PremiumPremiumBusinessSprinkler dispute at Auckland Viaduct apartments: $23k claim dismissedUnit had been altered with a wood roof and deep roof beams, minimalist design sprinkler. 30 Jan 10:08 PM
New Zealand‘She said ’yes': Man acquitted of filming Tinder date during consensual sexBut, he was found guilty of showing the video to a mutual friend.30 Jan 05:00 AM
Crime'Nightmare situation': Cop acquitted of perjury over unauthorised speeding ticketsHis lawyer slammed police superiors and said a criminal charge was a vast overreaction.30 Jan 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Supreme Court’s rush to judgment is a constitutional wake-up callOPINION: Has the Supreme Court once again stepped outside its lane?29 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeFormer Givealittle director drove drunk twice in one nightShe was five times over the legal limit - twice.29 Jan 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland brothel business appoints liquidatorsIt was involved in a dispute with the landlord and indicated a general decline in trade.28 Jan 11:21 PM
New ZealandEight out of 10 Govt agencies unsure of former prisoner employment numbersMost of the largest government agencies can't say how many former prisoners they employ. 28 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimePub pool game ends with man smashing opponent around the head with cueHe struck one victim with a cue four times and punched another outside the bar.28 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘I’m so broken’: Family’s grief after car crashes into Fonterra truck, killing young coupleThe man has pleaded not guilty and will keep his name a secret for now.28 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice officer accused of perjury over speed radar qualificationPolice mistakenly certified untrained officer to use speed radar device, court told.28 Jan 02:54 AM
New ZealandFormer airwoman abused by her boss fails in bid for compensation from RNZAFCourt sympathises with abuse victim, but says exemplary damages claim cannot be justified.28 Jan 12:59 AM
OpinionOpinion: We can reduce youth offending. Here’s howOPINION: Nearly all young people who offend have experienced trauma.27 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeProlific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacketA judge has said Nelson needs a break from James Weir's antics.27 Jan 07:00 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Groups argue for and against the bill on first day of hearingsCritics and supporters make their case to Justice Select Committee.27 Jan 06:37 AM
New Zealand'Blind fury': Murder-accused brutally attacked by victim's cousin at sceneJamie Slater has been accused of fatally stabbing Whatitiri Whakaruru.27 Jan 06:00 AM
Crime'I will never see him again': Mum's grief after son killed in hit-and-runDamon Clark died while visiting a waterfall. The man who hit him has now been sentenced.25 Jan 09:00 PM
Crime‘Changed my life’: Couple lose life savings as mum-of-three steals $465k from businessA couple lost their successful horticultural business, future dream home and life savings.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: PM and Seymour take different views on attending WaitangiOPINION: Christopher Luxon should front up in good times and bad.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'New epidemic': AI-generated child sex abuse pics found in NZCustoms warns it is taking action and has several cases before the courts.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Unexpected, tragic’: Warning as young mum dies at daughter’s first birthday from inhaling balloon heliumCoroner says there is a 'mistaken belief' about the dangers of helium inhalation.25 Jan 01:32 AM
New ZealandDeaf, mental health patient's brutal attack over vapes leaves man needing face reattachedRaana was 'gripped by an uncontrollable rage' when his friend pestered him for a vape.25 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged after four-hour standoff with armed policePolice took the man into custody almost five hours after the incident began on Mulroy Pl.24 Jan 10:28 PM
New ZealandDisgraced car dealer sent customer photos of excrement & genitaliaThe ex-dealer has had multiple rulings made against him by a vehicle disputes tribunal.24 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'I would be scared 24/7': Hindu priest convicted for gouging woman's eyes, other assaultsJainesh Prasad now risks being deported from New Zealand.24 Jan 06:00 AM
Crime‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with studentThe offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.24 Jan 01:35 AM
CrimeCouple assaulted while getting petrol by Head Hunter miffed at friendly nodThe man was king hit and then repeatedly punched and kicked as he lay on the ground.23 Jan 07:00 AM
CrimeWoman declined ACC referral sends psychologist 69 threatening texts in one hourShe told him she hoped he would get cancer and that his house burned down.23 Jan 06:00 AM
Agribusiness‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mudTwo workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.23 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandAuckland murder-suicide ‘tragic example’ of family violence epidemic, says coronerCoroner reveals details of violent relationship that ended in murder-suicide.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Shocked': Kingsland Apartments owners get $36m minimum fix-up billOwners of 2-bedroom places get three choices: $350,000, $643,000 or $800,000 fix-up bill.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice charge man, 22, after daylight carjacking outside popular Auckland cafeThe victim got out of his car but was punched and had his car stolen.21 Jan 02:22 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why supply control alone won’t solve New Zealand’s methamphetamine crisisSeizures at airports capture only 20% of incoming meth shipments.20 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessProperty Insider: 6 big things likely to dominate 2025Seascape, Ikea, some big new buildings and a court drama loom.20 Jan 04:01 PM
New Zealand‘Don’t know what a firearm is': Man busted with .22 rifle, 30cm knife Hikurangi Harrison was also sentenced on a reckless driving charge.20 Jan 05:58 AM
