World'Massive win': Trump's $797m civil penalty thrown out by appeals courtThe court upheld the fraud judgment but ruled the fine violated the Eighth Amendment.21 Aug 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLaw expert urges Clean Slate Act review after teacher hid convictions, abused girlsA man with indecency convictions became a teacher, abusing nine pupils.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen exchange student indecently assaulted by host father in 'gross breach of trust'The girl came to NZ 'full of hope and fun-filled excitement'. She left devastated.21 Aug 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe conversation employees can soon have with each other, without getting punished by their bossA new law will let employees take action against their bosses.21 Aug 05:41 AM
New ZealandDilworth paedophile says he doesn't 'dwell' on the abuse he inflictedIan Wilson has been in jail since 2021 for the sexual abuse of several Dilworth students.21 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Come clean': Rich-lister's plea to wealthy family man convicted over child abuse images The real offender is being urged to 'do the right thing' and name himself.21 Aug 01:34 AM
BDBDAgribusinessSFO charges ex-Open Country Dairy exec over $250k kickbacksHis next court appearance is in October.21 Aug 12:32 AM
EntertainmentBaldoni's team fire back at Ferrer in Blake Lively caseIsabela Ferrer's lawyers claimed Justin Baldoni tried to manipulate and threaten her.20 Aug 11:28 PM
WorldGerman neo-Nazi uses gender law to enter women's prisonSven Liebich will serve 18 months in a women's prison in Chemnitz, Saxony.20 Aug 11:13 PM
Property'Delayed economic recovery in NZ' – SkyCity CEO on 42% profit drop$200m of asset sales also identified: Carparks in Auckland as well as 99 Albert St.20 Aug 09:16 PM
WorldJudge rejects bid to unseal Epstein grand jury transcriptsThe judge said unsealing could threaten the safety and privacy of more than 1000 victims.20 Aug 08:56 PM
CrimeRevealed: Female teacher loses suppression fight over sex acts on studentBut she will not go to prison and won't have to register as a sex offender. 20 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeacher jailed for abuse; Clean Slate Act hid past convictions from schoolsPolice warned man should not be alone with children a decade before he abused nine girls. 20 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeMan distributing child abuse and bestiality material wanted to be a 'famous child sex offender'Family and supporters in the court gallery wept during the 22-year-old's brief appearance.20 Aug 05:03 AM
New ZealandExclusive: NZ mum breaks silence on horrors of US detention, faces freedom with ankle monitorHer identification documents were confiscated, preventing her from driving.20 Aug 03:32 AM
WorldWhy former MP Daryl Maguire is heading to jailThe former Australian MP received a 10-month sentence, eligible for parole in January.20 Aug 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyThree achievements for Fletcher Building: Andrew Reding'It's a very patchy, volatile market' – Fletcher's Andrew Reding.20 Aug 12:43 AM
New Zealand'Disaster waiting to happen': Mobility scooter rider killed by unlicensed, speeding motorcyclistColin Rondon was travelling almost twice the speed limit when he fatally hit Edward Duffy.19 Aug 09:36 PM
PropertyFletcher Building makes $419m loss after 'one of the most demanding years'Company sued waterproofers over NZICC but is being sued by SkyCity over the same building.19 Aug 09:19 PM
Crime'Go on, tell the neighbours that I bash you,' man tells woman fleeing after violent attackRicky-Lee Maynard strangled her in bed before punching her about 10 times.19 Aug 08:00 AM
CrimeWoman demonstrated strangulation on video weeks before her alleged murderJurors watched the video, as well as a follow-up in which she recanted the accusation.19 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘He’s not that type of person’: Mother defends sportsman accused of breaking baby's ribsThe infant's mother claims doctors ignored alternative causes for the broken ribs.19 Aug 05:10 AM
CrimeTwo jailed in Comancheros retribution plot aimed at ex-member's familyShots were fired into a room with children. A fleeing man was later grazed with a bullet.19 Aug 01:06 AM
New ZealandHow new evidence could change a decades-old Christchurch murder caseThis is the Criminal Case Review Commission's fifth referral to an appellate court.19 Aug 12:48 AM
Entertainment'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty in Matthew Perry overdose caseShe faces up to 65 years in prison for her involvement in his death.18 Aug 11:19 PM
New ZealandTamihere murder appeal: Chief Justice tells court of 'issue' with evidence Tamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 18 Aug 11:17 PM
New ZealandMan claimed he was under 'mind control' while stabbing victim multiple timesHe said he had just woken up from a 'daydream' and had been under 'MK Ultra mind control'.18 Aug 11:07 PM
WorldDOJ to share Epstein investigation records with House committeeThe Justice Department will share Epstein records this week.18 Aug 10:49 PM
BusinessFraudster used false identities to try to steal $220,000Bank account details were doctored in Caitlin Briar Ashby's bid to steal.18 Aug 10:32 PM
RoyalsCrown princess' son faces rape charges, faces 10 years in prisonMarius Borg Hoiby is charged with raping four women and several acts of violence.18 Aug 07:46 PM
New ZealandKiwi mum 'trying to pick up the pieces' as she returns home after weeks in US detentionSarah Shaw has returned to Washington state with her 6-year-old son after ordeal.18 Aug 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe three regions where numbers of serious youth offenders remain stubbornly highThe Government is very close to achieving its target for fewer serious young offenders.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandProminent sportsman accused of leaving baby with 13 broken bones'Ultimately, at least a dozen rib fractures were observed,' the Crown claims. 18 Aug 01:23 AM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere's last chance to clear murder convictions? Infamous case hits Supreme CourtTamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 17 Aug 10:55 PM