New Zealand'Completely over the top': Teacher punched bar patron 16 timesThe teacher, who was working a second job at a bar, claimed he feared for his life.16 Apr 11:56 PM
Crime'Young woman's nightmare': NZ's most notorious rapist sentenced againMalcolm Rewa was confronted in court by a woman who was 16 when he targeted her in 1988.16 Apr 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Case of toddler starving to death needs further scrutinyOPINION: The mother and a system designed to protect children have both failed.16 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldHow 14 tequila shots left a cruise line facing a US$300,000 courtroom billSanders' lawyer argued she was slurring, belligerent and over-served.16 Apr 08:14 AM
New ZealandMan towed corroded boat trailer, killing young mother when it detached and struck her vehicleThe woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car at the time of the crash.16 Apr 07:00 AM
Crime'He's trying to stab me!' Neighbours recall haunting last minutes of family violence victim's lifeCharlie Watson had a plan to leave the abusive relationship but feared it could end badly.16 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Life hasn’t been the same': Teen's struggles after being groped by former pastorThe man, who was her relative, continues to maintain his innocence. 16 Apr 05:04 AM
New ZealandChild-abductor found at playground, outside schools, days after prison releaseJohn Tekuru earlier abducted a toddler from a daycare with the intent to rape her.16 Apr 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceRelationship property: Why an outdated law helped fuel a $6m legal bill Incoming Law Commission president Judith Collins will inherit a backlog of law reform. 16 Apr 03:00 AM
CrimeTwins admit violent machete robbery that resulted in shotgun blast, attempted murder chargeA Facebook Marketplace seller was attacked with a machete while trying to sell a ring. 15 Apr 10:00 PM
Crime'Have I ever killed you before?' driver asked concerned passenger - moments before deadly crashShe initially tried to get another passenger to take the blame after the car rolled.15 Apr 07:08 PM
Crime'Shannon did it': Victim's last words as he lay dying on roadsideThe Crown says Shannon Brady deliberately ran Nicholas Baldwin down in his ute.15 Apr 07:00 AM
EntertainmentPolice confirm investigation into Ruby Rose claims of sexual assault by Katy PerryRuby Rose alleges the incident happened at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010.15 Apr 04:09 AM
CrimeAssault outside MSD office left victim with teeth knocked out after alleged name-callingThe victim suffered a second blow after she coughed and her veneers fell out and broke.15 Apr 02:00 AM
EntertainmentHarvey Weinstein rape retrial begins in New YorkWeinstein is accused of raping actor Jessica Mann.14 Apr 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘We are delighted’: Billionaire’s bid for Stony Batter lease moves aheadFormer operator Tim Moon says his bid for a new five-year lease was rejected.14 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeGuard smuggled drugs and alcohol into prison for inmate in exchange for sexual favoursCorrections officer received the contraband and favours from an associate of the prisoner.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMidwife faked colleague’s details for pain meds during 'perfect storm' of despairJaydeen Beaumont falsified six prescriptions over more than two years.14 Apr 08:00 AM
CrimeMurder trial nearly derailed as father confronts man who stabbed daughter’s throat'Break the cycle!!' the woman wrote to her kids in a letter hours before death.14 Apr 06:15 AM
WorldSouthport dance class murders: Parents of teen killer blamedInquiry into the stabbing found a 'complete abandonment of responsibility' by the parents.13 Apr 07:18 PM
New ZealandTramper killed by boulder tried to flee mountain's falling rocks after warning screamsThe 57-year-old fell about 20m on Taranaki Maunga after being struck by a boulder.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Boys are heading to Mt McDonald's. Mongols are there': Inside a Greazy Dogs gang confrontationA judge-alone trial has CCTV footage of a violent gang clash in Mount Maunganui on repeat.13 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice believe Jeremy Frank Hobbs, jailed over sexual assaults, may have had more victimsHobbs was jailed for eight-and-a-half years last month.13 Apr 04:07 AM
WorldTop Democrat vying to be California governor quits race amid sexual misconduct allegationsHis exit comes two days after reports of sexual assault and misconduct. 13 Apr 02:24 AM
CrimeMan destroys furniture, cuts down tree in chainsaw rampage over ex'I let my anger get the better of me,' Ethan Phillips told a court.12 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandMarried man uses photo he took of teen during sex act to prove she consented, looked olderKuljinder Singh, 39, met up with the 13-year-old after connecting on Snapchat.11 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Soulmates': Irishman wins fight for residency after finding love with Kiwi woman who has since diedImmigration declined his application, saying it wasn't supported by an 'eligible' partner.10 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandRoof standoff ends at Wiri youth justice facility, damage under reviewAll youths have now been brought down safely from the Wiri facility roof.10 Apr 08:26 PM
New Zealand‘Most horrific content I have ever viewed’: The case that made a detective quitA man has been jailed after police found his collection of 2575 objectionable images.10 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand10-hour standoff: Burst pipe as teens occupy Auckland youth justice facility roofPolice were called to Kiwi Tamaki Rd, Wiri, about 11.05am today.10 Apr 09:14 AM
Crime'A changed man:' Man with bad driving record lay trapped in wreck next to dead friendDamien Whitlow had 300 convictions. Then he learned a hard lesson as a passenger.10 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandAngry parents confront teacher who exposed himself to children at swimming pools'You need help,' one parent told David Shaw. 10 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHigh-rise horror no more: Cintra gets new cladding in leaky building fixThe entire tower was covered in shrink wrap for months during the huge building project.10 Apr 03:00 AM
EntertainmentSean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks US appeals court to overturn sentenceThe US hip-hop mogul is serving his sentence at Fort Dix prison until spring 2028.09 Apr 07:48 PM
