New Zealand Man charged after housefire in Palmerston NorthPolice said a man they believed was holding a weapon has been taken into custody.17 Aug 06:46 AM
Crime'Kicking me in the guts': Jailed rapist, arsonist claims parole system is unfairBut the Parole Board has reminded Allan Titford he's under sentence until 2037.17 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: The bright young legal minds rewriting the rulesOPINION: I'm leaving Aotearoa for New York after 270 legal columns.17 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora tenant risks eviction with 'extensive' indoor graffiti he considers artwork'I stuck a big skull on the wall, then other people came along and just started tagging.'16 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZuru nappy trial: Rascals patriarch challenged over claimsKeith Taylor's evidence contested over a full day in the High Court by Zuru's KC.15 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi living in Australia for decades arrested at NZ border over unpaid $58k student debtHer lawyer said such a move was 'very, very rare'. 15 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'So happy, so thankful': NZ mum and 6yo son to be freed from US detentionSarah Shaw and her son Isaac are set to be released in coming days, her friend confirmed.15 Aug 03:00 AM
WorldReduced time: Teen killer of Emma Lovell eligible for earlier releaseThe reduced sentence makes him eligible for supervised release in 2031.15 Aug 01:35 AM
New Zealand'Living the high life': Couple accused of $1m fake cancer fraud scheme namedJones and Vave allegedly lived lavishly in Wanaka with rented properties, European cars.15 Aug 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'Hobson's choice': Ex-cop sobs recounting nappy deal with Zuru and MowbraysNappy dispute case hears of alleged hostile takeover and supermarket-driven restraints.15 Aug 12:09 AM
New ZealandCouncil seeks recovery of legal fees after $2.4m lawsuit against it dismissedLeon Sheeran must pay $20,000 for the council's legal fees.14 Aug 11:47 PM
WorldCambridge grad dies after refusing chemo; mother blamed by siblingsKate Shemirani delayed calling emergency services, blaming doctors for daughter’s death.14 Aug 11:22 PM
New ZealandParents left out of pocket as dentist moves to PanamaMelissa Ferguson paid $11,000 upfront for her son's treatment.14 Aug 10:41 PM
WorldUS man found guilty of rape after fake death schemeNicholas Rossi now faces five years to life in prison, with sentencing in October.14 Aug 10:28 PM
EntertainmentFormer Wiggles CEO sues under Fair Work ActLuke O'Neill has filed court proceedings against the Aussie kids' entertainment group.14 Aug 10:21 PM
New ZealandTaranaki man calls for law change after near-fatal coward punchBouncer Taylor Watkins was sentenced to 12 months’ home detention over incident.14 Aug 09:28 PM
FootballBritish man faces 31 charges after Liverpool title parade incidentFormer Marine Paul Doyle, 53, appeared tearful as he joined the hearing.14 Aug 06:54 PM
New ZealandTrial of NZ soldier accused of espionage remains shrouded in secrecyThe soldier faces 17 charges under the Armed Forces Discipline Act.14 Aug 06:46 AM
New ZealandWho knew what about the PM's press secretary? And why was the Beehive kept in dark?Police Commissioner Richard Chambers learnt of the case through the media.14 Aug 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSandwich assault: Man charged after throwing a sub at a federal agent in DCThe incident occurred near 14th and U Streets in Northwest DC.14 Aug 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldUK Govt spent $5.4m to block reporting of Afghan data breachThe breach exposed details of 19,000 Afghans linked to British forces.14 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyCourt of Appeal overturns $3m negligence ruling against law firmAuckland Council and Multiplex paid $20.1m to the owners of the building.13 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandChildren’s Commissioner urges closure of Gloriavale school over safetyClaire Achmad has 'zero confidence' school's children are safe.13 Aug 07:58 PM
New ZealandDetained Kiwi's release anticipated this weekSarah Shaw was detained at the US-Canada border three weeks ago.13 Aug 06:59 PM
WorldChilling new claim about Melbourne double murder Ross Judd, 34, was charged with two counts of murder on Wednesday.13 Aug 06:34 PM
New ZealandDealer offered to sell party drug fantasy by the litreSalisbury offered to sell fantasy by the litre, and meth.13 Aug 08:00 AM
EntertainmentStar's ex-husband's relationship with her former assistant revealedThe relationship came out after Blackstock died last week.13 Aug 06:54 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailZuru nappy trial: Surprise witness and his claims of confessions, cocaine and private investigatorZuru seeks more than $75m after being outbid for Treasures in 2020.13 Aug 06:47 AM
New ZealandTeen charged in fatal high-speed Kumeū crash Elliot New, 16, died in hospital on July 1 after the single-vehicle crash in late June.13 Aug 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandReceivers appointed at luxury gated Auckland housing estate after sewage row, low salesResidents said the smell of raw sewage made them gag.13 Aug 06:01 AM
New ZealandPM's former press secretary told to inform employer himself after filming allegationsMichael Forbes resigned after recording sessions with Wellington sex workers.13 Aug 05:42 AM
New Zealand‘Let us all down’: Chambers says ex-deputy’s objectionable material charges hurt police reputationPolice Cmmr addresses impact of charges against his former deputy, Jevon McSkimming.13 Aug 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPrimary concern was income: SkyCity's past failures revealed in new reportSkyCity keeps casino licence; CEO apologises, says it will spend $60m on making changes.13 Aug 01:34 AM
Crime'Extremely fearful': Man's indecent act leaves young girls terrifiedHe made an error in that he thought the girls were older, the judge said.13 Aug 01:15 AM
