Crime'Simply not credible': Judge rejects fugitive cannabis cultivator's bizarre explanationHe had a voracious appetite for cannabis and some stellar luck, if he was to be believed.21 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOn a new banner, Trump evokes the shadow world of authoritarian iconsOpinion: It signals that the US Justice Department is loyal to the US President's whims.21 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-NZ international athlete who admitted sex offence with minor now working at schoolPolice say they told the school about “what occurred” after a vetting request.21 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeA missing tractor, crushed fences and tyre tracks - the clues an alleged killer left behindJasmaine Reihan's burnt body, phone and a knife were later found in the car on the beach.20 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Absolutely terrifying’: Group storms dairy with machete, robs woman of cigarettes, moneyOne of the robbers filmed the offending on his cellphone while another jumped the counter.20 Feb 05:00 AM
Auckland FCI played football in a prison with 16 inmates - here's what happenedNathan Limm visited Auckland South Corrections Facility to play football with prisoners.20 Feb 04:01 AM
New ZealandMan delivered coward punch to rubbish truck driver, who landed face-first on the roadCalem Jackson crashed into the rubbish truck before launching his attack on the driver. 20 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandOne of NZ's worst sex offenders will be monitored for another 10 yearsLloyd McIntosh has been under monitoring conditions for 20 years and remains a risk.20 Feb 12:53 AM
WorldUK police hold ex-Prince Andrew for hours in misconduct probeKing Charles III vowed 'the law must take its course' in a rare personal statement.20 Feb 12:07 AM
WorldCan a shaken monarchy survive Andrew's arrest?It's a new low for a former prince to be treated like a common criminal.19 Feb 08:36 PM
WorldBritish public cheer Andrew's arrest with a smile and reliefPolice searched two properties after US files suggested he shared secret reports.19 Feb 07:58 PM
EntertainmentAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor slated by Virginia Giuffre’s family after arrest The former prince was arrested on his 66th birthday in Norfolk.19 Feb 05:49 PM
CrimeIdentity finally revealed for female teacher who groomed 11yo studentShe sent the boy nudes, encouraged him to ask her out, and spent the night with him. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor describes mother accused of medical child abuse as 'smart and clever' The mother has been charged with ill-treatment of her child and infecting with disease.19 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'You'll catch a bullet': Man facing violence charges convinces ex-partner to pull statementHowever, the defence say it was a "joint plan" to get the accusations dropped.19 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I'll bury you': Violent threats as taxi driver tensions explode over airport pick-up laneAmong the threats, Magan Vashisht said he would kick a woman's teeth in. 19 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeHow undercover investigators nailed Jonah Lomu's brother in a drug schemeThe rugby legend's younger brother used his job at FedEx to circumvent Customs inspectors.19 Feb 01:25 AM
New Zealand'I was taking the mum's word as fact': Doctor gives evidence in medical child abuse trialDespite medical intervention the child failed to thrive. Now the mum is before the court.18 Feb 06:00 AM
CrimeGerman backpacker sobs in Auckland pack rape trial as defence suggests she instigated group sexThe woman acknowledged she had few memories of the New Year's morning incident.18 Feb 05:30 AM
Crime‘He looked evil’: Witness describes man's demeanour on night he allegedly killed ex-partner'He is fried as f***, he’s scratching his head with a big knife', man messaged partner.18 Feb 03:00 AM
WorldBayer proposes class settlement for weedkiller cancer claimsUp to $12b would be used to settle claims that Monsanto's Roundup causes blood cancer.18 Feb 12:16 AM
New ZealandChild sex abuser caught using prison computer to search for info on inmates, staffThe Parole Board says the offender remains a high risk.17 Feb 09:46 PM
New ZealandMother accused of 'medical child abuse'; concerned doctor sparked investigation The mother has denied all charges in the 'complex medical case'.17 Feb 05:01 AM
New ZealandBrother of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu pleads guilty to drug chargeJohn Lomu and another man face sentencing in the Manukau District Court on June 5.16 Feb 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBuilder China Construction wants to liquidate company linked to Seascape developer ShundiShundi Tāmaki Village: planning apartments for 5000 in St Johns yet never started work.16 Feb 11:30 PM
CrimeTeen arsonist referred to youth aid after $50k damage to West Auckland BMX clubPolice say the fire began in a rubbish bin leaning against the canteen.16 Feb 10:15 PM
WorldKremlin rejects European assessment Navalny died of poisoningBritain and four EU states say opposition leader was killed with frog toxin epibatidine.16 Feb 05:16 PM
New ZealandDrug-driver reached for phone, sneezed before killing three motorcyclists, maiming anotherDriver Garth Thompson told police he heard a bang, sat up and saw 'bikes everywhere'.16 Feb 06:00 AM
CrimeTourist’s New Year turned ‘devastating’ in alleged pack rape trialThe backpacker was lured into a van on K Rd and taken to an industrial area, Crown says. 16 Feb 05:06 AM
Auckland'I would not lie': Judge defends honesty during cross-examination over Winston Peters incident'I've got nothing to hide,' the judge told a Judicial Conduct Panel today. 16 Feb 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentFormer salon boss admits exploiting migrant workers after MBIE probeExploitation of temporary visa workers leads to six guilty pleas.16 Feb 02:15 AM
Auckland'Disinhibited': Judge grilled about alcohol consumption after fracas at NZ First function"You must have been affected to some extent," special counsel Tim Stephens, KC claimed.16 Feb 01:41 AM
WorldAndrew is not above the law, says chief prosecutorPolice are probing claims former prince leaked trade secrets to Jeffrey Epstein.15 Feb 11:28 PM
New ZealandAfter failing to rob a toy-store, a trio of masked men led police on 180km/h chaseThe high-speed chase ended when the tyres of the men's getaway car were spiked.15 Feb 06:30 AM
