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
New Zealand'Ongoing risk': Preventive detention for serial sex offender who abused boy in public toiletsDavid Morgan has more than 40 convictions for sexual offending spanning decades.01 Mar 01:10 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after trying to lure girl, 14, to Auckland DomainThe 49-year-old talked to 'a number of' underage girls through social media, police say.01 Mar 01:04 AM
Crime‘I’ve sinned. I murdered my daughter’: Damning police interview played at dad's trial'I never thought she would die,' the man told police.29 Feb 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNumber plate surveillance: How many private CCTV cameras can police access?Documents reveal police are developing rules as searches soar into the tens of thousands.29 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careComCom wrote to 12 retirement village owners on false, misleading claimsCompanies should seek legal advice about issues it had raised, Commerce Commission said.29 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandHow a runaway rapist got a passport and skipped the country before his trialMan was on bail accused of raping two teens when he was allowed to leave for Australia.28 Feb 04:03 PM
CrimeCrown alleges slain man's partner helped his killerProsecutors say Ben 'Dekoy' Mcintosh was lured to a robbery that turned fatal.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTesla airborne for 28m during crash that killed young lawyerTesla then skidded 60m into bank, slid, smashed through pole, rolled, court hears.28 Feb 06:50 AM
CrimeScooter shooter case: Woman admits helping murder-accused avoid arrestWitnesses said the person who shot Sione Tuuholoaki fled on a Lime scooter.27 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandYoung child caught in bitter Ukraine-New Zealand custody battleThe court ordered the child should be returned to Aotearoa.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Preposterous': Banking watchdog under fire, calls for law change to protect scam victimsCritics say customers who visit their bank are more protected than those paying online.27 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime'You failed': Dad's grief as mother of 2yo beaten to death sentencedArapera Fia was forced to isolate with her killer, who had been diagnosed with Covid-19.26 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandMurder victim said he'd be 'dead tomorrow' after testifying against Mongrel Mob bossThe Crown and defence are closing their case in the Eli Johnson murder trial.26 Feb 03:09 AM
KahuGang patch crackdown a ‘waste of time and energy’Social worker says gang patch law is waste of time25 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandNZ’s missing people: When does a disappearance become a homicide inquiry?NZ has only had three cases of someone being convicted of murder without a body.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe rise of the sexsomnia defence: Justice or an easy out for rapists?'Part of a broader culture of excusing [rape] behaviour' or 'not that easy'?24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandYouth running coach's jailhouse confession: '140 to 150 additional victims'Alan Rubick has been in jail for the past decade for sexual offending against boys.24 Feb 08:00 AM
CrimeWoman who helped cop killer flee murder scene jailed for longer term after meth supply raidThe commercial meth enterprise started not long after her High Court sentencing.23 Feb 04:12 AM
Crime'A real threat to the community': Brothers jailed who shot and killed rival's motherThe bullet was intended for the victim's son.23 Feb 03:52 AM
New ZealandAccused boarding house arsonist back in courtThe derelict Dunedin property was gutted by fire on October 27 last year.22 Feb 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Let us stay': Wellington restaurant vs NZX-listed landlord in $8.9m court claimFight over Italian-style restaurant's battle to remain in leased capital premises.22 Feb 08:05 PM
New ZealandWife killer released on parole to 'oceanfront luxury' homeThe Matamata horse breeder Greg Meads' release has shocked one local who lives nearby.21 Feb 08:00 PM
CrimeBoth parents of 8-month-old who died covered in bruises admit they assaulted kids out of anger“I’ve sinned,” the baby's father, now on trial for murder, told police.20 Feb 07:25 AM
New ZealandJailed rapist claims sexsomnia made him offend, Supreme Court to hear his caseHe maintains he was asleep when he raped the woman and has no memory of the attack.20 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch far-right activist sentenced for possessing a prohibited firearmThe former leader of a white nationalist group says he's stepping back from activism.19 Feb 10:22 PM
CrimeBank worker embezzled $200k to fund SkyCity gambling addictionHe hoped to pay off his debts by gambling "but it didn't pan out that way", says judge.19 Feb 04:32 PM
CrimeDeadlocked: Child sex abuse trial derailed for member of prominent activist familyAllegations were made in the 1980s but police didn't get involved until 2019.19 Feb 04:21 AM
New ZealandSnapchat 'sugar daddy': Man pays girl to meet up in bushes for sexual actsRoland McKop discovered the girl was only 13 while messaging her.19 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Violence is violence': Are our international custody laws putting people at risk?The Hague Convention is commonly used when one parent flees a country with their kids.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum despairs as ram-raiding son plays Monopoly for rehab'He’s a danger to himself and the public and something needs to be done.'17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandProsecution of property developer pointless, judge saysCharges against Dave Henderson described as "waste of taxpayers' money" by judge.16 Feb 11:00 PM
