New ZealandMarlborough Sounds convicted murderer Scott Watson has bail declinedThe double-killer wanted bail to prepare his final appeal challenge.18 Oct 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Beaten up, neglected, rejected': One woman's early life in state careWoman says her time in a welfare residence has affected her life ever since.14 Oct 06:47 PM
New ZealandPrisoner of love: Jail nurse suspended after intimate relationship with ex-inmateMessy bond revealed between Nurse 'Ms R' and prisoner 'Mr H'.11 Oct 03:23 AM
New ZealandMass murderer believed he was 'putting them in a better place'Parole declined for man who killed seven people in 90s massacre.12 Sep 09:56 PM
New ZealandTinder rapist to stay behind bars after parole bid failsMan who raped Tinder date has been refused parole again and will stay in jail until 2022.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuFormer trustee who stole from $1m fund for underprivileged to be released from prisonStephen Henare is banned from engaging in the affairs of any business, trust or company.29 Aug 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUndischarged bankrupt behind luxury vehicle scam remains in prisonIt was described as one of the most egregious bankruptcy cases ever before the courts.15 Aug 02:00 AM
UFC'Jacinda, we have something in common': UFC gym's plea to PM after Fau Vake deathKiwi UFC coach Eugene Bareman has made a personal appeal to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.11 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMarketsMemory loss: Parole Board's concerns over jailed broker who defrauded clients of millionsForex Brokers Limited director Russell Maher says he won't handle people's money again.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSerial groper given 'last chance' and released on parole againHe's been given one final chance after a "steep learning curve".10 Aug 11:49 PM
New ZealandPrisoners waiting years for rehab, psych help - Parole BoardRehabilitation not happening til very late in the sentence, says board.10 Aug 08:37 PM
New ZealandParole granted, then revoked for Tinder date rapist after 'miscommunication' he could travel unescorted out of NZMan who raped Chch woman on Tinder date granted parole, then has release revoked04 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandNoisy neighbour murder: 'Cold-blood' killer jailed for life'That guy didn't deserve it,' killer Tristan Locke told cops.20 Jul 11:45 PM
New ZealandCriminals released back into communities after stalled deportationsVictim 'adamantly opposed' to release.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiller of young girl admits child sex violation after decade of denialKerry Ratana has accepted his offending and now wants treatment, Parole Board hears.29 Jun 02:35 AM
New ZealandSex predator's victim: 'He's still a risk'Since being jailed, the 80-year-old has not undergone treatment.09 Jun 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuFormer trustee who drained fund from $1m to $13.41 shows first sign of repentanceStephen Henare and his sister virtually bled a trust helping underprivileged people dry.02 Jun 05:40 AM
New ZealandConvicted fraudster, sex offender skips country while facing new chargesA convicted fraudster and sex offender has skipped the country while facing fresh charges08 May 07:58 PM
New ZealandKarel Sroubek given date for deportation hearingThe convicted drug smuggler entered NZ 18 years ago under an assumed name.28 Mar 02:27 AM
New ZealandDeportee says Australia's detention centres a brutal experienceKiwis who have lived in Australian detention centres say they would rather be in jail.16 Mar 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElderly man robbed after leaving house without pantsTwo men have been sentenced for the attack.10 Mar 04:24 AM
New ZealandChristchurch 'thrill kill': Heartbroken mum cannot escape brutality of son's murderKristine Johnston speaks about the murder of her son Shannon McComb 17 years ago.10 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMurderer to walk free: Parole granted, killer 'focused on his future'Murderer Timothy Taylor is to be released on parole 21 years after killing Lisa Blakie09 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandSerial rapist Joseph Thompson worried about what other inmates thinkParole Board: "Your offending was absolutely prolific."07 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuCYFS should have checked Baby Royal within 24 hrs - weeks later, he was deadCYFS report says social workers should have seen 'vulnerable' baby within 24 to 48 hours.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBotched murder-suicide: Parole denied to 'complex' prisonerBlair Tamihana is sincerely remorseful but has more work to do in prison, board hears.06 Mar 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCanterbury child-killer back in prison after positive meth test but denies using drugThe killer of a Timaru boy has been recalled to prison for a fifth time.28 Feb 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOperation Notus: Man jailed for more than 9 yearsThree more Operation Notus offenders have been sentenced and another awaits his fate16 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Meth easier to buy than milk' - Emails to NZ's top cop led to downfall of Mob bossTired of the gang running the town, a constable wrote directly to the Police Commissioner.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCar park tragedy: Man who killed stranger eligible for paroleEmilio Tanirau Whaanga headbutted man then went shopping while victim lay in carpark.26 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandMan who killed partner in front of children declined early releaseMatakaua Rouvi, 62, appeared to have unrealistic expectations about his release.22 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandConvicted double murderer recalled to prison after alleged reoffendingLeith Rex Ray is fighting a charge of threatening behaviour to a woman in Hamilton.21 Jan 10:48 PM
New ZealandWoman tried to carjack a nun while drunk and high on LSDThe male victim suffered cuts and bruises, and the nun was left with a cracked rib.15 Jan 06:55 PM
New ZealandFormer lawyer and 'architect' of gang's money laundering scheme denied paroleAndrew Simpson had been a 'significant player' in the operation.14 Jan 02:00 AM
