New ZealandDotcom and co-accused in court split over extradition caseFurther delays in the Megaupload case as Dotcom and US seek the path of extra appeals.22 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandMurder trial: Girlfriend said stabbed partner was being 'dramatic'If the knife had struck his collarbone, he might still be alive, murder trial jurors told.22 Feb 01:49 AM
BusinessMan recalls being allegedly groped by rich-lister at meeting"I just remember this sort of smell, this sort of sweaty, musky, alcohol smell."19 Feb 04:38 AM
BusinessProminent businessman's trial: 'I ain't going down for this'An alleged plot to have a complaint withdrawn included a meeting at a five-star hotel.19 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandMan who allegedly attacked police officer loses name suppressionThe Auckland incident on January 28 left an officer hospitalised.19 Feb 04:02 AM
CrimeRed Fox Tavern trial: Jury learn accused committed prior robberyThere has been a turn in the Red Fox Tavern trial today.19 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Charismatic' Comancheros boss jailed for 10 yearsDefence lawyer: "He is intelligent. He is capable. He is charismatic."18 Feb 09:42 PM
BusinessProminent businessman used 'power and influence in criminal ways' says CrownThe businessman allegedly tried to dissuade a complainant from giving evidence.18 Feb 02:55 AM
New ZealandSouth Head murder trial: Woman shot 'man she loves' thinking he was an intruder'I don't know how to control the bleeding', defendant desperately told 111 call taker.18 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandJudge declares conflict in court decision: 'I have cycled the same route where victim was killed'Khing Wong was sentenced in November for the fatal crash.18 Feb 01:13 AM
CrimeDominion Rd murder trial: Teenager's mood 'darker' in weeks before partner killedDog handler's shock at late-night Mt Eden crime scene.18 Feb 12:44 AM
New ZealandMeth dealer avoids prison after impressing judgeNorthland meth dealer vows to turn life around and gets home detention.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCafe owner refuses to appear in court for not displaying Covid-19 QR codesDilip Rupa is the first person in NZ to face court action for failing to display QR codes.17 Feb 04:37 AM
New ZealandSerial attacker hurt five 'complete strangers' on Auckland walkways'You took away a piece of my freedom I will never get back.'17 Feb 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOperation Notus: Man jailed for more than 9 yearsThree more Operation Notus offenders have been sentenced and another awaits his fate16 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandNight stalker: Police may appeal against community detentionPolice are considering an appeal against a sentence for a man who stalked his ex wife.16 Feb 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Irony and obfuscation in Sexual Violence BillOpinion: Bare assertions are not proof, no matter how many times they are repeated.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHome detention for man who twisted and broke 4-year-old's legDean Gray also kicked the young boy in the head at least once.16 Feb 12:35 AM
New ZealandInmate facing minor charges may die after brutal attack while he sleptAn inmate beaten as he slept in his cell at Manawatu Prison may not survive his injuries15 Feb 10:34 PM
New ZealandThe Govt manager and the spy cam: Offender loses appealThe man was originally granted a discharge without conviction and name suppression.15 Feb 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJacqui Southey: How law reform could be setting young people up to failOpinion: Demerit points for youth offences proposed along similar lines to driving.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ credit card insurance breaches go back decades - court told"It took time to chase rabbits down holes and identify what had gone wrong."12 Feb 04:37 AM
New ZealandBritish 'babysitter' for $27m Auckland meth stash jailed for 17 yearsThe social harm of this amount of the Class A drug was nearly $240m, a court has heard.11 Feb 09:12 PM
BusinessEntertainer pleads guilty on eve of prominent businessman's trialA prominent rich-lister is due to stand trial alongside his business manager on Monday.11 Feb 04:34 AM
New ZealandRed Fox Tavern cold case: 'We told her what had happened as gently as we could'The third day of the high-profile trial has begun.11 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandFormer Cyfs caregiver ran home full of 'violence, fear and abuse' - CrownHe faces 33 charges relating to 8 boys including multiple counts of sexual abuse.10 Feb 09:58 PM
New Zealand'Emaciated' horse left without food for weeksThe horse went several weeks without any food, and minimal water.10 Feb 01:42 AM
CrimeMurder trial: 'Shockingly young age' for mum to face chargeRikki-Lee Simeon and Brendon Hamilton probably should have not been together, jury told.10 Feb 12:56 AM
New ZealandNomads gang killing: Jailed for fatal 'hiding'Shayne 'Smiley' Heappey had ignored repeated requests to settle a gang debt.10 Feb 12:20 AM
CrimeRed Fox Tavern cold case: Staff members recall fatal robbery 33 years onThe second day of a high-profile trial has started.10 Feb 12:04 AM
CrimeTrial begins for former Cyfs worker accused of sexually abusing boysOpetaia faces multiple charges of sexual violation and indecent assault.09 Feb 07:19 AM
CrimeRed Fox Tavern cold case: Barman shot dead after throwing glass at armed robberDefence lawyer: 'This case is one of New Zealand's long-standing and terrible mysteries.'09 Feb 05:08 AM
New ZealandPest control company facing charges over poisoning which hospitalised workerA Pest Control Research worker came into contact with a poisonous substance.09 Feb 12:57 AM
CrimeTrial begins for 1987 Red Fox Tavern murder, robberyThe jury that will decide on an infamous cold case has been selected today.08 Feb 11:38 PM
