Crime'She trusted us, we couldn’t keep her safe': Caregivers walk away after losing faith in the systemThe little girl they were looking after had been abused by her previous caregiver.27 Aug 12:58 AM
New Zealand'Foiled' ankle bracelets: National wants changes to bail systemLeaked report says public safety is compromised due to 'systemic monitoring limitations'.26 Aug 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCriminals dodge detection by using tinfoil to cover ankle braceletsLeaked report says public safety is compromised due to 'systemic monitoring limitations'.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLanguage barrier key element as defendant takes the stand in rape trialThe defence case began in the Dunedin District Court yesterday.25 Aug 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Violent attack': Girl bashed in toilet cubicle at schoolInjured teen: "I wouldn’t wish this on anyone else. It’s been just horrible."25 Aug 06:00 PM
Crime'Was he crying? Was he pleading with you?': Murder defendant grilled as she enters witness boxLawyers say Jimel Burns-Wong-Tung not the "cold-blooded killer" of Rangiwhero Ngaronoa.25 Aug 05:52 AM
CrimeFarm worker death: Jurors weep as young mother acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughterJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.25 Aug 03:25 AM
World‘Terrible experience’: Trump rages after posing for mugshot"I believe it is a very sad day for America which should never happen."25 Aug 03:23 AM
New ZealandPolice launch new search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei BaoYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.24 Aug 10:03 PM
CrimeNot the buzz: $120k loss to beekeepers after man irked by bees taking his pollenHe was angry the bees were taking pollen from his flowers.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Extremely angry': Woman incited grisly tanker track attack, Crown suggestsJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.24 Aug 07:30 AM
New Zealand'I wanted to kill you': Victim lashes out at her rapist"You became a thief of the worst imaginable kind."24 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandCompany failed two young men killed in a crash$80m-a-year company relied on a young worker-for-hire in ways it should not have.23 Aug 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMaat suspends returns from four property investment schemes - TuffinInvestors poured around $180m into 11 Maat property schemes - what next?23 Aug 10:27 PM
New ZealandTaxi rape case: No semen on clothes of alleged victimDNA was found, but the driver claims it came from his taxi and transferred to her clothes.23 Aug 10:14 PM
Entertainment'Contradicted by the facts': Lizzo slams dancers amid plans to sueThree dancers are suing her with claims of sexual harassment.23 Aug 08:38 PM
New ZealandTeen broke into house, stabbed elderly woman asleep in bedThe boy was not violent before, but prior to the attack he had played violent video games.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty pleaNews snippets from the Far North.23 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuVictim allegedly forced to dig her own grave: Two more charged in kidnapping caseThe victim was allegedly subjected to numerous assaults and forced to dig her own grave.23 Aug 08:05 AM
New ZealandCompany sentenced over ski bus crash that killed schoolgirlThe ski field company earlier admitted two charges brought by WorkSafe over the crash.23 Aug 06:10 AM
CrimeMurder-accused sends 'love letter' to killer partner in prison, revealing 'no regrets'Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.23 Aug 05:36 AM
New ZealandMan who poached 4600 crayfish for ‘sprawling’ black market ring jailedCrayfish poacher apologised after abusing customary permit system.23 Aug 02:45 AM
New Zealand'Dress barely covers your bottom': Rape trial victim faces gruelling questions from defenceIt is alleged a woman received a ride home from town with the unregistered taxi driver.22 Aug 11:39 PM
New ZealandHome detention sentences for gang members increases by 60pcNational says the increase is concerning from a "public safety" perspective.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGrieving father takes private prosecution against forestry company after son's deathThe man, 24, was hit by a nine-kilogram D-shackle which came towards him "like a missile".22 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'No, no': Murder victim still conscious when chained to car, accused claimsJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and dragged to his death.22 Aug 08:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCourt claim on $41.3m loss via Nido schemes explainedShareholders put $47.2m into schemes to fund the store, hoping for big returns.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Violent, extremist content': Man who shared Isis execution videos with friends fails to have them made legalThe man argued the videos were shared in a closed group.21 Aug 07:30 AM
New Zealand'You fellas are mad': Farm boss turns up to tanker track attack, hears worker was dumped in pitThe victim was beaten, chained to a car and dragged along a tanker track.21 Aug 07:00 AM
Crime'Is he that monster?': Jury retires in trial for sportsman accused of indecent assault"Or is he a man against whom lies have been told.”21 Aug 05:35 AM
New Zealand$405,000 in fine, reparation, costs for Far North company over sandboarding tourist's deathSand Safari tour company sentenced over Te Paki sandboarding death.21 Aug 05:23 AM
New ZealandSurgeon burned his note of medical procedure that killed patientSurgeon in charge of Carmen Walker's procedure grilled over volume of fluid in bucket.21 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandRottweiler that bit vet must be put down, judge rulesChopper supporter ejected from court after yelling abuse at the judge.21 Aug 04:14 AM
New ZealandUS tribal courts expanding holistic alternatives to justice systemWellness initiatives aim to address the underlying causes of criminal activity.21 Aug 01:29 AM
