New ZealandFestival of Lights lighting stolen in New PlymouthPopular event spoiled by the theft of over $10,000 worth of lighting.12 Dec 12:44 AM
Kahu'Too divisive': Council shuts down submission on Treaty BillTRC submission warns Treaty Bill could harm Crown-Māori relations and existing ties.11 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandBlanket carefully hung in prison yard to conceal violent bashing of inmateThe prison assault was only the beginning of Jason Osborne's latest bout of offending.11 Dec 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I thought he would die': Mother faces the man who took her babyHe stole her car with her baby in it and then dumped the boy on the roadside.29 Nov 03:01 AM
New ZealandTop NZ sports star sentenced for sending nude images of womanThe man, who cannot be named yet, threatened to post a woman's naked photos online.28 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandGang member swaps patch for socks while in court for sporting insigniaPeople wearing insignia from at least six different gangs are currently before the courts.27 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandRugby player charged for alleged assault during post-match handshakesAn opponent was knocked to the ground and taken to hospital by ambulance.26 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandFatal shooting of unarmed Kaoss Price by police was not justified, says IPCAHis family have slammed advice to not lay charges over his unjustified fatal shooting.20 Nov 11:17 PM
Crime'I only ever tried to help': Aunt clawed, punched for mentioning niece's exThe woman was in the backseat of a car when she grabbed her aunty's hair and attacked her.20 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Promising rugby player' convicted in covert sex video case can now be namedLeslie Topia Barrowcliffe was selected for the Chiefs under-20s squad this year.18 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandTerrified woman woke to find knife-wielding intruder performing sex act next to her bedHer toddler was asleep next to her in a cot and the man had exposed himself.17 Nov 05:42 AM
BusinessFamilies suffer as building company goes bust'It’s pretty hard when you leave your friends like that.'13 Nov 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLively annual meeting ahead for dairy giant Fonterra?Pay rises are on the cards for the chair, directors and watchdog councillors.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen mobster involved in murder lied to avoid jail, now he’s rejected early paroleTana Ormsby-Turner has assaulted inmates and racked up misconducts while inside.12 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandHouse shot at 'several times': Man's move to 'protect' himself lands him in jailHe took photos of himself posing with firearms and posted them to social media.05 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandTorched car and fake sex ads: Man's harassment campaign against ex revealedThe judge said the man's actions were 'calculated, manipulative, and highly premeditated'.02 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandLife sentence for rapist who made girls his ‘playthings’ for 20 yearsHe punished his victims when they resisted his abuse. Now he will be punished, they said.31 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Promising player' argues conviction for covert sex video will destroy his rugby careerPlayer also wants suppression but judge says disruption to rugby career isn't hardship.25 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Evil will come to you': Woman loses life savings to deepfake Luxon crypto scamScammers sent software giving them remote access to victim's device and bank account.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor's daughter facing hefty fine for planting in bermAlana Brough planted fruit trees and a vegetable garden in the berm outside her home.14 Oct 05:29 AM
New ZealandWomad Aotearoa 2025: First artists announcedThe first artists to perform at next year's Womad include Queen Omega and Nitin Sawhney.24 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandGrieving parents tell the 'numbed soul' who burned their daughter to death: 'Rot in hell'Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold of her bedroom.11 Sep 04:27 AM
KahuApplications open for planning scholarship to boost local environmental knowledgeTaranaki mother Kerena Wano uses scholarship to pursue planning diploma for local benefit.10 Sep 08:10 PM
New Zealand'He's done it again': Anger as crash victims learn driver has now killed another person1982 crash victim's sister: “It’s just like, ‘you bastard, you brought it all up again’.07 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandThree charged with murder of Sidney Ross Bridson nearly a year after housefireThe men are due to appear in the New Plymouth District Court later today.06 Sep 12:55 AM
New Zealand'Chaos': Death penalty for dog that rushed group of cyclists, causing crash and injuryOne man suffered several broken ribs when he collided with another bike's handlebars.03 Sep 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Councils don't have a magic money tree - but central govt doesOPINION: Central govt pockets about $300,000 per new home in taxes - for no money down.03 Sep 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Blow their heads off': Black Power member shot at rival in ED carpark, shut down hospitalThe shooting followed several altercations between the groups at a motel nearby.30 Aug 06:00 AM
Politics'Hugely relieved': National MP David MacLeod responds to police decision on donations disclosure failureMacLeod hopeful PM Christopher Luxon will take him off the 'naughty boys' bench'.29 Aug 04:13 AM
New Zealand'She had just turned 12': Victim sobs as offender avoids being tagged as child sex offenderPeter Currie claimed an indecent assault at a wedding dance 'happened accidentally'.23 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Slippery slope to mediocrity’: Mayors hit back after PM demands focus on basicsLuxon has called for councils to 'rein in the fantasies' and manage spending.22 Aug 06:02 AM
New ZealandLandmark prosecution: Man suffered two brain bleeds during workplace accidentGrant Bowling was hit from behind by an agriculture vehicle and collected in its bucket.18 Aug 11:23 PM
New Zealand'Shhh': Man drank 27 RTDs before sexually assaulting sleeping party guest'You should not have touched me,' the woman has told her attacker.18 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Lord have mercy': Blind man asked for driver licence for IDExperience at ministry office has man worried about changes to disability services.16 Aug 09:28 PM
