New ZealandDilworth abuse survivor says $90,000 redress offer ‘insultingly small’He says the offer devalues decades of trauma and loss.19 Mar 04:25 AM
WorldFamily sue US ski resort claiming hot chocolate was too hotParents say the 'excessively hot' drink spilt and scalded their 5yo daughter. 18 Mar 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShould we be alarmed? Latest survey data shows cheaper MDMA, rising ketamine in party drug sceneLatest data reveals the rise of ketamine in an increasingly 'pick and choose' drug market18 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics'Lies are being spread' linking Hipkins' ex-wife to NZ First – PetersChris Hipkins says he considered quitting politics but is 'absolutely committed' to stay.18 Mar 06:57 AM
New Zealand'I hope you feel our family's pain every day': Drugged teen driver who killed young mum jailed“It breaks my heart. We miss her so much,” Jayde Staples' grandmother told the court.18 Mar 06:00 AM
WorldJudge grills Trump team over $683m White House ballroom planThe President's $683m, 8361sq m project follows the demolition of the East Wing.18 Mar 04:50 AM
World'I am innocent': Sarkozy faces retrial over alleged Libyan campaign cashNicolas Sarkozy is accused of seeking Libyan cash for his 2007 campaign.17 Mar 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The debate around rongoā Māori in prison healthcareOPINION: Corrections has signalled it wants to use rongoā Māori services at 14 prisons.17 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime Doctor in NZ trial says flagging suspected medical child abuse was a ‘huge call’The mother denies seven charges of alleged mistreatment during 19 months.17 Mar 12:38 AM
New ZealandDriver who killed teen in speeding crash caught again at 190km/h in 'dangerous pattern'Kevin Bishell caused the Taranaki crash that killed Olivia Keightley-Trigg, 18, in 2018.16 Mar 08:12 PM
New ZealandOne man, two brutal killings two decades apart: How the mental health system ‘failed everybody’Health NZ admits failings in Parr’s care.16 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldUK nursery worker who raped children jailed for 24 yearsNathan Bennett abused five boys aged 2 and 3 at a Bristol nursery.16 Mar 05:20 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Inappropriate, ineffective': Govt shuns plea to exempt rough sleeping from 'move-on' plansGovernment departments said the proposals risked further harming our most vulnerable.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsTom Phillips inquiry documents: Retired judge on $1680 daily rate, why the Family Court is excludedThe Honourable Justice Simon Moore KC is the sole member of the inquiry.16 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeJudge aborts trial after jury questions complainant's sex lifeJurors asked if her underwear was typical daily style or 'only for special occasions'.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeslie Parr revealed as man twice ruled insane after committing two separate killingsLeslie Raymond Parr killed partner Fiona Maulolo in Naenae in April 1997.16 Mar 02:57 AM
New ZealandTwo men charged for alleged murder of Gisborne man last yearA 25-year-old and 28-year-old man have been charged in relation to the alleged murder.16 Mar 01:54 AM
New ZealandCop stole $68k from vulnerable pensioner he was meant to help after another crimeThe officer has been sentenced but is appealing against a ruling to lift name suppression.15 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Hit them': Mob's plan to fire on mourners at a Black Power tangi thwarted by policeWhen the tangi of a rival gang member was held in Mob territory, they hatched a plan.15 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Eleven months for a man's life': Charity urges mandatory coward punch minimumsWalk Without Fear wants an eight-year minimum non-parole term for such killings.15 Mar 04:04 AM
New Zealand'I will forget you, but never forgive': Victim faces abuser in courtNeil Robert Wallace was described in court as a 'predator who hid in plain sight'.14 Mar 11:00 PM
CrimeWhy an imprisoned prolific fraudster has asked to have his sentences increasedA High Court judge was dubious about the request: 'I can't just fiddle with a sentence.'14 Mar 09:58 PM
New Zealand‘Too much violence in Queenstown’: Bar assault puts tourist hotspot under scrutinyA judge has warned that 'violence in Queenstown will not be tolerated'.14 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeNo more mercy for meth-addicted fraudster found with police badge, altered guns His latest legal troubles began when he stole the identity of a gun licence holder.14 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi driver who killed mine worker while on 'poor man's meth' wins Australia deportation fightNathan Teraki was jailed in Australia after the fatal crash in 2022. 14 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandCorrections blasted over safety threats to assaulted officer, ordered to pay him $94kA 'level 1 threat' was made against the officer, which he was not immediately told about. 14 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandAustralian college suspends censured NZ teacher after sex talk with students revealedOne of Morgan's questions was: 'How long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?'13 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandRelative of baby who died of head injuries admits lying to police over claim father confessedPoseidyn Reigns Hemopo-Pickering was 10 months old when he died in 2020. 13 Mar 06:00 AM
Crime'Big boys' stuff': Tomahawk-wielding robber faces the music for Noel Leeming heistA judge told Bruce Tautari that the armed raid could easily have turned deadly.13 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘I was living a double life’: Student recalls sexual relationship with teacherThe student said he felt guilty and tried to end it with her. 13 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandTop criminal prosecutor Natalie Walker appointed High Court judgeWalker led the prosecution in the case involving children's bodies found in suitcases.13 Mar 03:15 AM
WorldEpstein confessed to being a father, documents revealEpstein's brother has long insisted the disgraced financier never had a child.12 Mar 09:10 PM
WorldIsrael drops indictment of five soldiers in Palestinian detainee abuse caseThe charges stemmed from alleged severe abuse at Sde Teiman in July 2024.12 Mar 07:06 PM
OpinionStarmer: Mandelson's appointment was my mistakeNewly released emails reveal Mandelson got briefings before vetting was done.12 Mar 07:01 PM