New ZealandOnline predator's 'sustained campaign of terror' ended by one small mistake, police sayPolice: 'It took nearly two years to charge Cottam and get justice for his victims.'24 Nov 12:00 AM
CrimeTyre iron attack: Home-d for street racer who permanently disabled resident irate over burnoutsThe judge suggests he sell his "precious" Holden to fund a $15k victim reparation payment.23 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua teen prostitution ring: Five men admit being customersDetails have been revealed about five men caught up in an underage prostitution ring.22 Nov 04:05 PM
CrimeShattered: Victim's intimate images shared on social mediaTamara Mati's lawyer argued she covered the most explicit parts with pumpkin emojis.22 Nov 03:08 AM
CrimeDisgraced property developer jailed after undercover child sexual grooming bustHe was caught trying to trade gift vouchers for sex with a 14yo, police say.21 Nov 11:51 PM
PoliticsRevealed: 15-year-old bootcamp participant’s alleged crime spreeHe's facing five charges for alleged crimes over three days.21 Nov 09:27 PM
KahuFears of ‘more dead Māori kids’ if police are routinely armedLobby group calls out new Police Commissioner over arming his officers.21 Nov 07:40 PM
PoliticsMinister 'cannot take personal responsibility' for inappropriate actions in youth boot campsIt follows concerns about use-of-force powers being given to staff. 21 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeMan burst into home, pulled gun on woman and her son while demanding drugsHe fired a shot which flew past the son's head and through the TV.21 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Deeply unwell': Inpatient threw boiling water in mental health worker's faceDerive McNeill has since thanked the man for working in the mental health sector.21 Nov 03:46 AM
New ZealandMan jailed after running over Kiwi Olympian at roadworks site, nearly kills himDave Rodger's injuries were so severe, police prepared for a homicide investigation.21 Nov 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCase against real estate boss follows ruling against ex-Harcourts agent'This case didn’t get elevated to the top. I accept it should have.' - Cooper20 Nov 11:55 PM
PoliticsBoot camp pilot participant allegedly reoffends, minister disappointedChildren’s Minister Karen Chhour said it would be naïve to think no one would reoffend.20 Nov 11:45 PM
New Zealand'Stay calm': Lifetime gang member reacts after man faces prosecution under new lawGang patches can no longer be worn in public.20 Nov 08:58 PM
KahuPolice practice and culture comes under the microscope in major studyMāori continue to be over-represented in use-of-force incidents.20 Nov 06:38 PM
Crime'I only ever tried to help': Aunt clawed, punched for mentioning niece's exThe woman was in the backseat of a car when she grabbed her aunty's hair and attacked her.20 Nov 07:00 AM
Crime'Sustained campaign of terror': Man created 'graphic and repulsive' porn to blackmail womenOne victim says finding her images on 'disgusting' websites will haunt her forever.20 Nov 06:00 AM
CrimeBrian Tamaki walks free on Covid-19 protest chargesBrian and Hannah Tamaki have been on trial alongside two other church members for weeks.20 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The man set to be New Zealand's next top copHe takes over from Andrew Coster who stepped down last week to head new social agency.20 Nov 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSkinks, hiccups and assault: Steve Braunias at the Liz Gunn sentencingOPINION: The last act in a prolonged and fantastically meaningless ordeal.19 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionDenis O'Reilly: Ironic the gang patch laws come days after PM's Abuse in Care apologyOPINION: A lifetime Black Power member on the new law, which takes effect tomorrow.19 Nov 04:05 PM
KahuMark Mitchell: My commitment to making New Zealanders feel safer in AotearoaOPINION: The Police Minister on why these new gang patch laws will make us safer.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'I dropped the ball' - top real estate boss Martin Cooper apologises to disciplinary tribunal'Accidents happen. Mistakes are made. It was not a conscious decision' - Martin Cooper19 Nov 04:05 AM
CrimeMan who stabbed witness prior to trial now says he was hearing voices - judge rejects claimKevin Marshall said he would decapitate his ex so she couldn't give evidence.19 Nov 01:11 AM
New Zealand'Promising rugby player' convicted in covert sex video case can now be namedLeslie Topia Barrowcliffe was selected for the Chiefs under-20s squad this year.18 Nov 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why the Solicitor-General should resign and the PM should scrap Act's Treaty billOPINION: Principles? How about we see some in the abuse-in-care response and Treaty bill?18 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionAnaru Eketone: Why do we have to wait six months to kill Treaty bill?OPINION: Why wait half a year for a bill which is going nowhere?18 Nov 03:30 AM
Crime'Blatantly crossed a line': Judge rejects tomato juice protester's conviction appealOthers must be deterred from using physical attacks as a form of protest, the judge said.17 Nov 09:19 PM
PoliticsLeaked email reveals government departments’ concerns about boot camp proposalOranga Tamariki agreed to make changes in response to the feedback.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTerrified woman woke to find knife-wielding intruder performing sex act next to her bedHer toddler was asleep next to her in a cot and the man had exposed himself.17 Nov 05:42 AM
New ZealandJudge criticises woman for doctoring bank statements used as evidenceThe woman was trying to hide her true financial position during Family Court proceedings.17 Nov 02:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: The proposed anti-stalking law is good news – but must be future-proofedOPINION: Emerging technologies will undoubtedly introduce new ways to cyber stalk.17 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Racing machine on the wrist': Scammer claims he was blackmailed over $200k watchThe scammer says UK criminals threatened his family and made him take flight to NZ15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMosque shooter’s lawyers fear for their safety, identities to remain secretBrenton Tarrant's lawyers were granted a rare order to permanently suppress their names.15 Nov 01:00 AM