CrimeMan escaped kidnapper after 90-minute ordeal when vehicle stopped at police checkpointBlade Herbert forced his way into the victim's home and demanded money.03 Oct 05:00 AM
CrimeFirearm pointed at motorist leads police to discover 20kg of cannabis chocolates, drug operationA father and son were involved in the drug activity, which included 1108 infused sweets.03 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandBone found in case of missing diver leads to findings on his deathJinting Guo hasn't been seen since 2023. His body remains missing, but for a single bone. 02 Oct 07:00 PM
New Zealand'A recipe for disaster': Inexperienced driver lost control in crash that killed two teens02 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'She no longer felt safe': Underage teen's life ruined after sex with older man02 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandMum of four claims kleptomania behind years-long shoplifting spree, judge doesn't buy it02 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Explosive act of rage': Woman attacked with hammer after child seen eating cigarettes01 Oct 12:42 AM
New ZealandComplaints over illegal structures, fences at Auckland property leads to court action30 Sep 06:00 PM
CrimeRecidivist meat thief caught with bacon in his pants, bag full of chops, steaks and lamb30 Sep 06:00 AM
CrimePair face court after 'excessively' making out on domestic Air NZ flightDespite requests from the cabin crew for the man and woman to stop, they continued.30 Sep 04:19 AM
CrimeGang member fights gang patch law, compares it with Warriors, All Blacks fan gearMana-Apiti Brown was convicted after CCTV showed him wearing a Nomads cap. 30 Sep 03:02 AM
New Zealand'Honest, decent' 20-year-old who drove drunk and killed woman to stay in prisonTupaea Mika had a previous conviction for drink-driving while still a teenager. 29 Sep 06:00 AM
CrimeAnimal neglect: Farmer fined after calves found starving, crippled and deadNine calves were found dead and four more were euthanised due to neglect.29 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandMother sues daughter's school principal over 'defamatory' emails to lawyerThe principal was supportive of the girl's dad saying he showed 'deep love and concern'. 28 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Old world view of discipline': Girl assaulted by pensioner who thought she'd taken his phoneJudge: "Even by older standards, this type of discipline was out of order.”28 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman damaged house, then fought eviction because her dog had puppiesShe didn't think Kāinga Ora was serious when it threatened to evict her for the DIY.28 Sep 03:33 AM
New Zealand'Burnt into my memory': Intellectually disabled woman haunted by father's sexual assaultA judge said the offending was a 'gross breach of trust' between a father and a daughter.28 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandWoman seeks $350k in damages after pregnancy ended in stillbirthTaranaki Base Hospital's management of her diabetes while she was pregnant was inadequate.28 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandSacked golf club greenkeeper fights for job after clash with new bossClub superintendent claims Tai Mirko swore at him and blocked his car to stop him leaving.27 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand'God is in control:' Why a woman refused to get medical checks in residency battleThe 80yo South African woman said doctors didn't have the right to speak about her health.27 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandFamily who fought council over unconsented dwelling have 'significant change of heart'They originally claimed they should be able to do whatever they wanted with their land.27 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandMultimillion-dollar development halted as neighbours block accessSixteen buyers have already paid deposits on the Christchurch residential development.26 Sep 09:49 PM
New Zealand'Should have known better': Police officer caught drink-driving appeals convictionThe 25-year-old blew double the breath-alcohol limit when stopped on April 26.26 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'It wasn’t just me': Child describes pattern of hitting in OT caregivers’ homeGirl says sister was hit with a vacuum cleaner pipe, restrained and had finger pulled. 26 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandMan tries to 'punish' ASB bank with a $5m claim for its allegedly 'deceitful' actionsBut the court said his claim was trivial, frivolous and an improper use of its time.26 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Extremely traumatic': Man died from fall in ED after his 'high-risk' status was overlookedLeonard Collett was seen struggling to walk back to his bed. Soon after, he fell and died.26 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Fall from grace': Scientist indecently assaulted students he was tutoring'It will take some time for them to get over what has happened to them,' judge says.26 Sep 05:00 AM
CrimeNorthlander accused of abuse takes fight for name suppression to higher courtsThe man is accused of child sex abuse charges dating back to the 1980s.26 Sep 02:14 AM
Crime'I could see a very terrified girl': Friend’s mother recalls night child fled from caregiversThe Oranga Tamariki caregivers are facing 35 violence and cruelty charges.25 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandPlayer injured while pursuing Super Rugby contract turned to life of crimeTuaefe Palelei will be deported to NZ when he finishes serving time for dealing drugs. 25 Sep 05:00 AM
Crime'Unrelenting offending': Serial shoplifter's crime spree while on bailHer $5086 haul included groceries, fuel, clothing, jewellery and power tools.25 Sep 03:30 AM
New ZealandStruggling bus driver offered more hours in exchange for sex with branch managerThe solo mum said it made her feel 'like a $2 hooker'. Now she's won $60k in damages.24 Sep 08:00 PM
