WorldMississippi man who spent nearly 50 years on death row executedHe was Mississippi’s longest-serving and oldest death row inmate.26 Jun 02:14 AM
New Zealand'No water use': Faulty meters spark billing chaos for Watercare customersWatercare offered manual readings and payment options to affected customers.25 Jun 08:54 AM
WorldVietnam nearly halves number of crimes punishable by death, limits capital punishmentVietnam has ended the death penalty for eight crimes, including espionage and graft.25 Jun 05:57 AM
WorldDiddy trial nears end as both sides rest cases, closing arguments nextThe final phases of the high-profile proceedings have been ushered in.25 Jun 12:07 AM
New ZealandTears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documentsPrivate ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.24 Jun 04:42 AM
New ZealandFatal hit-and-run: Police hunt motorcyclist with full leg tattooThey believe the suspect rode a black and gold Kawasaki motorbike.24 Jun 03:34 AM
Crime'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugsChardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.24 Jun 03:02 AM
New ZealandSerial sex offender's 4.5 year prison sentence 'manifestly excessive', court toldThe prosecutor said Fairgray's offending was “calculated and careful”.23 Jun 11:59 PM
WorldUS Supreme Court to hear Rastafarian prison haircut caseDamon Landor's dreadlocks were cut in a Louisiana prison, violating his beliefs.23 Jun 07:29 PM
WorldSuspect in McCann case to be released early after fine paidChristian Brueckner's release moved to September 17 after a fine was paid.23 Jun 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSupermarkets admit breaching Fair Trading Act with misleading prices, face millions in finesThe maximum penalty for each charge is $600,000.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Enormous harm': Police bust major drug syndicate in WellingtonPolice seized 23kg of meth and more than 1000 MDMA pills in Wellington.23 Jun 06:23 AM
CrimeDaughter denies violently killing elderly mum, staging scene to look like a fallThe Crown says the former school teacher was facing financial difficulties at the time.23 Jun 02:06 AM
New ZealandNorthland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changesPublic consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not tackling backlog': Back-up court trial system under scrutinyThere are frustrations over back-up trials and claims they're not tackling backlogs.22 Jun 05:00 PM
Business$175k in costs awarded in $10 million Auckland mansion stoushNingfei Du was refunded his $1m deposit for the Remuera home.22 Jun 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyProperty manager fined $3500 for breaching healthy homes standardsQuinovic acknowledged the breaches and confirmed exemplary damages were paid.22 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandSenior lawyer censured after drink-driving and 'flagrant disobedience' of driving suspension David Fordyce previously had a blemish-free career of more than 30 years. 22 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: I want to revalue our home before a Family Court hearing and have my child give evidence tooOPINION: The court discourages involving children in disputes, to protect their welfare.22 Jun 12:00 AM
KahuFamily of man who died after incident with police push for officer body camerasA petition for police body cameras has gained nearly 15,000 signatures.21 Jun 06:04 PM
WorldAustralian sailor with genital herpes removes condom during sexHe admitted not disclosing his genital herpes to the victim.21 Jun 02:05 AM
New ZealandMy father was a community hero - he also sexually abused meTwo sisters fight to expose their honoured father for sexually abusing them as children.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He should have been prosecuted': Couple's call for justice after police assaultPolice: There was evidence to prosecute the officer, but it wasn't in the public interest.19 Jun 11:00 PM
WorldKaren Read found not guilty of police officer boyfriend's murderThe jury deliberated for 21 hours before delivering the verdict.19 Jun 03:26 AM
WorldUS Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for minorsTwo dozen Republican-led states have similar laws affecting transgender youth.18 Jun 09:02 PM
World'Terrible lie': Defence counters claims in mushroom murder trialBarrister says prosecutors focused on messages to undermine Erin Patterson's family ties.18 Jun 08:02 AM
New Zealand'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feetMark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.18 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandHospital machete attacker broke wife's lover's skullFuatai Iona had repeatedly refused to give his wife a divorce in the preceding months.18 Jun 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAll rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.17 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleUK sculptor claims NZ artwork copied his design, seeks recognition"Spot the difference" - artists clash over clasped hand sculptures.17 Jun 10:23 PM
World'No sense': Defence challenges motive in mushroom poisoning caseProsecutors allege she poisoned her in-laws with death cap mushrooms.17 Jun 07:34 AM
WorldWhy UK abortion law overhaul is crucial for women's rightsThe amendment aims to end prosecutions of women for self-terminating pregnancies.17 Jun 04:39 AM
New Zealand‘Quite literally a cover-up’: Couple tricked into buying rot-infested homeA QSM recipient was labelled a 'puppet master' who had orchestrated the deception. 16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCourt to decide Du Val asset seizure ordersDu Val reportedly owes $306m to investors and creditors, according to PwC.16 Jun 08:07 AM
