New ZealandTakapuna Beach rape trial: Defence says woman took sedative 'to get a buzz'Lawyers cross-examined the woman at length on day two of the High Court trial.14 Sep 07:39 AM
CrimeWitness says he heard defendant's name prior to shotgun blasts, but was afraid to tell policeThe defence suggested the witness made the detail up a week after the shooting.14 Sep 06:57 AM
CrimeName suppression lapses for man accused of North Shore murderTwo men accused of causing the death of Kevin Patrick Hay, 50, have pleaded not guilty.13 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandTakapuna Beach rape trial: 'I said no'The men allegedly met the woman at a beach where they offered her a job - and a drink.13 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandMurder defendant who denies shotgun attack confessed three times, Crown saysBefore his death, Alec Moala was helping a woman who had been slapped, prosecutors say.13 Sep 05:20 AM
Crime'A score to settle': Murder defendant stewed in jail for a year before revenge attempt, prosecutors sayAnother man has already pleaded guilty to pulling the trigger that night.12 Sep 04:52 AM
New ZealandJury finds men guilty of manslaughter, not murder, for stranger's beating deathNigel Fuatimu was 21 when he was beaten to death by strangers at a Manurewa park.11 Sep 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMongols gang pad murder trial: The pimp, his ex-lover, her patched dad, and the prospectTrial lifts lid on murky underworld. Kurt Bayer reports.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne guilty of manslaughter, two acquitted in Mongols gang pad murder trialThe court heard how Kane Wayman had been 'acting out' and disrespecting the gang.09 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Murderer of Christchurch mum of four committed knife rampage a decade earlier'If he'd been in jail that lady would still be alive,' another attack victim says.09 Sep 07:49 AM
New ZealandŌtara baby death: Defendant's overseas parents fear banishment from village, court toldThe defendant's mother said she fears villagers will burn her house down.09 Sep 04:10 AM
New ZealandEye surgeon denies attempted murderChristchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison denies attempted murder.08 Sep 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I knew he was broken': Ex of man who murdered Juliana Herrera reveals dark, violent pastThe dark past of the man charged with murdering Colombian woman in Christchurch.08 Sep 11:25 PM
CrimeHeart condition, not repeated kicks to head, caused man's death, defence argues at murder trialProsecutors said a 7kg block was dropped on Fuatimu's head - "an act of pure hatred."08 Sep 07:18 AM
New Zealand'Regrettable and unfortunate': Lodge closure for 1080 drop explainedA bush camp took authorities to court to halt pest control and stay open.08 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandYoung mum panicked, injuring her prem-baby as she tried to save his lifeThe six-month-old, born 10 weeks prematurely, had stopped breathing during a milk feed.08 Sep 01:30 AM
New ZealandAnother Killer Beez gang member pleads guilty to sloppy revenge plot that terrorised ŌtaraMultiple homes were shot at, including neighbours of the intended targets.07 Sep 04:05 AM
CrimeEx-teacher twice jailed for child sex abuse pleads guilty to new chargesEx-students not among his victims but teaching background used to gain access in new case.07 Sep 01:07 AM
CrimeNot guilty pleas entered for man charged with Ōtāhuhu murderPolice were called to a home on Jane Cowie Avenue on August 18.06 Sep 11:15 PM
CrimeDilworth teacher, 74, who admitted abusing students can now be namedThe former teacher and housemaster pleaded guilty in April but hasn't yet been sentenced.06 Sep 10:48 PM
New ZealandLodge told upcoming kids camp is a no-go during 1080 bait dropAuthorities say it's too dangerous for young people to be on site.06 Sep 05:31 AM
New ZealandFatally bungled revenge plot: Woman who 'cynically exploited' mentally disabled friend jailedA jury found the woman guilty of manslaughter and arson in July.02 Sep 12:03 AM
New ZealandFirst man ever accused of sabotage appears in courtThe first man ever accused of sabotage in NZ has appeared in court.01 Sep 09:40 PM
New ZealandPR woman accused of historical sex abuse of girl loses name suppressionA lawyer for St Cuthbert's College said the school was opposed to keeping its name secret.01 Sep 03:41 AM
New Zealand'I just wanted to wake him up': Widow haunted by Napier husband's murder'There is no honour in what you did', Kelly Cook tells man who killed her husband.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMāngere murder: Man, 59, pleads guilty to fatal assault of 69-year-oldMurder victim Lealofi Paniani's family was in court today as the guilty plea was entered.30 Aug 09:52 PM
New ZealandTrial date set for Remuera surgeon accused of murdering wifePauline Hanna was found dead inside the couple's $4 million home in April 2021.30 Aug 09:16 PM
New ZealandDesert Road murder: Meth boss admits luring underling to his deathBao Chang Wang, known as Ricky, was found in a shallow grave near Desert Rd in 2020.30 Aug 05:15 AM
New ZealandMother and stepfather jailed for drugging, sexually abusing and filming daughter'You broke me, abused me and raped me. I should have been your little girl.'30 Aug 01:02 AM
New ZealandBirthday drive-by: Man admits participation in Killer Beez revenge plot on 18th birthdayThe shootings were intended to send a message to rival gang the Tribesmen, police said.29 Aug 10:44 PM
New ZealandGang pad murder trial: Witness to fatal bashing warned, 'hear nothing, see nothing'Trio denies murdering Head Hunters gang associate at New Year's Eve party.29 Aug 03:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland man found not guilty of sexually violating Kiwi musicianJurors acquit Auckland man of sexually violating a musician at accused's home in 2013.29 Aug 03:11 AM
New ZealandStudents sharpen pencils for climate change actionStudents for Climate Solutions disappointed with judgment not to grant judicial review.25 Aug 11:35 PM
New ZealandUpmarket home converted into cannabis farm during housing crisis - stranded tourist jailedYen Nhu Cao said he didn't know growing cannabis was illegal in New Zealand.25 Aug 05:00 PM
