New Zealand‘An impossible job:’ How do you really know if a killer is ready to rejoin the community?Sir Ron Young: 'I've probably seen more people convicted of murder than anyone else in NZ'08 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime'Entitlement issues': Risk concerns over man who abducted and violated jogger Haydn Christy violently took a woman from the streets in 2016 and sexually assaulted her.07 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeNeglectful German Shepherd breeder tries to overturn nine-year dog-ownership ban Janine Wallace was sentenced alongside her mother, Barbara Glover, after an SPCA probe. 07 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand45 GP practices affected by Manage My Health cyber hack identified in one region06 Jan 11:29 PM
New ZealandJailed rapist 'swallowed razor blade' when told he had to change prison units06 Jan 06:30 AM
New ZealandMan fights to have parents removed from birth certificate amid eugenicist baby-farming claims05 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandCard-cloning trade: Devices built for petrol and parking machines found in air fryers and laptops01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoom time over: Timeshare dream fades as ageing owners look to sell upThe tide that brought in the wave of 1980s investors now appears to have also turned.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas miracle: Missing SPCA black cat Boris turns up 10 months after break-inAfter a vet check, Boris will be adopted by the woman whose house he chose.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTenant to pay $73k for 'severely damaged' property with human waste left 'on every surface'The property was also found to be meth-contaminated, and fires were set in the garage. 24 Dec 01:00 AM
KahuWhy Poroti Springs kaitiaki must now take their water rights case to the High CourtThe trust is seeking $100,000 in damages over cultural and economic loss.23 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandMeth-crazed fraudster fires shots into family's home, narrowly missing mother with babyPashion Ramsay would show fake proof that she had paid for vehicles.23 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeCompulsory treatment order enforced in case of woman who kept dead partner's body, with shrineShe was found not guilty by reason of insanity after keeping her dead partner at home.23 Dec 05:00 AM
Crime'You’re not a safe person': Man's repeated family violence lands him in prisonJonathan Wilson assaulted his partner twice within hours, while she was unwell in bed.23 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Can you sell a card?': Teacher tried to buy student's ADHD medication The student had gone to the teacher for help with a range of mental health issues. 22 Dec 06:40 AM
New ZealandDiesel mechanic shoots up colleague's cars amid allegations of workplace bullying Marie Hearn shot eight rounds of bullets into two cars owned by her colleague.22 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandTeen who killed 2yo stepdaughter wins bid to appeal against sentence in the Supreme CourtJessica Mulford killed Harlee-Rose Niven in 2021. Now, she wants her sentence reduced.22 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Drugs are a pathway to hell': Judge lambasts woman over tiny home scamThe victim responded to an ad on Facebook for a tiny home that never existed.21 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Callous and cruel': Daughter attacked as she tried to protect mum from violent dadHawaiki Dean Little had earlier repeatedly hit his dog with a large shovel.21 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow a bust-up over parking in a shared driveway led to a $5k billThe tenant was unloading his groceries when his landlord turned up and 'shouted' at him.21 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandHomeowner says $91k council prosecution for illegal cabana felt 'targeted'Michael Bryant was initially fined $19.5k for unconsented building work.20 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Gross overreaction': 501 deportee stabs motorist in neck during roadside scuffle 'The attack on the victim was serious and potentially life-threatening.'20 Dec 06:00 AM
Crime'This is non-negotiable': Minister clashes with health officials over youth suicide deathsTe Whatu Ora says a coroner's recommendations are unfeasible, but the minister disagrees.20 Dec 04:32 AM
New Zealand'Completely dysfunctional': Court reprimands 'hostile' landlord who refused repairsAngela Cai turned up unannounced at the property and yelled at her tenant and his child.20 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandSchool told to reinstate deputy principal in camp funds disputeAnnual Year 8 trip to Wellington led to parent's complaint about misuse of school funds. 19 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Tauranga Paedophile Catchers': Teens lured innocent gay men, assaulted and filmed themThe group's actions have been described by a judge as a hate crime.19 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeDeadly habit: Truckie who killed RSE worker had history of using his phone while driving'He was doing something he never should have been doing, and a man died.'19 Dec 05:03 AM
New ZealandTeacher aide who sought child abuse images has prison sentence quashedQuade Strange had expressed a desire to sexually abuse a young child.19 Dec 04:00 AM
CrimeProminent Northland businessman facing sexual offending charges to keep name suppressed for nowThe man has been charged with rape and other offences relating to multiple complainants.18 Dec 10:31 PM
New Zealand'Utter tragedy': Mother's safety concerns for autistic son not addressed before his pond deathKhyzah DeLaCroix's mother had requested safety locks for their windows and doors.18 Dec 04:00 PM
