New ZealandFlatmate sentenced over his gun's link to fatal shootingJack Hargreaves is alleged to have fatally shot his brother, Joshua, last year.23 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeSerial child abuser preyed on family's 'dysfunction' to isolate and abuse young boyGary Wilson sexually abused the boy hundreds of times over several years.23 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeMan caused mass evacuation during police standoff, threats to blow up his homeCorey Innocente fired a crossbow arrow into the street during the standoff as a 'warning'.23 Jan 01:33 AM
Crime'Absolute menace': Man repeatedly phoned woman and made sex noises, sent explicit videosDaniel Barlow sent images, videos and 'numerous' voice messages of a sexualised nature.21 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan lay in wait before smashing his mate around the head with a baseball bat Shane Khan's friend ran and hid in a kebab shop following an argument between the pair. 21 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan's nights 'unbearably lonely' after wife of 46 years killed by drug-using driverJohn Meihana had both methamphetamine and a high level of cannabis in his system.21 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeChildren claim they were 'denied food, beaten and abandoned' by Oranga Tamariki caregiversA trio is now on trial, on multiple charges, after two children alleged years of abuse.20 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandMedication mix-up: Endometriosis patient given antidepressant, left seriously illThe pharmacy's dispensing error was a 'significant incident', the HDC found.20 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandBadly managed 20yo in care home gained 20kg in six months, then diedIt was found that the care given to the man 'severely departed' from accepted standards. 20 Jan 01:00 AM
CrimeWithin an hour of a teen turning 18, he critically stabbed a stranger in an alleyway The victim said the stabbing felt like he was ‘being whipped with a piece of string’.19 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeSeatbelt bruises expose drunk, disqualified driver after crash he blamed on pregnant partnerAdam Hubac hit a bank and flipped his car, then told police his partner had been driving. 19 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeMan charged with alleged assault of former media exec appears in courtCCTV captured the former media executive allegedly being pushed off a balcony.19 Jan 01:49 AM
New ZealandBalancing children’s voices: Inside the hard calls of the Family CourtJudge: 'I have to plant you somewhere where you will be safe, where you will be loved.'18 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘A shrine in the middle of nowhere’: Blue hillside of statues gets green lightA council commissioner found the 4.5m statues had more than minor impacts.17 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Of the most appalling nature': Judge gives home detention to man who exported child abuse materialA 21-year-old had a six-year addiction to child exploitation material.16 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Disingenuous': The IT worker, his company credit card, and overseas 'escorts'The 54-year-old's expenses were approved by his then-manager.16 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandTourist who killed grandmother on rural highway breaks down at sentencingThe defendant and family members were all in tears in the Christchurch District Court. 16 Jan 03:36 AM
New Zealand‘Sookie baby’ comment: ERA backs Oranga Tamariki over bullying findingsThree Māori providers also complained her behaviour undermined Māori culture.14 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandIgnored notice: Embattled painting firm hit with further penalty over workplace problemsWaikato business said it had not been trading since September 2022 and was insolvent.14 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Limited knowledge of rules': Civil Defence manager nabbed for pāua breachesKumeroa Tuhaka was caught with undersized shellfish in an area of cultural significance. 14 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandWant to advertise with an F-word? With this decision, it now seems okayGin maker says it has been using F-words for five years, with only one complaint. 14 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind barsLee Kohiti took his life soon after expressing a desire to return to jail.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSkipper and Sealord fined after fisherman dies ‘alone and undignified’ at seaSentencing court hears whānau had long sought answers as to 'what the hell went on?'13 Jan 07:19 AM
New ZealandIntoxicated mother assaults 3yo autistic son in front of neighboursThe 40-year-old woman admitted the incident after earlier denying the charge.13 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I was going to send you to prison': How the support of one team kept a woman out of jailJosephine was struggling to get her community work done. Then she got some help. 12 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandRedundancy 'charade': Influencer wins $48,000 after unfair dismissal findingThe ERA found the firm's redundancy process was rushed and largely predetermined.12 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan who used woman's bank card worried potential employers will think he's not honestBut a judge has told Aaron Robie that is 'the point of a conviction'.12 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Definite increase': The rise of 3D-printed firearmsPolice say 3D guns are being printed in houses and garages throughout New Zealand.11 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Sheer terror': Armed group storm teens' flat, rob them at knifepointThe victims were herded into a room where they were threatened and assaulted. 11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWinning greyhound tests positive for Class A drug but racing investigators can’t find source Neither the investigators nor the owner claims to know how the dog was contaminated. 11 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandTenant evicted after parties, police callouts and guest scaling apartment buildingRosie Palmer was evicted from Auckland's The Cube after repeated antisocial incidents.10 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandAcne drug and teen's OCD: Father’s fight for ACC coverIt will be a world first if the link between the medication and OCD can be proved. 10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEscort stole thousands from clients while entering her payment details into their phonesAnahera Marino then wanted home detention to continue escort work to repay her victims.10 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandRefugee and 501 deportee sliced man's face with letter opener after parking disputeThe victim suffered an 8cm gash to his cheek, requiring seven stitches.10 Jan 03:00 AM