New ZealandPsychiatrist: Despite mental illness, man who killed girlfriend likely knew it was wrongTwo psychiatrists have given opposing opinions regarding Akash's insanity defence.25 Feb 02:50 AM
New ZealandPsychiatrist: Auckland man who stabbed girlfriend to death might not have known it was morally wrongAkash admitted killing his partner, but his lawyers say he didn't know right from wrong.24 Feb 03:48 AM
New ZealandTeen accused of participating in 2018 'house of horrors' murder fit to stand trialThe defendant was 16 years old when alleged to have participated in another teen's murder.22 Feb 07:41 PM
New ZealandJudge sentences former P addict tied to $5m drug trafficking syndicateAuckland man Sam Edmands, known as 'Massive', was a 'catcher' for the syndicate.21 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandMurder suspect told police pregnant girlfriend stabbed herselfA jury has been asked to decide if the defendant was insane at the time of the killing.21 Feb 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Lion Man' Craig Busch's fundraiser to get big cats back raises issue of who owns themLion Man's mum claims big cat park owner doesn't actually own the cats.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'She's dead': Witness tearfully reveals younger brother's confession at murder trialAkash pleaded guilty to stabbing his pregnant girlfriend to death in 2016.18 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandTrevor Mallard trespassing protesters likely 'reasonable' - law professorUse of trespass law at Parliament softened after students arrested in peaceful protest.18 Feb 12:09 AM
New ZealandCourt told returning citizens were always 'at the heart' of MIQ systemThe judicial review of the MIQ system has wrapped but a decision could be a long time off.15 Feb 06:56 AM
New ZealandThird strike: Mother of 6 sent to prison for violent, humiliating home invasionLevi Nepia, 32, was one of three offenders who terrorised five roommates in 2019.14 Feb 10:25 PM
CrimeRe-trial held for man who fired two shots during police pursuitDisqualified driver fired two shots in the air during police chase in the Far North.14 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrozen dog: The troubling saga of pet pooch Jock and his disputed demiseThe dog's owner accuses the council of foul play, while officials deny any wrongdoing.12 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCreditor moves on West Auckland vineyardList of creditors with security over the business includes Westpac.11 Feb 04:37 AM
New Zealand'Something was wrong': Emotional testimony as parents of slain woman recall her last daysAkash has admitted stabbing Gurpreet Kaur to death in April 2016.10 Feb 03:35 AM
CrimeNorthland man denies being a driver who fired a gun during high speed police chaseIdentity still the issue in re-trial for driver accused of firing gun during police chase09 Feb 06:53 PM
New ZealandAkash murder trial: Judge orders fresh start, new jury selectedAkash pleaded guilty to murder in 2016 but the Court of Appeal overturned it in 2020.09 Feb 03:13 AM
CrimeProsecutors drop murder charge against one of four accused of New Lynn driveway homicideAndrew Douglas had been one of four people charged with murder in November.08 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandAkash murder trial: Jurors asked to determine mental state, six years after guilty pleaThe defendant's girlfriend, Gurpreet Kaur, suffered 18 cutting wounds and 12 stab wounds.08 Feb 05:31 AM
New ZealandAuckand prisoner now convicted twice of slashing fellow inmates' throatsAnthony Wheble stabbed an inmate just months after his sentencing for another attack.08 Feb 03:49 AM
New ZealandTeen's murder trial date setTwo-week trial scheduled for 16-year-old charged over Chch supermarket carpark death.03 Feb 08:19 PM
New ZealandBoy, 12, charged with murder after 62yo's body found in crashed carJudge orders mental health report for young murder-accused.03 Feb 07:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSub-par haircut 'not suitable for my self-respect', alleged drug trafficker tells judgeDrugs accused says he shouldn't have to cut his own hair while awaiting trial behind bars.03 Feb 04:52 AM
CrimeBoy, 12, among Northland young people involved in three separate murder cases12 year-old among Northland young people involved in three High Court murder cases03 Feb 12:17 AM
New Zealand'I had to choose between my brother and sister': Afghan interpreterThe extended families of some Afghan interpreters are not eligible for crucial services.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan admits killing MMA fighter Fau Vake in Auckland street attackFau Vake died nine days after he and his brother were allegedly attacked by four men.01 Feb 09:14 PM
CrimeBirkdale baby death: Man denies killing 10-month-oldTen-month-old Chance Kamanaka O Ke Akura Aipolani-Nielson died on December 17.01 Feb 08:52 PM
CrimeAuckland carpenter accused of fatal stabbing loses name suppressionNorth Shore carpenter Chao Chen was charged with murder last month.01 Feb 08:40 PM
New ZealandFines and costs of almost $64,000 for lawyer's 'reckless breach'Lawyer censured and fined for misconduct vows to help others learn from her mistake.28 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandFriends on phone to police when murder victim's body foundColombian woman Juliana Bonilla-Herrera was allegedly violently murdered inside her home.27 Jan 09:31 PM
New ZealandHigh Court to hear Destiny Church leader's appeal over custody decisionBrian Tamaki has been in Mt Eden Prison since Monday last week.24 Jan 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBorder bungles: Twenty-two months of hope, hardship and heartbreak of MIQIt's been called a "lottery of human misery". Twenty-two months on the MIQ front lines.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSex-assault victim's 'horrible' wait - thousands of trials crippled by CovidMore than 44,000 court proceedings and 400 jury trials have been delayed due to Covid-19.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDark web user who tried to buy young girl back in court after sentence tossedOne year ago, Aaron Hutton was sentenced to five years' prison.10 Jan 03:26 AM
New ZealandThe mother who deliberately poisoned her toddler son: 'She's making out like nothing happened'An appeal against the mother's home detention sentence has been dropped.09 Jan 04:00 PM
