New ZealandDeveloper fined $74k for over-charging at Scott Point 'affordable' homesLast year, a director said he believed 'affordable' only applied to the house itself.20 Oct 03:29 AM
New ZealandMSD spent $80m resolving abuse claims - $30m went to survivorsThe rest has covered legal and operational costs.19 Oct 10:47 PM
New ZealandBashed, burned, shot, amputated: Men jailed for torture 'like Tarantino movie'Pair jailed after admitting kidnapping, torture of man who had pinky finger amputated.19 Oct 09:16 PM
New Zealand'Meth rage': Father on trial accused of murdering his 2yo daughterJury must decide if defendant was insane at the time.19 Oct 06:07 AM
New Zealand'I have never been so scared in my life''A piece of me died that night and I lost my fighting spirit.'19 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandAppeal begins for doctor found guilty of doing unjustified breast examsHe's appealing against both the Tribunal's decision and penalties.19 Oct 02:59 AM
New ZealandText messages result in convictions quashed for man found guilty of rapeHe had been sentenced to five years' jail for the offending against the 13-year-old.19 Oct 01:32 AM
WorldTensions rise in South Africa as groups face off over farm killingsTense standoff between white farmers and black activists grips town of Senekal.17 Oct 01:54 AM
New ZealandWoman seen 'swigging wine' behind the wheel denies charges in courtThe woman was on a zero-alcohol restriction at the time she was stopped by police.17 Oct 12:49 AM
Entertainment'He's clearly the victim': Sia speaks up for Johnny DeppSia took shots at Depp's ex-wife Amber Heard as well as her former boyfriend Elon Musk.16 Oct 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeBay of Plenty man avoids prison for manslaughter chargeKawerau man sentenced to home detention after manslaughter of his father-in-law.16 Oct 10:00 PM
CrimeDo criminals freely decide to commit offences?The courts acknowledge not everyone has free will when it comes to offending.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You let Zach down': Defence Force fined $288,000 over diver's death"No words can describe the grief, pain and suffering I feel," fiancee says.16 Oct 05:33 AM
New ZealandTop Kiwi sports star loses fourth suppression attemptIt is expected the sports star will file a further appeal to the Supreme Court.16 Oct 03:25 AM
InvestmentWealthy foreign investor forgives business manager for $4m property fraudPeng Pian admitted he was greedy and has now repaid the victims of his fraud.15 Oct 09:15 PM
New ZealandSpy camera case: Ex-govt worker applies to keep name secretA man repeatedly hid a spy camera in an Auckland gym's changing rooms.15 Oct 05:12 AM
New ZealandCoroner probes 'rumour and speculation' around woman's fatal fallKimberley Williams died from head injuries in 2018.15 Oct 02:54 AM
Media and marketingNZ First Foundation case: Court of Appeal turns away mediaMedia argued voters must be told who the two charged by the SFO are before election day.15 Oct 02:38 AM
New ZealandAuckland raids: Man facing money laundering charges granted name suppressionFive others are expected to appear in court next week.15 Oct 01:40 AM
PoliticsLocal Focus: Too many in prison?Candidates agree justice system needs work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Oct 09:14 PM
New ZealandTaupō pastor accused of indecent assault on three boysDon Corrie Lake lost a bid for interim name suppression today.14 Oct 04:22 AM
New ZealandInternational drug conspiracy: Prison time reduced on appealA top sportsman was mentioned during Fangupo's drug-trafficking trial.14 Oct 04:00 AM
Media and marketingNZ First Foundation accused: Names to stay secret until after electionJudge dismisses media appeal arguing public interest in knowing identities is now.14 Oct 02:44 AM
New ZealandAgent in five-year fight to clear name'Now I'm a bloody hit man. If it wasn't so pathetic it would be funny.'14 Oct 02:07 AM
New Zealand$450k Lamborghini, millions in assets seized in money laundering probeThe assets seized included properties and luxury vehicles.14 Oct 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Cannabis result could return to haunt LabourOPINION: Richard Prebble describes how the cannabis referendum could have been different.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm really sorry': Man who pointed gun at copSenior constable thanked his assailant for the apology.13 Oct 06:35 AM
New ZealandAuckland man convicted for sex with mentally impaired womanThe woman could not comprehend the fact she was pregnant, the court heard.13 Oct 03:54 AM
New ZealandJury told how kidnapped woman's finger cut offHarrowing five days for woman after being kidnapped outside Wellington hotel.12 Oct 06:34 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced to home detention after grooming young teen online"Certainly for her parents, their world has collapsed."12 Oct 02:03 AM
New Zealand'Out of his depth': Incompetent lawyer suspended, ordered to pay $43kYoung showed a "paucity of pertinent skills that reflects on his fitness to practise".08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTriple tragedy: Family of sawmill accident victim to challenge reparation splitJudge describes attempts to quantify loss and grief as 'unpalatable task'.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRaglan campervan murder: 'I'm glad he's stopped wasting everybody's time' - victimFiancee of murdered man says "no punishment will balance out" the wrongdoing.07 Oct 04:17 AM