Crime'Increased libido': Polkinghorne's high sex drive sign of serious P habit, Crown allegesThe surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna before staging a suicide.16 Sep 04:43 AM
PoliticsYouth justice watchdogs looking to assess Govt's boot camp pilotThe Children's Minister says she's encouraged by the results so far.16 Sep 01:45 AM
LiveCrime'Unmasks the murderer': Crown lays out case for Polkinghorne's guilt in closing addressThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home.15 Sep 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Absolute dog’s breakfast’: Why a new move banning gang patches in a private home is causing an uproarShould it be a jailable crime to have a gang patch in your house, even if it's not yours?15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLuxury Waiheke vineyard found guilty of noise breach, could be fined up to $600kThe vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWar between landlord and tenant escalates to power, water being cutThe dispute began over a sign the tenant had posted on her fence.15 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandOld photos and videos help convict 'sick and twisted' child rapistWoman abused as little girl confronts abuser in court.15 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandFamily trust not enough to protect man from losing 'life's work' to exHe was wrong to think his actions would safeguard home from any claim by a future partner.14 Sep 06:07 PM
KahuPolice Minister on gangs, boy racers and white-collar criminalsMark Mitchell knows what police officers experience every day on the beat.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice file reveals new details from Kiri Allan’s career-ending crashPhotos, statements and notebook entries have been released under the OIA.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNine properties worth $5.7m seized in black market tobacco casePolice and Customs earlier seized 408kg of tobacco and 11,000 cigarettes.14 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandWitness says 'more than 30' Mob members walked up driveway 'barking'The mobsters were heard, and seen, barking and shouting as they walked up the driveway.13 Sep 06:23 AM
Crime'It ruined my childhood': Paedophile gets two more years in jail as more abuse revealedClyde Rymer's abuse had been haunting the latest victim for 50 years.13 Sep 05:00 AM
CrimeAfter seven weeks and 80 witnesses, evidence concludes in Polkinghorne murder trialThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home.13 Sep 03:01 AM
New ZealandKiller who beat man to death with a wheel brace was full of 'righteous anger'Peter Holmes murdered Jamie Ellis after hearing he had allegedly abused a woman.13 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer struck off for aiding and abetting migrants, lying to immigrationOne man was promised a job as an engineer but ended up working as a painter.13 Sep 01:00 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne murder trial: Most suicides don't leave notes - defencePhilip Polkinghorne is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.13 Sep 12:37 AM
New Zealand'Suspension would devastate me': Teacher fights to keep job after criminal chargesThe woman was discharged without conviction for serious misconduct.12 Sep 08:00 AM
CrimePolkinghorne trial: 'Vicious circle' of sleep deprivation may have upped suicide risk, expert saysThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.12 Sep 07:50 AM
New ZealandVictim's mother - 'I’m just livid': Why a man is appealing his murder sentence 22 years laterHe murdered a young pregnant stranger by stabbing her 15 times.12 Sep 05:34 AM
LiveCrimeHanna had 'whole array' of suicide risk factors the night of her death: defence psychiatristThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.12 Sep 05:06 AM
LiveCrimePhone logs scrutinised from day of Pauline Hanna's deathQuestions continue over whether two messages were drafted in the hours before her death.12 Sep 12:24 AM
CrimeDeja vu for jurors at Polkinghorne murder trial as familiar faces return to witness boxThe jury was reduced to 11 as today's hearing ended.11 Sep 07:08 AM
CrimePolkinghorne trial: Juror discharged for personal reasonThe Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.11 Sep 05:23 AM
New ZealandGrieving parents tell the 'numbed soul' who burned their daughter to death: 'Rot in hell'Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold of her bedroom.11 Sep 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWestgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in courtMark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.11 Sep 01:00 AM
Banking and financeColossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store plannedVast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It was retaliation': Brother allegedly killed in armed Mongrel Mob hitMitchell Te Kani was struck in the head with a crowbar. Now 10 people are on trial.10 Sep 06:55 AM
Crime'Want desperately to tell someone': Shock Pauline Hanna email unearthedThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.10 Sep 06:27 AM
New ZealandFormer political figure has name suppression lifted, still can't be namedThe man has been found guilty on eight charges of sexual assault dating back to the 1990s.10 Sep 04:33 AM
LiveCrime'Had to tell someone': Polkinghorne sobs as wife's private messages read in courtThe Auckland surgeon is accused of strangling wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.10 Sep 03:11 AM
New Zealand'Gratuitous, excessive ... unjustified': Officers stomped on detainee lying face downTwo of the custody officers have since left and one pleaded guilty to common assault.10 Sep 12:54 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne trial: Defence pathologist says lack of injuries in strangling victims rareThe Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.09 Sep 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeConstruction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on recordData from Coronial Services dating back to 2007 shows record 2023 suicide numbers.09 Sep 05:00 PM