New ZealandWhanganui Crown solicitor appointed High Court JudgeMichele Wilkinson-Smith has been Crown solicitor for Whanganui since 2016.28 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandSenior mobster busted trying to import 1.1kg of meth in golf clubsThe clubs were sent from the United Kingdom but intercepted in Germany.28 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'What he did will never go away': Sex assault haunts young victimBlenheim rapist Jordan Newton has been jailed for more than seven years.27 Jan 10:10 PM
New ZealandMissing without a trace at Piha: Six people lost forever at West Auckland paradiseSix people have vanished from the Piha area - who are they and what are their stories?27 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Very poor service': Qantas must pay $4000 for triple ticket blundersThe airline has been ordered to pay passengers compensation.26 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandJP accused of laundering $1.8m in scam proceeds appears in court, granted suppressionOne of the JP's alleged victims lost $1m in the scam, according to court documents.26 Jan 05:33 AM
World'Terrified': Alabama first-of-its-kind execution takes 22 minutes, shocking observersKenneth Eugene Smith was pronounced dead in what some called a cruel execution method.26 Jan 04:34 AM
New ZealandCourt date set for Kiri Allan's trialShe will appear at Wellington District Court for a judge-alone trial.26 Jan 02:49 AM
CrimeMeth addict babysitter claims wheelchair tumble caused baby’s 60-plus injuriesThe long-time criminal needed a wheelchair after fleeing police and crashing a motorbike.25 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$1.2 million property borrower sues Westpac over threatened mortgagee saleThe case cited information from a bank whistleblower, said to show internal discussions.25 Jan 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailNo bullying, harassment of KFC worker, ERA rulesTwo Lino family members took action against Restaurant Brands. Both lost, the ERA ruled.24 Jan 08:34 PM
New ZealandInvestment scam: Auckland JP charged with 10 counts of money laundering worth nearly $1.8mPolice seized documents and computer equipment during a search at his home this week.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandInmate jailed for prison attack on former estate agent after being refused chickenAaron Drever's face was slashed open with a metal hook in the prison kitchen.24 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeInternational rugby player killed endangered NZ birds and boasted on Instagram'We f**kn love birds ay.'24 Jan 05:26 AM
Crime'Unhinged' businessman raped wife next to sleeping childrenIt occurred amid the man's obsession with opposing the Government's Covid-19 mandates.24 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandChaos and violence: Mobster's crimes 'inevitable' from an early age, says judgeThe drug dealer fled police for more than an hour, speeding through residential areas.24 Jan 12:55 AM
New ZealandLegal high Kronic King Matthew Wielenga pleads guilty to importing synthetic cannabis to US'Mr Kronic' sent synthetic cannabis product to go into vapes.23 Jan 05:18 AM
CrimeControversial bar owner storms out of court, accused of illegal anti-Ardern event“My vessel is damaged," Shayne La Rosa said as he left court, claiming his case dismissed.23 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandJailed serial rapist barred from contacting daughters after sending them 'provocative' drawingsThe artwork featured females in 'fairly provocative poses and dressed in very little'.22 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Political battle lines are being drawnPolitics is taking centre stage again after a summer hiatus. What are the key issues?22 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeMother of 17yo torture-murder victim sentenced for daylight hammer attacksOne of the victims was hit over the head while walking down Queen St.22 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Collared crime and the many shades of greyOPINION: There are many colour variations of collared crime.21 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandInsults fly after home owner refuses to pay tradieThe tradie retaliated by calling the home owner a “child molester” and a “con man”.20 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandPut a bung in it: Former homeowner tells new owner after $17k leaking pool claimThe ad said: "Beautiful homestead complete with swimming pool for those hot, sunny days."20 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeState tenants' soaring debt: one man owes $48k in rentTotal arrears have risen by 800 per cent since 2019 to $21 million.19 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime'Sorry to be intrusive': Polite bank robber gets home detention for two armed heistsIt's very unusual for such cases to not result in imprisonment, the judge acknowledged.19 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandBigamy, abuse and 'human-trafficking': How a mother and son found 'sanctuary' in New ZealandThey weren't destined for New Zealand but once they landed, they instantly sought refuge.18 Jan 06:00 AM
Crime30-year-old says he was lookout, not mastermind as teen bandits committed $146k smash-and-grab“You were the adult," a judge noted today, rejecting his bid for a shorter sentence.18 Jan 04:49 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentState house tenant owed $13,300 back rentWhen a visit was made, the tenant's relative had been living in the house rent-free.17 Jan 06:34 PM
New ZealandInmate could face 14 years' jail for horrific prison attack on former real estate agentAaron Drever's face was slashed open with a metal hook in the prison kitchen.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMob leader to stay in jail after loaded gun found in car during gang tensionsHe says he took the gun off someone else because he was 'concerned about public safety'.17 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm in deep water': Man who sold bleach as cure for Covid-19 jailedRoger Blake's company made more than $100,000 selling the product during the pandemic.17 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandA house fire, rubbish, unmown lawns - debt collector to chase tenantA tenant owes more than $10k to ex-landlord for rent arrears, damage and rubbish clean-up.17 Jan 05:00 AM
Crime'I've paid a huge price': Anti-vax personality Liz Gunn to get day in court for airport scuffleThe controversial media personality says she was the victim.17 Jan 02:28 AM
