New Zealand'Oversight' sees drug importer's 'tainted' $20k sitting in police account for 18 yearsThe cash was linked to a drug ring run from Rimutaka Prison using illicit phones.10 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandMissed cancer diagnosis: Woman complained about 'horrendous stomach pains' for two yearsThe woman, who has since died, lost 6kg in 4 weeks but wasn't referred for further tests.10 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandWoman took her own life after being given leave from mental health unit days after suicide attempt A coroner has found the unit was 'unwise' to release Gabriella Freeland from its care.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandEx-boxing champ turned debt collector tried to repossess items using false documentsSean Sullivan used a falsified authority to try to seize more than $10,000 in goods. 09 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandA 'little secret' kept for years: Siblings share shame and hurt after childhood sexual abuseA brother and sister were adults when they realised they'd both been sexually abused.09 Nov 02:30 AM
New Zealand'The pain was off the charts': Banned dentist pulled wrong tooth from woman in agony'I fully acknowledge that. I didn’t hide from it' – David Zimmerman admits harm caused.08 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandConstruction boss dumped rubble at his rental, tidy-up could cost $130kHui Gao's dumped debris flattened paddocks and filled a backyard pond.08 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Motivated out of malice and spite': Woman's deceit leaves trail of victimsSally-Kae French sent fake documents to tribunals and forged emails from authorities. 08 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandFather thought he'd found a loophole to avoid paying son's school fees, now he's got a $6500 billThe school chased payment for the fees through the Disputes Tribunal - and won.07 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Lost trust in humanity': Woman's perpetual fear after brutal attack in own homeThe 33-year-old man ingested half a gram of meth the night before the attack.07 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandVeteran cop posthumously wins employment case against NZ Police, $25k payoutDale Kahaki died before he could see his employment claim against the NZ Police through. 07 Nov 03:41 AM
New ZealandSerial flasher tries to justify his actions saying he's 'simply a nudist'Vaughan Miller walked into a woman's home, introduced himself, then exposed his genitals. 07 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand6-month-old baby allegedly suffered significant physical injury before deathThe baby died in Starship children's hospital after being taken off life support.07 Nov 01:11 AM
New ZealandHillside headache: The drafty, damp and cracked rental property that's near a slip zone The Nelson tenants have won $6000 after the rental fell short of healthy home standards.07 Nov 12:05 AM
New ZealandTeen's day of fun ends in tragedy after 'huffing' from deodorant canFaith Wignall, 14, died after inhaling toxic butane gas.06 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeRugby player accused of sexual violation claims teammate told him the woman was keenCameron Hill and Inoke Nakadavotu have been on trial in the Whangārei District Court.06 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandCoroner's warning after Auckland worker killed by roll-away vehicle Graeme Rabbits was crouching down facing away from the telehandler when the brakes failed.06 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘We believe in inclusion’: Wellington Pride faces tribunal over group’s ban from festivalLava: Members were distressed and hurt by the decision to cancel their stall at the fair.05 Nov 06:43 AM
Crime‘Threesome?’: Texts at centre of rugby players’ sexual assault trialA woman told police she woke to one of the men sexually violating her.05 Nov 05:08 AM
New ZealandMan once offered to guard Jacinda Ardern. Now he's guilty of sending lewd emailsHe previously offered to join Jacinda Ardern’s team before losing his security licence.05 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'You got it wrong': Cop sprayed compliant motorist with pepper spray three timesA judge convicted the officer, saying: 'This man had not abused and/or threatened you.'05 Nov 02:00 AM
Crime‘We on’: Rugby players accused of orchestrating unconsented sex with womanThe woman says she woke to find a man sexually violating her and jumped out of bed.04 Nov 06:30 AM
New ZealandDriven by 'greed': Mum who spent $500k on food, holidays after workplace theft appeals sentence'This was a very warped sense of entitlement to money... she was not entitled to'.04 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Creeped out and disgusted’: Teacher sent late-night sexualised messages to teen students He made comments about one girl's body and outlined his own sexual fantasies.04 Nov 03:25 AM
New Zealand'Wanted to be a nerd': Physio looked up files on victims of crime and organ donors None of the 48 patient files he looked at were, or ever would be, his patients. 03 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandFatal sleep-out robbery: Man shot in the head for $5 and a bag of methDamon O’Rourke was murdered during a robbery by two men wearing Nomad gang patches. 03 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan with more than 100 convictions sexually violated teen he met on SnapchatKelvin Williams served time for killing a man during a fight over some cigarettes.03 Nov 04:12 AM
New Zealand'Extraordinary': Man says hospital overdose left his sister with 'no quality of life'The woman struggled to breathe after receiving multiple opioids over 24 hours. 03 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'It was not safe:' Man killed in crash after ignoring friend's pleas not to drink and driveTachyon Hutt was four times over the legal limit and had cannabis in his system.02 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Entirely preventable': Man fatally crushed while fixing 500kg ride-on mower Far North man Ian McLarnon was working under the mower when it slipped and pinned him. 02 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeDouble stabbing followed gang member being told he couldn't smoke meth at property But Ernest Albert claimed he was being set up because he was trying to leave the gang.02 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Severe lifelong impacts': Father who injured 8-week-old baby initially blamed siblingThe father told police a toddler had fallen from the couch and on to the baby. 01 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Work breakdown, cheers fellas': Bored meatworkers lose their jobs after drinking videoThe men denied there was any alcohol in the pre-mix cans, saying it was only soft drink.01 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand'A good man can do bad things': Man killed neighbour who was always shouting and swearing'Being a good man didn't stop you from killing my brother.'31 Oct 09:00 PM
