PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Three Strikes policy upends foundations of our justice systemOPINION: Three Strikes sends a strong message. But does it do much more than that?28 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeFather joined gang to protect son from 'bullies' - now they're locked up togetherA judge praised Texas Doctor's dedication to his sons - until he joined the Rebels.28 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandJay-Jay Feeney’s brother fumes gunman who shot him eligible for parolePoull Andersen believes NZ justice system favours criminals over victims.27 Apr 07:01 PM
Crime'It will be prison': Bus driver, 71, put 'on notice' after kissing boyThe man groomed the boy through their mutual interest in toy cars.27 Apr 01:02 AM
Crime501 murder-for-hire convict at-large in NZ after wild police chase in $249k PorscheAfter a crazy car chase, Tevita got out of the Porsche and peed in front of cops.26 Apr 05:02 AM
ConstructionCity Gardens Apartments no longer deemed a dangerous building'Good outcome' as no owners forced to leave the tower, after being on notice last week.26 Apr 12:07 AM
New ZealandDodgy drawings: Draftsman's ‘negligent; substandard’ work done in spare timeThe building designer said he'd learned from mistakes made 'at a difficult time'.26 Apr 12:00 AM
CrimeFather recruited 17yo son for armed jewellery heist, claims opiate prescription to blameJulian Brown's workplace injury led to a cascade of bad choices, his lawyer said.25 Apr 10:00 PM
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
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
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 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
