New Zealand'She knew what she was doing:' Woman sent injured child overseas to avoid police probeThe 35-year-old was accused of assaulting the girl who turned up at school with injuries.12 Jun 07:11 AM
New Zealand'Moral pressure': Scott Watson's lawyer blasts police tactics used to collar him for double murderWatson's lawyer: Police concertedly and repeatedly used suggestive practices to secure ID.12 Jun 06:57 AM
New Zealand'I feel like a stalker': Drunk principal fell off chair during meeting, had affair with teacher aideShe also reduced teachers to tears with the aggressive way she ran her school.12 Jun 05:17 AM
New ZealandHow did an expert initally miss vital evidence linking Olivia Hope to Scott Watson?Two hairsfound on a blanket taken from Watson's boat were missed on the first search.11 Jun 08:03 AM
New Zealand'Give me your drugs, cash, jewellery': Sleeping residents woken by armed burglarKohl Gibbons was wearing a headlamp and holding a .22 sawn-off rifle.11 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandTeen gets $20k payout after being sexually harassed by bossThe 14-year-old's boss says it was normal for him to call staff “baby” and “honey”.11 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeen's 'bully boy' attack left victim with concussion, broken bonesJudge: 'If you went to prison, I don’t know you would come out a better person.'11 Jun 06:43 AM
New ZealandFirefighter recalls finding alleged murder victim's body in dark, burnt-out roomEmma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold of her bedroom.11 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandHidden bush lab: Meth 'bomb' so big it had to be choppered outThe 'terraced' lab was covered in camouflage netting and dug into the side of steep bush.10 Jun 09:10 PM
New ZealandMan who lived with murdered girlfriend’s corpse for nearly a month denied paroleGordon Hieatt strangled his girlfriend to death during a fight about rent.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandScott Watson appeal: Controversial evidence relating to hair strands to be tested in courtWatson was convicted of double murder in 1999 and sentenced to life imprisonment.10 Jun 08:58 AM
New ZealandPolice find hundreds of cannabis plants in house - and two overstayers hidden in the roofIndoor cannabis-growing operation described as a "very serious commercial enterprise".10 Jun 08:00 AM
New Zealand'I didn’t do it': Ex-mobster loses his cool while giving evidence in murder trialDefence accused him of torching the place after breaking in and assaulting the woman.10 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Broken teeth, fractured eye socket': Prison guards' bloody beatingInmate Krome Wilson punched one of the guards from behind, sending him to the ground.10 Jun 05:30 AM
New ZealandOfficer assaulted by woman as he stopped her from walking into rescue chopper's bladesShe responded by kicking and punching him before trying to bite the officer's arm.10 Jun 03:00 AM
CrimeWoman dies from stage four cancer after DHB's systemic failuresThe post-menopausal woman had been bleeding on and off for five years.10 Jun 02:05 AM
New ZealandReliability of witnesses questioned as Scott Watson tries to clear his nameWitnesses helped identify the man last seen with Ben Smart and Oliva Hope.10 Jun 12:48 AM
New Zealand'Shocking': Intellectually disabled woman left unchecked for two days, found dead in bedCare staff feared the 30-year-old might act aggressively so they left her alone.09 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'It was like herding cats': Dad accused of abuse describes challenges of raising five boysThe father allegedly threatened to execute his sons after the Aramoana massacre.09 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandBusted: Cleaner springs guests who booked beachside motel to make fake moneyCouple checked in carrying a guillotine, printer and multiple laptop bags.08 Jun 09:08 PM
New ZealandDouble murderer Scott Watson continues fight to clear his nameHe was convicted of killing Ben Smart and Olivia Hope on New Year's Eve in 1997.08 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand'It's simply not enough': Funding running out for prisoner tattoo removal schemeTe Kahui Kani is removing his Mongrel Mob tattoos - but only has funding for 6 sessions.08 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandYouth crime: A teen robber’s two-year trail of $190k mayhem revealedTeenagers netted $140,000 of watches, rings and medallions in 45-second raid.07 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandA burden to bear: Mum's angst after Snapchat predator jailed for sex act with girlThe 46-year-old added the teen on social media and said he wanted to be her 'sugar daddy'.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHe was an 83-year-old Justice of the Peace - he laundered $500k for meth ringHerbert Armitage was a JP and a keen bowler - he was laundering money on the side.07 Jun 06:47 AM
New ZealandDragged to his death: Now the woman involved is up for parole and says she's sorryJacob Ramsay was beaten over money he owed and then chained to a car and dragged.06 Jun 08:08 AM
New Zealand'It’s your fault I got fired': Woman attacks colleague she blamed for job lossThree weeks later she punched a woman stocking Easter products at The Warehouse.06 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandAssistant principal who gave students sex toys facing criminal chargesSeelan Ramiah sent naked pictures of himself to a student and a colleague.06 Jun 04:27 AM
Crime'When are you going to grow up?' Judge blasts dad who punched man at kids' rugbyLindon Matthews claims he was offended at the way another dad looked at him.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was screaming': Murder-accused emotionally recalls trying to save partner from fatal fireBut he claims he can't remember much else, including how the blaze broke out.05 Jun 07:19 AM
New ZealandThieves cut hole in gun club's safe, climb inside and steal rifles, cash and ammoThe whereabouts of some of the stolen guns remains unknown.05 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandA meth lab, 14kg of cannabis, $120k cash allegedly found hidden in dense bushA man and woman are on trial for their alleged involvement in a large meth lab.05 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandAssistant principal offered students sex toys at schoolSeelan Ramiah abused his position of authority for his own sexual gratification.05 Jun 01:14 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court: Minister was wrong to cancel woman’s passport based on terrorism fears'The briefing paper was not fair, accurate and adequate.'04 Jun 11:42 PM
