CrimeKiller mum fights prison phone cap, saying 30 mins a day isn't enough time to talk to whānauAnna Browne was jailed in 2017 for killing her friend at a pamper party in West Auckland.23 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeMan in $200k drug plot claims he was under sway of violent older womanDillon Havill imported the drugs inside packages of nuts and British confectionery.23 Apr 07:00 AM
Crime'Love of my life': High-risk violent partner jailed as victim pleads he gets helpJonathon Rogers said he was sorry he could not be with the woman in her time of need.23 Apr 06:20 AM
New ZealandTeacher invited vulnerable student to his house for 'father-daughter' day, kissed her head23 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder of Hastings mother and young girls, remanded to secure facility22 Apr 12:34 AM
New Zealand'A life sentence': Kim Dotcom still fighting extradition, citing 150-year jail risk in US21 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandMan fatally shot, house and body torched in alleged 'wild west' neighbour dispute21 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Senseless street violence': Homeless man died with multiple skull fractures after sustained assault21 Apr 05:00 AM
CrimeMan who crept into young girl's bedroom and filmed sexual assaults faces deportation21 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Money-go-round': Benefit fraudster to pay back MSD using her own benefitThe 34-year-old mother of four defrauded MSD of nearly $25,000 over 12 months.21 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandDouble murder-accused allegedly suffered injuries during attackName suppression continues for the accused and both victims.20 Apr 11:32 PM
New Zealand'He's a risk': Man exposes himself outside school before violently assaulting caregiverLiam Marsh said he suffered a brain injury as a child, which makes him do stupid things. 20 Apr 08:00 PM
CrimeTreasurer blows whistle on thieving coach of youth marching teamThe theft by Jodie Wastney meant the under-13 team missed planned championships.20 Apr 07:00 AM
Crime'Shoot the f*****': Text messages exchanged before man died in roadside ditchThe final text from Shannon Brady's phone said Baldwin had 'just walked past' at 7.53am.20 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Significantly delayed diagnosis’: Retired nurse dies after cancer is missed twiceThese were missed opportunities for her to have started chemo months earlier.20 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandPain and swelling ignored: Woman left with leg burns after laser treatmentThe clinician had been qualified in laser hair removal for only three weeks.20 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'It was a marae': Ex-Mob boss fights to keep 'gang pad', claims it was for 'everyone'The Crown says the property was used for criminal purposes and is trying to seize it.19 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimePartner of slain gang member's time on the run ends behind bars after involvement in his deathJade Oldridge asked her uncle to 'smash' her partner. He was instead shot five times.19 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandSerial shoplifter went to extreme lengths to steal, including claiming she had cancerAnna Salari also picked up discarded receipts and then used them to claim refunds.19 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandJudge blasts mum who was dealing drugs with her daughter'You and your daughter are part of an insidious industry.'18 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone survivors, first responders and bereaved tell of endurance, heroism and griefA coroner is investigating 19 deaths in an inquiry that has been running since last year.18 Apr 02:00 AM
CrimeGrieving man attacked at cemetery while leaning over wife's graveThe man in his 70s was left 'extremely shaken' but has forgiven attacker Anthony Archbold.18 Apr 12:05 AM
New ZealandTeacher boasted she wouldn't be fired if students reported her behaviourThe woman swore at students, made inappropriate comments and spoke about her sex life.17 Apr 11:00 PM
Crime'In pain but still talking': Witnesses describe man lying in a ditch, weakly waving his arm'My body hurts,' the dying man told a witness in Shannon Brady's murder trial.17 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan battling seizures guilty of dangerous driving after 'blacking out' and killing pedestrianHe accepted he caused the fatal collision but argued it was not through dangerous driving.17 Apr 06:57 AM
New Zealand'Completely over the top': Teacher punched bar patron 16 timesThe teacher, who was working a second job at a bar, claimed he feared for his life.16 Apr 11:56 PM
New ZealandBalancing dreams and demands: The quiet struggle before a young student’s deathA coroner has linked work–study pressure to Bradford Webster's death.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan towed corroded boat trailer, killing young mother when it detached and struck her vehicleThe woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car at the time of the crash.16 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Life hasn’t been the same': Teen's struggles after being groped by former pastorThe man, who was her relative, continues to maintain his innocence. 16 Apr 05:04 AM
New ZealandChild-abductor found at playground, outside schools, days after prison releaseJohn Tekuru earlier abducted a toddler from a daycare with the intent to rape her.16 Apr 03:25 AM
New ZealandRestaurant owner died after being swept from rocks while fishingIn 2025, 10 men drowned while fishing from land, up 27% on the 10-year average.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Did I kill anyone?': Driver's words after fatal crashThe accused said he was unsure his symptoms were real and had received conflicting advice.15 Apr 08:00 AM
