New ZealandHelen Clark Foundation urges consent law overhaul and deepfake ban amid assault crisisNearly one in four NZ adults report having experienced a sexual assault in their lifetime.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTom Phillips case: Media challenge court-imposed reporting restrictionsMedia organisations launched an appeal against heavy suppression around the case today.01 Dec 06:36 AM
Crime'They trusted this man:' Stonemason pocketed $124k from small family businessColin Gillies created fake invoices with his personal bank details to intercept the money.01 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPonsonby beauty clinic with staff at centre of wage dispute owes almost $500,000The Ponsonby Rd branch of Laser Clinics New Zealand has been closed since August.01 Dec 02:00 AM
WorldFour men charged in vile alleged Satanic child abuse ring in SydneyPolice say the alleged network shared abuse material via an overseas site.01 Dec 01:17 AM
Crime'Significant distress': Shot fired at popular Thames swimming holeThe Eagle helicopter tracked a fleeing vehicle and officers arrested two people.30 Nov 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJeremy SuttonThe Ex-Files: Can I get my ex to pay half our daughter’s orthodontic work?He says our daughter’s crooked teeth are a minor cosmetic matter and won’t contribute.29 Nov 11:00 PM
CompaniesKiwiRail fined more than $200,000 after worker injured in preventable fallMyles Dyeming spent days in a coma and his recovery from the fall took 10 months.29 Nov 10:59 PM
New ZealandMan raped his wife soon after their arranged marriage, now he will be deportedThe man claimed he did not know that he needed his wife to consent to have sex.29 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm proud of her:' How a dying woman's wage battle became her final act of advocacyTracey Richardson says her daughter's ERA victory brings justice after heartbreak.29 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandHow police discovered 30,000 ‘falsely or erroneously’ recorded breath testsOne officer falsely recorded 11 breath tests over a period of five minutes.28 Nov 07:33 AM
New ZealandCitizen's arrest: Sick of waiting for police, assault victim took matters into own handsHe called police as he entered the man's property saying he was making a citizen's arrest.28 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan wielding hedge trimmer blade who trapped woman, baby was ‘violent and not rational’ - witnessWitnesses said the man was hacking at the bus stop as the woman shielded her baby.28 Nov 12:27 AM
WellingtonAfter illegal favour for flatmate, lawyer turns against him and helps other tenants in feudRookie lawyer's rule-breaking due to ignorance, inexperience and 'youthful enthusiasm'.28 Nov 12:05 AM
New ZealandGovt accused of double standards over Tom Phillips inquiryDennis Gates says Gloriavale children have been 'missing in public view' for 50 years.27 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandPhillips children 'deserve to know' who tried to help them - Judith Collins Justice Simon Moore KC will examine every agency involved before the kids vanished.27 Nov 08:41 PM
New Zealand459 truck licences revoked by NZTA held by people all born in the same countryMost of the licences were converted from the United Arab Emirates.27 Nov 06:05 PM
WorldIn seven minutes, Liverpool FC’s triumph turned to terrorPaul Doyle admitted guilt moments before his Liverpool parade trial began.27 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldCash estate sues Coca-Cola over copying singer’s voice in ad campaignThe lawsuit alleges Coca-Cola mimicked the iconic musician's voice without permission.27 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandHow drug-driving tests could hit legal cannabis patientsReturning two positive saliva tests can lead to a 12-hour driving ban.27 Nov 02:34 AM
New ZealandStudent rapist’s appeal bid over Dunedin hall attack thrown outJudges said his seven-year starting point properly reflected the case facts.26 Nov 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleCancer-battling manager among workers left adrift after Ponsonby beauty clinic fallout“It is something like a war between them, but I have to pay the cost."26 Nov 09:00 PM
WorldJudge ends Georgia election case against TrumpProsecutor Pete Skandalakis argued it belonged in federal court, not state.26 Nov 06:15 PM
WorldLiverpool parade attacker pleads guilty to injuring 134 fansThe 54-year-old’s guilty plea came as prosecutors prepared to present evidence.26 Nov 05:51 PM
New ZealandClass action filed against Transpower and contractor over Northland outageAbout 180,000 people lost power for days after a tower collapse near Glorit.26 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldUS seeks retrial of main suspect in 1979 murder of 6-year-oldPedro Hernandez was convicted in 2017 but freed after his appeal was upheld.26 Nov 04:25 AM
Crime'I'm here to kill you': Man jailed for trying to decapitate dad with axeFrank Harris said he lost control of his body and was sorry he tried to kill his father.26 Nov 04:00 AM
AucklandMan, 30, charged with arson after Waiuku recycling plant blazeThe man will appear in the Pukekohe District Court today.25 Nov 09:57 PM
New ZealandDisgraced surgeon jailed for attempted murder of landlord warned by Parole Board for victim ‘threats’He asked to move back to Canterbury, where his judge partner still lives.25 Nov 06:25 PM
AucklandAuckland couple take legal action over flood-damaged homeThe couple's court action is the first challenge to Auckland’s $1.2b buyouts.25 Nov 06:07 PM
WorldJury trials to be axed for most crimes under UK's proposed court overhaulAs many as 75% of trials could be heard by a judge sitting alone.25 Nov 05:33 PM
New ZealandHome owners stuck with costly fixes after developer collapse and council delaysDeveloper Treasure North Limited owes more than $1.6m to creditors.25 Nov 07:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBiggest fine of the year: Real estate agent hit with $10,000 penalty for misuse of vendor funds"If I have made any mistake, I am happy to do anything to rectify it," Lillian Chen said.25 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandSecond court launches specialist list to cut delays for mentally impaired defendantsGisborne joins Auckland as only the second court with this specialist list.25 Nov 03:00 AM