New Zealand'Need for protection': Teen sportsman banned from competing to protect girl he abused'She is entitled to be safe and to feel safe from having further contact with [him]'.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Spiritual healer' jailed for sex assaults gets early release despite lack of insightSonny Chin maintained touching his clients indecently was part of the healing process.14 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandViolence convictions quashed after judge proceeded with trial despite witnesses' absenceA witness alleged gang members threatened her life; the High Court overturns convictions.13 Jan 07:00 AM
CrimeAvondale murder case: Auckland man's identity withheld to inform family in ChinaThe woman was found dead inside an Avondale home over the weekend.13 Jan 12:25 AM
OpinionOpinion: Sport’s attitude to domestic abuse sends appalling message to womenOPINION: Stuart Hogg's light sentence sparks outrage over prioritising his rugby career.12 Jan 10:49 PM
New Zealand'A blip': Man's defence for indecent assault on waitressA drunk man who groped a waitress has been sentenced to community work.12 Jan 10:43 PM
Crime'Desperate, greedy': Dream wedding prompted bride-to-be's $61k Briscoes swindleThe church youth group volunteer avoided jail but not a conviction.11 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Massive accumulation' at Kāinga Ora houseTenant denied claims his house was a fire risk or pest hotspot.07 Jan 09:14 PM
New ZealandMan with 11 children, 163 convictions loses bid for early jail releaseDavid Bagley already had his sentence reduced for his treatment in state care as a child.07 Jan 05:56 AM
CrimeVerbal abuse, intimidation and brawls: Courtroom chaos as violence escalates Court violence surges with 450 assaults in five years; security breaches under scrutiny.04 Jan 05:25 PM
Crime1000 crimes in nine months: Email swindler targeted vulnerable, elderly, 'technologically illiterate'Jordan Hall was awaiting trial for $179k in thefts when he defrauded IRD of $138k.01 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime'It just kept dragging on': Frustrations with growing backlog of judge-alone trialsLawyers fear some people are pleading guilty because their cases keep being adjourned.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand2024's high-profile court stories: Gangs, illegal prostitution and an infamous murderWe look back on serious court cases and a parole hearing with a twist.31 Dec 03:58 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJane PhareDu Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debtIt was a lifestyle of flashy opulence - until the money ran out.30 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandMissing without a trace at Piha: Six people lost forever at West Auckland paradiseSix people have vanished from the Piha area - who are they and what are their stories?27 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeMan made his own bullets, 3D-printed guns while under protection orderThe guns he printed were called FGC-9s, short for "f*** gun control".24 Dec 08:14 PM
CrimeOfficers seize more than 22,000 banned items from people walking into courtKnives, homemade tasers and knuckledusters were among seized items.24 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'Confused and unsophisticated': How a comedy of errors dashed a $2.5m liquid meth plotThe plan to retrieve the drug, hidden inside shock absorbers, needed some work.24 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime$340,000 missing: Gambling addict Auckland property manager sentenced for fraudLittle did his employer know it was funding his SkyCity Casino addiction.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Snitches get stitches': Family want answers after child sex offender's 'unexplained' prison deathThe family say they found unusual marks on the inmate's body.23 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldBiden pardoned son while leaving hundreds in limboAmid the blowback over Hunter Biden’s pardon, the President announced 1500 commutations.22 Dec 10:26 PM
New Zealand'Please stay': Stabbing victim foresaw 'frenzied' knife attackShe was stabbed repeatedly in the face, upper torso and abdomen by a man in her home.22 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandDad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving, sparking costly repair disputeThe vehicle was damaged while later being towed and an $11k claim by the owner followed.22 Dec 03:33 AM
Crime‘You wait. I’ll get you’: Driver ran down sister’s abuser at ChristmasHe spotted the man walking and swerved onto the footpath and hit him.22 Dec 12:00 AM
CrimeFerrari-driving 'Pink Porsche' ecstasy kingpin sentenced alongside wifeThe couple were respected Auckland entrepreneurs, but the drug trade fuelled their wealth.21 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Sexual discrimination': One woman's battle for rights within a Muslim communityShama Nisha says her human rights victory has paved the way for Muslim women in NZ.21 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Gratuitous and unprovoked': Thief jailed for fatal attack on 60yo who wanted stolen car backThe victim was backing away when he was hit with a blindside punch.20 Dec 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Utterly stupid and selfish': Crash victim's family front killer meth-driverThe woman had kids in the car when she ploughed into the back of Raymond Mathews.20 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'She panicked': Mum feared OT uplift after brothers' brutal fight over LegoThe children needed medical assistance but the parents failed to take them.20 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandFormer All Black loses name suppression after illegally sending nude photosA judge said it was psychological abuse but the offender's moral culpability was limited.20 Dec 02:13 AM
CrimeFormer iwi leader behind bars for Christmas after jury finds him guilty of indecencyRaniera Tau offered his victim $20,000 to settle the matter outside of court.19 Dec 10:05 PM
New Zealand'It was gangsta': Drugged woman drove car through sleeping couple's homeShe narrowly missed the sleeping elderly couple's bedroom and cannot pay for the damage.19 Dec 06:06 AM
New ZealandWomen charged over violent death of 8yo Rickah’Shae namedThe boy died in November following an alleged assault.19 Dec 02:34 AM
Crime'The kids won't shut up': Court cuts sentence for mum who killed infant, condemns absent dad'The kids won't be safe,' she had previously warned her ex-partner.18 Dec 06:03 AM
