New ZealandRecidivist rapist avoids indefinite prison for more sex crimes because of ageIt will be 2041 before Darryl Grant Bridgeman is eligible for parole.20 Nov 06:00 AM
CrimeSupermarket manager injured in brutal, surprise attack while stocking shelves His assailant, Shamah Riley, has now been sent to prison for the violent act. 20 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandSex offender told teen he met on Snapchat and abused that he was 19 - he was actually 39Clinton Harvey used Snapchat with a filter and fake name to contact the 15-year-old.19 Nov 04:00 PM
EducationTeacher caught snorting 'white powder' off classroom desk at school Christmas party19 Nov 06:17 AM
CrimeArrow fired into street during tense five-hour standoff which sparked mass evacuation19 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandMortuary technician's 'repugnant and immoral’ online conduct included sharing skull image19 Nov 04:51 AM
Crime'I own you now:' Man allegedly asked woman for photo of bruise he left on her throat18 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘I’ll kill you’: Drunk man threatened woman helping his ex as she tried to flee18 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Overly optimistic': Architectural designer tried to invoice for work woman didn't want17 Nov 06:00 AM
Crime'I’ll get you too, b****’: Man threatened ex, caused $45k damage to historic house, injured police dogThis week, Jayden Wells shed tears as he was sent to prison on a variety of charges.16 Nov 02:48 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora neighbours' dispute over kids playing escalates to alleged assault and burglaryWhile one tenant was in custody charged with assault, he says another tenant robbed him. 16 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandHow a refit of an electronic monitoring bracelet led to accusation of assaultA security officer was accused of indecently assaulting a woman on community detention.15 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandTenants move out claiming blocked loos left 'squelching carpet'Tenant said the loo blocked seven times in 18 months; landlords said it wasn't that bad.15 Nov 12:00 AM
Crime'You fooled us': Trusted teen was quietly sexually exploiting friend's young sister'He walked into our family like a Trojan horse and brought us all down to ruins and left.'14 Nov 10:00 PM
CrimePolice visiting woman on unrelated matter find dead man on deck with 'shrine' around bodyHe had been dead for up to 14 days and was identified from one remaining fingerprint.14 Nov 06:56 PM
Crime'You don’t like being told what to do': Judge jails repeat offender who cut off her ankle braceletNgakurarangi Kohu reversed 15 metres into a police car, narrowly missing an officer.14 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeacher erased school resources after being fired for taking on acting gig while on sick leaveNatarsha Ikiua was on sick leave when she was recognised filming a health ad.14 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandDrugged driver also drank bourbon while driving in lead-up to fatal crashDisqualified driver Carla Murray drove through a stop sign and into a truck's path.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPorn-addicted law firm boss viewed explicit content at work, within sight of colleaguesMultiple employees complained the man would constantly watch pornography in his office.13 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan thought he could hear cyclist's thoughts and was under attack, so he ran him downThe driver has now been found not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insanity. 13 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘I just killed her’: Spurned lover pounced on mum, stabbing her 55 times in front of kidsNathan Boulter phoned Chch woman 581 times in less than a fortnight before killing her.13 Nov 02:47 AM
New Zealand'Kissing excessively': Woman jailed for offences including indecency on Air NZ flightBronte LeLievre and Reuben Finn caused 'embarrassment and discomfort' to others on board.13 Nov 02:36 AM
New ZealandMan admits murdering Christchurch woman, revealed as Great Barrier hostage taker Nathan Boulter once held a former partner captive for 38 hours on Great Barrier Island.12 Nov 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Domino effect': Experienced diver's death harvesting kina prompts Coroner's warningGideon Te Ahuru went into the water. But 20 minutes later he surfaced, coughing up blood.12 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'Not cultural ignorance': Refugee’s business was a chop shop for $800k worth of stolen carsStolen cars were quickly dismantled at two of Abdul Ahmadi's yards, then shipped overseas.12 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'She was painting my face': Teen boy denies sexually violating friend's young sisterAn accused teenager has given evidence in his judge-alone trial.12 Nov 02:00 AM
CrimeRugby players found not guilty in 'threesome' sexual assault trialThe woman told the court she woke to find a second man in bed touching her.12 Nov 12:33 AM
New Zealand'I want to stay in jail': Christchurch murderer explains why he doesn't want to be released Lewis Blackburn strangled his ex-partner, then put her body inside a wooden chest.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'For two months she did not believe she could escape': Woman exploited, raped by her bossParminder Singh has now been jailed for manipulating and violating two foreign workers.11 Nov 02:49 AM
New Zealand'More than a tragic accident': Man lied about mate's death after shooting him on hunting tripJudge: 'If you had been complying with the law, this would never have happened'.11 Nov 01:24 AM
New ZealandFather of four and respected publican dies after ‘foreseeable’ fall at overcapacitated EDLeonard Collett was seen struggling to walk back to his bed. Soon after, he fell and died.10 Nov 05:25 PM
New ZealandKiller, prison escapee Phillip John Smith has been dabbling in cryptocurrency behind barsPhillip John Smith used forbidden cellphones to invest and trade in cryptocurrencies. 10 Nov 04:00 PM
