New ZealandArrest in relation to sudden death of Taupō manPolice are investigating the sudden death of a Taupō man on August 13.18 Aug 01:25 AM
New ZealandYanfei Bao: Alleged kidnapping and murder leaves community on edge"There’s an increased unsettledness or anxiety", a community group says.17 Aug 10:25 PM
Crime'Manifestly inadequate': Crown to appeal sentence of teen Mobster involved in murderHome detention is not appropriate given the seriousness of the crime, the Crown stated.17 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandTinder ‘swindler’ scam: Parliament briefing calls for banks’ processes to be strengthenedThe briefing was prompted by revelations of a sophisticated Tinder ‘swindler’ scam.17 Aug 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentAmerican academics, Auckland landlords side-stepped Airbnb - then fought each otherAll was well until the sides disagreed about the home’s cleanliness at the tenancy's end.17 Aug 03:05 AM
New ZealandMan charged with manslaughter after woman killed in Botany crashThe man was expected to appear in the Manukau District Court this afternoon.17 Aug 02:57 AM
Crime'Execution-style' killer collapses in dock as victim's children speak of heartbreakHe was pulled off the ground by security guards and sat for the rest of the hearing.17 Aug 01:13 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for repeated brutal assaultsIn one attack, Michael Tawhara punched his then-girlfriend about 10 times in the face.16 Aug 07:20 PM
Crime‘Manipulative’ farm equipment dealer rips off 25 customers to tune of $360kThe offending spanned two years and continued even after he was arrested for the crimes.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat happens to Lauren Dickason now?Justice Cameron Mander told the jury Dickason’s future was now up to him.16 Aug 07:30 AM
Crime'I couldn't watch': Witness recalls chained victim being dragged to his death'You don’t need to do this, you know, it’s not too late,' the man pleaded with the killer.16 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandJury finds mother guilty of murdering three childrenIs killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?16 Aug 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cold comfort from Greens’ healthy homes grantOPINION: Plus letters on outward migration, vaping, platitudes, billboards, and justice.15 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Kill him': Witness claims hearing female order the death of farm worker who was beaten, draggedPeople were yelling, there was a repetitive 'thud' and two days later a body was found.15 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer says woman allegedly indecently assaulted by sportsman lied"The truth is you were a willing participant," lawyer Paul Knowsley said to the woman.15 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: Deliberations moving to third day as jury head homeIs killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?15 Aug 04:47 AM
New ZealandYanfei Bao homicide case: Man charged with murder appears in court, pleads not guiltyThe accused cannot speak or read English, his lawyer told the court today.15 Aug 03:03 AM
New Zealand‘Are they going to shoot us?’: Police justified in setting dog on fleeing teenPolice were pursuing a car after its driver was seen firing a gun out the window.14 Aug 11:20 PM
New ZealandCaught with phone in prison: Parole refused again for killer of Scottish touristScottish tourist Karen Aim's killer reveals he thought violence towards women 'normal'.14 Aug 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeaching prisoners how to dadOPINION: Lynne Fairs says parenting courses in prisons achieve amazing results.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Nearby smiling': Young mum accused in murder of man who was beaten, chained and draggedShe allegedly smiled as the assault unfolded and stopped a person from intervening.14 Aug 07:11 AM
CrimeKnife-wielding 501 deportee who terrified gym-goers heard voices, wanted to 'punish society'“To be honest, I wanted to kill someone,” he said of the random attacks.14 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandHearing under way for doctor who posted controversial Covid videos onlineDr Samantha Bailey is accused of sharing "misleading and inappropriate" information.14 Aug 03:41 AM
New ZealandMurder, infanticide or insanity - jury retires in trial of killer mum Lauren DickasonIs killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?14 Aug 02:51 AM
OpinionAct’s pledge to abolish cultural reports are racist and inhumane - law lecturerOpinion: Cultural reports allow judges to understand more about the accused.13 Aug 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Julian Batchelor's long-simmering property spat before his divisive co-governance tourRoadshow organiser's 15-year battle with DoC, Māori over access to land.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristine Rankin takes employer to court over $100k salary - board claims there was no job offerThe prominent civil servant was allegedly offered a job without the foundation knowing.12 Aug 04:12 AM
New ZealandMurder. Infanticide. Insanity. Jury to make call on triple murder-accused Lauren Dickason's fate next weekCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason's lawyer: Case is 'the very kind the law of infanticide was designed for'A Crown expert says there is no basis for an infanticide defence.11 Aug 05:39 AM
New ZealandEnchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue responseThe Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.11 Aug 02:07 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: Crown tells jury ‘you will be sure’ this is a case of murderProsecutor Andrew McRae has given his closing address to the jury.11 Aug 01:20 AM
WorldUS Capitol riot: White House lawyers struggled to control raging TrumpTrump’s attempts to remain in power were firmly rejected by White House counsel.10 Aug 11:15 PM
CrimeDelivery driver breaks 'elderly' man's arm during clash over parkingThe man was pushed so hard he flew threw the air and landed on the ground.10 Aug 10:10 PM
New ZealandAccused in fatal hit and run near Te Papa namedThe man accused of killing one woman and badly injuring another can now be identified.10 Aug 09:24 PM
