New Zealand15 years on, man denies killing woman in a remote rural ravine Dean Mulligan maintains his innocence, 15 years after his conviction.14 May 02:18 AM
WorldMenendez brothers resentenced over parents' murders, parole possibleAn LA judge resentenced the Menendez brothers to 50 years to life, allowing parole. 14 May 01:36 AM
New ZealandInland Revenue cracks down on $2.3b student loan debt, arrests at borderInland Revenue has collected $207 million from overseas borrowers since July.13 May 07:23 AM
CrimeCannabis advocate's supporters rally as 'Gandalf' appears in courtPaul Smith, known as ‘Gandalf’, faces new charges in Whangārei District Court.13 May 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Next steps for Seascape tower but what of Shundi's big Tāmaki plans?Icon took over the Seascape site on April 30; now in set-up/due diligence/review phase.12 May 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Kill him': Crown alleges woman's Facebook messages incited man's murderBut the woman's lawyer said the murder would have happened regardless.12 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandDriver in fatal Martinborough bike crash dies, no charges laidThe Martinborough crash involved a car and a four-seater bike.12 May 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why the Waitangi Tribunal review is not a hatchet jobOn the face of it, the review into the Waitangi Tribunal looks rather puny.12 May 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Should we put our family home in a trust?OPINION: Seek independent legal advice. Trusts can complicate asset division.12 May 02:36 AM
PoliticsFormer Supreme Court judge refuses to engage ‘in debate’ over controversial Hong Kong court role'I have nothing to say that has not already been said.'12 May 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Brooking: What prison statistics get wrong on violent crime ratesOPINION: Our current prison rate is 187 per 100,000 people.11 May 08:00 PM
Employment'Like having our throats cut': Couple called into meeting, both told their jobs were goneNow Didi van Heerden has been awarded $207,000 from the company and its director.11 May 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: How to safely invest in off-the-plan propertiesNew builds allow a 20% deposit instead of 30%, easing entry for buyers.10 May 05:00 PM
WorldAlleged killer grandma appears in court after death of two grandsonsThe woman accused of murder was denied bail by an Australian court.10 May 06:20 AM
New Zealand'Lost the life I had': Woman wants accountability after being left partially paralysed Tracy Jarman ended up in a wheelchair after an operation on her spine in 2021. 10 May 02:00 AM
CrimeMan's 11-day crime spree targets police by spitting and threatening to kill staff'I will kill you and then I’ll kill your wife and then I’ll kill your kids,' the man said.09 May 08:00 AM
WorldWatch: AI video of road rage victim used in court, killer gets max sentenceWoman used AI to create a victim impact statement of her deceased brother.09 May 07:23 AM
World'Very negative': Son of alleged mushroom poisoner shares claims about parents in courtHe found her building Lego hours after serving the deadly meal.09 May 06:50 AM
CrimeAvondale man accused of murdering partner loses name suppressionName suppression for Hao Feng lapsed after four months of court-ordered anonymity.09 May 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNine fires in five years: Environment Court rules on scrap metal dealerTraining, stockpile monitoring and management and lithium battery handling orders made.09 May 04:26 AM
Politics'Gone off script': Govt announces Waitangi Tribunal review, Opposition attacks 'bad faith' moveDavid Seymour says the tribunal needs to be put 'in its place'.09 May 02:53 AM
CrimeEllerslie double murder: Co-defendant's secret guilty pleas can now be revealedOn the first day of his scheduled trial last week, Shu Poon admitted killing the couple.09 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandJudge expects Erin Patterson murder trial to conclude earlyCourt hears doctors urged the mushroom cook to stay in hospital, fearing for her health.08 May 05:02 AM
CrimeChild-killer denied parole again as concerns persistThe killer of 13-year-old Karla Cardno has been in jail since 1990.08 May 03:47 AM
WorldFormer police officers acquitted of murder in Tyre Nichols caseJurors deliberated for a day and a half after seven days of testimony.07 May 10:24 PM
New Zealand'Mastermind' jailed 11+ years for $11m drug syndicate in ChristchurchThe drug ring's "mastermind" received an 11-year prison sentence in Christchurch.07 May 07:55 AM
WorldDaughter breaks down in mushroom poisoning trialDon and Gail Patterson's youngest daughter teared up as she detailed a phone call.07 May 07:30 AM
Crime'Thought I was going to die': Port worker fell 12m into the sea at nightNo one knew he'd fallen after a guard rail gave way while he was loading containers.06 May 07:00 AM
Crime'I’m going to kill us both': Man smashed into stationary truck after hearing break-up newsThe toxic relationship ended with the defendant and his now ex both needing surgery.05 May 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years. 05 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Let nature take its course': NZ woman wins court order that could let her starve to death Doctors say the woman isn't physically ill, but psychologically believes that she is. 05 May 05:00 PM
WorldErin Patterson's texts revealed in mushroom poisoning trialText messages showed Erin accusing husband Simon of being a 'bare minimum parent'.05 May 05:15 AM
Kahu'Mana over money': Influencers reject gambling promo amid crackdown - two don't complyTe Rawhitiroa Bosch refuses to promote online gambling to his followers on ethical grounds05 May 05:00 AM
Politics'You need to fix it': Lake Alice survivor taking Government to court over redress schemeSurvivor seeks judicial review of the redress scheme: 'You need to fix it'. 04 May 11:15 PM
