New ZealandMan killed stranger he thought was abducting his son from skateparkHe became enraged when he saw the stranger holding his son's hand.08 Jul 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Failure in system' led to swab being left in woman after hysterectomyBut it remains unclear how the South Auckland surgical error happened.08 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Brutal attack': Man held partner in chokehold while children watchedA judge said there are children all over New Zealand traumatised by domestic violence.07 Jul 10:19 PM
New Zealand$9k for a year’s work: Former uni lecturer short-changes studentThe dream job turned out to be a nightmare for the former master's student.07 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandPantry was empty, kids were hungry - so woman stole $8k worth of grocery itemsThe Nelson woman's lawyer says she's trying to be a productive member of society now.06 Jul 10:46 PM
New Zealand'Foolish' dealer filmed himself cooking meth, couriering drugs and cashNow Kodee Kee-Sue has been jailed for more than 13 years.06 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandLeaky garage: 'Inaccurate' statement comes back to bite seller three years laterFormer owner liable for $29k repair costs because of what he said when he owned it.06 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'A liar and a predator:' Victim confronts soldier who filmed naked teens in showerOne of the victims was only 11 to 13 at the time.05 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of ram-raid, teen rape and kidnap claims it's all 'lies'Crown: 'Does it make any sense that she should make up false allegations about him?'05 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'God will never forgive you': Mother of Tesla crash victim takes aim at killer driver“He killed my daughter. I don’t want $7000. He killed my daughter.”05 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Vigilante, self-help violence': Fisherman's life upended by father and son in jetty assaultThe man was beaten, knocked off the jetty and held underwater.05 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan collected 1.2m child exploitation images over 20 years'They were real victims and their suffering was recorded for the world to see.'05 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandUnregistered anti-vax doctor kept practising under 'Māori customary law'A pharmacy contacted the Medical Council after receiving prescriptions from the doctor.04 Jul 08:29 AM
New Zealand'Entitlement and arrogance:' Serial thief pinches $400 worth of Calvin Klein underwearHe also stole e-bikes, an e-scooter and items from Rebel Sport, Farmers and The Warehouse.04 Jul 07:00 AM
Crime'Who’s he remorseful to? Himself?': Boss didn't pay staff Kiwisaver, super, loan deducationsWilliam Eskdale admitted 28 charges totalling more than $150K of unpaid taxes.04 Jul 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Obnoxious and offensive:' Soldier who groped bartenders booted out of army'What the accused did to me made me feel like a piece of meat,' one of his victims said.04 Jul 04:29 AM
New ZealandEx international sports star charged with posting 'nude images' of woman onlineThe alleged offending occurred on four separate occasions over two weeks.04 Jul 02:53 AM
New ZealandControversial subdivision signed off - but homeowners won't be allowed cats or dogs119 homes will be built on a sprawling piece of land within a kiwi habitat.03 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeNotorious meth dealer: 'I wanted to be a dealer with a heart'Serenity Grace Tebbutt was visibly shocked as she was jailed for supply drugs.03 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjustSouthern Thompson said her difficult background and remorse warranted a greater discount.03 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with ram-raid and rape calls victim's relative a 'compulsive liar'The man says he's got an alibi: 'It would be impossible for me to commit these offences'.03 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Inappropriately pushy:’ Woman followed by security guard felt afraid and pressuredThe woman told police she felt pressured to give him her number and social media details.03 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer: Failure to interview gang member for presentence report is 'highly unusual'Dylan Anderson was jailed for 12 months in May for his part in a fracas outside court.03 Jul 02:52 AM
New Zealand'I'll kill you:' Man attacks victims with a bike seat, later kills pet bunnyA few days later he threw a pet bunny against the wall, killing it instantly.02 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of partner's murder says she feared dying in alleged beatingsThe woman and a teen driver are accused of running Taku Manu Paul down in a car.02 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two'I feel so robbed and heartbroken', a victim's son tells the court.02 Jul 05:24 AM
New Zealand'Remorseful' murderer argues that a life prison sentence is unjustWheeler stabbed Richard Wallace to death over drug debt of less than $100.02 Jul 05:00 AM
CrimeSkipper fined $131k for Russell ferry crash that paralysed captain'The message for other skippers is, it is your responsibility to stay alert.'02 Jul 04:01 AM
New ZealandBaby Mustafa Ali death: Man to fight murder chargeA trial date has set in the High Court at Hamilton for February 2026.01 Jul 10:19 PM
New ZealandMan killed toddler after being bailed to boy's home following ‘deficient’ OT reportThe judge let him move in based on the findings of a ‘deficient’ Oranga Tamariki report.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSoldier allegedly called superior a 'ballbag' after groping women at boozy function'I could visibly see that she was uncomfortable' bar staffer said about woman he touched.01 Jul 05:43 AM
New ZealandSystem failure: At-risk woman dies from cancer after scans stoppedPatient had regular scans until 2019 when the surveillance ended.01 Jul 04:05 AM
New ZealandMan with lung condition dies 40 minutes after 'unsafe discharge' from hospitalPatient in his 80s was still struggling to breathe and had no proper care plan in place.01 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandTrespassed realtor threatened to sue tenant for 'every loss'Tanya Lieven's conduct is under the microscope for the third time.30 Jun 12:00 AM
