New ZealandMan hides out in bush for 5 months after slicing victim with machete over $20Christopher Millen went bush, stealing a rifle, tools and a sheep from a nearby house.17 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandWellington mayoral candidate ordered to pay former employee $28kMayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham allegedly failed to pay the IRD an employee's PAYE taxes.17 Jul 04:13 AM
WorldTexas woman accused of plotting ex-husband's murder with poisoned chocolatesPamela Stanley, 63, was charged with attempted murder using fentanyl.17 Jul 03:31 AM
WorldDOJ fires prosecutor in Epstein and Diddy cases, reason unclear as yetMaurene Comey worked on prominent cases, including Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.17 Jul 01:49 AM
WellingtonWhy did police discount mystery doorknock in Khandallah murder trial?The defence has accused police of starting a "myth" around Helen Gregory's attic fall.17 Jul 01:38 AM
WorldTrump lambasts 'foolish' Republicans amid Epstein case turmoilThe US President's comments have caused a split within his administration.16 Jul 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOranga Tamariki won’t publicise scale of reoffending during future bootcamps More bootcamp programmes will be run as soon as next year. 16 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Monkey noises': Assault that KO'd prem rugby rival allegedly sparked by on-field racial abuseJonathan Fidow alleged his opponent made monkey noises and called him a 'black c***'.16 Jul 04:14 AM
New ZealandWatch: Member of public rams allegedly stolen vehicle in Gisborne"We strongly discourage people from taking matters into their own hands."16 Jul 03:00 AM
Crime'Shattered her innocence': Pimp jailed for child prostitution ring ambitionsThe judge described Wiparera Paraire's offending as 'abhorrent and manipulative'.16 Jul 12:54 AM
WorldOutback killer Bradley John Murdoch dies day after murder anniversary of UK touristPeter Falconio’s remains have never been found, and police are still seeking information.15 Jul 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFights of the fringe: Real-world consequences of chasing conspiraciesTrump's team revamped Social Security to address false claims of payments to the dead.15 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I was going through a lot': Security guard who assaulted Uber driver keeps licenceLeon Saufoi assaulted a driver who refused to transport him and his drunk mates.15 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimeMachete v steak knife trial: Jury acquits heart-stabbing defendant of murderHad Chrishan Raju not used a knife he might have left in a body bag, his lawyer argued.15 Jul 05:26 AM
WellingtonMurder accused's crypto spending revealed in courtJulia DeLuney's bank transactions were picked apart in court today.15 Jul 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTe Pāti Māori fails again to file financial documents on timeThe Electoral Commission says no decisions about referrals to police have been made.14 Jul 11:57 PM
World'Chaos': Camp faced deadly flood with delayed evacuation, poor commsRichard Eastland delayed evacuation for more than an hour after receiving a flood warning.14 Jul 11:50 PM
EntertainmentJustin Baldoni hits back at Blake Lively in legal deposition disputeThe two sides are arguing over where the deposition should be held.14 Jul 10:57 PM
CrimeSelf-defence? Mate of murder-accused says victim liked to use knives in fightsThe witness admitted he has a history of dishonesty, but 'not this time', he insisted.14 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandSnapchat predator raped teen while on bail for similar offendingHe groomed and violated a 13-year-old while awaiting trial for raping a 16-year-old.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMurder victim's eerie message played in courtThe audio comes from a phone call to her bank, made on the evening of 23 January 2024.14 Jul 06:25 AM
New Zealand'Execution': Mongrel Mob member gunned down as he sat with partner and kids in car The Crown says Hori Gage was killed after a gang brawl that he had no involvement with. 14 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Extremely rare move' – consultant has developer put into receivershipDeveloper Marcus Jacobson denies he owes debt and described receivership as a 'stunt'.13 Jul 11:00 PM
CrimeMan jailed after forcing children to witness horrific animal crueltyA man beheaded puppies in front of a girl and hung a dog by a rope from a tree. 13 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimePatient who tried to strangle nurse was arrested for violent frenzy at Mormon templeJacob Mataia's been sentenced for attacks at Mormon temple and Middlemore Hospital.13 Jul 04:48 AM
WorldTrump admin’s handling of Epstein probe divides officials at FBI and angers Maga baseJustice officials clash over transparency in Epstein's case amid Trump's pressure.13 Jul 02:18 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Family endured difficult tenancy': Rental managers fined $9700Tenants rented place for 18 months but tribunal upheld complaints about the Auckland home.12 Jul 09:00 PM
Crime'Gonna whack it': Ex-gang member with hitman aspirations finally namedThe conspiracy to kill lasted only 29 hours before it was thwarted by fellow gang members.12 Jul 05:00 AM
LifestyleJudge orders Harry to disclose payments in Daily Mail caseThe trial, involving high-profile figures, is set for January 2026.12 Jul 03:48 AM
New ZealandHome build dream shattered after business hacked and woman launders couple’s $150kSophie Winchester-Krishan earned $5k for laundering the couple's scammed money. 12 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland retiree faces eviction as ground rent jumps 344%The Dilworth Trust increased the annual leasehold fee from $45,000 to $202,000 per year.12 Jul 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandWoman awarded $500k after deceitful sale of rotting Auckland house One defendant used a dehumidifier to falsely claim the house was dry.11 Jul 08:14 PM
CrimeJudge clears reporting of material on former Deputy Police Commissioner's computerJevon McSkimming has five working days to appeal the judge’s ruling on the injunction.11 Jul 07:24 PM
New Zealand'S*** happens': Injured motorcyclist's gracious response to being hit by car A moment’s inattention by a driver at an intersection led to severe consequences. 11 Jul 08:00 AM
