New ZealandKiwis demand harsher penalties for drink-drivers, survey showsFifty-nine per cent want heavier fines for drunk and disorderly behaviour.09 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Astonishing' road rage: Campervan driver assaults elderly man on highwayAnother motorist was forced off the road to avoid a collision with Daly.09 Jun 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAnalysis: How Trump's National Guard move fuels LA protestsNew York Times: Trump bypassed Governor Newsom to call in the National Guard to LA.09 Jun 03:31 AM
WorldWatch: Greta Thunberg says Israeli forces have ‘kidnapped’ herIsraeli forces boarded a Gaza-bound aid ship on Monday.09 Jun 01:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExcuses and self-pity: What a film-maker caught with child exploitation files told a judgeRajneel Singh claimed he only accessed the material to impress women online.08 Jun 10:00 PM
WorldTrump charts new territory in bypassing governor to deploy National GuardCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom criticised Trump, calling it a 'spectacle'.08 Jun 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysis'American justice': US faces scrutiny over deportation caseNew York Times: Kilmar Abrego Garcia was returned to the US to face criminal charges.08 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeGangster altered ankle bracelet to look like he was at home while running drugs, 3D gunsHe was given mercy after a coordinated prison attack left him with possible brain damage.08 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Man who drove wrong way on motorway three times appeals convictionsNow, nine years later, he aims to get the endangering transport convictions overturned.08 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeStream of accusations continue for ex-Marist Brother teacher'He must realise he’s booked a one-way ticket to hell,' says the latest man to speak out.07 Jun 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He’s a predator': Film-maker jailed for child sex abuse files acquitted in 2002Police found 554 child exploitation files on his devices during a 2023 raid.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHalloween horror at man's indecent act in front of trick or treatersHe claims he had an 'out-of-body experience' when he masturbated in front of the girls.07 Jun 05:00 AM
WorldMushroom poisoning trial: Accused murderer of three family members has her say in court Patterson lied to authorities, fearing blame for the mushroom poisoning incident.07 Jun 01:51 AM
New ZealandChild predator was fresh out of prison when he struck again, targeting 10 girlsKarl Salmon has a history of child sex offending. He now faces an indefinite prison term.07 Jun 01:00 AM
World'It's dark, sleazy': Emotional testimony in Combs trial reveals abuseJane described events as 'hotel nights' and felt disgusted by them.06 Jun 07:34 PM
New ZealandManslaughter charge dropped against woman who killed ex-league player after alleged abuseThe defence was set to argue she had suffered long-term domestic violence.06 Jun 05:00 PM
World'Depends': Mushroom cook’s answer to death cap questionThe trial is expected to resume with Erin Patterson's continued testimony on Tuesday.06 Jun 09:05 AM
New ZealandMotorist's road rage caused para-cyclist training for Paralympics to crashThe victim, Eltje Malzbender, was still able to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.06 Jun 07:00 AM
Crime'I hope you pay': Grieving whānau face birthday shooting killerRawiri Wharerau was fatally shot at his house while hosting a party for his cousin.06 Jun 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Poor Fletcher Building' - analyst on legal action from SkyCity on NZICCPoor Fletcher Building. This is what we have come to expect all the time - Swanepoel06 Jun 03:42 AM
WorldSuspect faces over 100 charges in Molotov attack on Jewish protestFifteen people were injured in the Molotov cocktail attack in Boulder.06 Jun 02:45 AM
WorldHousemates charged with murder in case of missing teen Pheobe BishopThe teen was last seen on May 15, by her flatmates driving her to Bundaberg Airport.05 Jun 09:27 PM
PropertySkyCity suing Fletcher Building for $330m over convention centre delaysSkyCity tried to resolve claims by agreement but said it was unable to do so.05 Jun 08:56 PM
World'Equal justice': High court tackles bias standards in workplaceThe decision eases bias claims for white, male, or non-gay individuals.05 Jun 06:51 PM
New ZealandAuckland actor and musician accused of raping and grooming underage girlThe man is in his 20s and met the girl at a drama group.05 Jun 08:00 AM
WorldErin Patterson trial: Mushroom cook denies photo shows death caps in dehydratorPolice located images in cache records from the Google Photos app on a Samsung tablet.05 Jun 07:57 AM
New Zealand'It's all made up': Man in BDSM relationship shuts down rape claimsA judge said the couple’s relationship could be considered 'outside the norm or even odd'.05 Jun 06:00 AM
Crime'I have murdered someone': Son's confession after he 'snapped' and killed his motherHe confessed to hitting her with a crowbar and stabbing her in the chest.04 Jun 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland film-maker jailed for child sex abuse material; industry in shockThe actor and director was caught sending images to a 'decoy' police detective online. 04 Jun 10:59 PM
CrimePaedophile teacher's 40th conviction: Crimes continue to haunt survivorsHis eighth confirmed victim stared him down in court this week. Others may be waiting.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyReal estate agent Ollie Wall and agency must apologise after complaintReal Estate Authority committee decision: complainants' names, address suppressed in case.04 Jun 05:11 AM
WorldSecurity guard claims Diddy paid US$100k to hide assault videoGuard testified on day of trial chaos as woman disrupts court.04 Jun 02:50 AM
WorldGerman police race to charge McCann suspect before prison releaseChristian Brueckner plans to flee to a non-extradition country.03 Jun 09:36 PM
Crime'Unforgivable': Auckland man jailed for indecency with three young girlsHe groped three girls, aged 5 to 8, on separate occasions.03 Jun 08:00 PM