CrimeBlack market businessman: Prison for Auckland's 'little prince of counterfeit cigarettes'Han Zhang said he turned to the cigarette scheme after struggling to get a mortgage.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki wins fight to alter bail conditions, but lockdown protests still barredThe controversial church leader has been accused of attending three illegal rallies.21 Dec 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestment$6m property scam: Duo jailed for defrauding wealthy overseas investorThe victims, moving to NZ under the investor immigration category, were conned out of $6m.17 Dec 04:37 AM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki, banned from Auckland Domain lockdown protests, appeals bail conditionsBrian Tamaki has been charged three times with attending anti-lockdown rallies.16 Dec 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$8m debt claimed but no sign of the cash: 'Where did it go?'Inside a property developer's banning order - the $8m loan with no apparent paperwork.16 Dec 09:33 PM
New Zealand'Incomprehensibly barbarous and cruel': Men sentenced for kidnap, torture sessionThe torture, like something out of a Tarantino movie, was "incomprehensibly cruel".16 Dec 01:32 AM
New ZealandPreventive detention ordered for serial rapist who sparked manhunt after victimising another teenMurray Robertson had served two prior sentences for rape before the 2019 attack on a teen.15 Dec 10:40 PM
New ZealandMan who sexually abused children for 38 years may never get out of prisonThe man pleaded guilty to 26 charges relating to child sex abuse.15 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandMan accused of killing Mt Albert woman Lena Harrap deemed fit to stand trialThe man was arrested in September, two days after Lena Zhang Harrap's body was discovered.14 Dec 09:27 PM
New ZealandName revealed: Māngere murder defendant, 58, accused of killing 69-year-oldAccused has instructed his lawyer to enter a not guilty plea.14 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandKids witness frenzied stabbing attack on motherYoung boy punched in face after tried to stop mother being stabbed.14 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandMan who stabbed ex-friend to death ordered to serve five years' prison after murder acquittalIsaac Allen Harnwell, 34, raised his hands as if in victory as he was led out of court.13 Dec 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Eli Epiha trial brought to an end on a perfect note of contemptSteve Braunias reflects on the trial of the man found guilty of murdering Matthew Hunt.10 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering Connor Whitehead can now be namedName suppression has lapsed for a man accused of killing teen Connor Whitehead.10 Dec 03:22 AM
New Zealand'I hate you': Brothel murder victim's family address killer at sentencingJiann-Hwa Maa pleaded guilty to killing Zion Gutnik at an Auckland brothel last year.10 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandConstable Matthew Hunt killing: Eli Epiha's sentence one of the longest ever given in NZEli Epiha has been sentenced to life in prison with 27 years without parole.09 Dec 10:07 PM
New Zealand'No sentence will bring Matthew back': Slain officer's mum speaks after killer jailed for lifeConstable Matthew Hunt was shot to death in June 2020.09 Dec 09:45 PM
New ZealandMore charges laid against alleged Christchurch serial rapistJohn Muchirahondo is facing multiple charges of raping women in Christchurch09 Dec 08:16 PM
New Zealand'Crucifying good dogs': Judge rejects pet owner's attempt to save condemned huskyAspen's owners have failed in their High Court bid to overturn his death sentence.09 Dec 01:04 AM
New Zealand'NZ's worst': Prisoner who murdered two inmates dodges life without parole sentenceSiuake Lisiate, 41, has killed two fellow inmates and stabbed another over 40 times.08 Dec 10:52 PM
New ZealandSex worker killer loses Quran claimSainey Marong claimed his religious rights were breached behind bar.08 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandMan accused of 2yo girl's murder loses name suppressionToddler died in hospital after she was found with critical injuries at a Weymouth home.08 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandCop killer's accomplice breached release conditions by using methNatalie Bracken caught using meth while on prison-release condition.08 Dec 02:03 AM
New ZealandHe died fused to his chair: Neglectful wife jailed for more than five yearsMalia Li was convicted by a jury five months ago of causing her husband's death.07 Dec 10:10 PM
CrimeNorthland teen found guilty of Ōpua murderIt took just hours for the jury to return a guilty verdict.07 Dec 03:22 AM
CrimeFather of slain Timaru sisters returns home to South AfricaThe father of three children allegedly murdered by their mother has returned to Pretoria06 Dec 10:34 PM
New ZealandChurch choir leader who stole survivor's pants in fatal Auckland park melee sentencedAndy Tofaeono Moataa, 27, pleaded guilty in October.06 Dec 09:58 PM
New ZealandHigh Court rules release of Māori vaccination data to Whanau OraWOCA says the decision comes too late, with the Auckland border opening next week.06 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandOwners of husky on doggie 'death row' plead with judge for reprieveAlexa Johnston and her pet, Aspen, lost their district court fight in April.06 Dec 03:12 AM
CrimeNorthland teen accused of murder elects to give evidenceThreat and abusive behaviour before man stabbed, a Northland jury has heard.03 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandTe Kuiti's $2.5m fraudster gets more jail time after hidden bank account discoveredShe was given extra jail time, but it won't affect her parole eligibility.02 Dec 01:42 AM
Crime'What a disgusting human': Victims confront ex-Dilworth chaplainRoss Douglas Browne has been sentenced to more than six years in prison.01 Dec 09:44 PM
New ZealandNot guilty plea entered on behalf of man accused of fatal stabbing in PanmureJohn Tofu Ioane, 52, died in Panmure on August 23.30 Nov 10:02 PM
New ZealandAuckland duo accused of murder, manslaughter of toddler to keep identities secret for nowTwo-year-old Arapera Moana Aroha Fia died at Starship Children's Hospital on October 31.30 Nov 09:51 PM
