CrimeReleased mental health patient kills for second timeThe man has twice been found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.29 Apr 06:50 PM
WorldUS House passes bill targeting non-consensual AI-generated imagesThe bill aims to address the misuse of intimate imagery, including AI deepfakes.29 Apr 06:58 AM
New ZealandJuliana Herrera murder inquest: Probation officer said paroled rapist 'high high' riskA probation officer tasked with monitoring a paroled rapist has given evidence.29 Apr 04:13 AM
CrimeWife attacked husband with Parkinson's before stabbing herselfHe struggled to disarm his wife during the confrontation but triggered a St John alarm.29 Apr 02:18 AM
New ZealandJuliana Herrera murder inquest: Victim’s sister begs for answersParole Board and Corrections have reviewed how Joseph Brider was managed. 29 Apr 01:49 AM
CrimeMigrant farm worker claims she was 'roped' into importing cocaineRuth Ramirez-Alfonso was arrested in a major 2021 cocaine bust in New Zealand.28 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandShould Juliana Herrera have been warned about paroled rapist neighbour? Coroner to decideCoroner probes murder of woman by rapist released on parole just 72 days earlier.28 Apr 04:13 AM
CrimeJailed rapist takes his sexsomnia defence to the Supreme CourtDamin Cook claimed he was asleep when he raped a woman at a party. 28 Apr 03:31 AM
BusinessAuckland unit owner fined $7k for 'unsightly' bird feedingNeighbour gave evidence of droppings and effect of those on his use, enjoyment of place.27 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No interference': Minister on defensive after police announce audit over fitness test breachesAn audit will review applications over six months for further breaches.27 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeHow desperate business loan led single mum into meth syndicate’s inner circleReaching out to loan sharks over WeChat turned out to be a bad idea. She is now in jail.27 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandAustralia exiles 'reckless' and persistent Kiwi drink-driver who ploughed into motorcyclist He left NZ for a 'fresh start', but that wasn't how the plan went for Daniel Hancy.27 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandSister's kindness ends in sibling stand-off at Tenancy TribunalThe brother also parked unused cars on the property and added an extension to the cabin.26 Apr 10:00 PM
Crime'A prison of my own trauma': Woman addresses life-shattering night she was raped by three menVictim battles with “suffocating” PTSD and depression after sex attack.26 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan who killed his father and brother found with torture videos at time of murdersThe charges were laid four years after Nathan Frost murdered his family members. 26 Apr 05:00 AM
World‘Sugar daddy’ lawyer ‘raped and tortured’ women with electric shock collarThe US lawyer is charged with 116 crimes and accused of raping six women.26 Apr 04:14 AM
WorldWatch: Head teacher jailed for spanner attack on deputy in love triangleThe head teacher attacked his deputy with a spanner out of jealousy.25 Apr 11:22 PM
New ZealandWeed estate: The landlords, the seven rental properties, and the cannabis enterpriseLandlord loses property portfolio, money, and gets home detention.25 Apr 11:00 PM
CrimeInmate stabbed 40 times in prison exercise yard attack by Mongrel Mob quartetOne attacker was already serving time for the robbery and killing of a cancer patient.25 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeMan's 'family emergency' no excuse for driving drunk for the seventh timeHe was pulled over by police for speeding, revealing he was also over the limit. 25 Apr 02:00 AM
Crime'She misses you and hates you': Teen's world shattered after sexual violation by brotherHe plied her with drugs and alcohol during a Christmas trip to his home. 24 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFirearms Minister wants gun registry gone, review says she should keep itNicole McKee will campaign for her constituents but concedes she may not succeed.24 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeDrug dealer imported meth, cocaine while on police curfew, now locked down around the clock He claimed he was set up, saying someone may have used his name and address.23 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeBeckenridge disappearance: Man behind 'new evidence' retracts all allegations his cousin 'helped' missing pair Man who brought 'new evidence' to Coroner about Beckenridge retracts all allegations.23 Apr 12:46 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOn The Up: Defence lawyer on gender gap, work-life balance in legal fieldStereotypes, gangs, AI and workaholics: Is the law really worth it?22 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeHome detention for serial thief who tasered cop, stole car as owner clung to bonnetHe later repeatedly rammed a police vehicle with the car he had stolen.22 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘I’ve sacrificed everything’: Forensic psychiatrist grilled on Olivia Podmore’s final messageThe coronial inquest resumed in Christchurch after being adjourned from 2024.22 Apr 05:39 AM
Crime'We helped them': New twist in Beckenridge disappearance caseThe coroner is to hear from a new witness about missing pair Mike and John Beckenridge.22 Apr 12:09 AM
New Zealand'I can't go to jail': Colombian refugee tries to convince teen to drop sex chargesThe victim was repeatedly sexually assaulted by three men. All have now been sentenced.21 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhat is the Two by Twos, the secretive sect linked to a National MP?The FBI and NZ Police are collaborating on a global investigation into the sect.21 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeBusiness owner's double life as city's most prolific tagger, 'Blume'He owned a company worth seven figures by day. By night, he caused over $1m in damage.20 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury cocaine ring: Smuggler believes he 'should be treated more leniently' than meth importersThe criminal group of Colombian and Argentinian dairy workers operated for four years.20 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Legal risks soar as AI enters the courtroomAI tools risk breaching privacy by using sensitive, suppressed information.20 Apr 12:00 AM
CrimeDog uplift goes awry as man tasered after thrusting flounder spear at policeHe became agitated at the dog being taken and was highly abusive to SPCA staff and police.19 Apr 08:00 PM
