New ZealandToupees and necklaces: Murderer's legal action costs taxpayers nearly $1 millionPhillip John Smith has cost taxpayers thousands of dollars each year.20 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKingpin bowled: Inside the downfall of a Kiwi drug lordTale of cash, flash cars, burner phones and police 'bugging' ends in dramatic sauna raid.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Just enjoying our night': Three friends describe sudden, unprovoked attack as pal beaten to deathProsecutors say Nigel Fuatimu was already unconscious when he was bashed with a brick.18 Aug 06:16 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Father who killed young son in high-speed crash 'confessed' to murderCharge downgraded to manslaughter after mental health concerns.17 Aug 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesWhat happened at Morrison Kent? Law firm review kept from publicInsiders say the report has not been distributed to all staff either.17 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandAs he awaited historic sex abuse trial, ex-teacher also secretly faced more recent chargesLeonard Cave, 75, is now serving an 8-year prison term for historic sex abuse.17 Aug 03:57 AM
CrimeMurder defendants accused of beating unconscious, face-down stranger with concrete blockNigel Fuatimu, 21, had been playing music and singing with friends prior to his death.15 Aug 05:37 AM
CrimeOne man guilty of murdering high-ranking Mongrel Mob member during meth deal, co-defendant acquittedJurors returned the guilty verdict after three days of deliberations.15 Aug 04:14 AM
New ZealandJury begins deliberating fate of businessman accused of $1.3m rest home fraud'His failure doesn't make him a criminal.'15 Aug 03:23 AM
New ZealandEx-Dilworth teacher whose abuse spanned five decades jailed for eight years"I behaved dreadfully and the bad feelings will haunt me forever," abuser tells court.11 Aug 09:59 PM
CrimeComancheros leader, others found guilty of conspiracy to import massive $90m meth haulInvestigators were listening in as a plan was hatched to import 600kg from South Africa.11 Aug 04:24 AM
New Zealand'Distastefully sarcastic': Transgender comments 'free speech'Two lawyers say their right to freedom of expression was violated, investigation was void.10 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'A desperate and unwell man': Jami-Lee Ross' lawyer questions Simon Bridges over donation threatThe ex-National leader spent hours testifying at Jami-Lee Ross' illegal donation trial.10 Aug 04:22 AM
New ZealandPair charged with Whakamarama murder namedThe pair's name suppression has now lapsed09 Aug 10:40 PM
CrimeMan accused of killing 77yo widow remains at psychiatric facility; identity still secretMaria Brown was a beloved grandmother who volunteered at Onehunga Primary School.09 Aug 09:44 PM
CrimeWho robbed who? Lawyers at odds over death of high-ranking Mongrel Mob memberThose charged with Clifford Umuhuri's murder say it was self defence.09 Aug 06:32 AM
New ZealandIn backfired police interview, Jami-Lee Ross handed over outline of eventual SFO case against him'I could smell danger,' Ross said of his decision to record a call with Simon Bridges.08 Aug 07:18 AM
New Zealand'Did it scare you to see his bum?' Prosecutor rubbishes murder defendant's self-defence testimonyProsecutors say Michael Filoa always intended to rob Mongrel Mob member Clifford Umuhuri.08 Aug 04:58 AM
New ZealandMeth dealer hid $1.5m in cash in hydraulically-operated case under bedCalebh Simpson was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday.06 Aug 06:53 PM
New ZealandMan who raped and kidnapped foster daughter wanted to marry her, said it was 'God's will''His job was to be my protector – not to be the person I needed protection from.'05 Aug 04:12 AM
New ZealandAndrew Little called to witness stand in Labour, National donations trialThe former Labour leader was shown a photo of him standing between two of the defendants.04 Aug 11:44 PM
New ZealandAt SFO trial, Labour's Michael Wood recounts own informal investigation into donationsBusinessman Yikun Zhang and six others are accused of illegal political donations.04 Aug 05:06 AM
New Zealand'Coward, monster': Father who killed son, 6, in 'deliberate' fiery crash jailed"I want to swap with him. I want a bullet" - father said after crash.03 Aug 01:21 AM
CrimeDad, daughter killed in double shooting: Accused appears in courtInterim name suppression was ordered to continue until October.02 Aug 11:41 PM
CrimeMan accused of killing MSD worker pleads not guilty; identity remains secretAitasi Hohenberger, 34, died at a Henderson home last month.02 Aug 11:13 PM
New ZealandName suppression lapses for man accused of attempted murder of two womenCaleb Bell was charged last month for a crash in Epsom that left two people hospitalised.02 Aug 10:26 PM
New ZealandBankruptcy case against Bella Vista developer halted as he plans defamation suitDanny Cancian owes more than $1 million to Carters.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrantic phone call after man's alleged $1.3m fraud came to lightThe court heard a document had been 'twinked out' to alter the man's salary.02 Aug 07:04 AM
New ZealandMurder trial witness says glasses were too foggy to ID shooterMongrel Mob member Clifford Umuhuri died on the side of the road near Auckland Hospital.02 Aug 03:30 AM
Crime'Brutal, callous': Elizabeth Zhong's murderer jailed for more than 18 yearsFang Sun stabbed Elizabeth Zhong over 20 times after breaking into her home.01 Aug 09:21 PM
New ZealandMan killed in lockdown meth deal was high-ranking Mongrel Mob member, jurors toldAt one point, Beatrice Gage yelled, 'F*** you,' each time the prosecutor asked a question.01 Aug 02:06 AM
CrimeHave you seen these missing murder trial witnesses?Police are hoping the public can help locate Beatrice and Hadyn Gage.29 Jul 05:08 AM
New ZealandTeen killer jailed: Man's search for friendship ends in 'pain and dying alone'Judge says life imprisonment appropriate for teen who killed mate in brutal knife attack.29 Jul 03:48 AM
New ZealandMan charged with sabotage believed to be first in NZ historyThe charge was originally introduced to prevent foreign interference during WWII.28 Jul 05:00 PM
