CrimeMan avoids jail for several assaults, including bat attack at Whangārei petrol stationThe 21-year-old man violently assaulted three people within a few months.18 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Perverse sexual gratification’: NZ gym coach jailed for hundreds of offences against young athletesGregory Pask committed more than 250 offences against the five victims identified.17 Apr 07:31 AM
New ZealandKardashian-backed skincare giant loses trademark dispute against West Coast startupManuka Doctor argued that startup Manuka Medic's name was too similar.17 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandHastings council fined after 200 cubic metres of wastewater spills onto highwayCourt told Hastings council has had 25 other breaches since 2019.17 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandEmotional, explosive scenes as whānau face killer meth driverJacob Greacen was on meth, fatigued and speeding when he crashed into a car, killing two.17 Apr 04:27 AM
New Zealand‘I would like to have sex with you’: Teacher allegedly told 12yo at exclusive schoolThe man taught at one the country’s most-prestigious private schools.16 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Bitterly disappointed:' Mum caring for disabled son isn't classified as homeworkerA new Court of Appeal ruling means the woman won't be entitled to backpay or compensation.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBlack Power member illegally squatting on beachfront land for 11 yearsKevin Moore claims he is tangata whenua and refuses to move from the beachside land.16 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandThieving dental clinic worker claims she had a medical condition that 'made her steal'Roxanne Arsi altered invoices sent by the clinic so the money went into her account.16 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'Instead, Lance Tengu left the dog badly injured and it had to be put down by a vet.16 Apr 04:54 AM
New ZealandOur system was hacked: Security boss's excuse for not paying employeeRed Guard Security has been ordered to pay the employee more than $9000.16 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow a fraudster broke into bank accounts with simple mobile phone ployCasey Smith stole $50,000 after getting a new SIM card for the victim’s phone number.15 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandCouple handed over money to secure rental - but it was all a scamThey lost $2750 in bond and rent after a scammer piggybacked off a real house viewing.15 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeMan charged with rape of 13-year-old claims she wanted sex lessonThe man took the stand and pointed the finger at his wife, claiming she set him up.15 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'No hope': Recidivist robber has spent more than half his life behind barsJustin Wiremu Keremete's most recent offending involved a month-long crime spree.15 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Vulnerable to exploitation': Owner of failed restaurant to pay $95,000The order came years after Shen Yuan closed the doors to Hua Restaurant.15 Apr 04:19 AM
New ZealandMan shoves fist in partner's mouth, breaks jaw, in haunting night of violenceIt wasn't until the following morning that the battered victim was able to flee.14 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandCon woman who killed elderly widower with steam iron shows 'worrying' behaviourJulianna Nuku's 'entitled and demanding' ways have the Parole Board concerned.13 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies after unlicensed driver runs him over, then fleesFamily's lives 'achingly quiet' after loved one's death, daughter tells court.13 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Despicable betrayal': Woman fleeced $1.6m from ailing sisterBronwyn Rutter bought a new car and tried to buy a house with her ill-gotten gains.12 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Very high energy impact': Student pilot, 23, likely fatigued when he fatally crashed on lakeRam Prakash Srikumar flew hours before he embarked on the fatal night flight.12 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A man who loved life': Mountain biker's fatal crash on homeward leg of track ridden many times'He died doing what he loved, with the people he loved.'12 Apr 05:00 AM
Crime'Police officers should be able to go to work without being assaulted': JudgeA man has been found guilty of assaulting two police officers - but he plans to appeal.12 Apr 03:20 AM
CrimeMan pleads not guilty in fatal Panguru dog mauling caseNeville Thomson died after a pack of dogs attacked him at his property.11 Apr 09:52 PM
New ZealandShooter stuffed meth in undies, hid in cannabis-filled secret bunkerThe victim was driving away when he was shot in the back.11 Apr 08:00 PM
CrimeText from man’s phone allegedly admitted to rape - but who sent it?'I did rape a girl. 12 years old' - the alleged message said.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hacker' stole intimate photos, blackmailed victims with the threat of sharing them publiclyMaharaj told a victim she looked 'hot' in photos, and he wanted to see her in person.11 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandMeth offender claims $31k seized cash was from selling 5205 pipes - police say yeah rightCops calculated former Mob boss would have had to have made more than 5000 pipes.11 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Shell of a person': Woman left with brain injury and in lifelong care after partner beat herThe woman was found unconscious on a soiled mattress; abuser's appeal dismissed.11 Apr 01:46 AM
New ZealandWoman awarded $1345 a week from her ex, two years after they splitWoman claimed she was defamed by her ex's 'vicious rumours', forced to start over.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDouble-murderer marries but wife not allowed to live at his council-owned flatDouglas Thompson gunned down his former partner and her new boyfriend in 2001.10 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandLying nurse told schizophrenic patient her children were hisThey met when she was assigned to care for him in a mental health clinic.10 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandTense scenes as driver of double fatal crash admits guiltJeannine Ball and her mother-in-law Lynda Ball died in the Taupō crash earlier this year.09 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandSupermarket thief says she's shared stolen items with others who were 'equally as desperate'Ebony Rapana says she was desperate, living in emergency housing and 'just did it'.09 Apr 05:03 AM
