New ZealandFraudster's family trapped in 'tin shed'An Auckland caregiver ripped off taxpayers for nearly $70,000 to try to get her family out of a "tin shed" they were living in, a court heard.10 Sep 03:34 AM
New ZealandSon stole $90,000, will pay back $4500The son of a WWII prisoner of war and hero of the Battle of Crete who admitted stealing nearly $90,000 from his dead father's veterans' pension will only have to repay $4500.13 Aug 03:53 AM
New ZealandPolice apologise for rape case failurePolice have apologised to Malcolm Rewa's victims over the length of time it took to catch the serial rapist and prevent his offending.24 Jul 04:25 AM
New ZealandKiller rapist moves closer to releaseA man who raped and murdered a Wellington schoolgirl 17 years ago has moved a step closer to being temporarily released from prison.22 Jul 10:52 PM
New ZealandDrink driver caught twice in two hoursA man caught drink driving twice within two hours - both times at more than triple the legal limit - was described as a "danger to the community" during sentencing today.14 Jul 05:27 AM
New ZealandMum's quick thinking averts tragedyA young mother helped stop her former partner - 'psychotic' on synthetic cannabis - from driving her and her child into Otago Harbour.10 Jul 11:04 PM
New ZealandStewart Murray Wilson declined paroleStewart Murray Wilson has been declined parole because he still poses an undue risk to the community, the Parole Board has decided.02 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandFraudster's 184 convictionsA 55-year-old man, described as a "serial fraudster" has been sentenced for impersonating a lawyer and now holds 184 convictions, including impersonating a pilot.01 Jul 01:20 AM
New ZealandBoy's abuse claims 'clearly vindicated'The sexual abuse claims of a boy had been "clearly vindicated" and a weight lifted from his mind, a judge said as he jailed Damien Robert Banks for 15 months.30 Jun 02:48 AM
New ZealandConvicted man strives to keep secretA former professional at an Auckland firm is battling to keep his name secret after being sentenced for possessing and exporting objectionable images of children.26 Jun 07:25 AM
New ZealandHome detention prostitute loses appealOne of New Zealand's most notorious female fraudsters has lost an appeal against her jail term for working as a prostitute while on home detention.11 Jun 12:08 AM
BusinessFormer property tycoon loses appealA former property developer and reality TV-star has lost an appeal against his sentence for hiding assets worth $277,709 while bankrupt.09 May 12:20 AM
New ZealandA 'damaging psychological relationship'A Hawke's Bay volleyball coach has been sentenced to home detention after she admitted engaging in a "damaging psychological relationship" with a young female student.17 Apr 02:33 AM
BusinessBankrupt developer to spend Easter in jailA man who duped a family into buying properties will spend Easter in jail after attempt for an appeal against his sentence failed this morning.17 Apr 01:24 AM
New Zealand'Beast' loses bid for paroleConvicted sex offender Stewart Murray Wilson has been denied parole, with the Parole Board noting concerns over his release proposal.14 Apr 10:32 PM
New ZealandNia Glassie's mum shocked by decisionThe mother of the 3-year-old who was tortured and killed says she was shocked by the Parole Board's decision to revoke her parole.13 Apr 11:20 PM
New ZealandFrustrated conservationist avoids jailA frustrated conservationist who set fire to a lodge on an unspoilt island in the Hauraki Gulf has avoided a jail term, partly due to his service protecting the environment.10 Apr 05:39 AM
New ZealandTransgender woman could be movedA transgender Oamaru woman sentenced on Wednesday to nine months' imprisonment in a men's jail could apply to be moved to a women's prison.03 Apr 09:18 PM
New ZealandTransgender case a 'tragedy unfolding'A transgender Oamaru woman has been ordered to serve a jail sentence in a men's prison, despite a request for home detention.03 Apr 05:11 AM
New ZealandTeina Pora freed after 21 years in jailTeina Pora is "overwhelmed" by a Parole Board decision that will see him released from prison after more than 21 years, his lawyer says.31 Mar 02:08 AM
New ZealandTeina Pora in another bid for freedomConvicted murderer Teina Pora is appearing before the Parole Board in his latest bid for freedom.30 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandNew details revealed on Teina Pora caseNew details of Teina Pora's appeal to the Privy Council have emerged as the twice-convicted murderer and rapist applies for bail.18 Mar 08:26 PM
New ZealandTeina Pora bail decision reservedA High Court judge has reserved his decision on whether twice-convicted murderer and rapist Teina Pora will be granted bail.17 Mar 10:00 PM
