New Zealand'Safer at home'? Dad who went to rest home for respite care died after a fallFamily: 'We have suffered a lot over the past four and a half years, blaming ourselves'.23 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime‘Better sleep with one eye open’: Ex-partner jailed for vicious campsite hammer attackMichael Bracey texted his ex saying her new partner should 'sleep with one eye open'.23 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Particularly nasty': Court rejects rapist's latest bid to avoid deportationThe Kiribati national arrived in New Zealand in 2008. Two years later, he raped a woman.23 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeOnerahi man who allowed meth to be cooked in his home sentencedThe Whangārei man is the fourth person to be sentenced who was involved in the syndicate.23 Apr 04:31 AM
New ZealandHigh Court reserves decision on Waitangi Tribunal summonsThe Crown has called the situation unorthodox and unprecedented.22 Apr 06:34 PM
New ZealandAmbulance hijacked after abscess on man's bottom not deemed hospital-worthyLevi Ihimaera's lawyer said he "essentially lashed out like a child".22 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hurtful comment' about unborn child prompts man to punch woman unconsciousThe victim was left with facial injuries and a cut to the back of her head.22 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandDeadly decision: Driver saw motorcyclist coming but pulled out in front of him anywayAnthony Keen died at the scene after hitting Chapman's car as she turned in front of him.22 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeMother ‘totally shattered’ after son beaten to death by Mongrel Mob associatesPolice thank people who provided information as gang associates are sent to jail.22 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandGang hopeful wins Supreme Court case, manslaughter conviction to be quashedJustin Burke has maintained he didn't know Shayne Heappey would be stabbed.22 Apr 02:33 AM
Kahu'Frivolous and vexatious proceedings': Māori land court judge condemns pointless litigationThe judge was not impressed with the man pointlessly wasting Māori Land Court time.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Shame on the family': Man's descent into violence, porn, adultery after marriageThe couple were only married for a month when the violence began.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Vulnerable’ drug mule spent more on airfares than what he earned transporting methThe cost of the airfare exceeded what Natia Tupai was paid to carry the drugs.21 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Persistent manipulative grooming': Man sent teen love letters from prisonMichael Cook was able to meet with the girl four times, despite being on bail.21 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandRecovering alcoholic wins custody of kids after court finds dad ‘gaslighting’Court finds ex-husband subjected his former wife to an onslaught of abuse.20 Apr 10:14 PM
New Zealand'Who's going to watch him?': Butcher who murdered his wife could be releasedPeter Lamont broke three knives when stabbing his wife 25 times at their West Coast home.20 Apr 05:31 PM
New ZealandJailed man told to wear ‘dangerous’ sign around his neck for beatings of teen partner'You should have a big sign around your neck saying dangerous', judge tells abuser.20 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandHow one victim tracked down a burglar on a crime spreeA set of keys with a GPS fob attached was one of the items Layna Brown stole.19 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandEstate wars: Woman goes to court after partner leaves $2m estate to his sonKaren Christiansen claimed she hadn't been adequately provided for.19 Apr 06:28 PM
New ZealandMan who torched John Key’s MP office admits $650k arson of railway buildingDaniel Vale has a fiery criminal history.19 Apr 05:12 AM
New Zealand'She stepped out in front of me': Woman died after speeding ute hit her and threw her 24mPeter Napier was doing nearly 70kph when he hit and killed pedestrian Shiqing Li.19 Apr 03:28 AM
New Zealand'You deserve the death sentence': Partner confronts Angela Blackmoore's killersThe pregnant Christchurch mum was murdered while her 2-year-old slept nearby.19 Apr 02:50 AM
New ZealandName of man found in burned-out car releasedMurder trial scheduled for August 2025.18 Apr 11:46 PM
CrimeName suppression lapses for Far North murder accusedA homicide inquiry was started after a woman died at Houhora Heads Holiday Park.18 Apr 11:29 PM
New ZealandMan bombarded neighbour with crude texts before indecent actThe victim felt so unsafe she left her flat and moved in with a friend.18 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandBlack Power veteran illegally 'squatting' on coastal land eyes another round in eviction fightKevin Moore claims he is tangata whenua and refuses to move from the beachside property.18 Apr 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant fraud': Care worker steals $25k from two elderly clientsOne of the victims has since died, while the other won't get all her money back.18 Apr 07:00 AM
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
