New ZealandMan behind one of NZ's biggest investment fund frauds faces decade in jailKelly Tonkin faces a decade in jail after admitting Penrich investment fund fraud.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand's 66-year-old adoption laws under reviewIt sits alongside a separate review of surrogacy laws by the Law Commission.18 Jun 05:01 AM
New ZealandFather threatened to send his son to Lake Alice if he didn't behave. At 13 the threat came true'I'd wave and he would just ignore me, so that was pretty hard.'17 Jun 05:46 AM
New Zealand170 victims: Economist pleads guilty to one of NZ's biggest investment fund fraudsChristchurch-based economist charged with one of NZ's biggest frauds is back in court.16 Jun 11:39 PM
EntertainmentMoment Harvey Weinstein realised he would face 11 further counts of rape and sexual assaultDisgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was visibly upset when he learned he would be extradited to California to face 11 further counts of rape and sexual assault. Video / APWatch16 Jun 05:48 AM
CrimeWest Coast men face raft of child sexual abuse chargesFour West Coast men face raft of child sexual abuse charges and have appeared in court.16 Jun 05:17 AM
New ZealandScout abuser gets more jail timeHypervigilance, distrust and fear, before a child abuse survivor's journey to closure.16 Jun 04:42 AM
New ZealandToo trivial, fear and shame - why only a quarter of victims go to the police for helpBurglary victim: "We are a lot more cautious now".15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan pleads guilty to threatening to kill National MPMan who threatened to kill National Party MP Simeon Brown has pleaded guilty.15 Jun 02:08 AM
New ZealandShooting victim died trying to help his injured friendNarking claim and killer's admission should make you sceptical, murder trial defence says.14 Jun 04:58 AM
New ZealandArthur Allan Thomas on trial for historical sex offendingThe man pardoned for the 1970 Crewe murders faces indecent assault and rape charges.14 Jun 04:42 AM
New ZealandLifebuoy could have saved 'competent swimmer', Coroner findsKenny Espinosa drowned despite being a confident swimmer.14 Jun 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Treated as a second class': Tribunal hears arguments for expanding hate speech lawHe brought the case after an Auckland pastor made comments about shooting gay people.14 Jun 03:11 AM
New Zealand'You could hear them screaming': Former Lake Alice survivor recalls electric shock punishmentHake Halo was given electric shocks as a punishment at Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital.14 Jun 02:12 AM
New ZealandDriver charged 10 months after fatal Arrowtown crashA 22-year-old woman will appear in court in relation to the death of Allanah Walker.14 Jun 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentOverseas businesswoman fined $110k over purchase of $9.4m propertiesThe land includes a Heritage New Zealand listed World War II gun emplacement.12 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandConstable Matthew Hunt remembered: 'I miss everything about him, every day' says mumA year after he was killed, the mother of the slain police officer reveals her pain.11 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessProminent businessman fails with second bid for bail from prisonThe Court of Appeal refused to release the businessman on bail.11 Jun 05:10 AM
New ZealandLawyer suspended for 'clandestine' inmate relationshipThe tribunal said the relationship fell "at the serious end of the misconduct spectrum".10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo chance rival gangs allied before murder, trial toldViolent, yes. Chaotic, yes. But was the prison bloodshed planned? No way, lawyer says.10 Jun 04:20 AM
New ZealandGang allegedly bought catamaran to meet mothership off NZ coastThe criminals thought they were protected by a 'shield of impenetrable encryption'.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDuo jailed over Red Fox Tavern robbery seek to appealChris Bush, 43, was gunned down at the pub in Maramarua in October 1987.08 Jun 05:58 AM
BusinessProminent businessman makes second bid to be freed from prison cellIf the appeal fails the businessman will be eligible for parole in about nine months.08 Jun 05:37 AM
New ZealandPolice take down gangs; Mongrel Mob calls it a smear campaignNZ Police lay 900 charges in wake of major global police op targeting organised crime.08 Jun 01:08 AM
New ZealandTragic childcare death: Unknown how long 4yo lay unconscious on childcare slideCoroner says it's not known how long 4-year-old lay unconscious.07 Jun 10:55 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for 2003 double murder dies in prisonDouble killer taken to hospital after an incident at Wiri prison early on Monday morning.07 Jun 08:45 AM
CrimeDig your own grave 'ghastly murder' appeal tossed outMeth dealer hit, stabbed, told to dig own grave, but killer tried to appeal his sentence.06 Jun 01:28 AM
New Zealand$350k defamation payout to businessman follows debt collector, Winston Peters 'fraud' allegationsChristchurch quake claim advocate Bryan Staples' High Court win after gang-linked dispute.05 Jun 06:33 AM
New ZealandMother jailed for fracturing baby's ribs, skullBaby's injuries were described by police as "the worst seen inflicted on a young child".04 Jun 01:20 AM
New ZealandTwo more men charged in Dilworth School sex abuse investigationTwo further men already in the court process have also been charged with more offences.04 Jun 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings man wrecks parking meters for the sake of $69 in coins"It was an incredibly stupid thing to do."04 Jun 12:40 AM
New ZealandPike River: Families launch legal challenge on decision not to re-enter mineFamilies filed a judicial review in Wellington today.04 Jun 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Fight, flight or freeze' expert at fatal jail shanking trialPrison murder trial jury hears evidence about 'fight, flight or freeze' stress responses.03 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandChiefs rugby manager charged with drink drivingChiefs manager appears on a drink driving charge at Hamilton District Court today.03 Jun 03:00 AM
