New ZealandMan who abducted a baby when he stole a car claims his actions were 'over-criminalised'Michael Jai Smith drove away as the child's distraught mother banged on the car's windows.25 Jun 01:35 AM
WorldDiddy trial nears end as both sides rest cases, closing arguments nextThe final phases of the high-profile proceedings have been ushered in.25 Jun 12:07 AM
New ZealandScammer who refused to name co-offenders may inherit share of $337k theft - judgeThe judge threw out the appeal, ruling his prison sentence 'could well have been higher'. 24 Jun 08:48 PM
Crime'Manipulative and nasty': Judge slams secret filmer's crocodile tearsVictims filmed in their bathroom say they no longer feel safe in their homes.24 Jun 07:00 AM
Crime'Disturbing and disgusting': Gang member raped teen while she was illThe victim can no longer stand the smell of cigarettes or seeing a white car.24 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandSerial sex offender's 4.5 year prison sentence 'manifestly excessive', court toldThe prosecutor said Fairgray's offending was “calculated and careful”.23 Jun 11:59 PM
WorldUS Supreme Court to hear Rastafarian prison haircut caseDamon Landor's dreadlocks were cut in a Louisiana prison, violating his beliefs.23 Jun 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSupermarkets admit breaching Fair Trading Act with misleading prices, face millions in finesThe maximum penalty for each charge is $600,000.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It will be the end of his career': Auckland musician who abused ex fights for anonymitySome music industry members filed affidavits in support of the man. 23 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeDaughter denies violently killing elderly mum, staging scene to look like a fallThe Crown says the former school teacher was facing financial difficulties at the time.23 Jun 02:06 AM
New ZealandEmotional Caleb Clarke avoids conviction for fleeing police, named in ABs squad same dayClarke pleaded guilty to failing to stop and dangerous driving in February. 23 Jun 01:57 AM
CrimeNeighbours heard cries for help as security guard beaten to death in Auckland reserveLorenzo Tangira pleaded guilty to murder today. It was set to be the start of his trial.22 Jun 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Not tackling backlog': Back-up court trial system under scrutinyThere are frustrations over back-up trials and claims they're not tackling backlogs.22 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Naughty' parolee holding woman at gunpoint left after telling off from toddlerHe had earlier been locked up for outrageously dangerous driving. It was caught on video. 22 Jun 08:00 AM
Business$175k in costs awarded in $10 million Auckland mansion stoushNingfei Du was refunded his $1m deposit for the Remuera home.22 Jun 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyProperty manager fined $3500 for breaching healthy homes standardsQuinovic acknowledged the breaches and confirmed exemplary damages were paid.22 Jun 03:00 AM
KahuFamily of man who died after incident with police push for officer body camerasA petition for police body cameras has gained nearly 15,000 signatures.21 Jun 06:04 PM
Crime'I wouldn't wish it on anyone': Why are victims having to wait until 2027 for justice?Nine homicide cases this year have added to the delays in the High Court at Whangārei.21 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandMy father was a community hero - he also sexually abused meTwo sisters fight to expose their honoured father for sexually abusing them as children.20 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeDuo jailed after vigilante burglary of Epsom mansion terrorises wrong womanThey were paid to target a woman embroiled in an alleged international pyramid scheme. 20 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'He should have been prosecuted': Couple's call for justice after police assaultPolice: There was evidence to prosecute the officer, but it wasn't in the public interest.19 Jun 11:00 PM
CrimeHigh schoolers chase off man forcibly kissing women at a busy bus terminalThe registered child sex offender has now been sent back to prison. 19 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandProbe into man who abused girl as he read her stories led to another sinister findingWilliam Seddon had a collection of child abuse images, said to have led to the assaults. 19 Jun 07:00 AM
Crime'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staffThe 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.19 Jun 05:52 AM
New ZealandMan broke into office, had a coffee then stole two company cars worth $110kThe two NZME cars sported signwriting to advertise the company's radio stations. 19 Jun 04:37 AM
WorldKaren Read found not guilty of police officer boyfriend's murderThe jury deliberated for 21 hours before delivering the verdict.19 Jun 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rulesPeter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.18 Jun 11:00 PM
WorldUS Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for minorsTwo dozen Republican-led states have similar laws affecting transgender youth.18 Jun 09:02 PM
World'Terrible lie': Defence counters claims in mushroom murder trialBarrister says prosecutors focused on messages to undermine Erin Patterson's family ties.18 Jun 08:02 AM
New ZealandFather, daughter steal $190k in ATM heist, $159k still missingThe pair's sentencing was delayed to give them time to recall where the missing money is.18 Jun 04:09 AM
CrimeBaby-killing Mobster loathed being called 'kid killer' in prison, so he murdered againDonovan Duff was already serving a life sentence. He was handed another one today.18 Jun 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAll rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.17 Jun 11:00 PM
CrimeCharge withdrawn in family feud murder caseTensions erupted in the courtroom in April when the shooter pleaded guilty. 17 Jun 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Trump's rise and return centred on power and retributionNYT OPINION: He's using the government more openly against perceived enemies now.17 Jun 07:00 PM
