World82-year-old woman dies after attack at Jewish event, suspect charged with murderMan used flamethrower on people campaigning for the release of Israeli hostages.30 Jun 09:24 PM
New ZealandSelf-representing litigants are continuing to strain the court systemThe rise in self-representing litigants across civil cases continues to cause strain30 Jun 07:59 PM
WorldTrump administration: Harvard violated civil rights law on anti-SemitismHarvard is accused of not protecting Jewish students from discrimination.30 Jun 07:32 PM
World92-year-old man convicted in UK cold case rape, murder from 1967DNA from the victim’s skirt linked the man to the crime after the case was reopened.30 Jun 07:18 PM
CrimeTrio sentenced after kidnap victim dragged from library with severed fingertipThe victim was later stripped down to his underwear and beaten.30 Jun 06:00 AM
PoliticsGovt targets 'coward punches' with life sentence penaltiesThe Government has announced changes to sentencing laws.30 Jun 03:51 AM
WorldJury deliberations set to begin in Erin Patterson murder trialThe 50-year-old is accused of using death cap mushrooms in a fatal lunch.29 Jun 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Not much': $7200 fine for landlords breaching healthy homes standards too low'Purpose not to deliver healthy homes but to set minimum standards for habitability.' 29 Jun 09:00 PM
PoliticsGovt adds 2 years to prison sentences for assaults on first responders, prison officersThe announcement comes as the Government's tougher sentencing rules come into effect.29 Jun 06:24 AM
CrimeShark tattoo comes back to bite fake cop in escape bid to RarotongaHe wanted to start over, but first the long-time conman needed a fake passport.29 Jun 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Regulatory Standards Bill undermines democratic processOPINION: Some 88% of 22,821 submissions opposed the bill outright.29 Jun 03:00 AM
Crime'The truth always comes out': Victim confronts rapistShe struggled to understand how he got any enjoyment from what he had done to her.28 Jun 11:00 PM
WorldAussie reality TV star charged with partner's murderTamika Chesser allegedly dismembered his body. Police are looking for his head.28 Jun 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPensioner speaks out after charge dropped in Ponsonby CEO road rage caseThe 74yo claims he was attacked after their cars 'bumped' on the Northern Motorway.28 Jun 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Culture of excuses': Govt's new hard-line sentencing laws take effectThe sentencing reforms cap discounts for mitigating factors at 40%.28 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeRobber left path of destruction during wrong-way race to airport in stolen $82k AudiHe damaged a police car, an Audi and used a convertible as a battering ram.28 Jun 06:58 AM
World'Tremendous win': Trump celebrates Supreme Court ruling on powersDemocrats criticised the decision, calling it a step toward authoritarianism.27 Jun 08:37 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe trial over waste shredder death adjourned The judge will reserve his decision after an August 8 hearing.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom the disappearance to the chaotic trial: The murder of Yanfei BaoTrue crime podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch. 27 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister ditches agency's Māori name, forming new group instead of ‘Māori-only one’ She wants the group to represent more than just Māori.27 Jun 12:56 AM
CrimeLawyers for woman accused of murdering her mother suggest police had tunnel vision in investigationThe defence claims it was not considered whether the death was the result of a burglary. 26 Jun 08:00 AM
WorldThree men sentenced to life terms for second time for toolbox murdersThe two victims were found in a toolbox, submerged in a dam's murky waters.26 Jun 07:56 AM
New Zealand'Slap in the face': Fishers fined over black market seafoodNone of the fishers held permits allowing them to sell fish.26 Jun 05:49 AM
CrimeMan invited for drinks at Mongols gang pad beaten, forced to sign over uteHe was told to cough up $14k or sign the ute over to the gang. 26 Jun 05:30 AM
WorldMississippi man who spent nearly 50 years on death row executedHe was Mississippi’s longest-serving and oldest death row inmate.26 Jun 02:14 AM
New ZealandSecond person charged after deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit-and-runThe man has been charged with being an accessory after the fact to manslaughter.25 Jun 10:59 PM
CrimeRising concerns: Northland's alleged homicide rate surpasses 2024 total As of May 1, Northland had the highest number of alleged homicides out of each district. 25 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeMan sentenced to 19 months’ prison for punching woman's teeth through cheek, inciting suicide Glen Lang suggested in a message after the assault that the victim kill herself.25 Jun 08:00 AM
Crime'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealedFormer principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.25 Jun 07:00 AM
Crime'Warzone': Daughter describes walking into bloodied scene in mother's homeJulia DeLuney is accused of killing her mother and staging the scene before she left.25 Jun 06:00 AM
WorldVietnam nearly halves number of crimes punishable by death, limits capital punishmentVietnam has ended the death penalty for eight crimes, including espionage and graft.25 Jun 05:57 AM
New ZealandMan charged over deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit and runPolice arrested a 31-year-old man in Hamilton today.25 Jun 04:44 AM
New Zealand'Absolute disgrace': Killer deemed insane when he stabbed 'kind, loving' family man Patrick Reweti's grieving mother: “There’s no justice. Not in this country anyway.” 25 Jun 03:18 AM
New Zealand'I wouldn’t buy Black Power weed': Ex-mobster suffers baton-attack over alleged $25 drug debtTwo Black Power associates went into his home and he was hit around the head with a baton.25 Jun 03:16 AM
