New ZealandFormer lauded Corrections staffer jailed for pressuring boyfriend's rape victimFormer Muldoon secretary and probation officer became involved with 'serious criminal'.19 Jul 05:13 AM
CrimeJail for two offenders who continue to flout court ordersThe men were hoping for one last chance to adjourn their sentencings but failed.19 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandFarmhand impales two cows after botching common farming practiceHe was trying to get them back on their feet. Instead, they had to be put down.18 Jul 09:33 PM
New ZealandAbrupt end to an arson trial centred on a man's unrequited loveA man set fire to his ex's house after discovering she was seeing someone else.18 Jul 08:00 AM
KahuPolice investigating after OT staff's alleged ‘room visits’ to assault children, and ‘inappropriate relationships’Serious concerns about OT staff practices and a lack of stable leadership.18 Jul 06:32 AM
CrimeSkipper sentenced after young mum went overboard, had leg severed and died"Rules are there to be followed and you did not do so," Judge tells skipper.18 Jul 01:42 AM
InvestmentSkyCity casino to shut for five days, licence suspended temporarilyFailures spanned five years from February 2018 until March 2023.17 Jul 08:38 PM
New ZealandMan loses name suppression bid over Snapchat of sex with underage girlHis father was worried about the humiliation that would follow his son being named.17 Jul 07:43 AM
New Zealand'Likely there will be another victim': Journalist's high-risk killer set for prison releaseNicho Waipuka's reason for the fatal beating was that he was 'just young, I guess'.17 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandCourier driver avoids conviction for crash that left motorcyclist deadAn NZ Post van and motorbike collided head-on along a rural road.17 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandAlcoholic unsure he could honour bail conditions asked for instant sentenceDefendant describes his criminal record as 'a colourful one - in the wrong way'.17 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan who scaled courtroom barrier to attack relative's murderer admits guiltArohaina Henare was stabbed to death by Moses Mohi Taua in 2022.17 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandNelson teen sentenced after 14-year-old humiliated in social media livestreamThe judge told Harrison Oliver he should be “thoroughly ashamed” of his behaviour.16 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I lied': Eye witness changes statement about boyfriend's killerWiremu Birch's girlfriend has retracted most of what she's said on previous occasions.16 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandParent wanted family to die together: On trial for attempted murder and coercing suicideThe daughter required hospital treatment after the incident, the prosecution says.16 Jul 12:50 AM
New Zealand'I'll never forgive you': Mum's powerful words to baby killer Michael ToppChristchurch man who abused, murdered his 3-month-old daughter jailed for life.15 Jul 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentAuckland real estate agency fined $7000, censured for 25 audit breachesBreaches which occurred during a three-year period resulted in a tribunal ruling.15 Jul 11:42 PM
KahuStaff caught smuggling in contraband, play fighting with youth offenders at facilityThere were serious concerns regarding staff practices and a lack of stable leadership.15 Jul 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Gun statistics paint a grim picture of Americans and their right to bear armsOPINION: The constitutional right to bear arms is out of date and time.15 Jul 05:05 PM
New ZealandWho killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder beginsThe defence says there's another man who has escaped blame all these years.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'This is the last thing I will ever see': Man blinds flatmate in eye-gouging attackHe asked his flatmate why he had been 'tracking' him before launching the frenzied attack.15 Jul 08:00 AM
KahuJoanne Wickliffe appointed Rotorua District Court judgeWickliffe will be sworn in on August 2.14 Jul 06:28 PM
CrimeAfter violent home invasion, one brother threatened to kill a cop, the other tried witness tamperingThe Leupupa brothers had a family reunion this week - in a sentencing dock.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThird-generation gang child on reporting her rapist to policeBruce Wayne Hintz is facing up to 20 years in prison for child sex abuse.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You or your mum:' Boy woke next to grave dug by dad, told to choose who was going inMore than a decade of man's 'monstrous' violence against partner and son comes to an end.13 Jul 12:00 AM
Kahu'I was punished': David Letele confronts former gang president father about criminal historyBy age 19, Letele Snr was the Mongrel Mob's president.12 Jul 06:05 PM
New Zealand‘I hope he haunts you’: He died chasing his stolen Merc, thief left him entombedAllister Christie's body was found the next day, still trapped in his submerged car.12 Jul 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Unable to escape': Man given 19 years jail for sexual, violent abuse of his seven kidsThe man was jailed for 19 years and must serve half before parole can be considered.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan gave partner Valentine's Day slap, covered her mouth then pinned her down'The common thread was his destructive use of methamphetamine.'11 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere intending Supreme Court bid as murder convictions upheld: 'I’ll keep at it''You've got to grab them by the short and curlies,' a defiant Tamihere says.11 Jul 05:39 AM
New Zealand'Tell us where to find Heidi': Police challenge David Tamihere as murder convictions upheldCourt of Appeal finds a miscarriage of justice but won't quash his murder conviction.11 Jul 01:46 AM
PoliticsGovt sets up new Ministerial Advisory Group to tackle retail crimeThe Ministerial Advisory Group will work with victims and offer ideas to reduce offending.11 Jul 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeTwo slain tourists, lies, and jailhouse snitches: David Tamihere's 34-year legal sagaHow Tamihere owes his case being reviewed again, decades later, to the 'jailhouse lawyer'.11 Jul 12:12 AM
New ZealandMiscarriage of justice admitted in Gail Maney murder convictionIn a startling development, lawyers for Maney received a memo from the Crown last week.10 Jul 05:39 AM
