WorldMushroom poisoning trial: Lunch survivor Ian Wilkinson gives evidenceWilkinson's wife Heather died in hospital in the week after the beef Wellington lunch.06 May 04:19 AM
New ZealandPet dog Mike found starved to death in kennel, tethered by rusty chainThe owner said he knew his dog was unwell but couldn't afford to get him checked. 06 May 02:00 AM
Crime'I’m going to kill us both': Man smashed into stationary truck after hearing break-up newsThe toxic relationship ended with the defendant and his now ex both needing surgery.05 May 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Captured in buckets': Staff rush to try to contain water pouring through court ceilingThe ministry has confirmed the leak came from water reservoirs stored on the court's roof.05 May 11:15 PM
WorldErin Patterson's texts revealed in mushroom poisoning trialText messages showed Erin accusing husband Simon of being a 'bare minimum parent'.05 May 05:15 AM
New ZealandWellington professional escapes conviction for filming colleagues on the toiletThe worker told the court he didn't film his colleagues for sexual reasons.05 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailAlmost 40% of retail crime not being reported to policeRetail NZ members reported more than 140,000 crime incidents in 2023-2024.05 May 12:29 AM
CrimeWoman claims ex forced her into pregnancy, raped and threatened to cut her throatThe woman described the few months she lived with the man as the worst time of her life.04 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ's consent laws for children are under urgent scrutinyProposed bill aims to prevent questioning children about consent in court.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell wants jail sentences longer, even if it means ‘huge’ prisoner numbersHalf of short-term prisoners reoffend within 24 months of release.04 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandHong Kong man ordered to leave NZ after breaking cat's bones while toilet training, showering itThe cat had a list of injuries and needed to be euthanised. 04 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice make two arrests over aggravated robbery in NorthlandThe pair appeared in the Kaikohe District Court on Saturday morning.03 May 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeInside the secret 3-year criminal case against Auckland's luxury doggy daycareProsecutors claim the firm earned $180k in extra profits by ignoring resource consents.03 May 05:00 PM
Crime'Grave error': Police officer sentenced after fatal high-speed chaseHe asked the judge to keep his identity secret permanently, hoping to return to his job.03 May 07:00 AM
CrimeChild sex offender persistently asked teen to undress for cashHe continued to show her notes he wrote on his phone asking for indecent acts. 03 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for sending girl, 14, semi-naked photos of himself He then asked for a lighter sentence when he was put on the child sex offender register.02 May 09:00 PM
WorldHusband of alleged murderer claims she was 'extremely aggressive'Erin Patterson denies intentionally using poisonous mushrooms in her dish.02 May 11:02 AM
Crime'Aroha mai': Murder-accused apologises to grieving whānau after denying chargeArchibald McKenzie's body was found in a Kawakawa car park last month. 02 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandWedding celebration turns to tragedy after woman causes crash that killed her sister Four others were also injured in the Wanaka crash last year.02 May 06:00 AM
CrimeSnapchat nudes and alcohol: Female teacher groomed 15yo student before sex actsHer lawyer said the victim's gender made the crime less serious. The judge disagreed.02 May 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Reckless': Martin Cooper and real estate agency fined for non-complianceBusiness under pressure during Covid times and 'significant' sales downturn: Martin Cooper02 May 03:46 AM
CrimeDouble-murder trial aborted after just one dayHe was also accused of plotting to kill his former landlord.02 May 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAgents fined $35,000 after vendor suffers $73,000 loss on saleThe Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal ruling is seen as an unusual case.01 May 11:40 PM
WorldRussell Brand faces court over multiple sexual offence chargesHe is due in Westminster court today but may not attend the hearing.01 May 09:29 PM
New Zealand'Catastrophic': Learner driver killed hitchhiker 79 days after getting licenceFamily of British tourist angry over young driver's 'lack of respect'. 01 May 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Prisoner voting ban spitefulOPINION: What this arbitrary ban appears to be is some red meat for the more spiteful.01 May 05:00 PM
WorldUS judge orders release of Columbia student detained by Trump administrationMohsen Mahdawi, 34, was arrested at his citizenship interview in Vermont.01 May 06:18 AM
New Zealand'Cheers for the memories': A rapist's text after motel violation of impaired womanJury found Rigby guilty of rape in one instance, but not guilty of other sexual charges.01 May 06:00 AM
Crime'Smell of death': Resentment over minor accident sparked double murder, Crown saysJoseph Kwok was stabbed to death after his address was released by the Justice Ministry.01 May 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnd justice for all? Why Goldsmith says access is ‘imperfect’, and what to do about itGoldsmith: 'I'd love to have lots of money to throw around, but I don't.'30 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand'We'd get secondhand stuff': Businessman allegedly swapped new appliances with his old onesThe former company director says he's never seen the weed spray unit that was bought. 30 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandTrio deny murdering man found dead on a Kawerau doorstepOne of the three can be named after suppression lapsed. 30 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court hears case on employment status of family carers'He just continued to work and they paid for it,' lawyer says of Ministry funding change.30 Apr 05:58 AM
RoyalsWhy Virginia Giuffre's lawyer wants Prince Andrew to apologiseDuke settled out of court with Giuffre in 2022 for an estimated $20 million.30 Apr 05:30 AM
