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
CrimeMan admits role in $3.9m Ponzi scheme spanning seven yearsHe pleaded guilty to two charges. The remaining charges were dropped.07 Aug 01:29 AM
Entertainment'Common practice': TV star accused of covering up flight recordsMatt Wright allegedly manipulated helicopter flight records frequently.06 Aug 11:07 PM
World‘Severely unwell’: New details emerge about foreign exchange student deathBoth girls were part of the same cultural exchange programme in Australia.06 Aug 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZuru nappy trial: The billionaire, the basketballer and the secret recordingMowbray is claiming breach of restraint terms. 06 Aug 09:00 PM
WorldParrot exposes $2.25m drug gang; owner jailed for 12 years A parrot squawking 'two for 25' helped police dismantle a Blackpool drug ring.06 Aug 08:27 PM
EntertainmentDiddy seeks pardon from Trump ahead of sentencing for prostitution chargesDiddy's team contacted Trump for a possible pardon before his October 6 sentencing.06 Aug 07:55 PM
New ZealandUber driver caught with homemade stun gun on his dashboardTesting of the weapon found it would cause a severe electric shock and electrical burning.06 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandParents' anger as sex offending Akl teacher travels abroad while young victim awaits closureShe admitted to sending nude photos to a boy under 12.06 Aug 01:09 AM
World'Fresh pain and anger': Parole of James Vlassakis sparks backlashSnowtown serial killer has been granted parole after 26 years in prison.05 Aug 10:45 PM
New ZealandUniversity clears student after exam cheating accusation processDavid, who has Asperger’s and ADHD, was accused of cheating in a June exam.05 Aug 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailZuru nappy trial: Nick Mowbray takes stand on intellectual property Rich lister starts expected marathon run on the stand and talks of betrayal and billions.05 Aug 09:16 PM
WorldChinese exchange student, 13, charged with murder in New South Wales stabbingThe exchange student has been charged over the death of another young exchange student.05 Aug 08:46 PM
New Zealand'Must be a turning point': Pharmacists call for change after baby given 13 times prescribed doseAn intern pharmacist misread the dosage, leading to the fatal error.05 Aug 04:33 AM
WorldFormer Australian journo Ben McCormack charged with more than 60 child abuse material offencesHe allegedly transmitted audio files from April to November last year.04 Aug 09:41 PM
WorldTommy Robinson arrested for alleged assault at UK stationBritish far-right activist taken into custody at Luton airport after flight from Portugal.04 Aug 08:57 PM
WorldUK court sentences teens for brutal animal killingsOne also wanted to kill a human and had researched how to 'get away with murder'.04 Aug 08:30 PM
