New ZealandKiller's mum gives evidence - accused 'disconnected' before alleged murdersThe defence has opened its case in the Lauren Dickason trial in Christchurch.26 Jul 04:42 AM
New ZealandKids killed 'out of love' by mum 'severely' disturbed, jury toldThe defence has opened its case in the Lauren Dickason trial in Christchurch.26 Jul 01:43 AM
New ZealandMother's actions 'shocking and horrifying' but not her fault, claims defencePolice analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Labour's in chaos - the latest portfolio shuffle proves itOpinion: Kiri Allan has gone and she will take Labour with her.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: ‘They were being wild... now I’ve got three dead kids’Mum told police after killing her kids she had been 'thinking about it for a while'.25 Jul 03:38 AM
New ZealandKiri Allan crashed outside home of senior Ministry of Justice officialThe black ute damaged in the crash was parked outside the official's home.25 Jul 12:52 AM
Politics'I'm so, so sorry': Kiri Allan breaks silence, won’t stand in electionMP confirms she will not contest the East Coast electorate she won in 2020.25 Jul 12:29 AM
Politics‘Needs support': Willie Jackson spoke to Kiri Allan hours before car crashWillie Jackson said the crash might have been avoided if he'd been with her.24 Jul 10:51 PM
New Zealand‘I just couldn’t anymore’: Lauren Dickason jury to view confession videoPolice analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Govt spending, party policies, and what about a grand coalition?OPINION: Letters on debt, fast-food diplomacy, home detention, and the St James Theatre.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason googled methods for killing before children died, court hearsPolice analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.24 Jul 09:22 AM
New ZealandScooter driver died from traumatic chest injuries after driving into unlit truckTwo brothers watched helplessly as a scooter driver suffered fatal injuries.24 Jul 05:59 AM
Crime16yo accused in torture-murder trial was 'vulnerable to exploitation', expert testifiesDemetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and forced to hang herself five years ago.24 Jul 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFinal ‘koha’: Sir Wira Gardiner’s posthumous High Court win for veteransHigh Court decision tells Veterans' Affairs to aim for justice and don't sweat the detail.24 Jul 05:34 AM
New Zealand'Everyone was using': Defence witnesses reveal entertainment figure's drugs of choice“I know the effects of these drugs. When you see everyone super-hyped-up, you know."24 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandPrison escapee rape trial: Complainant quizzed about cannabis useThe trial entered its third day in Wellington's High Court on Monday.24 Jul 05:08 AM
New ZealandPolice reveal Auckland gunman’s death was self-inflictedReid shot and killed Tupuga Sipiliano, 44, and Solomana To'oto'o, 45 last Thursday.24 Jul 04:54 AM
New ZealandMt Roskill shooting trial: Who killed promising young barber Brian James?Brian James, 23, was shot dead at a home in Mt Roskill shortly before Christmas in 2021.24 Jul 04:30 AM
PoliticsNew Justice Minister: PM's reshuffle after Kiri Allan arrestKiri Allan has not yet spoken publicly since her arrest apart from a brief statement.24 Jul 04:24 AM
TalanoaDevastated mother of shooting victim describes unbearable griefMena Sipiliano will travel to New Zealand from Samoa for her eldest son's funeral.24 Jul 02:55 AM
New Zealand'Gone too soon': Family mourn father killed in Auckland shootingHe said Sipiliano was a father and he was very sorry to hear the news of his passing.23 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandBar Association voices concern after criticism of Auckland shooter sentencingThe Bar Association asked people to not rely on "incorrect statements in social media".23 Jul 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSasha Borissenko: Duty lawyer pay rise - a win or slap in the face?Criminal Bar Association treasurer says lawyers have been left to fend for themselves.23 Jul 03:05 AM
New ZealandExplainer: How Auckland shooter was considered 'low risk'Nothing suggested the gunman would be a danger to the general public.21 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOnline anger after shooting prompts security move for judgesSafety steps taken by judiciary as judge faces online targeting.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWoman laundered millions in drug money for cartel bossThe rise and fall of an unassuming St Heliers woman turned international money launderer.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmployer’s guilty plea after scaffolder lost both arms in workplace accidentThe company could be fined up to $1.5 million at sentencing in November.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMessages reveal murder accused mum's struggle with parentingPolice analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.21 Jul 03:32 AM
New ZealandMama Hooch: Rapist brothers' co-accused can never be named but suppression lifts for bar ownerA police video interview with convicted Mama Hooch rapist Roberto Jaz can now be shown.21 Jul 02:49 AM
New ZealandContractors' dispute over Transmission Gully settled out of courtCPB Contractors had claimed $75 million against engineering firm AECOM New Zealand.21 Jul 12:12 AM
New Zealand‘Energetic and excited’: Slain sisters’ first day of school recalled by Timaru teachersTeachers at the school the slain Dickason children attended have wept in court today.20 Jul 11:03 PM
New Zealand'A cloud was over her': School mums recall meetings with murder-accused hours before deathsLauren Dickason admitted killing her 6yo and 2yo twins.20 Jul 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Out of control’ crime? What latest statistics say about Christopher Luxon’s claimAnalysis: 70% of us live free of crime, says the only survey that counts unreported crime.20 Jul 03:34 AM
CrimeMan faces manslaughter charge after alleged drunken hit-and-runCasidhe Maguire died after being hit by a car near Te Papa in Wellington.20 Jul 03:26 AM
