New ZealandBarter to bust-up: Farmers fall out over digger-for-grazing dealThe barter deal ended badly when one farmer sent the other a large bill.14 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandCan AI show remorse? Judge catches arsonist using AI to pen apology lettersThe judge put Michae Win’s letter through ChatGPT software to test their authenticity. 14 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandTeacher bought students vapes, told them about her sex life and drug useThe Teachers' Disciplinary Tribunal censured her for the 'staggering' misconduct. 13 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Should have known the risks': Winning horse and trainer test positive for meth 13 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandEnglish scammer who targeted vulnerable Kiwis to be deported after early jail release 12 Feb 05:00 AM
CrimeChristchurch mosque gunman's lawyers cite 'Nelson Mandela Rules' in bid to appeal convictions12 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandMinister refuses to alter safety rules for corded blinds despite toddler's death11 Feb 11:11 PM
New Zealand'Manifestly excessive': Drug kingpin who drove $630k Ferrari unhappy with 14-year jail term11 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman dragged, punched and had her head stomped on while being evicted over cats 11 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeExpert questions how guilty plea would stop mosque gunman's 'suffering' in jail An Australian expert says the man knew he would be detained for life, regardless of plea.11 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandHis friends wanted him to sober up before driving. Less than an hour later, he was deadAmani Nolani was drunk and unlicensed when he got behind the wheel of the overloaded car.10 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Grossly inadequate': Coroner's findings after 'unspeakable cruelty' to murdered 5yoMalachi Subezc was 5 years old when he was killed by his carer Michaela Barriball.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua man broke into family home and stole girls' underwear as they sleptJames Tatham-Tahere climbed in through an open window, and lay on top of sleeping teen.10 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘We’re not meant to know that’: Teacher loses job after student information shared with son in prisonA halt has been placed on the teacher's 44-year career.10 Feb 05:00 AM
CrimeMosque shooter's prison phone calls monitored, camera on him at all timesThe mosque gunman is seeking leave to appeal against his convictions and recant his pleas.10 Feb 04:02 AM
New Zealand'One of the main guys': Comancheros treasurer jailed over drug ringJustice Jonathan Eaton said gang loyalty, not addiction, drove his offending.10 Feb 12:39 AM
New Zealand'Cascade of errors': Man died at home while waiting for wrongly coded ambo to arriveAn ambulance wasn't sent to Johnathon Taituma's home for more than an hour and a half. 09 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Daddy was hurting Mummy': Children witness man punch heavily pregnant partner's stomachHe then threatened to kill the woman and their children before police arrived. 09 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'An obvious change': Psychologist on mosque shooter’s mental health The gunman is hoping to appeal his conviction and guilty plea. 09 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandMāori man's bone tissue transplant performed without his consent, against his beliefsThe patient only learned about the transplant three months after his surgery.09 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandMosque shooter says he was 'forced' to plead guilty because of harsh prison conditionsThe gunman also says he timed his plea to catch the state and media off guard.09 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandUber driver who raped teen gives up fight against publication of his photoSatwinder Singh was jailed after picking up a teen from a Hamilton pub and raping her.08 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandWoman suffered entrenched family violence, strangled more than 40 times by partnerOn one occasion, she lost consciousness, and, when she woke, she stabbed the man. 08 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'The system needs an overhaul': Why one juror's excitement quickly turned to frustrationHe spent three days waiting, only to be released without serving on a jury.08 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandWorker exposed to asbestos, paint fumes now suffers lung disease but ACC says pet parrot is to blameHe was told he may have 'bird fancier's lung' amid his long fight for ACC cover.07 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Groomer Vibe': Tenant accused neighbour on social media of having same vibe as childhood groomerThe man has now been evicted after being issued with three antisocial behaviour notices.07 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandTiny house or shed: Tribunal draws line on what counts as a homeThe prefab didn't have a working toilet, kitchen or running water.07 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Uncomfortable facts:’ Judge’s hands forced in man's bid to adopt his own son If the adoption order was refused the child would have been left in a legal vacuum. 07 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandWoman seeking rest at retreat instead suffered 'calculated campaign' of intimidationChea Joss Cameron's time at Kawai Purapura retreat ended with criminal and tenancy cases.06 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Hundreds of cousins' not enough to keep violent 501 deportee in AustraliaSauni Sini has convictions for violence against two former partners.06 Feb 05:00 AM
CrimeInside the quiet war at Christchurch’s border: How Customs fights rising drug threatsChristchurch Customs officers talk about their working environment.06 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandHow a 'clean' $32,000 second-hand car hid dangerous damage missed by checks and reportsWorried mum is glad the defects were caught before teenage son drove the car.05 Feb 10:00 PM
