New ZealandCouncil spots unconsented work at $2.4m property on real estate adA man has been prosecuted for an unconsented cabana on his Pāpāmoa beachfront property.16 Dec 05:24 AM
New ZealandYoung Comancheros couriers first to face justice over multi-million-dollar drug operationPolice say the Comancheros ring moved at least 30kg of drugs north and south.16 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Most serious end of the scale’: Judge detains killer as special patientThe court heard Jarrod Dent remains a high risk of sudden, serious violence. 16 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'It’s an interactive art piece': Man charged with stealing provocative flag'Good art will provoke thought. It provoked me to think that maybe I should pick this up.'15 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandWife killer seeking parole says he 'will become a very law-abiding person'Nai Yin Xue strangled his wife, then abandoned their daughter at a train station.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'It makes you feel sick': A parent's guilt after doctor groomed and abused boysKāpiti Coast GP Jared Cook abused teenage boys after befriending their families. 15 Dec 07:00 AM
Crime'Recklessness in the extreme': Woman thrown into the air after being hit by banned driverA judge described Jesse Grimwood's behaviour as 'deplorable'.15 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Unreasonable and inconsistent': GP faulted over handling of student’s abortion requestThe GP also wrongly told her no abortion services operated in Level 4 lockdown.15 Dec 01:00 AM
CrimeMan who met woman while dressed as The Joker before raping her to have ongoing supervisionNathaniel Mahoney was dressed as The Joker at an expo when he met a woman and raped her.13 Dec 10:15 PM
New ZealandWhy giving man half of his ex's $900k house would be 'fundamentally unjust'He wanted her to 'shut up and leave him alone' so he could raise the children in peace. 13 Dec 07:23 PM
Crime'It's really difficult': Who gets the kids for Christmas Day when parents separate?More than 60,000 Family Court applications are filed each year in NZ.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan claims he was discriminated against when woman he dated cancelled his job interviewHis interview was terminated when the interviewer realised she'd briefly dated him.13 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Walking on eggshells’: Woman abused, strangled by police officer husband to be paid $58kThe officer married the woman after meeting her when he oversaw her police complaint.12 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandWoman fatally stabbed 55 times by spurned lover named for first timeChantal McDonald's children ran into their Christchurch home during the attack.11 Dec 11:03 PM
Crime'Pure acts of evil': Two victims face their abuser after years of repeated sexual abuse George Ace's historical offending against two children spanned several years.11 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'They stole my dreams': Couple scammed $3.9m from more than 55 investorsAlex and Aroha Tuira targeted te ao Māori communities, building trust through close ties.11 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice use of force 'unjustified', but not after man threatened to harm himselfThe IPCA finds police misunderstood their powers and entered the man's house unlawfully.11 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandHead Hunters pair jailed for fatal beating of man wearing gang hoodieSamuel Curle, 36, died in hospital weeks after the savage beating.11 Dec 02:59 AM
New Zealand'Must be dismissed': Pregnant mum-of-five who stole $500k loses bid to get out of jail Ariana Thompson-Bell argued the 55% discount to her sentence was inadequate. 10 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandPatient with schizophrenia who killed fellow mental health resident given compulsory treatment orderA psychiatrist's report said Logan Maru-Mohi posed a danger to others. 10 Dec 07:47 PM
New ZealandCop named after being convicted of pepper spray assault on speeding motoristThe constable had applied for a discharge without conviction, but a judge declined it.10 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'We thought he was safe': Family demand answers after Mt Eden prisoner dies following attack by another inmateThe 69-year-old died 10 days after an alleged assault at the prison. 10 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandDrugged driver ignored pleas to stop as he drove car across train tracks, killing three friendsNorton Sowerby tried to deny he was the driver when speaking to police after the crash.10 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandParole board lifts Mark Lundy media interview ban and curfew, but keeps porn limitsThe Parole Board has lifted Mark Lundy’s curfew after six months of freedom.10 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandGang member who gunned down rival in front of his children claims he is haunted by the family's screamsHori Gage was murdered by two Black Power members while in his car with his family. 09 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandDrunk, speeding teen driver crashed after mistakenly thinking police were chasing herA coroner has found Tielyr Ayrton's death was avoidable.09 Dec 04:20 PM
New ZealandGirl dies after falling from quad bike driven by father into mower towed behind Her father and another relative rushed to the girl’s aid but she was in a 'dire condition'09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Mistaken vigilante justice': Autistic man violently attacked on the street by trioThe victim was pushed to the ground, then kicked and punched in the head and chest.09 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeWoman hacked ex's social media and created fake dating profile for his mumShe demanded $5000 and threatened to post his and his family's details online.09 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandStreet racer avoids conviction after injuring spectator during burnoutThe victim was hit and launched into the air before landing heavily on the road.09 Dec 03:53 AM
New ZealandLandmark win: Supreme Court backs disabled family carers as homeworkersChristine Fleming said she was "thrilled" with the court's unanimous decision.09 Dec 01:37 AM
New Zealand$33k setback for sacked council manager who said laws were 'stupid'Simon Mutonhori's legal action was described by a judge as 'overlong and complicated'.08 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandRegistered sex offender had 100 hours of rehab treatment before reoffendingA Kiwi deported from Australia is now behind bars for sharing child exploitation material.08 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandPatched gang member beaten for hours with various weapons, including a child's bikeThe victim, 28, had serious injuries, including a collapsed lung and broken bones.08 Dec 04:03 AM