New ZealandKoha the roaming Staffy's life on the line after killing an 18yo sun-bathing catHe was impounded and facing possible destruction while his owner was taken to court.04 Jun 08:16 AM
New ZealandAsian cuisine expert paid $116k for visa - then worked 14hr days for fractional payChef Jian Zhang endured long shifts exceeding 70 hours per week at Panda Restaurant.04 Jun 07:29 AM
New Zealand'Unsubstantiated' claims in independent radio station's anti-vaccine advertThe advert claimed "tens of thousands" of people had been harmed by the vaccine.04 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Deeply disheartened': Govt puts aside $3.6m to fight Nelson Tenths decision before it’s landed'Planning an appeal before the decision is released risks undermining the process.'04 Jun 02:45 AM
CrimePrincipal withdrew $30k from school funds at pubs, restaurants and casinosThe principal made 117 unauthorised transactions over two years.04 Jun 12:37 AM
New ZealandSchool worker, charged with indecency, told to surrender passportMan remanded on bail to appear in the Hastings court again on July 2.03 Jun 11:26 PM
New ZealandWoman in tears as jury finds man guilty of work party sex attackA jury has found a man guilty of sexually violating a sleeping woman.03 Jun 10:32 PM
New ZealandRetired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds fishing boat'I have nothing left, thanks to Simon's stupidity.'03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStruck-off lawyer implies PM supported his comebackHowever, Christopher Luxon's office said it knew nothing about the case.03 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandNew World MasterChef cookwear promo labelled 'big con job', taken to Disputes TribunalThe supermarket chain ran out of free cookware, sparking outrage last year.02 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandWarnings about pyramid scammer's new investment scheme'I jump from scam to scam because I can,' absent promoter Shelly Cullen has said.01 Jun 05:58 PM
New ZealandHe parked, didn't pay and got pinged by wardens. Now he's won the case in courtLawyer ended a long-running career with a win in court.01 Jun 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I ballsed up': Top horse trainer caught cheating refused to hand over evidence'If I could go back in time and change things I would...I lost 35 years of work overnight'01 Jun 02:00 AM
Crime'Say goodbye to each other': Dad allegedly threatened sons after Aramoana massacreThe man is facing 38 historical charges of abuse on his children.01 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandAsthmatic teen died after ambulance sent on a break'We were waiting and no one came' - family's distress after failed 111 call.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher groomed girl from 12, slept with her at 16, married her at 22The offending came to light when the woman complained to Australian police.31 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandIdentity of man who took pics of naked children at rec centres finally revealed'We are relieved the public now knows who he is' - a parent of one of the victims.31 May 05:47 AM
New ZealandSex offending arts patron fights to drink alcohol, travel overnightJames Wallace continues to protest his innocence despite convictions.31 May 03:41 AM
New ZealandMan accused of work party sex attack says it never happenedHe is accused of sexually violating an intoxicated woman as she slept.30 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandMan accused of Kathleen Kawana's murder namedTrial date set for September 2025.30 May 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Conditioned to it': Murder-accused 'disrespectful' to partner on night of fatal fireThe 21-year-old was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.30 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'He's a hero': Stabbing victim was just days from graduating as chefBailey Ecclestone, 22, said he never wanted to hurt anyone that fateful night.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTerrorised, battered woman was tied up and left on a bed - then she smelled smokeRecidivist offender's chilling words: 'I can't let you go because you'll nark.'30 May 05:57 AM
New Zealand‘Sleazy: Rest home manager censured for 'sex robot' comments to student nursesMichael Sobrevilla asked one for a picture of her face to use on a sex robot.29 May 11:43 PM
New ZealandTākaka builder $12k out of pocket after planned gold dig in national parkHe reported his mining equipment as stolen and was then arrested.29 May 10:44 PM
New ZealandGang boss with fake motorbike licence unhappy he must now do the timeAlbert Epere argued community work was unfair.29 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Get the f*** off me': Woman allegedly woke to find man sexually assaulting her after work eventThe group had gone to a colleague's home after a day at the races.29 May 09:09 AM
New Zealand'Degrading': Man drags naked partner outside, pours boiling water over herSimon Kereopa then told his partner 'you deserve it, and that’s what you get'.29 May 08:19 AM
New Zealand'I love you': Parents of alleged murder victim recall their daughter’s final goodbyeThe 21 year old was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold and killed her.29 May 05:51 AM
New ZealandTeen says his life was 'turned inside out' by sexual violationThe 15-year-old said the trial then 'broke me in ways that are hard to describe'.29 May 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Dad's gone': Roadworker killed after being struck by speeding truckBrian Barnes' heartbroken family say their lives have been destroyed by his death.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman steals from laundromat after trying out Tiktok trickTira Tipene will now pay back the $390 she stole at $20 per week.28 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Ripped off': Kebab staff worked without pay before dinner shiftsWorkers only paid for lunch and dinner service, not the hours worked in between.28 May 07:30 AM
New Zealand'Left her to burn to death': Murder-accused allegedly torched sleeping partner's bedThe 21yo was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.28 May 05:00 AM
