crime'Only in mafia movies,' Crown says of Viaduct manslaughter trial where man drowned after being 'hunted'James Jenkins, 24, drowned near Auckland's Viaduct in October 2019.20 Feb 02:58 AM
New ZealandMurder accused on dating website weeks before alleged killing, court hearsCrown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.20 Feb 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLawyers alarmed as $150m Tauranga courthouse project put under reviewTauranga's courthouse project is under review and local lawyers are calling for action.19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionInsolvent developer proposed $250/week payment over 5 yearsCourt approves scheme to repay debt one lawyer says is $2 million.17 Feb 04:32 AM
New ZealandWoman challenged ex-partner over vanished new lover: ‘What have you done with him?’Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.17 Feb 03:17 AM
CrimeTeen told 111 murder defendant had choked her puppy; two months later she was dead"Stay away from my daughter, she's only 16," Trinity Oliver's mum recalled saying.16 Feb 11:44 PM
New Zealand'Unsatisfactory': Court rules on ongoing issues around psychiatric reports for offendersA defendant and a health service sought declarations on the provision of the reports.16 Feb 07:09 AM
CrimeStrangulation case: Jurors watch CCTV from Auckland train station where 16yo girl was killedTrinity Oliver was found dead in September 2021.16 Feb 05:16 AM
New ZealandVanished man's mother says defendant used to call her 'Mum'Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.16 Feb 12:15 AM
CrimeManslaughter trial: 'Relentless pursuit' blamed for man's drowning in Auckland harbourJames Jenkins, 24, disappeared beneath the water near Auckland's Viaduct in October 2019.15 Feb 05:43 AM
CrimeMan accused of strangling 16-year-old admits he killed her, but not on purposeThe body of 16-year-old Trinity Oliver was found in Manurewa in September 2021.15 Feb 04:47 AM
New ZealandVanished builder stashed cash and lived outside society norms, court hearsCrown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.15 Feb 12:20 AM
