New ZealandJudge drops cannabis grower's electronic monitoring after lack of signal at his home'This is not a case where he had a light outcome,' says Barlow's lawyer, Sue Grey.05 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Despicable': Woman accused of stealing thousands from elderly victimsThe 37-year-old allegedly stole from women in their 80s across Auckland and Hamilton.05 Feb 04:17 AM
WorldLucy Letby ‘an example of why death penalty shouldn’t return’Ex-minister Jeremy Hunt says his 'gut feeling' is there is doubt in the UK nursing case.04 Feb 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: The Crown versus the People: Reclaiming New Zealand’s democratic storyANALYSIS: The Constitution Act 1986 makes Parliament, not the Crown, supreme.04 Feb 08:00 PM
WorldSon of Norway's crown princess admits excesses but denies rapeHe is charged with 38 offences, including four alleged rapes of ex-partners.04 Feb 07:41 PM
WorldAndrew 'asked stripper for sex acts'The Florida dancer alleges Andrew and Epstein treated her 'like a prostitute'.04 Feb 06:48 PM
New Zealand'Distressing event': Man charged with murder after woman found dead in CluthaEmergency services were called to a home on Adams Flat Rd in Crichton on January 23.04 Feb 06:11 AM
WorldKent police officer sacked after barrage of threats to son's driving schoolSergeant threatened raids and jail, invoking his rank in Kent Police in emails.04 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeComanchero pair charged after pistol, cocaine press and meth found in raidsThe two men, aged 33 and 30, will appear in the Manukau District Court.04 Feb 03:55 AM
New Zealand'Coward's punch': Inmate laughed about ‘pool of blood’ after gang-linked jail attackRomeo Williiams' 10-month jail term is added to an existing aggravated robbery sentence.04 Feb 03:27 AM
New Zealand'Violent gang member' allegedly presented firearm at police during standoff in Hamilton carparkPolice say the man was wanted over serious violent offending on January 29.04 Feb 02:30 AM
Entertainment'Smear campaign': Neil Gaiman rejects sexual misconduct claims, starts new bookKiwi accuser Scarlett Pavlovich, 22, had her US civil case dismissed.03 Feb 01:51 AM
New ZealandKiwi rapper escapes assault conviction after stoush over parking Lamborghini in disabled spaceThe judge ruled a conviction put his planned US work visa at risk.02 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandCorrections didn’t tell staffer’s managers of investigation into his alleged child sex offendingMark Mitchell has demanded any such allegations be escalated immediately.02 Feb 06:17 PM
WorldA broken chandelier and a knife buried in a wall haunt Norway's royal familyPrincess' son, Marius Borg Høiby, faces 38 charges, including four counts of rape.02 Feb 06:01 PM
WorldJudge ordered 5-year-old released, but data shows ICE is detaining more kidsAt least 3800 minors, including 20 infants, were detained in 2025.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFour arrested after aggravated burglary at New Plymouth businessThree youths aged 16-17 and a 22-year-old man were arrested after the burglary.02 Feb 02:04 AM
WorldNew Epstein accuser claims sexual encounter with ex-prince Andrew - reportBritish PM says Andrew should testify in the US over Epstein's crimes.01 Feb 05:25 PM
ChristchurchVehicle compliance company employee awarded $47k after sacking amid business downturnCanterbury Vehicle Compliance's actions in dismissing Wendy Darrell were unjustified.01 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJeremy SuttonThe Ex-Files: Are children's Kiwisaver accounts relationship property in a separation?OPINION: Any KiwiSaver balance built up before the partnership stays separate property.31 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandIsraeli cocaine plot ‘foot soldiers’ get jail discounts over Hamas attack traumaThe Crown questioned the 'causative link' between terror attacks and drug smuggling. 30 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandNi-Vanuatu RSE worker pleads not guilty to Pukehina orchard murderThe woman was found dead on New Year's Day at a Pukehina orchard.30 Jan 02:48 AM
WorldInvestigator at heart of Harry’s privacy battle branded a ‘fantasist’Dr Evan Harris told the court that Christine Hart was 'obsessed with Hugh Grant'.30 Jan 01:55 AM
WorldUS man accused of posing as FBI agent to free health CEO murder suspectPrison staff say he admitted carrying weapons, and was found carrying cooking utensils.29 Jan 09:57 PM
WorldCCTV footage released of NSW triple-murder suspect on day of fatal shootingsPolice say Julian Ingram, 37, is armed, dangerous and should not be approached.29 Jan 09:18 PM
WorldBritish boy murdered 12-year-old then claimed he found victimThe 15-year-old admitted murdering Leo Ross during a hearing in Birmingham.29 Jan 09:10 PM
WorldFormer deputy gets 20-year sentence in killing of Sonya MasseySean Grayson, 31, was convicted in October of second-degree murder in Illinois.29 Jan 08:25 PM
New ZealandConvicted double-murderer Scott Watson due before Parole Board againThis is his fifth bid for parole since first becoming eligible in 2015.29 Jan 06:12 PM
New ZealandFast-track bid for Bream Bay sand mining project enters key application phaseAn independent expert panel will now weigh the full proposal and evidence.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan linked to Ruatiti double homicide probe pleads not guilty to new chargesThe man denies two separate charges that are not linked to the killings.28 Jan 09:54 PM
WorldSouth Korea's ex-first lady jailed for 20 months for taking bribesKim Keon Hee admitted taking a Chanel bag and Graff necklace as bribes.28 Jan 04:57 PM
WellingtonMass murderer who killed seven family members promises he won't come back for survivorsThe Parole Board has decided if Raymond Ratima should be freed.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandParolee wearing a GPS tracker burgled woman's home while she was sick in bedEthon Baker-Cleveland then went on to attack a prison officer while awaiting sentencing.28 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandFrom scandal to survival: The political life and legacy of Judith CollinsVeteran politician remains MP for Papakura and keeps her portfolios until mid-year.28 Jan 04:00 AM
