WellingtonDaughter fatally ran over mother who tried to stop her drink-drivingShe received 11 months home detention and a two-year driving ban.28 Aug 12:27 AM
New ZealandMan accused of Whangārei park murder dies while awaiting trialDuwaine Johnstone, 63, was accused of murdering Yvonne Chapman in Whangārei.27 Aug 07:02 AM
WellingtonWatch: Man jumps from fourth storey to escape burning hostel, video shown to juryResidents have described their efforts to escape the inferno at Loafers Lodge.27 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Couldn’t handle the screaming and crying': Man reveals why he killed his girlfriend's babyMatthew Ellery threw the girl to the floor and smothered her. Then he blamed her uncle.27 Aug 03:00 AM
CrimeWoman who ran over, killed ex had contacted police earlier seeking helpHer murder trial was set for next week. She was instead jailed for manslaughter.27 Aug 12:57 AM
CrimeHistoric verdict: Dog owner guilty of manslaughter after hungry pack mauled man to deathThe jury found Neville Thomson died after Abel Wira failed to secure his aggressive dogs.26 Aug 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The war on pedestriansOPINION: Court says no to Auckland Transport's attempts to calm traffic in seaside suburb.26 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeRival gang's 'brutally effective' tactics resulted in Head Hunter's murder, Crown saysFive members and associates of a lesser-known street gang are on trial for murder.26 Aug 06:00 AM
Wellington'Get out immediately': Firefighters describe escape from Loafers Lodge infernoFirefighters left the building moments before a deadly flashover happened.26 Aug 01:12 AM
CrimeLoafers Lodge fire: Trial starts for man facing murder, arson chargesThe trial for a man accused of murdering five people in a Wellington fire started today. The man has pleaded not guilty to five counts of murder and two counts of arson.Watch25 Aug 06:02 AM
New ZealandTired taxi driver reversed into signpost, which fell on pedestrian and killed himKiflay Abera had not taken required breaks before crash that killed Jason McEwan. 25 Aug 06:00 AM
Wellington'Chaos': Murder-accused lit deadly blaze with 84 people in hostelThe defendant had lived at Loafers Lodge for just one week before setting it on fire.25 Aug 05:00 AM
AucklandLaw student wins court case against Auckland Transport over ‘unlawful’ speed bumps A judge ruled that AT failed to genuinely consider the impact on drivers.25 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandGerman dad tried to block passport for teen daughter, claiming she'd been 'kidnapped to NZ'Without a passport, the NZ-based teen can't get a driver's licence, IRD number or travel.24 Aug 06:00 AM
Crime'They had a taste for blood': Jury asked to decide if man killed by dogs let them out of caravanDefence says if victim hadn’t opened the doors, 'the dogs would still be in the caravan'.22 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Aunty, can you tell uncle to come': The message that led to a murder Dean Kahukiwa was shot five times in his Horowhenua home in September 2023.21 Aug 05:22 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailZuru nappy trial: Treasures buyers questioned over links to 'Mr Nappy'High Court hears from JJK Group that competed with Mowbrays to buy nappy brand.21 Aug 12:00 AM
CrimeRevealed: Female teacher loses suppression fight over sex acts on studentBut she will not go to prison and won't have to register as a sex offender. 20 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Completely needless' death: Court sees CCTV footage of fatal incidentCCTV showed Richard Martin being struck by a car on Arawa St.20 Aug 06:02 PM
WellingtonJudge rules in ugly property dispute between mayor and mother-in-lawMayor Barry's mother-in-law has made multiple allegations against him and his wife.20 Aug 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyThree achievements for Fletcher Building: Andrew Reding'It's a very patchy, volatile market' – Fletcher's Andrew Reding.20 Aug 12:43 AM
PropertyFletcher Building makes $419m loss after 'one of the most demanding years'Company sued waterproofers over NZICC but is being sued by SkyCity over the same building.19 Aug 09:19 PM
Crime'Vicious-looking': Dogs that mauled man to death also allegedly turned on owner'He had to go in the water to try and drown them to get them off him,' friend tells court.19 Aug 07:03 AM
CrimeWoman demonstrated strangulation on video weeks before her alleged murderJurors watched the video, as well as a follow-up in which she recanted the accusation.19 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Justice has been served but there are no winners': Aunt tells men who fatally beat cyclistJavon Aranui had 16 separate head injuries and a brain bleed after the 'bloody beating'.19 Aug 04:37 AM
CrimeTwo jailed in Comancheros retribution plot aimed at ex-member's familyShots were fired into a room with children. A fleeing man was later grazed with a bullet.19 Aug 01:06 AM
New ZealandMan claimed he was under 'mind control' while stabbing victim multiple timesHe said he had just woken up from a 'daydream' and had been under 'MK Ultra mind control'.18 Aug 11:07 PM
Crime'My dogs have attacked my bro': Man allegedly mauled to death by pack of hungry dogs Abel Wira's 23 dogs were known for their aggressive behaviour and had bitten him before. 18 Aug 07:00 AM
Airlines'Appalling': Qantas fined $99m for mass worker sackings during CovidThe Australian airline unlawfully sacked 1820 ground staff during the pandemic.18 Aug 12:04 AM
New ZealandHundreds of vehicles imported with tampered odometers, investigation showsCivil action has been taken against three people and two Auckland-based companies.17 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandPrivate or public school? Education spat sends Hawke's Bay parents to courtThe primary-aged girl told her lawyer that her father 'wasn't listening to Mummy'.16 Aug 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZuru nappy trial: Rascals patriarch challenged over claimsKeith Taylor's evidence contested over a full day in the High Court by Zuru's KC.15 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandCouncil hires private investigator to track homeowner over $220k rates billForced sale looms for the owner, who has not paid rates since 2005.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Complex case': Mum's fight to have son released from secure care, 20 years after minor offending The intellectually disabled man smashed windows and told neighbours he was James Bond.15 Aug 03:24 AM
