CrimeJames Tuwhangai in the High Court after stabbing a woman 18 timesTaumarunui man James Tuwhangai in the High Court at Hamilton this morning for sentencing on a charge of attempted murder after stabbing a woman 18 times.Watch20 Oct 10:36 PM
New Zealand‘Cold-blooded and callous’: Teen killer loses final appeal over gang shootingTe Tomo's lawyer argued youth and low IQ affected how he reacted under pressure.20 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'You look old enough to have this': Girl vaccinated at school against mother's wishesThe woman wanted her daughter to get the jab from her GP in case she had a reaction.20 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandConwoman who killed pensioner with an iron admits she hasn't been 'completely honest'Julianna Nuku has told differing stories about the murder of Bernard Boylan.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandJailed couple struggling with mortgages after toddler's death end up in legal battleThey produced a document in support of their case but it was fabricated.19 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'There were hundreds of flies': Auckland rental left covered in urine, dog poo and rubbishThe property manager could barely enter the home due to the smell.18 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I need closure': Young victim's emotional address to man who sexually assaulted herThe victim said the man's actions destroyed her teenage years. 18 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Old and dingy': Property set for demolition instead used as unlawful, crowded boarding houseThe owner has now been ordered to pay the boarding house's head tenant more than $9k.18 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'A life not yours to take': Partner of 'hotboxed' gang member faces killersTribesmen member Mark Hohua was murdered for spending the gang's money without permission.17 Oct 11:00 PM
Crime'Dogs will be dogs attitude won't do': Owner jailed after mate mauled to death by hungry pets'I hate the way in which he was taken,' Neville Thomson's grieving son. 17 Oct 09:00 PM
CrimeCleared in court: Teacher not guilty of abusing boy while he was babysitting her kidsThe woman said it was the boy who made sexual advances, which she'd rebuffed.17 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeen rapist sexually violated another girl hours after being released on bailMeyer was released into dad's custody and wasn't meant to be unsupervised around girls.17 Oct 05:27 AM
CrimeSon of prominent man charged with shooting at people in TaurangaPolice allege he had a shotgun, a prohibited .22 rifle and multiple rounds of ammunition.17 Oct 04:21 AM
New ZealandTrial for the man accused of murdering Nelson police officer moved to ChristchurchSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming died after being struck by a vehicle on New Year's Day.16 Oct 11:10 PM
New Zealand‘The damage was done’: Dogs mauled seal for 30 minutes as owner watched in 'panic'The owner thought the most humane thing to do would be to let the dogs continue.16 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandJury learns man on trial for sexual violation is a convicted sex offenderAccused maintains he never sexually assaulted anyone, despite his previous convictions.16 Oct 06:28 AM
Crime‘You’re over, kiddy killer’: Emotions erupt as mother faces man who caused 3yo's deathReign Puriri died after falling from the window of a vehicle being driven by his uncle.16 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandInside the mind of the Massey murderer: 'It's not my fault'Kanwarpal Singh stalked Zana Yaqubi for years, then killed her. Now, he wants an apology.16 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandUnlicensed teen driver 'huffing nangs' moments before crash that killed 5The 19-year-old also had cannabis in her system when she ploughed into another car.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Oh my God, oh no, help me': Tearful 111 call played in murder trialThe caller was told to move closer to David Bridgwater’s body and lay him on his back.15 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeen gang associate who murdered man over hat colour argues his age should prevent life sentenceKayleb Renata was 16 when he fatally stabbed Jamaine Wharton at a 21st birthday party.15 Oct 04:58 AM
New ZealandParole Board apologises after early release of killer driverTruckie Sarah Schmidt will not be recalled to serve the two weeks in prison.15 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandMan drove wrong way across Akl, aimed gun at ex. Judge left 'holding my breath' after day of mayhemKingi Karanga is considered an “undue risk” and must remain in prison. 14 Oct 04:00 PM
ChristchurchChristchurch murder trial told of drug sale hours before man shot deadJames Holder admits firing the shot but says he acted in self-defence.14 Oct 06:49 AM
New Zealand'Red flags': Young man accused of sexually violating friend as teens hung outThe teens were all sat on a single mattress when the girl said things went too far.14 Oct 05:50 AM
CrimeJudge gives teen kidnapper huge discount saying ‘17-year-olds don’t deserve to be in jail' The victim was lost on Christmas Eve when Kava Peihopa came across him on the roadside.13 Oct 08:29 PM
New ZealandPartygoer was being 'a bit of a smart guy' before being shot dead in the streetDavid Bridgwater, 38, was found on the ground beside his still‑running car in Aranui.13 Oct 05:10 AM
New ZealandDeadly flooding worsened by probable blockage at river mouth during Cyclone GabrielleWater flows exceeded flood of 1938, and doubled that of 2018.13 Oct 03:33 AM
New ZealandCold seas, doomed boat: Fishing trip ends in fatal capsizeAfter swimming for some time, two fishermen reached the shore but the third did not. 13 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandCare home took intimate photos of elderly resident after claims of sexual assaultA man was prohibited from visiting the woman while an investigation took place.13 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Family's pain as phone-using truckie who killed 22yo gets early releaseTruck driver Sarah Hope Schmidt sent 45 Snapchat messages and received 85 while driving. 12 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'He had no chance': 82yo bound, gagged during violent home invasionLevi Tangimetua was sentenced for six years, nine months but thinks it was too harsh. 12 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Irreplaceable views': Couple battle to subdivide lakeside section Neighbours argued more housing would erode the area's rural and scenic character.12 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandBreeding mare: Insemination bill ends up in court after horse fails to fall pregnantThe stress-prone mare was to be inseminated with frozen semen from a selected stallion.12 Oct 01:00 AM