New ZealandPolice dog punched after burglar caught red-handed on roof with booze shop lootSidney Cassidy then attacked a police dog when he was busted for the crimes.25 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandAppeal lodged in fight to get Children’s Minister before Waitangi TribunalKīngitanga, Tainui and Māori Women’s Welfare League have given "words of support" - lawyer25 Apr 12:23 AM
New ZealandKitchen killing: Man fatally stabbed after trying to break up fight over messy kitchenBailey Eccelstone locked himself in his room afterward and claimed it was self-defence.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHigh Court sets aside Waitangi Tribunal’s summons of Children’s MinisterJustice Andru Isac grants the judicial review and says minister doesn't have to appear.24 Apr 10:29 AM
Crime'Most break out': Meth addict admits smashing his way into Auckland police stationHe was charged with burglary but said the smashed glass was because he sought refuge.24 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandDisgraced horse trainer gambled $2m before filing for bankruptcyMitchell Kerr is now on home detention after collecting almost $10k in wage subsidies.24 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandUnity Day: Napier as a Pilot City for positive alternatives to violenceIt was the first awards without veteran stalwart Pat Magill.24 Apr 03:12 AM
KahuPolice Minister says bill about sending clear message to gangsMark Mitchell is adamant gang patches will be banned.23 Apr 11:15 PM
CrimeRoad rage attack: Second defendant admits terrorising stranger who accidentally joined gang convoyThe FITUS gang members were driving to a large-scale brawl.23 Apr 10:53 PM
ConstructionProtected Norfolk Island Pine was felled for more developmentThe man 'was aware that the removal of the tree would yield more developable land'.23 Apr 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Particularly nasty': Court rejects rapist's latest bid to avoid deportationThe Kiribati national arrived in New Zealand in 2008. Two years later, he raped a woman.23 Apr 06:00 AM
InvestmentAuckland property developer fined $96k for 'opportunistic' altering of protected treeThe trimming was carried out by a professional tree contractor with 15 years experience.23 Apr 04:44 AM
CrimeTeen acquitted of murder after fatally stabbing older brother at birthday partyChallas Nathan, 30, was stabbed twice with a butcher's knife.23 Apr 04:06 AM
New ZealandCaring mother 'fought to the death for her family' in burglary's fatal struggleLinda Woods died last year after a man from her street entered her Kaikohe home.23 Apr 01:47 AM
KahuDenis O’Reilly: My select committee submission on the Gang Legislation Amendment BillOPINION: Lifetime gang member Denis O'Reilly speaks to the parliamentary committee.23 Apr 12:33 AM
PoliticsFormer Black Power member says gang patch ban will be ineffectual, issues amusing challenge to MPsMinister Paul Goldsmith expects the patch ban will be enforced before the end of the year.22 Apr 10:27 PM
KahuIwi-supported accommodation for released prisoners opens in GlenfieldTe Rūnanga ō Ngāti Whātua will support Māori inmates back into society.22 Apr 09:01 PM
KahuThree Strikes will mean 'unjust sentences and accelerate mass incarceration of Māori and Pasifika' - FerrisTe Pāti Māori MP calls it a 'destructive and ineffective piece of law-making'.22 Apr 08:24 PM
KahuDover Samuels: The Waitangi Tribunal tried that trick on meSummons to Children’s Minister is breach of its constitutional position, he says.22 Apr 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChasing millions: Tauranga council considers appealing High Court decisionCouncil claims more than $20.5m in 'wasted costs' after selling part-built carpark for $1.22 Apr 07:26 PM
KahuChristopher Luxon believes new Three Strikes law will benefit MāoriPM says the legislation will target serious repeat offenders, regardless of ethnicity.22 Apr 07:20 PM
New Zealand'Serious offenders' will be locked up under revised Three Strikes - PMChristopher Luxon has announced the return of the law, abolished under Labour.22 Apr 07:07 PM
New ZealandHigh Court reserves decision on Waitangi Tribunal summonsThe Crown has called the situation unorthodox and unprecedented.22 Apr 06:34 PM
New Zealand'Hurtful comment' about unborn child prompts man to punch woman unconsciousThe victim was left with facial injuries and a cut to the back of her head.22 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandDeadly decision: Driver saw motorcyclist coming but pulled out in front of him anywayAnthony Keen died at the scene after hitting Chapman's car as she turned in front of him.22 Apr 07:00 AM
PoliticsGovernment brings back Three Strikes, Labour warns of injusticeReinstating Three Strikes was both National and Act policy in their election campaigns.22 Apr 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careAuckland Council vs Ranfurly Village over $650k fees - who won?Arguments for lower fees were based on a Ryman case where amounts were cut by 79 per cent.22 Apr 03:34 AM
New ZealandFormer Port of Auckland boss on trial for workplace death in unprecedented prosecutionIt's the first time a large corporate CEO has faced charges over a workplace fatality.21 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeMotorist terrorised after accidentally merging into gang convoy en route to deadly attackA short time later, patched Head Hunter Charles Pongi would be killed.21 Apr 06:00 AM
WorldPrestigious student claims he broke skulls of roommates with hammer while sleepwalkingThe teen also said he was 'on a mission' to protect himself from a zombie apocalypse.21 Apr 05:17 AM
New Zealand‘Vulnerable’ drug mule spent more on airfares than what he earned transporting methThe cost of the airfare exceeded what Natia Tupai was paid to carry the drugs.21 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandJailed man told to wear ‘dangerous’ sign around his neck for beatings of teen partner'You should have a big sign around your neck saying dangerous', judge tells abuser.20 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandHow one victim tracked down a burglar on a crime spreeA set of keys with a GPS fob attached was one of the items Layna Brown stole.19 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandEstate wars: Woman goes to court after partner leaves $2m estate to his sonKaren Christiansen claimed she hadn't been adequately provided for.19 Apr 06:28 PM
