CrimeDriver who fired shots during police chase 'a changed man' in tearful court appearanceNorthland man has been jailed for firing a gun in the air during a police pursuit.11 May 08:20 PM
CrimeHoliday home manager recalls 'strange' booking on week of businesswoman's deathA witness said Fang Sun described three people he wanted dead.11 May 02:54 AM
New ZealandMan admits four South Auckland drive-by shootings in five daysMichael Crawford also pleaded guilty to having explosives, AK-47-type rifle: no one hurt.10 May 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: A deal for Kim Dotcom - how the Megaupload case endsDavid Fisher has covered the case from the beginning and asks: Will Kim Dotcom cut a deal?10 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei man sentenced to preventive detention for attack on his partnerTawhai spent much of his adulthood in custody but did little to address his offending.10 May 02:43 AM
New Zealand'He's trying to suffocate me': Slain businesswoman's words read in court'Court won't kill you, but they will,' Fang Sun allegedly said of his gang connections.10 May 12:06 AM
New ZealandBusinesswoman was beset with gambling losses, debts prior to violent deathThe defendant had accused Elizabeth Zhong of misappropriating more than $4 million.09 May 04:13 AM
Crime'I will kill your family': Slain businesswoman's ex-husband recalls threat and own arrestFang Sun is accused of murdering business partner Elizabeth Zhong.06 May 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Fall from grace': 'Storeman' of large drug syndicate jailedPeter Dong Hae Kim's offending was a shock to those who knew him.06 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandNamed: Man charged with murder of carer was her boarderThe killing shocked the quiet Christchurch street on which she lived.05 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Blood spots on the wall': Businesswoman's friend recalls frantic check-in prior to grisly discoveryWendy Wu said she sensed something was wrong when her calls went unanswered.05 May 04:55 AM
Crime'I'm not afraid of death': Businesswoman predicted partner might try to kill her, friend testifiesProsecutors say Fang Sun blamed the victim for $24 million in financial losses.04 May 05:40 AM
CrimeAccused baby killer named: Suppression lapses for man charged with murderThe defendant was arrested in December but had name suppression until today.03 May 09:26 PM
New ZealandBusinesswoman's ex breaks down in court after defence accuses him of murderFang Sun is on trial for murder, but his lawyers have suggested he was framed.03 May 04:27 AM
CrimeEx-boyfriend of woman found dead in car boot questioned over $50k paymentFang Sun is on trial for murder, but another ex-business partner was questioned today.02 May 06:54 AM
CrimeDunedin rapist Dwayne Keats given indefinite sentenceKeats was jailed for 15 years, but Court of Appeal says sentence manifestly inadequate.29 Apr 08:17 PM
New ZealandFramed? Prominent businesswoman's killer wanted world to think investor did it, defence saysProsecutors said it was clear defendant Fang Sun was embittered after losing over $25m.29 Apr 02:45 AM
CrimeJury in Max Beckham child sex trial returns guilty verdictsPreviously convicted Northland drug baron found guilty of historic child sex offences,28 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandEx-Mongrel Mob gang member previously acquitted of murder sent to prison for violent kidnappingMichael Tristan Ford has an extensive criminal history, the judge noted.27 Apr 11:52 PM
New ZealandHeartbroken Kiwis call for Government to apologise after MIQ court victoryGrounded Kiwis spokeswoman stayed up all night in London, waiting to be vindicated.27 Apr 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Will we see accountability for what the Govt got wrong with MIQ?Govt took credit for what it got right - what about accountability for what it got wrong?27 Apr 05:08 AM
New ZealandHigh Court rules MIQ lottery 'not demonstrably justified'The Government's MIQ system was unfair and some Kiwis were shut out of their country.27 Apr 02:52 AM
CrimeMan accused of murdering woman after $25m business falloutMurder accused Fang Sun blamed Zhong for ruining his life, prosecutors said.26 Apr 04:24 AM
New ZealandFamily bach feud: 'I went through friggin' hell for years... I couldn't just walk away'Sibling who took his brothers to court says he didn't think he would lose.24 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandSpat over kiwifruit growers' rates valuations headed for High CourtValuer General Neill Sullivan is allowed to present evidence in the case.22 Apr 03:50 AM
KahuHigh Court rules against Māori trust that took council to courtTrustees seeking order for FNDC to remove disused pipeline and driveway in Kaitaia.19 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeMan says he is unjustly in custody and is not who the State claimsNorthland man Jay Maui Wallace says he is not answerable to the State or its courts.19 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandThe man shot dead by police: A dark past and a promise to 'make changes'An associate of Kaoss Price spent some time speaking with him the morning before he died.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandJustice William Young retires from Supreme CourtJustice William Young is retiring from the Supreme Court today.13 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandAlleged prostitute killer can be extradited for trial, court rulesLawyer Tony Ellis has labelled the decision a 'step backwards' for human rights law.13 Apr 02:43 AM
CrimeAnother former Dilworth staffer pleads guilty to 11 counts of historic sex abuseThe man's identity remains suppressed for now.12 Apr 09:58 PM
Crime'Completely unreasonable': MMA champ Dan Hooker on sentence for Fau Vake's killerFau Vake died on May 23, 2021 from injuries sustained in an attack on Symonds St.11 Apr 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDecision pending: Westgate developer's $80m-plus claim against councilThe court case has concluded after a long trial over whether services had been delivered.08 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandHigh Court rules vaccination mandates for educators and health workers justifiedJustice Francis Cooke said the mandates were justified limitations on NZers' rights.08 Apr 03:10 AM
