New Zealand‘The Big Fella’ Jonah Lomu documentary gets $800k fundingA documentary described as Jonah Lomu's legacy will focus on both the good and the bad.16 Aug 10:00 PM
CrimeHow an $8m meth empire was busted as final four sentences handed downOperation Freya netted about 17kg of meth in the large-scale Northland bust.16 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Overwhelming rage': Whāngai dad of murdered woman leapt dock and bashed her killerMokaraka lit a cigarette while sitting in the jury box after the attack.16 Aug 06:03 AM
New ZealandCourt rules iwi was wrong to assert minister has to consult on proposed MACA legislationJudge rules: "Minister is entitled to consult as much, or as little, as he wishes".16 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering young promising rugby league player appears in courtTe Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley, 17, died after an atercation in Taranaki.15 Aug 11:58 PM
New Zealand‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trialHe pounded on his neighbour’s door and asked for her to do CPR on the girl.15 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'His will was clear': Jonah Lomu trademark battle over, doco gets green lightWidow v lawyer: Ruling determines who owns the rights to Lomu's legacy.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandA fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuriesA doctor assessed an injured Harlee-Rose five months before she was allegedly murdered.14 Aug 10:21 AM
New ZealandFirefighter sent family a message saying he'd be home soon - but never made itA coroner believes Peter Wayne Ferguson crashed after falling asleep at the wheel.14 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandCrown admits there's no evidence convicted killer Gail Maney murdered anyoneThe only witness recanted their evidence and has since died.14 Aug 04:11 AM
New Zealand'I was being as gentle as possible': Mother denies injuring daughter during Covid testThe jury had to decide if the injuries were accidental or caused by an "enraged" mother.13 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice bust exposes tale of loan sharks, guns, drugs - and $1 million cashPo-Chen Chien turned to drug dealing to repay loan sharks who were funding his gambling.13 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A labyrinth of lies:' Lawyer criticises case against convicted murderersGail Maney and Stephen Stone's lawyers say it's too late for a retrial now.13 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandNelson hostage situation: Man appears in court on kidnapping chargesPolice from outside the region arrived in Nelson to help with the hostage situation.13 Aug 02:47 AM
New ZealandMayor's son says drink-driving was 'bad judgment'The driver says a poor decision was made.13 Aug 01:54 AM
New ZealandPolice officer's kick to armed burglar's head deemed justifiedThe burglar had held the police dog's jaws shut with both hands.12 Aug 10:56 PM
New Zealand'Enraged' mum allegedly injured crying preschooler who was resisting Covid testThe 'screaming and crying' 4-year-old was left with bruising on her face and body.12 Aug 07:15 PM
New ZealandWoman’s 'meticulously' planned suicide could have been prevented - CoronerShe left notes around her house for those who would eventually find her.12 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandJudge to career burglar: 'Stop making promises and actually do something'Pre-sentence report said Reijhan Green was a 'high-risk' offender with a violent history.12 Aug 08:00 AM
Crime'When he was in a bad mood, the family suffered:' Dad allegedly hit kids regularlyThe man allegedly smashed one child's head into a wall so many times, it broke.12 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Oh, he got you did he?': Owner's response when unmuzzled dog bites manThe dog was already on a short leash when he attacked a stranger.12 Aug 05:32 AM
New Zealand'She snapped': Teen stepmum allegedly stomped on toddler causing fatal injuriesThe injuries were so bad Harlee-Rose Niven's pancreas was split in two.12 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ must apologise after surgeon circumcised man without his consentHe made the unexpected discovery when the postoperative bandages were removed.12 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Ashamed': Travel agent used company money for gas, food and house cleaningLee Harris quit his job at Blue Marine after an investigation into unauthorised spending.11 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandTop cop under fire again after bullying senior officerThe IPCA finds Bruce Bird's management style is 'no longer acceptable for NZ Police'.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Social rehabilitation': Injured man wanted ACC to buy him 4WD to go hunting and fishingHe claimed it would would help manage his depression.10 Aug 03:22 AM
New ZealandProlific shoplifter: 'It gives me a kick ... It's like a job'Travis Archer had only been out of jail for eight days when he hit the stores again.10 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan paid $80k for classic Ford – only to find it had Holden 'donor parts'The 1956 Ford F100 was essentially two cars joined together.09 Aug 10:50 PM
New ZealandArranged marriage: Wife raped, bullied, and beaten by husband after moving to NZThe man unsuccessfully appealed his conviction for raping his wife.09 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandProminent artist with 'whimsical' energy was dealing in LSD and other drugsDali Susanton even took police to a place where magic mushrooms grow.09 Aug 05:43 AM
CrimeBaby with broken bones and a brain bleed didn't get medical help for two weeksHis father has now been jailed for failing to seek medical care for the then 7-week-old.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMigrant caught repeatedly masturbating in public blames being 'lonely and homesick'He claimed to be massaging a 'sore testicle' before admitting to pleasuring himself.08 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandPassionate primary teacher struck off after 'wilfully blind' $431k tax fraudUputaua Muaiava served home detention after being convicted on 65 charges.08 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandRapist's last words to victim: 'See, it wasn't that bad was it?'Simon Harris, a collagen technician, denied the offending but was found guilty at trial.08 Aug 06:16 AM
