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
New Zealand'Just wants to hit people': Woman attacked motorist, ripped out hair and racially abused neighbour A judge said Anna Rikiau just 'wanted to hit people' and needed to be sent to prison.31 Oct 07:00 AM
CrimeGuilty: Tears and applause as guilty verdict returned after man shot dead in the streetJames Holder shot and killed David Bridgwater during an early morning confrontation. 31 Oct 05:13 AM
New ZealandMan was showing grandson how to light kerosene fridge moments before deadly explosionThe tragedy has prompted a warning about the dangers of mixing fuels.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I have had enough’: Mother pleaded for help months before baby was killedDespite the woman's repeated calls to the police, there was little intervention.30 Oct 02:38 AM
New Zealand‘Clang of the prison gates’: NZDF wants soldier who tried to spy moved to civilian prisonThe soldier was sent to military detention after trying to pass on restricted information.30 Oct 01:12 AM
New ZealandMan who murdered jogger says lyrics from thrash metal band fed his 'evil ideologies'Matthew Kinghorn recalled experiencing a 'cocktail of rage' when he ran the woman down.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung girl playing with her toys led to the discovery she was being raped by her fatherThe man, who has been sent to prison, now admits he has 'ruined his little girl's life'.29 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman now living in 'state of survival mode' after partner's meth-fuelled attackHe head-butted her, slammed her hand in a car door then kicked her with steel-cap boots.29 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Incompetent but good intentions': Tradie cleared of most fraud chargesJason Lambert accused of taking on concreting and landscaping jobs but not finishing them.29 Oct 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Lost our happy place': Family traumatised after being hit by another boat while fishingThe other skipper may have fallen asleep, causing a 'brutal, hard and loud' collision.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMurder-accused: 'I didn’t realise I had actually shot him' James Arthur Holder told the court the gun fired as he fought David Bridgwater.28 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandBaby girl had just been diagnosed with reflux when her father killed her He has since been jailed. Now a coroner is now looking into whether changes are needed.28 Oct 06:15 AM
New Zealand'Inappropriate': Teacher falls pregnant after becoming caregiver for teen she used to teachShe proceeded with an application to become his caregiver, despite advice against it.28 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandParole Board to learn if convicted murderer Mark Lundy has been complying with release conditionsLundy was released from prison in May after spending more than 23 years behind bars. 27 Oct 08:32 PM
New Zealand'He no longer has power over me': Victim confronts 'predator', saying she'll never forgive himRobert Manu Tukiri Jnr has been jailed for sexually abusing four children.27 Oct 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Danger to the public': Builder pocketed $25k in deposits for work he never undertookMultiple complaints have been lodged against Wellington builder Colby Kelly-Nash. 27 Oct 06:00 AM
