New ZealandFighting the Demon: Expert says pleasure of meth overpowers fear of prisonMeth gives 'delight such as they have never experienced before,' professor tells judges.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoggy daycare owner sentenced after pet killedWilson, a 17-month-old dog, was found dead and covered in bite wounds.08 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'The Trap': Murder trial hears gang member shot twice in the backRival alleged to have given shooter a place to hide and new clothes, court hears.08 May 04:35 AM
New ZealandFake psychiatrist says he was qualified for Waikato Hospital jobMohamed Shakeel Siddiqui was arrested in July 2015 with the help of the FBI.07 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandSpate of mental health killings under reviewTight suppression surround five deaths being investigated by a coroner.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSon strangled mum, poured petrol on body then set it alightKiri Brackenridge argued he was insane when he killed his mother, the jury disagreed.07 May 06:44 AM
New Zealand'She never said no': Napier rape trial continues"I was quite embarrassed about it ... not that it was funny to her."07 May 05:40 AM
New Zealand'No, absolutely not': Auckland school teacher denies indecently touching boysBenjamin Swann has voluntarily agreed to stop teaching while he disputes the claims.07 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLargest meth factory ringleader wants day in courtBrownie Harding oversaw the largest methamphetamine lab in New Zealand.06 May 06:18 PM
New ZealandGirl, 14, denies attempted murder of police officer; hopes for bailDefendant appeared at hearing via audiovisual link from facility in the North Island.06 May 06:10 PM
New ZealandPair deny murder, accessory charges in death of Tauranga manCrown alleges shooter was given somewhere to hide, new clothes, a SIM card and advice.06 May 02:14 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court agrees to hear Mark Lundy's murder appealAnother twist in the long-running saga of Mark Lundy's murder convictions.06 May 01:55 AM
New ZealandLeaked paper from National proposes age 20 for legal cannabis useA referendum on the personal use of cannabis is planned for 2020.05 May 04:12 AM
TaxBusinessman facing extradition to Oz over tax fraud charges denied bailA Chinese businessman accused of tax fraud has seemingly been in hiding near Auckland.03 May 05:46 AM
New ZealandKiwi sports star linked to international drug conspiracy trialA well-known Kiwi sports star has been linked to a drug importation case.03 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandComanchero raid: Media personality faces $300,000 money laundering chargeMedia personality told his job prospects 'in danger' due to charge, court told.02 May 10:38 PM
New ZealandAccess to privileged info may be key to proving innocence, MPs are toldWithout access to privileged information, the commission's work might be "torpedoed".02 May 02:12 AM
New ZealandSuspected affair led to machete murder of church bell-ringerThe killer murdered the church bell-ringer after discovering texts sent to his wife.02 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandDrunk-driver swerved to avoid rabbit, killed 8yo girl in crashDriver has consumed six Vodka Cruiser drinks during kids' trip to watering hole.01 May 09:17 PM
New ZealandRussian billionaire's drink-driving trial stallsMikhail Khimich failed to appear in court today because he was medically unfit to fly.01 May 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA thief's tale: Lexington Lewis - one of NZ's worst burglars - is back behind barsOne of NZ's most persistent burglars jailed again after another crime wave in Auckland.30 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland teacher denies indecency chargesBenjamin Swann is accused of indecently touching seven young boys.29 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandWoman 'terrified' alleged secret filmer on bailWoman's father says she is distraught and unable to sleep.29 Apr 06:36 PM
New ZealandInsanity argument at heart of trial for son who strangled mum, burned bodyLinda Edwards' body was found inside a burnt-out Mt Roskill home in 2016.29 Apr 01:05 AM
New ZealandPolice station gun theft: Man appears in court - firearms not foundA man was arrested without incident in the early hours of this morning.27 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandMan in court charged over gang boss shooting at Harley Davidson shopThe 39-year-old man faces charge of attempted murder.26 Apr 10:27 PM
New ZealandWoman, 19, charged after motorist stabbed at intersectionThe charged teen and the victim were not known to each other, police say.26 Apr 10:13 PM
New ZealandProminent Kiwi entertainer placed wife in headlockThe entertainer "lost what was a promising career in the media", his lawyer said.26 Apr 03:40 AM
New ZealandCourtroom tears: Bartender accused of fatal Queen St assaultA 24-year-old man later died in hospital following the alleged attack.23 Apr 12:07 AM
New ZealandQueen St assault victim dies in hospitalA 24-year-old victim died surrounded by family today.22 Apr 08:57 AM
New ZealandCharges follow Kelston and central city assaultsA 20-year-old man is due to appear in Waitakere District Court today.21 Apr 11:29 PM
