New ZealandTeen appears in court after fatal Rothesay Bay crashAn 18-year-old youth has appeared in court over crash that killed schoolboy.27 Jun 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Ghostwriter' uni service: More than $2.1m forfeited to policeNo charges laid but millions paid in alleged "cheating" service for uni assignments.27 Jun 06:53 AM
New ZealandEx CEO wants extra info from Waikato DHBReason for embattled former Waikato DHB chief's information-gathering exercise unclear.27 Jun 04:15 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced for supplying syntheticsMan sentenced for supplying synthetics to a young father who later died27 Jun 01:21 AM
New Zealand'You killed my boy!' - Courtroom fracas as family confronts accusedToday is exactly five months since Eli Holtz was assaulted at an Auckland intersection.26 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandBuyer of diamante horse head filled with cocaine pleads guiltyHenry Anchondo, known as 'David' during the drug scheme, went on the run.26 Jun 09:25 PM
New ZealandHoney heist: Businessman sentenced over 480kg of stolen mānukaTwo large pallets full of honey for export were the target of a raid by sticky bandits.26 Jun 04:30 AM
New ZealandAustralian deportee jailed for drug dealing in NZNot long after Henry Robati was deported back to NZ his criminal behavior continued.25 Jun 09:55 PM
BusinessAuckland firm, director, worker allegedly laundered Gong fundsXiao Hua Gong was a customer of a downtown Auckland finance firm, now criminally charged.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandJail house lawyer Arthur Taylor continues crusade against the use of prison snitches Jail house lawyer Arthur Taylor is continuing his crusade to fight against the use of prison snitches in high profile criminal cases. / Mike ScottWatch21 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandJail house lawyer Arthur Taylor on fighting for a fairer justice systemDespite being convicted for numerous serious crimes Arthur Taylor reckons he has done more good than bad in his role as a jailhouse lawyer fighting for a fairer justice system. / Mike ScottWatch21 Jun 10:59 PM
New ZealandLittle: Sensible Sentencing Trust leaders 'loopy' and 'callous'A key player in pushing for harsher criminal punishment has been sidelined.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandConviction quashed for man who photographed beach teensA man convicted of taking photos of teens in togs with a zoom lens has won his appeal.20 Jun 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Got bail bro!': Arson accused laughs in courtThe alleged arsonist laughed after he was granted bail today.20 Jun 04:50 AM
New ZealandSexual predator who preyed on young men: Guilty at lastWest Auckland man jailed for violating a young, drunk vulnerable man he befriended.18 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandMacabre: Man charged with stealing human toes from exhibitA man is accused of stealing two toes from a famous travelling exhibition of dead bodies.18 Jun 12:45 AM
New ZealandLittle: Rehabilitation key to reducing prison musterJustice Minister says there are other things besides three strikes to reduce prison muster17 Jun 12:31 AM
OpinionLizzie MarvellyLizzie Marvelly: End the 'prisoner pipeline' for our kidsCOMMENT: Justice issues start in childhood - we've got to do better for our kids.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland shooting: Police complete investigation into double-killerPsychotic gunman Quinn Patterson killed two people during a property inspection.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Caged animals': Parents jailed for keeping kids in squalorAn Auckland couple have been jailed for keeping their children "like caged animals"15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNicky Stevens' father say son's death was 'a train-wreck waiting to happen'Father reveals anger when it took three days to be told about his son's suicide attempt.15 Jun 02:55 AM
Banking and financeBanker, lawyer and wife guilty over $54m mortgage fraudThe scheme involved bribing bankers, one of whom has fled the country.14 Jun 10:15 PM
New ZealandDouble jeopardy risks as convicts return, Law Society saysThe justice select committee is reviewing the legislation for returning offenders.14 Jun 06:06 AM
New ZealandStevens' psychiatrist not told about absencesPsychiatrist admitted it's possible Stevens may have tried to disguise his true thoughts.14 Jun 05:20 AM
Media and marketingSir Bob Jones requests removal of tweet calling him 'racist'More legal action may be taken by Sir Bob Jones - this time after a tweet.14 Jun 01:25 AM
New ZealandNicky Stevens' death avoidable, inquest heardPatient suffering from delusions should not have been allowed to leave hospital - expert.14 Jun 01:07 AM
New ZealandKettle caused fatal Waimate fire - coroner's findingsTika and Tika Kafle and their 8-year-old son Prem died in a house fire in 2015.13 Jun 04:44 AM
New ZealandMother says mentally ill son rehearsed deathNicky Stevens tried to take his own life twice before he died in March 2015 - inquest.13 Jun 02:45 AM
New Zealand'I'm not a bad guy': Builder jailed five years after party rapeWoman raped at a party when she was a teenager finally gets justice.12 Jun 07:22 AM
New Zealand'Please don't kill me' woman begged Eden Terrace abductorTaga David Adams was sentenced today to six years and five months' imprisonment.12 Jun 05:43 AM
New Zealand'Frenzied attack': Longer sentence for domestic abuserThe Court of Appeal judges said family violence is a scourge of New Zealand society.12 Jun 03:47 AM
New ZealandFading TV star keeps name secret over drink-drivingThe man was well over the limit when he drove over his victim's leg.11 Jun 11:19 PM
New ZealandNZ First not against repealing 'three strikes', Little saysNew Zealand First has not said "never, ever" on repealing the three-strikes law.11 Jun 07:14 AM
New ZealandVictims' families relieved three strikes law will stayVictims families welcome justice minister's decision not to repeal three strikes law.11 Jun 02:31 AM