Crime'Recipe for disaster': Boys left with loaded rifle while man went fishing and drinking'God know who they might have shot and killed or wounded' - Judge Snell23 Jun 06:00 AM
CrimeDaughter denies violently killing elderly mum, staging scene to look like a fallThe Crown says the former school teacher was facing financial difficulties at the time.23 Jun 02:06 AM
New ZealandWoman lay dead in flat for two days, care worker assumed she was sleepingMusic played as Ruth Finau lay dead in her small flat in South Auckland.23 Jun 02:00 AM
Crime'He is a danger and he will kill': Methed-up boy racer racks up 14 convictions in 4 years'At what point do we say enough is enough?'22 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandSenior lawyer censured after drink-driving and 'flagrant disobedience' of driving suspension David Fordyce previously had a blemish-free career of more than 30 years. 22 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Disrespectful': Police boss's angry memo after 50 staff caught snooping into slain copPolice say unauthorised use of the intelligence system by staff will not be tolerated.21 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I can always get in': Landlord broke into rental, set up treadmill and TVHe was also caught sitting in his tenant's work van and left a note calling him a 'pr**k'.21 Jun 04:00 AM
Crime'I wouldn't wish it on anyone': Why are victims having to wait until 2027 for justice?Nine homicide cases this year have added to the delays in the High Court at Whangārei.21 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandNurse conned $112k from workmates for gigs, gamblingAngelina Reyes also took bereavement leave – but her mother and father are still alive.20 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Father and 5yo daughter illegally living in storage unit kicked out days before ChristmasThey were desperate when they moved into the unit which had no fresh air or natural light.20 Jun 03:00 AM
New Zealand'He should have been prosecuted': Couple's call for justice after police assaultPolice: There was evidence to prosecute the officer, but it wasn't in the public interest.19 Jun 11:00 PM
CrimeHigh schoolers chase off man forcibly kissing women at a busy bus terminalThe registered child sex offender has now been sent back to prison. 19 Jun 08:00 PM
CrimeSpeeding driver led police on high-risk pursuit, caused crash then drove offTwo weeks earlier Lovepreet Gill had been recorded driving at 140km/h in an 80km/h zone.19 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandProbe into man who abused girl as he read her stories led to another sinister findingWilliam Seddon had a collection of child abuse images, said to have led to the assaults. 19 Jun 07:00 AM
Crime'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staffThe 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.19 Jun 05:52 AM
New ZealandMan broke into office, had a coffee then stole two company cars worth $110kThe two NZME cars sported signwriting to advertise the company's radio stations. 19 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandLeague player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trendTere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league. 18 Jun 11:35 PM
New ZealandEx-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for themThe convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui. 18 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandFather, daughter steal $190k in ATM heist, $159k still missingThe pair's sentencing was delayed to give them time to recall where the missing money is.18 Jun 04:09 AM
New Zealand'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feetMark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.18 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandClarks Beach tragedy: Boy was allowed to take lifejacket off before capsizingThe boat's skipper later pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFit of rage: Man injures seven people in attack on partner, kids and neighbours The man then went on to kick a police officer while being walked to a patrol car.17 Jun 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Hot-box' murder: Accused says rival gang bigger issue than patched member's theftDefence counsel says Mark Hohua died after falling on to concrete steps while fleeing.17 Jun 07:00 AM
Crime'You and cars are a bad mix': Man who hit oncoming motorist high on dangerous levels of methDriver: 'I had a heavy addiction and that was a huge part of what happened. I apologise.'17 Jun 04:00 AM
Crime'Good Samaritan': Off-duty officer sucker-punched while trying to stop shopliftersJudge: 'It's behaviour that is wrong and at your age, you should know better'.16 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandTribesmen's alleged 'hotbox' murder after gang member's unauthorised online shoppingMark Hohua, known as Shark, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow gang members in 2022.16 Jun 07:30 AM
New Zealand'I’m gonna see you burn at the stake': Paramedic bit partner on the nose, then strangled herThe man blamed his ex-partner for playing the victim. Now he's lost his medical licence.16 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Inappropriate restraint': Disabled woman found with socks taped to handsHer carers said the socks were to stop the woman from chewing on her hands. 16 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand'I will forever hate you': Victims' torment after 'friend' sexually abused them as boysGlen Wright continues to deny the offending and claims the victims conspired against him.15 Jun 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely ridiculous': Sacked blinds installer wins $12k after nine days of workMan's employer said his attendance and performance were poor and may appeal the ruling.15 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi teen loses deportation battle after killing Melbourne motorcyclistThe 17-year-old dragged the rider for 85m before leaving him for dead. 15 Jun 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Sink it, for all I care’: Mother calls for crane's removal after son’s fatal fallTwo people have died after jumping off the historic Hikitia crane in Wellington.14 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandSchool teacher living in 'principal's house' battles board over ending tenancyThe teacher was asked to move out to make way for a new principal. 14 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'You've been a naughty girl': Bird rehab founder keeps security licence, despite convictions Craig Shepherd assaulted three women, two of whom were his employees. 14 Jun 02:59 AM
