World'Stupidity of the century': Man apologises for Paris war monument incidentHe received a three-month suspended sentence for desecrating the tomb.09 Aug 02:59 AM
WorldEpstein files: Butler doubts suicide, calls for document releaseEpstein allegedly turned down a job offer from President Donald Trump in 2016.09 Aug 02:15 AM
WorldMontana bar shooting suspect captured after week-long manhunt The shooting at Owl Bar left four people dead in Anaconda on August 1.09 Aug 01:22 AM
WorldVance hosted secretive meeting to discuss Epstein crisis – reportsThe meeting was moved to the White House due to media interest.08 Aug 11:16 PM
New Zealand'Never-ending': Victim's battle for reparation from the man who sexually attacked herA man took nearly nine months to pay the emotional harm reparation he proactively offered.08 Aug 10:00 PM
WorldUS appeals court dismisses contempt finding against Trump administrationAttorney-General Pam Bondi called it a ‘major victory’ for the administration.08 Aug 08:30 PM
WorldMushroom murderer Erin Patterson's police interview footage releasedThe interview occurred after officers had searched the killer's home for devices.08 Aug 07:47 AM
CrimeHow a Trade Me scam helped deliver guns to Auckland's criminal underworldSoon after an ex-con bought the guns, police started finding them during arrests.08 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeWhy a judge showed no mercy for church swindler who suffered stroke in prison'She has not learnt from her mistakes,' a judge said of 71-year-old scammer Kolini Tatafu.08 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandHide 'n seek: Guns, drugs found in car engine bay as police swoop property More ammo and weapons - including a sawn-off shotgun - were found in a bedroom and camper.08 Aug 02:39 AM
World'Risk she would poison me': Why Simon skipped Erin's fatal lunchHe created a spreadsheet to trace his illnesses to Erin's meals.08 Aug 02:38 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki confirms seven of 10 bootcamp participants reoffendedThe programme aims to prevent youth from going into corrections facilities. 08 Aug 02:04 AM
CrimeMajor NZ crime figure acquitted of $20m meth importThe gang boss, who cannot be identified, was given the verdict today. 08 Aug 01:43 AM
WorldMushroom killer to face two-day plea hearing for poisoning relativesThe hearing will be in Melbourne due to maintenance in Morwell courts.08 Aug 12:52 AM
WorldFBI fires three senior officials, including former acting headThree senior FBI officials were forced out amid clashes with Trump.07 Aug 10:37 PM
WorldMum Kathleen Folbigg to receive $2.2m payout after wrongful murder convictionsShe was wrongly imprisoned in Australia for 20 years for her children's deaths.07 Aug 08:48 AM
AnalysisTrump's tactics: Taking on judges, prosecutors, and the legal professionAnalysis: It amounts to a direct assault on all three pillars of the US justice system.06 Aug 11:02 PM
EntertainmentDiddy seeks pardon from Trump ahead of sentencing for prostitution chargesDiddy's team contacted Trump for a possible pardon before his October 6 sentencing.06 Aug 07:55 PM
Crime'He was lying': How top politician gave green light to Rainbow Warrior bombingFrench President Francois Mitterrand approved the secret operation, says journalist.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandUber driver caught with homemade stun gun on his dashboardTesting of the weapon found it would cause a severe electric shock and electrical burning.06 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandPolice plea for information after entertainer named as alleged rapist, co-performer speaks outHe is facing 12 charges in relation to one alleged victim. 06 Aug 04:17 AM
WorldAlleged serial killer in Argentina arrested after gruesome discoveryPolice arrested a 37-year-old man in Jujuy for murdering homeless people.06 Aug 12:23 AM
New ZealandNational Youth Theatre responds after entertainer and ex-worker charged with rape, groomingThe man's identity was revealed last night. 05 Aug 11:25 PM
WorldFive years on, Beirut blast victims still await justice and answersLebanon marked the fifth anniversary, with protests demanding accountability.05 Aug 10:56 PM
WorldDNA identifies murdered 4-year-old in decades-old mysteryCarl Bryant was found dead under a bridge. His baby brother is still missing.05 Aug 07:21 PM
WorldClintons called to testify on EpsteinUS lawmakers have subpoenaed Bill and Hillary Clinton for testimony on Jeffrey Epstein.05 Aug 07:09 PM
New ZealandAuckland entertainer accused of raping, grooming underage girl named as actor/musicianHe is charged with serious sexual offending against a minor.05 Aug 05:27 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase on bus denied bailThe 27-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with neglect.05 Aug 04:47 AM
New ZealandMan involved in daylight gang shooting breaches home detentionA teen offender who promised to change and avoided jail is back in court.05 Aug 03:30 AM
WorldCCTV shows mushroom murderer disposing of dehydrator at local tipThe device contained remnants of death cap mushrooms.04 Aug 08:06 PM
WorldIsraeli court blocks Cabinet's dismissal of attorney generalThe court will hear more petitions against the sacking in 30 days.04 Aug 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGary Gotlieb: Helipads, boatsheds and NZ's unfair resource consent systemOPINION: The RMA process makes it easier for wealthy applicants to get consent.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan tried to bribe court registrar with $2 million in Bitcoin in cryptocurrency caseCryptopia was allegedly hacked in 2019, and liquidators are still trying to wind it up. 04 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeConvicted murderer found guilty of sexually violating a young girl decades onSydney Bristow was involved in a 1999 New Year's Day murder at Ōmapere Beach.04 Aug 06:00 AM