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
New ZealandDunedin girls' home sex abuser takes case to Criminal Cases Review Commission - but refused paroleA man who sexually abused eight girls is trying to appeal his case.13 Jan 10:27 PM
New ZealandTwelve years after teen's murder, killer reveals 'strange' motiveChristopher Wayne Patterson murdered Michael Hutchings in 2008.12 Jan 09:08 PM
New ZealandMurder on Ridge Rd: Teen behind brutal Howick killing to stay behind barsDaryl Graydon was murdered in 2007 and his killer has just been refused parole.27 Dec 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe inside story of how police took down the Comanchero gangExclusive book extract on how detectives investigated the Comancheros motorcycle gang.15 Dec 11:42 PM
New ZealandLongest-serving prisoner to be released from jail after 50 years behind barsAlfred Vincent will be freed from prison after more than 50 years behind bars.15 Dec 08:39 PM
New ZealandCorrupt cop Vili Taukolo granted paroleThe former cop had "glowing references".13 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandSounds killer kept behind bars: Full reasons revealedScott Watson says he never met Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.13 Dec 08:20 PM
New ZealandParole Board privacy breach: USB drive lost on flightAir New Zealand searched the aircraft to no avail.03 Dec 06:12 AM
New ZealandMarlborough Sounds double killer Scott Watson's parole declined - againWatson says he's being held back for refusing to confess "a crime I didn't commit".03 Dec 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBusinessman who founded media company released from prisonSiu Shun Ho has said he couldn't forgive himself and deeply regrets his criminal actions.02 Dec 04:35 AM
New ZealandNo parole for bathroom voyeurNigel Edgecombe will remain in prison until at least May next year.01 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandWoman who let her mother starve to death declined paroleCindy Taylor's mother weighed only 29kg when she died of dehydration and malnutrition.01 Dec 10:15 PM
New ZealandTrust in sister lost: Woman drained $100,000 from mother's accountThe woman was sentenced to six months' home detention.01 Dec 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHome for Christmas: Teen killer Jordan Nelson granted paroleA man jailed for murder when he was 13 - but avoided a life sentence - is granted parole30 Nov 08:05 PM
