CrimeJail time for henchman who planned to burn down victim's house after stab attackProsecutors described him as brainwashed.07 Mar 10:31 PM
Kahu'Cacophony of clowns': Winston Peters slams boot camp criticsDeputy PM says the initiative can work if run properly.07 Mar 08:08 PM
CrimeRadio host attempted murder plot was hatched by popular Auckland religious leaderDevotees in his temple were recruited to carry out the gruesome stab attack.07 Mar 05:04 PM
Crime'It was surreal': Murder defendant recounts chaos, panic after 'accidental' killing“It happened so fast. It was like a reflex. I can’t really explain it."07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGroup buying drugs at motel launch brutal attack on 'child molester'The man had a knife held to his throat and was accused of being a sex offender.07 Mar 06:00 AM
CrimeMan killed in crash by Fulton Hogan worker - brother attacks road crew with meat cleaverOnly months prior, Nicholas Pukeroa lost his brother.07 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandSpate of courtroom violence spurs stronger security measuresA spate of brawls and assaults has seen a lawyer attacked and public galleries in chaos.07 Mar 04:47 AM
Crime'I’ve sinned': Father who punched infant daughter found guilty of murderDefendant's lawyers had asked jurors to instead find their client guilty of manslaughter.07 Mar 03:41 AM
New ZealandCatholic cardinal accused of sexual abuse fails in court bid to prevent storyCardinal John Dew maintains allegations made against him are false.07 Mar 02:24 AM
KahuKaren Chhour firm on plan to turn offenders' lives aroundChildren's Minister believes boot camps for youth offenders will work.06 Mar 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHow many people rent homes in New Zealand? Bond data shows all-time recordRental bonds were lodged for 410,904 properties by November 1, Tenancy Services said.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departmentsJust how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandInmate punches fellow prisoner in the face, then drops to ground to do sit-upsThe victim lost a tooth when he was struck forcefully in the face without reason.06 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandReleased rapist and killer still 'high risk' after serving all of 20-year jail termBasil Mist offended against five girls aged 7 to 15 and killed his girlfriend.06 Mar 05:00 AM
CrimeMan jailed for 'cowardly' fatal steel-tipped boot attack on comatose victimVictim Lev Nemkin, who has autism, died with a boot imprint on his face.06 Mar 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRich list family member wins $12.8m damages in 24-year pursuit of lost moneyGold coins, Rolex and rare watches, 50 wrapped paintings, rare pens in British storage.05 Mar 10:33 PM
New ZealandVolume of cocaine consumed in NZ jumps more than 90 per centThere has also been a tenfold increase in people in their 60s and 70s using cannabis.05 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuPosie Parker nana bashing victim gets support from British singer star and global tennis greatJudith Hobson thanks global celebrities for their worldwide kindness.05 Mar 07:50 AM
New ZealandFatal street race: Cousin of killed and injured men sentenced after horror crashRicky Nicholl has been sentenced for his part in a fatal street racing crash.05 Mar 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCatching a killer with no body and no murder weapon: Inside Operation RenovationThe inside story of how police investigated the killing of Michael McGrath.05 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandEx-gym coach admits 32 more charges of sexual offending against young girlsThe total number of offences he has admitted is now more than 60.05 Mar 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSister has brother evicted from Taupō home to enable saleSibling had taken out an ANZ mortgage over the parents' home to invest in a business.04 Mar 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Failed to check documents' - real estate agents finedAgent 'failed to exercise skill, care, competence, diligence' over subdivision issue.04 Mar 10:08 PM
KahuPensioner bashed at rally to her attacker: 'You're a disgrace'Senior citizen meets her attacker in court.04 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeDuo claims MMA-trained intruder's attack warranted fatal stabbing, head kickThe co-defendants were trained in kung fu. One said punching officer also was defensive.04 Mar 05:50 AM
New ZealandAuckland man jailed for possessing, sharing child sexual abuse materialThe man appeared at Auckland District Court today where he was sentenced.04 Mar 03:11 AM
World'Gone mom': Woman found guilty for murder conspiracy of mum dropping kids at school'There can be no victory when five children are growing up without their mother.'03 Mar 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSlaughterhouse Fire: Chinese-owned meat company fined $51kPenalty for discharging slaughterhouse waste, lighting rubbish fire that burned for days.03 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandPuppies, cryptocurrency and offshore scammers: How one Kiwi became a money muleHe gave a mystery perpetrator his bank account to use, creating multiple victims.03 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tackle why lost men join gangs; guarding the public purseOPINION: 'Disillusioned, bored, aimless young men need a purpose.'02 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Zero to 100': Mum with no criminal history stole $140k from relative, involved in stabbingMihiata Morgan's offending history went from 'zero to 100', her lawyer said.02 Mar 03:00 AM
OpinionTough new gang patch laws: Judges will enforce and dispense justice, not the politiciansThe tough new gang laws have been met with scepticism and rejoicing.01 Mar 04:15 PM
PoliticsPolice to coordinate gang liaison efforts in preparation for gang patch banThe Justice Minister accepts the ban will be a challenge to implement.01 Mar 04:07 AM
CrimeBus driver stabbed ‘below his heart’ with hunting knife after Hop card malfunctionThe driver had allowed a passenger to ride for free, but he became enraged anyway.01 Mar 03:00 AM
