New ZealandWoman had one request before surgery - but it was ignored and no one told her The anaesthetist said he didn't think it was important enough to tell her about the drug.04 May 07:00 AM
EntertainmentIrish state broadcaster in anti-Semitism row over Boy George interview'You don’t blame whole nations for what is going on in America or Russia ...'03 May 08:45 PM
WorldMan charged with murdering girl, 5, in Australian outbackPolice allege 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis murdered and raped the child.03 May 06:38 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'People don’t like a strong woman': Collins bows out after 24 years in politicsShe says Christopher Luxon has been her best boss in all her years in Parliament.03 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Disgraceful actions': Police Commissioner urged minister to cancel Jevon McSkimming honoursFormer Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming was given a service award in 2010.03 May 04:58 PM
CrimeMan who let 16yo sell sex from his home walks free with permanent suppressionThe judge called the case 'very unique and unusual' for such an unsavoury-sounding charge.03 May 07:00 AM
CrimeAbuser blamed ‘bad trips’ for months of violence against young boy and girlVictims suffered broken bones, a brain injury and damage to internal organs.03 May 05:00 AM
World‘Butcher of Bosnia’ Ratko Mladic should be released immediately, say lawyersDoctors warned the UN court at The Hague that Ratko Mladić faces imminent death.03 May 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Chambers: Puberty blockers court fight tests who gets to decide for vulnerable kidsOPINION: The difficult balance: judicial review and political decisions.03 May 03:00 AM
WorldAlex Jones announces shutdown of Infowars conspiracy platformAlex Jones said a court-appointed receiver ordered Infowars to vacate.03 May 02:11 AM
New ZealandPlumber who blamed other tradies for shoddy jobs fined after floods, unsafe gas worksAaron Goldsack blamed a builder for the dodgy installation of a gas-powered water heater.03 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandFrom fireball to courtroom: Judge backs avionics firm over Cessna blazeEngineer James Ferguson ran from the hangar with his overalls on fire.02 May 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Profound betrayal': Couple lose $165k in 'callous' business-share scam by trusted friendThe immigrant couple said they took their friend at her word, and lost their life savings.02 May 05:00 PM
CrimePrison phone ‘disrespect’ sparks stomp attack, inmate suffers head injuryPatrick Dixon continued the attack while the victim was unconscious and having a seizure.02 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandFather deported to New Zealand after run of offences, leaving family in AustraliaThe man claimed his offending was fuelled by his involvement in a gang.02 May 01:00 AM
WorldAustralian police expected to charge suspect today over killing of 5yo girlKumanjayi Little Baby was found dead near Alice Springs on Thursday.02 May 12:50 AM
New ZealandNurse censured after slapping dementia patient who hit her with 'a real crack'The nurse said her 'mind went blank' and the returned slap was merely a reaction.01 May 10:00 PM
World'Too many lives lost': Alice Springs town camps under scrutiny after 5yo's alleged murderAbout 400 people rioted after suspect arrested for little girl's death.01 May 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Distorted': Man high on meth car-jacks vehicle with kids strapped insideZahn Reidy's near 12-hour spree cost his victims more than $30,000.01 May 07:00 AM
WorldWatch: Prosecutors release new CCTV footage from Trump assassination attemptThe footage shows a long-barrelled weapon as the gunman rushes security.01 May 05:02 AM
New ZealandFrom Spain to the cells: Comancheros organiser jailed over major drug pipelineKelvin James Wikaira involved his family in the multimillion-dollar drug operation. 01 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandSplit verdicts in murder trial of four men responsible for the death of homeless manBoy Taylor was repeatedly punched, kicked and stomped on during an attack in Napier.01 May 04:11 AM
World‘Anger and frustration’: Australian PM urges Alice Springs to ‘come together’ after girl’s body foundRiots broke out after police detained the 5-year-old’s suspected killer.01 May 03:02 AM
WorldFlorida executes man who spent nearly 50 years on death rowTen executions have already been carried out in the United States this year.01 May 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Wheelie' dispute erupts in court as driver sentenced for crash that killed young jockeyNgakau Hailey was doing a wheelie on his dirt bike when Amal Salad failed to give way.01 May 12:00 AM
World'You are in heaven': Mother of 5yo found dead after alleged Alice Springs abduction speaksMore than 200 police, volunteers and Aboriginal trackers joined the search.30 Apr 06:51 PM
New ZealandDancer jailed for assaults on teen performers, says porn and alcohol fuelled his actionsPanapa Fagaio's victims thought of him 'like a brother'.30 Apr 08:00 AM
Crime'He sprung out into the road': Locals' accounts seal not guilty verdict in murder trialShannon Brady fatally hit Nicholas Baldwin, but a jury found it was not intentional.30 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandWarning to Kiwi green card holders: Be upfront about previous convictions when entering USEverlee Wihongi was detained this month after a trip home to New Zealand.30 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Utterly devoid of merit': Mosque shooter's appeal against his convictions rejectedDecision greeted with 'huge relief' by lawyers representing victims' families. 30 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandLocals ‘hoping for the best’ spotted alleged murder victim’s body in house fireStefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe are accused of murdering Sidney Ross Bridson.29 Apr 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrunk, intimidating, coarse: 3000 complaints about NZ judges in 10 yearsJudging the judges: some complaints against judges are upheld, most are dismissed.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarket manager steals $203k, files fake $1.3m mortgage applicationPamela Cossill, 38, spent the money on gambling and maintaining her household.29 Apr 08:00 AM
New Zealand'I wish I could swap places with my brother': Sister jailed after 10-year-old died in crashKaci Tauroa's 'prolonged course of very bad driving' resulted in a deadly crash on SH1.29 Apr 07:00 AM
