CrimeDrink driver who killed sister after bottomless brunch blames cops for not arresting her earlierThe bottomless brunch patron was stopped minutes before causing a 156km/h head-on crash. 11 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Some kind of hell': Father of teen cyclist killed in truck crash assumed driver was to blame But, when he learnt otherwise, he actively sought out the companies involved.11 Oct 12:00 AM
WorldWhy the judge drew the line in Prince Harry’s fight with the Daily MailA full trial is set for January 2026, and Prince Harry is expected to testify.10 Oct 11:34 PM
New ZealandDrink-driver pulls fingers at motorists trying to tell him his dog was being dragged10 Oct 09:39 PM
New ZealandMan bit woman until she bled during sex assault, masturbated on public transport10 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumCrimeMan who ran over 14yo, dragging him 30m, had been banned from driving for medical reasons10 Oct 05:00 AM
WorldFormer BBC DJ Tim Westwood charged with multiple sex offencesThe charges span alleged offences against seven women over three decades.09 Oct 05:05 PM
New ZealandMan leaps into van as thief drives off with it, suffers injuries in crashJacob Blake embarked on a lengthy crime spree fuelled by his meth addiction. 09 Oct 07:00 AM
Crime‘I pushed him away’: Teacher accused of sexually abusing a boy claims he tried to kiss herThe woman is defending charges at a trial in the Wellington District Court.09 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandFamily court lawyer with 'disorganised mind' jailed for $375k legal support scheme fraudPaulette Main fraudulently claimed the money for more than four years.09 Oct 05:00 AM
World‘It makes me feel sick’: Victim reacts to photo found at abuser’s deathbedThe photo showed two daughters he was convicted of abusing as children.09 Oct 04:41 AM
WorldPentagon probes 300 staff over posts on activist’s killingPete Hegseth ordered the inquiry, warning troops to avoid ‘partisan speech’.08 Oct 09:58 PM
Politics'Colossal failure': New report rips into punitive drug laws, argues for health-based decriminalisation'Our drug laws are unsafe and the status quo is untenable' – NZ Drug Foundation 08 Oct 07:30 PM
WorldFake Madeleine demanded DNA test on my doorstep - Kate McCannKate McCann told jurors she recognised the woman was not her missing daughter.08 Oct 05:42 PM
Banking and finance'The sky is the limit': JPMorgan hit with $200m in lawyers' costs in high-profile caseCharlie Javice duped JPMorgan out of $304 million. The bank is picking up the legal tab.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Can Swarbrick’s speech be considered ‘incitement’?OPINION: Dr Melissa Derby says she was misunderstood on Q+A over hate speech laws.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A dark, ugly night': Neighbour's dispute ends with a loaded gun and a body found in torched homeMathew Hannon handed over a gun and ammunition. Shortly after, Sidney Bridson was dead. 08 Oct 06:00 AM
CrimePrimary school teacher who sent 11yo student nudes gets home detentionShe will not have to register as a sex offender but loses permanent suppression.08 Oct 03:59 AM
World'Wicked and devious liar': Woman who faked cancer ordered to repay $71kHer partner Jon Leonard paid for surgeries, luxury trips and a $69,000 Rolex.08 Oct 03:50 AM
WorldUS naval flotilla and deadly strikes spark fears of wider Venezuela conflictJustice Dept memo reportedly backs Trump's legal authority to use force on drug cartels.08 Oct 02:55 AM
WorldA combative Pam Bondi clashes with US senatorsUS Attorney-General fired back at Democrats with personal accusations of her own.07 Oct 11:51 PM
CrimeBus driver fatally punched belligerent passenger, left him at stop as he continued routeThe victim had refused to pay a fare and was racially abusing the driver when punched.07 Oct 10:29 PM
CrimeAuckland teen accused of street fight murder loses name suppressionHe was accused in August of wounding another man. Police have now added a murder charge.07 Oct 09:22 PM
EntertainmentTrump confirms Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has asked him for a pardonThe 55-year-old rapper was jailed for four years and two months last month.07 Oct 07:02 PM
WorldAppeal hearing lays bare disturbing details of French abuse caseVideo evidence shows Dogan whispering to avoid waking the sedated victim.07 Oct 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTrespass law changes open to misuse? Goldsmith backs stronger private property rights over judicial safeguardConcerns over trespass powers having a disproportionate impact on the rural, or the poor.07 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeFake talent agent lured woman with promise of modelling career, then assaulted herDelfin Cruz convinced the 20-year-old she needed to get drunk to 'pass a test'.07 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandWife says God led couple to house where alleged abuse occurred'He’s an honest man’: Wife stands by husband in teacher abuse trial.07 Oct 02:01 AM
WorldMan with 200 explosives arrested outside DC cathedral ahead of justices’ MassSome vials held nitromethane, the same compound used in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.07 Oct 01:30 AM
