Crime'Kill him': Witness claims hearing female order the death of farm worker who was beaten, draggedPeople were yelling, there was a repetitive 'thud' and two days later a body was found.15 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer says woman allegedly indecently assaulted by sportsman lied"The truth is you were a willing participant," lawyer Paul Knowsley said to the woman.15 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: Deliberations moving to third day as jury head homeIs killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?15 Aug 04:47 AM
New ZealandYanfei Bao homicide case: Man charged with murder appears in court, pleads not guiltyThe accused cannot speak or read English, his lawyer told the court today.15 Aug 03:03 AM
New Zealand‘Are they going to shoot us?’: Police justified in setting dog on fleeing teenPolice were pursuing a car after its driver was seen firing a gun out the window.14 Aug 11:20 PM
New ZealandCaught with phone in prison: Parole refused again for killer of Scottish touristScottish tourist Karen Aim's killer reveals he thought violence towards women 'normal'.14 Aug 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeaching prisoners how to dadOPINION: Lynne Fairs says parenting courses in prisons achieve amazing results.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Nearby smiling': Young mum accused in murder of man who was beaten, chained and draggedShe allegedly smiled as the assault unfolded and stopped a person from intervening.14 Aug 07:11 AM
CrimeKnife-wielding 501 deportee who terrified gym-goers heard voices, wanted to 'punish society'“To be honest, I wanted to kill someone,” he said of the random attacks.14 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandHearing under way for doctor who posted controversial Covid videos onlineDr Samantha Bailey is accused of sharing "misleading and inappropriate" information.14 Aug 03:41 AM
New ZealandMurder, infanticide or insanity - jury retires in trial of killer mum Lauren DickasonIs killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?14 Aug 02:51 AM
OpinionAct’s pledge to abolish cultural reports are racist and inhumane - law lecturerOpinion: Cultural reports allow judges to understand more about the accused.13 Aug 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Julian Batchelor's long-simmering property spat before his divisive co-governance tourRoadshow organiser's 15-year battle with DoC, Māori over access to land.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristine Rankin takes employer to court over $100k salary - board claims there was no job offerThe prominent civil servant was allegedly offered a job without the foundation knowing.12 Aug 04:12 AM
New ZealandMurder. Infanticide. Insanity. Jury to make call on triple murder-accused Lauren Dickason's fate next weekCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason's lawyer: Case is 'the very kind the law of infanticide was designed for'A Crown expert says there is no basis for an infanticide defence.11 Aug 05:39 AM
New ZealandEnchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue responseThe Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.11 Aug 02:07 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: Crown tells jury ‘you will be sure’ this is a case of murderProsecutor Andrew McRae has given his closing address to the jury.11 Aug 01:20 AM
WorldUS Capitol riot: White House lawyers struggled to control raging TrumpTrump’s attempts to remain in power were firmly rejected by White House counsel.10 Aug 11:15 PM
CrimeDelivery driver breaks 'elderly' man's arm during clash over parkingThe man was pushed so hard he flew threw the air and landed on the ground.10 Aug 10:10 PM
New ZealandAccused in fatal hit and run near Te Papa namedThe man accused of killing one woman and badly injuring another can now be identified.10 Aug 09:24 PM
New ZealandRapist can’t be treated, Parole Board toldJoseph Warren Lepper is one of only a handful of inmates on an indefinite jail term.10 Aug 07:13 PM
New Zealand'Over my dead body': Father attacks police officers uplifting his daughterA parenting order stated the 4-year-old was meant to be in the care of her mother.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFinal witness finishes evidence for Lauren Dickason trialCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.10 Aug 03:58 AM
Crime'They have to take off when they are called': Concerns about excessive noise at proposed rescue chopper base hits the High CourtA community group says the service needs to find another area.10 Aug 02:35 AM
New Zealand'Absolute horror': Mum's pain after teen becomes victim of sexual offender on SnapchatHe lied to hook up with a teen. A judge has a message for men like him.10 Aug 02:32 AM
RoyalsDeputy head of George and Charlotte's primary school jailed for 12 yearsThe offending reportedly did not occur while he worked at the prestigious school.10 Aug 02:03 AM
New ZealandHair of woman's dead son stolen by man who lost his own child's ashesThe thief took the woman's locket which contained the irreplaceable item.10 Aug 01:07 AM
New ZealandNew centre gives troubled youth a chance to stay out of jailAmelia Trotter's long-term vision is fast becoming a reality.09 Aug 11:53 PM
KahuBook looks at history of prison labourMāori political prisoners had a hand in building early infrastructure.09 Aug 06:58 PM
CrimeDoctor caught drunk behind the wheel of his Jaguar, racks up fourth convictionThe GP fell off the wagon following news of a family tragedy. He is now on home detention.09 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandAthlete discharged on sex offence not in Olympic contention despite claim he put ‘dream aside’The man's sporting body also said he was not a member when he was charged.09 Aug 04:50 AM
New Zealand'My world was falling apart': Lauren Dickason gives most detailed account of killing childrenCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.09 Aug 04:41 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason at 'increased risk of deterioration' in weeks leading up to alleged triple murder - expertCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.08 Aug 11:19 PM
