New ZealandYoung man took his own life three weeks after being deemed 'low to no risk'Health NZ Canterbury apologised and changed its processes after Liam Booth's death.01 Feb 04:10 PM
Crime'It truly beggars belief': Judge blasts Mobil's 'mind-blowing' POS system in $100k theft caseMore than $100,000 vanished, but only $1800 was proven stolen by Armandeep Kumar.01 Feb 04:00 AM
ChristchurchVehicle compliance company employee awarded $47k after sacking amid business downturnCanterbury Vehicle Compliance's actions in dismissing Wendy Darrell were unjustified.01 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandSecurity guard caught trying to sell 'cocaine' on Instagram video while in uniform Chavez Stewart later claimed the powder was flour and Panadol.01 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandFormer student stalked, harassed teacher for years, then had affair with her husband The woman's obsession with the teacher has caused 'irreparable damage'.31 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Loved by all': Family of latest Mount Maunganui landslide victim identified pay tributeThe 71-year-old property manager has been formally identified as a landslide victim.31 Jan 01:10 AM
New ZealandKiwi woman deported from Australia, leaving children behind, after ignoring warningsTeresa Rangi was warned three times that her criminal behaviour could see her kicked out.31 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandFarmers employee fired for abusing staff discount says it's 'not so serious'The woman has now taken her case to the Employment Relations Authority. 30 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted killer Scott Watson told 'stay out of trouble' after attacking another inmate Watson has been in prison for 27 years for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope. 30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMedia granted judicial review over suppression in Tom Phillips case Strict reporting conditions mean nothing else can be said about the judge's decision.30 Jan 06:17 AM
New ZealandRun-down or accident? Jury determines bakery owner's fate after striking man with carBrett Henderson was accused of intentionally hitting the man after an earlier incident.30 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandTeen killed in Mt Maunganui landslide was with the 'love of her life'Sharon Maccanico's parents said their "hearts are broken" following her death.30 Jan 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Hero' educator who warned other campers third victim to be formally identified by coronerLisa Maclennan woke holidaymakers up at 5am to warn them of the bank's imminent danger.30 Jan 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Thought it would be fun': Teacher censured after flipping trailer carrying 15 studentsFour students were taken to hospital after the incident following a fundraising event.29 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandWife was 'laughing and talking' with husband on riverbank as tree fatally hit himHop farmer Peter Lines’ death during a storm last year was a ‘tragic accident’ – Coroner. 29 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Feared for her life': Man beat woman, threatened to kill her with a shard of glassVictim tried defending herself by hitting Wells multiple times with a portable speaker.29 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandFarmer who neglected sheep banned from owning livestock for life, hit with $30k fineSheep were found with advanced foot rot, flystrike and maggot infestations.29 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandHusband charged with careless driving causing death of wife in crashThe single-vehicle crash occurred on August 9 last year on SH23. 28 Jan 11:39 PM
New Zealand'Upward bullying': Female police inspector awarded $15k amid 'boys' club' culture claimsAn ERA probe found Northland CIB's Bridget Doell was bullied in her role.28 Jan 07:47 PM
New Zealand'Wanted to teach him a lesson': Bakery owner accused of running down man in retaliationThe complainant had earlier thrown a metal bin liner at the defendant's wife's vehicle.28 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandParolee wearing a GPS tracker burgled woman's home while she was sick in bedEthon Baker-Cleveland then went on to attack a prison officer while awaiting sentencing.28 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Firm no': St Bede's victims refuse restorative justice for abusive priestThe 69-year-old former priest pleaded guilty and was remanded in custody.27 Jan 11:57 PM
Crime'I was controlled': Man endured '1000 and probably more' instances of sexual abuse as a childRandall Wilson scared his victim into silence. But that victim has now spoken out.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMongols gang member and 501 deportee with firearms history caught with 3D-printed gun Benjamin Henderson was also found with ammunition and methamphetamine. 27 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeacher who dragged crying preschooler by the wrist struck off, hit with $20k billThe child was upset and distressed and complained, 'Kaaren hurt me'. 27 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Preventable heartbreak': Mother slams Health NZ after baby's death linked to 'list of errors'The mother said she did everything she could to raise concerns, but she was 'not heard'.27 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan punches probation officer, performs crude act in social worker's office, gropes paramedicEverest Oketopa said he's now committed to respecting emergency and professional workers.26 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandJailed accountant who created 245 fake invoices won't have to pay back $420k he stoleThirusivan Perumal Rajah has successfully appealed against the reparation order imposed.26 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Are they perpetrators or are they victims?': The long shadow of childhood sexual abuseIt is not uncommon to hear that a person who has sexually offended was abused as a child.25 Jan 08:17 PM
New ZealandDomino’s Pizza workers chase down brazen burglar as he steals TV from storeKevin Kaukau also stole several loaves of bread and hundreds of crates. 25 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandGirl falls through hole in floor at rental, suffers health issues from draughtsThe landlord planned to demolish the property, which impacted their repair decisions.25 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Terrible example to students’: Teacher covertly filmed woman performing sex act on him Herman Fiu deemed a 'terrible example' to students, but can still teach. 24 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandCouple awarded $20k after infant son exposed to lead in old rented houseBy February 2025, the boy’s parents were concerned about his health.24 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandLiving in limbo: Grieving families hit by years-long delays at health watchdogAlmost half the complaints still under investigation were filed more than three years ago.23 Jan 09:00 PM
