New Zealand'I’m horribly ashamed': What did a lawyer spend $700k of his client’s money on?Aaron Nicholls couldn't tell a tribunal exactly what he'd spent his client's money on. 01 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga man who sexually violated woman after work function namedShe woke in the early hours to a man, who can now be named, 'forcefully' violating her.30 Nov 11:00 PM
Crime'Easy money': Woman stole $7k from grandmother, then used pushchair in shoplifting spreeGrandmother is said to be 'very cross' about what happened.30 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandGirl confronted church volunteer after learning about sexual abuse at schoolStephen Rolston has been jailed for the 'distressing' abuse which lasted seven years.30 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandJudge intervenes after 14-year-old girl faced second night in police cellsA lawyer says social workers are spending the night with youths as there are no beds.29 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandHow $20 and two cannabis roaches got two men locked up for three years'Clearly, it was a stupid thing to do', a judge pointed out.29 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Very agitated': Man stormed mosque armed with a knife, asking members for a fightAbout 20 members were inside at the time and many were on their knees praying.29 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandDame Kerry Prendergast wins stoush against her former council over parking ticketTwo JPs found no evidence that the area was properly designated as a footpath.29 Nov 03:49 AM
New Zealand'I thought he would die': Mother faces the man who took her babyHe stole her car with her baby in it and then dumped the boy on the roadside.29 Nov 03:01 AM
New ZealandSue Grey guilty of unsatisfactory conduct for 'sloppy' use of a suppressed child's nameThe baby was at the centre of a stand-off over the use of vaccinated people’s blood.29 Nov 03:00 AM
Crime‘Demonic acts’: Family's torment revealed as victims face their abusive father'Only a person who has sold their soul could commit such heinous crimes' - victim.28 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'You are mental, you bastard': Exes clash over wedding details during abuse trialThe judge called a short adjournment to allow the woman to compose herself.28 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandFather raped and beat his children, then left his $700k in assets to another familyNow the siblings have turned to the country's final court of appeal for access.28 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandTop NZ sports star sentenced for sending nude images of womanThe man, who cannot be named yet, threatened to post a woman's naked photos online.28 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandMurderer finally reveals why he killed cat protection workerAshley Peach lured Kerry Downey to his home, then tied her up and strangled her to death.27 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandTourists traumatised as angry driver chases 50-seater bus believing it damaged his parked carBus driven in loops through suburban streets to try to shake Ryan Mills off the chase.27 Nov 07:46 AM
New ZealandGang member swaps patch for socks while in court for sporting insigniaPeople wearing insignia from at least six different gangs are currently before the courts.27 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandMeter reader critically injured as thieves looking for drug money steal his work carJason Wharekura maintains he doesn't know his co-offenders, despite his guilty plea.27 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandEnraged butcher was chopping veges before using knives to stab wife to deathPeter Lamont will be released from prison and deported to Britain next year.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'F*** you': Man's human right's case thrown out after he sent abusive messages to courts, lawyerHone Puriri Harawira appeared to threaten the lawyer’s family in an abusive email.26 Nov 07:00 AM
Crime'Disease of the mind:' Mother who killed two preschoolers gripped by delusional fearsThe woman has been acquitted of murder after being deemed insane at the time.26 Nov 06:05 AM
Crime'Nothing made him stop': Wife details decade of alleged violent sex abuse by porn-obsessed husbandThe woman also claims she was forced to have sex involving toys several times a week.26 Nov 05:40 AM
New Zealand'Gratuitous violence': Man jailed after stabbing rival gang membersMarty Te Rangi says he is remorseful and wants to become a better person.26 Nov 02:56 AM
New ZealandRugby player charged for alleged assault during post-match handshakesAn opponent was knocked to the ground and taken to hospital by ambulance.26 Nov 01:05 AM
CrimePorn, sex toys and beatings: Couple's allegedly violent marriage revealed in assault trialEx-wife alleges years of abuse; defence claims her story changed to suit her interests.25 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Ugly and racist': Man's abusive TikTok posts after Salvation Army shop assaultJudge: 'Colourful is a polite description. It’s not colourful. It’s abusive.'25 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandVictims traumatised: Teen robber on e-bail robs petrol station, twiceOne of the staff members was injured after being kicked in the face.25 Nov 05:00 AM
CrimeTerror lingers in couple threatened with machete during burglaryThe attack in an isolated area has affected their sense of safety at home.25 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandMissed scan signs lead to death of newborn, lung removal for another babyMissed diagnoses involving two babies had 'profound impact' on the families involved.25 Nov 01:01 AM
New ZealandFrom art galleries to prison: Artist’s fall from grace after drugs convictionSusanto took police to where magic mushrooms grew wild.24 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeMan beat stepchildren with poles, cords, broomsticks and kitchenware when in bad moodChild's bruise at school leads to Kaikohe man's arrest for serious family violence.24 Nov 07:53 AM
New ZealandPostvention as prevention: A Māori approach to suicide supportThe team supports whānau post-suicide, focusing on trust and community needs.24 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandOnline predator's 'sustained campaign of terror' ended by one small mistake, police sayPolice: 'It took nearly two years to charge Cottam and get justice for his victims.'24 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandTenant leaves rental in awful condition - but takes carport, gate and garden shedLandlord wins $27,000 after tenant left rental in 'damaged and very untidy state'.23 Nov 10:00 PM