New ZealandGrieving parents demand tougher penalties for drugged drivers after daughters’ deathsElla-Rose Donker and Madi Chamberlain were killed by drivers high on MDMA.11 Apr 07:07 PM
Kahu‘My life has purpose’: Inside New Zealand’s biggest rehab serviceThe foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.11 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Lives changed irreversibly:' Ex-teacher jailed for sex acts with teen he met on GrindrVictim's parents say he struggles with fear and confusion and feels unsafe leaving home.11 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandFive young people outstanding after escaping Oranga Tamariki centresPolice are searching for two more young people who fled a facility in Auckland overnight.11 Apr 04:08 AM
CrimePolice officer sentenced for ramming motorbike, attacking rider in unlawful arrestThe officer, a part-time driving instructor, said he mixed up the brake and accelerator. 11 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Have a good life': Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killerMurdered woman's family and supporters turn out in force for Napier court sentencing. 10 Apr 11:37 PM
New ZealandInsanity plea: Triple killing case in Rotorua heads to trialThe accused, Justin Jeffries, is pleading insanity to three murder charges.10 Apr 09:07 PM
New ZealandInmate's transfer protest leads to 'tussle', Corrections officer falling over balustradeThe prisoner grabbed a milk crate, ripped a phone from the wall and allegedly swung it.10 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandPaid Grindr meet-up with teen in public toilet reported when relationship endedThe man, in his mid-20s, started a relationship with the teen after their first encounter.10 Apr 06:00 AM
Crime'A suffocating hell': Family of execution-style murder victim speak outCCTV clearly shows anger and reckless bravado, the judge said at the shooter's sentencing.10 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandMasked gunman behind spree of pub robberies stays behind bars - for nowDouglas Roake shot two women during a horrific home invasion and robbed six pubs.10 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSex crimes case: Why an entertainment figure’s identity is still secretIt has been six months since a Court of Appeal hearing about name suppression. 09 Apr 05:05 PM
New Zealand$110k fraud scheme: Man allegedly used fake ID for electronics, hardware spreePolice have laid 36 charges and a man has appeared in court.09 Apr 04:09 AM
New Zealand'A positive development': Man appears in court charged with Simon Bird's murderThe 23-year-old man has been granted interim name suppression.09 Apr 03:30 AM
CrimeCrips revenge plot was recorded in prison calls, but was it murder? Trial ends without answerA third jury will have to decide after the defendants' latest trial ended in a deadlock.09 Apr 01:48 AM
New Zealand'Spoiling for a fight': Gang stoush shuts down Auckland High Court room in murder caseNine security staff had to intervene when the confrontation erupted. 08 Apr 10:56 PM
Crime‘Sorry my darling’: Businessman jailed for child abuse materialThe 'good, hard-working family man' was found with 2077 child abuse images.08 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandSon of UN rep jailed for stabbing elderly man to death in AucklandA stranger had taken Sergio Williams into his home. He overstayed his welcome.08 Apr 12:06 AM
New ZealandOfficer rammed skateboard-wielding suspect with car, punched him seven timesThe IPCA found the police officer's actions were unjustified and could have been fatal.07 Apr 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Deputy Prime Minister very upset’: Top law officials’ texts after judge, NZ First ‘fracas’Two events were on at the Northern Club one night. 07 Apr 10:50 PM
BDBDPropertyClarkes must front up to interview with PwC: High CourtClarkes have so far refused to be interviewed by the receivers of many Du Val entities.07 Apr 09:50 PM
New ZealandAlmost half of court-ordered reparations going unpaid, calls for Govt to step inAdvocates fear lack of accountability over reparation is causing victims additional harm.07 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuWhy Brian Tamaki won’t face charges over Te Atatū library incidentPolice found insufficient evidence to charge Destiny Church leader after confrontation.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime‘Trapped’: Business owner bribed Immigration NZ employees, exploited migrantsMigrants weren't told they were working illegally until after they arrived from Samoa. 07 Apr 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengGovernment says enough is enough of ‘lenient’ sentences. It has the previous National Government to thank for them.Greater use of community sentences was enabled by law changes in 2016, under National 06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPublic Defence Service overhaul raises concerns about miscarriages of justiceThe PSA questions how many lawyers will replace those potentially being laid off.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘I didn’t deserve it’: Cancer victim’s words from grave after violent patu attack'This is not how I wanted to spend my last six months alive,' the victim wrote.06 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeWithin days of arriving in NZ, Aussie man helped scam 71yo out of $150kThe reluctant NZ resident wants to make up for the fraud – with volunteer work, not cash.06 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandGasfitter disciplined for installing a gas cooker in a bedroom, risking poisoning occupantsAn authority deemed the seriousness of the gasfitter's offending as 'very high'.06 Apr 02:00 AM
Crime‘It’s bulls***: Sexually violated teen feels abuser’s mental health given priorityTeen had to wait almost three years to face him in court.05 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Cover-up’: Family demand answers after child sex offender’s prison deathKingi Hemi died in Ngawha Prison in November. His cause of death remains unknown.05 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeWatch: ‘Out of control’ – Teen Jaguar driver’s dangerous rampageNeurodiversity paired with lack of boundaries was partly blamed for ramming a police car.05 Apr 03:00 AM
EntertainmentControversial comedian Russell Brand charged with rapeHe moved to the US earlier this year, claiming he was being targeted by the 'UK media'. 04 Apr 05:27 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Luxon should vote down the Treaty Principles Bill in personOPINION: Christopher Luxon should be in Parliament when the bill is killed.04 Apr 04:00 PM
