New ZealandFitness to stand trial raised in case of woman accused of putting toddler in suitcase on busFamily members of the woman were in court to support her. 13 Aug 12:59 AM
New ZealandKiwiSaver home buyers at risk from altered sale agreements, warns Law AssociationAgents altering agreements could risk buyers' title rights.13 Aug 12:45 AM
WorldOfficials sentenced in deadly orphanage fireA court sentenced six officials for the 2017 orphanage fire.12 Aug 10:57 PM
New ZealandTe Arawa Lakes Trust seeks stronger water management role amid Ōhau wall issues As lake bed owner, the trust wants more say in decisions impacting Rotoiti water quality.12 Aug 10:30 PM
WellingtonMan shot outside home, run over by getaway carThe man is still in a critical condition nearly two weeks later.12 Aug 09:58 PM
WorldCoroner sets date to probe 1978 outback murders of Kiwi travellersCourt revisits unsolved outback murders of trio.12 Aug 07:01 PM
New ZealandCourt ruling may cost ACC $3.6b in abuse compensation payoutsACC won't contact all eligible abuse victims to avoid retraumatisation.12 Aug 06:45 PM
New ZealandGloriavale leader Howard Temple resignsHe was convicted of sexual offences against girls and women.12 Aug 07:36 AM
WorldMushroom murder case victim Gail Patterson's hospital comments revealedErin Patterson's mother-in-law said in hospital her vomit had a strong mushroom taste.12 Aug 05:59 AM
New ZealandReckless pilot fined after crashing uncertified plane, CAA warns of riskThe unlicensed man crash-landed the uncertified plane near Marton and was seriously hurt.12 Aug 01:28 AM
WorldDeath of billionaire who swallowed a bee sparks $6b inheritance feudSunjay Kapur died of a heart attack on June 12 while playing polo.11 Aug 11:16 PM
New ZealandFamily seeks driver after Auckland mum killed in crash with loose boatHer 3-year-old son in the back seat told emergency services his mum was dead.11 Aug 07:28 PM
WorldJudge rejects push to release Maxwell transcriptsTranscripts reveal nothing new beyond already public information, the judge says.11 Aug 06:37 PM
WorldFather comes face-to-face with man who killed his three children in Sydney crashThe crash in Sydney's west killed three of Abdallah's children and their cousin.11 Aug 02:51 AM
WorldGary Glitter among criminals denied freedom as UK parole board toughens approachAround 700 dangerous criminals were denied parole under stricter reforms.10 Aug 10:34 PM
Kahu'Constantly exploiting Jonah': Lomu's widow hits out at new book on rugby legendNadene Lomu said neither the author nor publisher contacted her about the book.09 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldWilliam Webster, first to lead FBI and CIA, dies at 101He led the FBI from 1978-1987 and the CIA from 1987-1991.09 Aug 03:44 AM
World'Stupidity of the century': Man apologises for Paris war monument incidentHe received a three-month suspended sentence for desecrating the tomb.09 Aug 02:59 AM
New Zealand'Drives like a robot:' Salesman misled new Tesla owners about car's self-driving capabilityThe buyers paid an extra $6,000 for features the Tesla did not have.09 Aug 12:29 AM
New Zealand'I just want to sell cars': High Court showdown over alleged 'forged' lease at car yardThe landlords claim the tenant owes over $127,000 in unpaid rent.09 Aug 12:18 AM
New ZealandBusinesses urged to bypass free mediation service due to wait-listThe current wait time for mediation is seven weeks due to high demand.09 Aug 12:00 AM
WorldUS appeals court dismisses contempt finding against Trump administrationAttorney-General Pam Bondi called it a ‘major victory’ for the administration.08 Aug 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Tragic consequences': Rhythm and Vines road-trip tragedy ends in courtThe driver got behind the wheel knowing she was already tired, says judge.08 Aug 08:20 PM
New Zealand'Massive mistake': Judge condemns life coach's bar assaultAlbert James re-entered a bar and punched his golf buddy minutes after being thrown out.08 Aug 08:10 AM
CrimeWhy a judge showed no mercy for church swindler who suffered stroke in prison'She has not learnt from her mistakes,' a judge said of 71-year-old scammer Kolini Tatafu.08 Aug 05:00 AM
World'Risk she would poison me': Why Simon skipped Erin's fatal lunchHe created a spreadsheet to trace his illnesses to Erin's meals.08 Aug 02:38 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki confirms seven of 10 bootcamp participants reoffendedThe programme aims to prevent youth from going into corrections facilities. 08 Aug 02:04 AM
WorldMushroom killer to face two-day plea hearing for poisoning relativesThe hearing will be in Melbourne due to maintenance in Morwell courts.08 Aug 12:52 AM
WorldMum Kathleen Folbigg to receive $2.2m payout after wrongful murder convictionsShe was wrongly imprisoned in Australia for 20 years for her children's deaths.07 Aug 08:48 AM
World23 indicted over collapse of under-construction Bangkok high-riseThe tower tumbled after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, killing 89 people in Bangkok.07 Aug 08:19 AM
New Zealand'A massacre': Two roaming dogs kill 50 backyard birds“How many families have to be affected for something to be done?”07 Aug 04:25 AM
New ZealandSuppression remains for first responder accused of exporting child sex abuse materialThe man faces five charges relating to exporting and possessing child sex abuse material.07 Aug 02:55 AM
BusinessWage subsidy cheat named fake employees to steal nearly $1m'Smorgasbord of dishonesty': Man escalates from short-changing mum to conning Covid fund.07 Aug 02:14 AM
WorldUK plans ban on unlicensed cosmetic procedures to protect public'It’s about preventing rogue operators from exploiting people,' health minister says.07 Aug 02:03 AM
