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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLife inside the most secretive unit in our prison system – and who ends up thereThe unit holds 16 men judged too dangerous for mainstream prison units.15 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandBarter to bust-up: Farmers fall out over digger-for-grazing dealThe barter deal ended badly when one farmer sent the other a large bill.14 Feb 02:00 AM
WorldDisgraced British peer summoned to testify in US Epstein investigationFiles show Lord Mandelson leaked Cabinet secrets and accepted money from paedophile.14 Feb 01:23 AM
WorldTwo US officers put on leave for lying about Minneapolis shootingAssault charges against Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis dropped.14 Feb 01:08 AM
WorldAlleged rape victim of Norway princess' son says she took sleeping pillsThe third complainant says she was drunk, on sleeping pills and wanted to sleep.14 Feb 01:00 AM
WorldGisèle Pelicot: I want to visit my rapist ex-husband in prisonIn her memoir A Hymn to Life, the Frenchwoman rejects hatred and vengeance.13 Feb 08:55 PM
WorldCourt rules UK ban on Palestine Action breaches free speech rightsJudges said only a handful of the group's actions met terror laws.13 Feb 08:41 PM
World'Blank check for chaos': Democrats dig in over ICE powers and DHS fundingDemocrats are blocking new DHS funding until ICE tightens its tactics.13 Feb 07:39 AM
Auckland'Drinking excessively': Sitting judge remarks on KC's alcohol consumption at Northern Club dinnerJudge McNaughton said a support letter he wrote was edited by another judge's lawyer. 13 Feb 02:57 AM
WorldUK nursery worker jailed for 18 years for 'wicked' serial child sex abuseVincent Chan abused girls aged 3 and 4 during naptime at a London nursery.13 Feb 12:10 AM
WorldHow Ghislaine Maxwell went from a neglected daddy’s girl to Epstein’s ‘apex predator’Now 64, Ghislaine Maxwell is serving 20 years in a US prison.12 Feb 11:44 PM
WorldTwo babies found dead in French family's freezer, mother arrestedFrench prosecutors have opened a murder inquiry that carries a life sentence.12 Feb 11:40 PM
WorldVictim's relative screams ‘you killed my brother’ at Swiss bar ownersJacques and Jessica Moretti face manslaughter by negligence charges.12 Feb 09:07 PM
WorldTrump ends immigration crackdown in MinnesotaThe operation triggered large protests following the killing of two US citizens.12 Feb 06:01 PM
WorldOhio mother accused of injecting faeces into hospitalised baby's IV lineHospital staff alerted police after noticing bizarre behaviour on CCTV.12 Feb 07:00 AM
Auckland'I did not and would not lie': Judge takes stand in conduct probe, claims apology letters censoredJudge said she was told her conduct could affect relations with govt, especially NZ First.12 Feb 05:10 AM
New ZealandEnglish scammer who targeted vulnerable Kiwis to be deported after early jail release Jack Hennessy duped pensioners out of $337,000 by posing as a police courier. 12 Feb 05:00 AM
Crime'Exploited and used': Slavery trial judge fires warning to others, orders substantial sentence'This is not a case of cultural misunderstanding,' the judge emphasised. 12 Feb 04:18 AM
Auckland'Despicable': Minister at judge hearing claims celebrity doctor was ‘intoxicated’, 'hostile'The minister says he said: 'You are despicable, I hope you are ashamed of yourself.'12 Feb 01:00 AM
WorldDemocratic lawmakers accuse US Attorney-General of Epstein files 'cover-up'Pam Bondi insists three million pages were released while protecting victims.11 Feb 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionUzra Zeya: Why is a retired NZ judge still on Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal?OPINION: US-based Human Rights First is calling for Sir William Young to stand down.11 Feb 04:00 PM
Auckland'I'll sue you for a lot of money': Video of KC at NZ First event played to judge's probeWatch: "Can you be quiet ... I'm not disturbing anyone" – lawyer to Northern Club staff.11 Feb 04:18 AM
New ZealandWoman dragged, punched and had her head stomped on while being evicted over cats The woman was invited to stay with Sheryl Louden and took along her cats, causing tension.11 Feb 04:00 AM
AucklandJudge allegedly spoke in a 'threatening and aggressive manner' at NZ First Northern Club partyThe judge's husband allegedly 'loitered' for 20 minutes before accosting Winston Peters. 11 Feb 02:49 AM
CrimeRare sentence ordered for teen killer who shot four others amid feudKayden Stanaway claimed his family had been terrorised for months by the victim. 11 Feb 12:42 AM
New ZealandSenior Navy officer found not guilty of encouraging junior to kiss herThe charge carried a maximum penalty of up to two years in prison.10 Feb 10:58 PM
WorldBritish boy attacked elderly women before murdering 12-year-oldThe teen had attacked three women, aged 72 to 82, in the days before the murder.10 Feb 08:46 PM
WorldTrump 'knew about' Epstein's abuse, new documents suggestTrump allegedly told Palm Beach police in 2006 to stop Jeffrey Epstein.10 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandHis friends wanted him to sober up before driving. Less than an hour later, he was deadAmani Nolani was drunk and unlicensed when he got behind the wheel of the overloaded car.10 Feb 07:00 PM
WorldNorway princess' son denies alleged rape victim was asleepMarius Borg Hoiby faces 38 charges, including raping four women while they slept.10 Feb 05:12 PM
EntertainmentEpstein files: DoJ under fire over redactions contradicting Trump's claimsTrump has long claimed he threw Epstein out of Mar-a-Lago in about 2007.10 Feb 05:12 AM
