CrimeSocial media influencer's rape, blackmail trial derailed by lockdownBoth of the man's accusers had already testified before the lockdown.25 Aug 02:10 AM
CrimeJury trials on hold as Delta strikesMurder, blackmail and fraud trials among those affected as juries stay home in level 4.18 Aug 02:38 AM
New ZealandFatally stabbed in eye, chest: Stabber says it was accident'There you are, you little ****. I'm gonna kill you': Murder-accused says he was scared.16 Aug 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeath, a will, then court: How one man dangled an inheritance to command many womenAfter decades together, she was cut out of a will that left it all to a new woman.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Absolutely betrayed': Father of poisoned son hopes mother will never see child againThe mother was sentenced to home detention after pleading guilty to poisoning her son.13 Aug 09:41 PM
New ZealandSocial media influencer 'manipulated child's mind', accuser says at rape, blackmail trialThe defendant is accused of raping two teens while they were unconscious.13 Aug 05:07 AM
New ZealandChild poisoning case: Home detention for mother whose toddler nearly diedCrown prosecutors had sought a four-year prison term.12 Aug 11:19 PM
New ZealandSuspect lured from cavity after tug-of-war at door, murder trial toldCops chasing homicide suspect heard scuffling and sound like "slide action on pistol".12 Aug 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCrown backs Peters' bid to get judgment recalledThe Speaker sent the judgment to the privileges committee to consider.11 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandInfluencer trial: Teen sent nude photos to man he accused of blackmail, rapeOne of the person's two accusers has testified at the High Court at Auckland.11 Aug 05:05 AM
RoyalsWill Andrew take the stand? 'Unlikely', as it will cause 'humiliation'Taking the stand in NY to simply ignoring the legal claim, what are Andrew's options?10 Aug 11:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Motiti Protection Area 'makes it illegal for us to be Māori'New rule protecting biodiversity comes into effect. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Aug 07:17 PM
New ZealandMusician accused of sexual assault on Instagram files defamation caseHe's filed proceedings against two Instagram users in the High Court.10 Aug 06:45 AM
New Zealand'I can destroy you': Social media influencer accused of blackmailing teen for sex actThe defendant is accused by two young men of sex acts when they were unconscious.10 Aug 05:10 AM
New ZealandDonuts, drugs and threats before fatal stabbing'He'll never hurt you again, girl': Man's words after West Auckland stabbing.10 Aug 04:53 AM
New ZealandSocial media influencer on trial, accused of blackmailing teen for sex actsThe defendant has pleaded not guilty to charges involving sexual violation and blackmail.10 Aug 12:14 AM
New ZealandMosque car bomb threats: Accused loses name suppression bidChilling threats made just before second anniversary of March 15, 2019 terror attack.06 Aug 03:26 AM
New ZealandAccountant denies murdering ex-wife's partnerVictim's father passed away just weeks before killing.05 Aug 09:47 PM
New ZealandPolice HQ dodges discredited formal warning data issueFormal warning system data mystery as police bosses pledge to fix under-fire system.05 Aug 05:36 AM
New ZealandLeaky homes mega-lawsuit settled in 'terrible day' for homeownersJames Hardie says settlement vindicates company.03 Aug 05:03 AM
New ZealandLeaky homes mega-lawsuit dries upNobody saying yet if the estimated $220 million class action settled out of court.03 Aug 12:37 AM
New ZealandOut-of-zone girl, 5, wins right to attend overcrowded schoolOffer of a place at the school, once made, had to stand, despite overcrowding.02 Aug 02:52 AM
New ZealandLeo Molloy appeals conviction for Jesse Kempson suppression breachThe businessman and aspiring mayor was described as "outspoken".01 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'We miss him terribly': Police union demand tough sentence for cop killerMatthew Hunt's family and police colleagues have responded to his killer's guilty verdict.27 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial report: Unintentional murder defence backfires for Eli EpihaEli Epiha is guilty of murdering one police officer and attempting to murder another.27 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan who killed Constable found guilty of attempting to murder 2nd officerEli Epiha had admitted to gunning down two constables but said he didn't intend to kill.27 Jul 03:38 AM
New ZealandCop killer trial: Jury can't reach unanimous decisionConstable Matthew Hunt was killed on June 19, 2020.26 Jul 11:35 PM
New ZealandMurder mystery: Napier man jailed, released, now suing for $300kThe 2008 murder of Chattrice Maihi-Carroll in Napier continues to haunt authorities.26 Jul 08:26 PM
New ZealandJury to continue deliberating tomorrow in trial of Eli Epiha, who shot two cops, murdering oneEli Epiha and Natalie Bracken are on trial over the shootings of two police officers.26 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandBloody end for young father in Desert Rd caseMassage parlour manager's jailhouse call tipped cops off to dead body, Crown says.26 Jul 03:43 AM
New ZealandNZ man avoids paying $212,000 dowry to ex-wifeA UAE woman living in NZ sought a "deferred dowry" after divorcing her husband.24 Jul 06:43 AM
New ZealandSex-case athlete's bid to get judge to step aside thrown outIt's okay for lawyers to talk to media about topical justice issues, High Court says.23 Jul 04:15 AM
New ZealandEli Epiha's 'swagger' after killing cop shows guilt, prosecutors argueEli Epiha has admitted to one cop's murder but says he wasn't trying to kill anyone.22 Jul 04:47 AM
InvestmentOverseas investor associate fined $170k for not seeking consent in sensitive land purchaseClevedon Kawakawa Road Limited made a purchase of land for an overseas investor in 2013.22 Jul 02:00 AM