New ZealandLawyer challenges 'plain wrong decision' in Jago's sexual abuse caseFormer Act president's lawyer claims sentence was too harsh, calls for home detention.17 Jun 09:20 AM
World'No sense': Defence challenges motive in mushroom poisoning caseProsecutors allege she poisoned her in-laws with death cap mushrooms.17 Jun 07:34 AM
CrimePair accused of $735k illicit cigarette scheme arrested at airport, to appear in court todayCustoms has accused the pair of attempting to smuggle almost 500,000 cigarettes into NZ.16 Jun 10:47 PM
New ZealandNew information emerges in investigation into entertainer accused of grooming, raping girlPolice are assessing the new information before determining their next steps. 16 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘Quite literally a cover-up’: Couple tricked into buying rot-infested homeA QSM recipient was labelled a 'puppet master' who had orchestrated the deception. 16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCourt to decide Du Val asset seizure ordersDu Val reportedly owes $306m to investors and creditors, according to PwC.16 Jun 08:07 AM
WorldMinnesota manhunt ends: Suspect in lawmaker's murder capturedPolice captured Vance Boelter, 57, ending a two-day manhunt in Minnesota.16 Jun 03:51 AM
New Zealand'I will forever hate you': Victims' torment after 'friend' sexually abused them as boysGlen Wright continues to deny the offending and claims the victims conspired against him.15 Jun 08:00 AM
CrimeCoconuts and meth: The story behind NZ's largest pseudoephedrine prosecutionJudge dismissed businessman's claim that he'd never heard of NZ's drug trade.15 Jun 06:00 AM
World'Discarded': Mass grave excavation uncovers Ireland's dark history of child burialsA 2021 report found 9000 children died in Ireland's mother-and-baby homes.15 Jun 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Legal insights from the Siouxsie Wiles caseOPINION: The cost of doubling down.15 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi teen loses deportation battle after killing Melbourne motorcyclistThe 17-year-old dragged the rider for 85m before leaving him for dead. 15 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: This Government is showing us what it valuesOPINION: Why WorkSafe changes are leaving workers vulnerable.14 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeHow an Australian ex-banker's NZ visit resulted in a prison sentencePolice caught pair red-handed after they were flown to Auckland for a cocaine burglary.14 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandPatients say they didn't receive drugs a private ambulance claims to have givenPrivate ambulance operators are accused of altering records to obtain controlled drugs. 13 Jun 07:00 AM
Crime'Bizarre': French tourist bites police officers during arrest for driving incidentThe teacher failed in a bid to avoid conviction and now risks being deported.13 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'You took my mummy away from me': Yanfei Bao's daughter's 'chilling' words to killerTingjun Cao has been sentenced today for the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch in 2023.13 Jun 04:36 AM
New ZealandWoman put in a kennel, suffers miscarriage in meth-fuelled family violence ordealThe woman also suffered wounds to the bone caused by her partner, Joel Leef.13 Jun 03:39 AM
New ZealandEstate agent Yanfei Bao's killer booted from courtroom after angry outburstsTingjun Cao is being sentenced today for the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch in 2023.13 Jun 12:03 AM
WorldLos Angeles protests: California Senator forcibly removed from press conferenceHe was there to ask about immigration enforcement but was handcuffed.12 Jun 11:05 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile investigator re-examines ex-cop's sexual assault caseTim McKinnel is investigating ex-cop Jamie Foster's conviction.12 Jun 10:36 PM
PoliticsInquiry to consider if judge should be removed after NZ First incidentThe inquiry relates to Ema Aitken's behaviour at the Northern Club last year.12 Jun 10:24 PM
Crime'Fractures on every limb': Daycare's concerns leads to discovery of infant's abuseDoctors compiled a two-page list of injuries on the baby, who was covered in bruises. 12 Jun 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I will never forgive you': Young mum's words to brother-in-law who abused her for yearsThe man has now been jailed and will be deported upon his release. 12 Jun 07:39 AM
WorldMushroom poisoning murder-accused grilled on eighth and final day in witness boxErin Patterson denied making a sixth mushroom meal for her husband, saying it was extra.12 Jun 07:15 AM
New ZealandMark Lundy's media silence raises concerns over freedom of speechMark Lundy is banned from speaking to the media or posting on social media.12 Jun 06:49 AM
Crime'Darkness on her life': Meter reader traumatised by kidnapping ordealA court heard the victim was trapped in her car by an aggressive property owner.12 Jun 05:53 AM
CrimeMan's 'devil' visions, LSD use led to scientist's fatal stabbingThe accused, deemed unfit for trial, left a bloody knife engraved with his nickname. 12 Jun 03:59 AM
New ZealandSoldier won't be dismissed after filming woman without consent during sexJudge and panel opt for a lesser sentence for corporal, including a formal warning. 12 Jun 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Risk to community’: The ‘gap’ in child sex offender system, how ministers responded A key risk was offenders could enter and reside in New Zealand undetected.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland businessman sacked from Beca, warned to expect jail sentence for role in $2m scamThe South African costings professional had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAttack victim faced possible amputation after dog 'ripped' chunk from his leg, 'ate it' in front of himThe man was at the property to fix a car when Boogi the dog lunged and bit his leg. 11 Jun 06:06 AM
New Zealand'Master manipulator': Woman, 68, set up charity to steal money from friendsThe serial fraudster told victims her daughter had died so she could extract more money.11 Jun 03:11 AM
CrimeDrunk man's violent attack on woman while watching NetflixWalterfang stabbed the floor near the victim's head multiple times while smiling.11 Jun 02:16 AM
