New ZealandDad killed in e-scooter crash would have probably survived if he had a helmet onThiyagalingam Thanababu died in hospital after hitting a power pole.28 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandOfficer justified in shooting at man in lengthy siege that shut down schools, highwayThe armed man allegedly shot at police before the 14-hour stand-off.28 Feb 10:47 PM
New ZealandPacked public gallery supports two charged with Javon Aranui's murderJudge grants interim name suppression to protect the two men’s fair trial rights.28 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for killing elderly wife in failed suicide pactJohn Salter strangled his wife Jean with a necktie but couldn't take his own life.28 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandTesla airborne for 28m during crash that killed young lawyerTesla then skidded 60m into bank, slid, smashed through pole, rolled, court hears.28 Feb 06:50 AM
New ZealandBling seized: Gang member loses his ute, fancy watch and $12,500 diamond ringDylan Stuart has served jail time for dealing methamphetamine and firearms offending.28 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandMum confronts driver who dragged her son to deathRaynor Cribb was dragged 80m to his death under a car by a driver who knew he was there.28 Feb 03:06 AM
New Zealand'Deliberate and gratuitous': Jail for man who abused youngsterThe court heard he 'blamed' the boy for the offending and had shown no remorse.28 Feb 12:13 AM
CrimeRetire or get help: Elderly farmer fined for neglect of cows that were euthanisedA neighbour reported a cow lying in the yard was "barely alive".27 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTourist who caused crash left NZ before drink-drive results knownAmerican finance company manager Brett Reck was here on holiday with his wife and child.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFiery Tesla crash: Trial begins for driver after death of young lawyerThe Tesla landed upside in a ditch, nestled in long grass next to a hedge.27 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan says drugs were for own use - his safe password suggested otherwiseDrug seller claims money was from orchard work, building and pokies.27 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandGang associates guilty of murdering 27-year-old who 'narked' on Mongrel Mob captainJury returns unanimous guilty verdicts in case of Bay of Plenty man Eli Johnson's murder.27 Feb 02:11 AM
Crime'Landlords be aware:' Home owner under fire for retaliatory evictionThe case ended up in the Tenancy Tribunal where the termination notice was set aside.27 Feb 02:02 AM
New ZealandMale nurse who wanted to see caregiver in bikini at work guilty of sexual harassmentNow the male nurse has been found guilty of professional misconduct.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAppeal denied for killer who climbed in bed between dead flatmate and sleeping girlfriendJianxin Tu has been denied a final appeal against his sentence of life in prison.26 Feb 07:26 AM
New ZealandRefugee flees cartel-connected abductor bent on revengeThe man spent time in hiding before eventually moving to New Zealand.26 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandStranger threatened guests at 80th birthday before fleeing with a MargaritaHe walked over to the cake table, picked up a knife and started eating a piece of cake.26 Feb 05:25 AM
New ZealandMurder victim said he'd be 'dead tomorrow' after testifying against Mongrel Mob bossThe Crown and defence are closing their case in the Eli Johnson murder trial.26 Feb 03:09 AM
New ZealandEmployment advocate invovled in bitter work disputeEmbattled employment advocate Allan Halse's work with Hamilton Culturesafe has ended.25 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Well-practised thief': Judge slams shoplifter for involving children in theftsThe judge believed Reece Whatarau tried to manipulate his victims.24 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandYouth running coach's jailhouse confession: '140 to 150 additional victims'Alan Rubick has been in jail for the past decade for sexual offending against boys.24 Feb 08:00 AM
New ZealandIs a patched Head Hunter a suitable person to work as a security guard?A man was given the choice to trade in his gang patch for a security licence.23 Feb 10:30 PM
CrimeTrial date set for man accused of fatal crash resulting in teen's deathThe 17-year-old died in a two-car collision in June 2023.23 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandDistracted mum crashed after driving through red lightThe light was red for 7 seconds before the crash, which left another motorist injured.23 Feb 02:56 AM
New ZealandAttacker bashes relative with cricket batThe victim has permanently damaged eyesight after being bashed with a bat in a carpark.22 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandRealtor faces five-year ban for refusing Māori values course she calls 'woke madness’The one-and-a-half-hour course was compulsory for all real estate agents in 2023.22 Feb 05:44 AM
New ZealandCrown Solicitor's management style undermined staff trustJacinda Hamilton deeply regrets actions that had a hurtful impact in her workplace.22 Feb 05:06 AM
CrimeTeen dad high on cannabis found not guilty of newborn son's manslaughter'There’s no suggestion that he deliberately assaulted his cherished son' - defence.22 Feb 04:23 AM
New Zealand'Hand on heart, did not do it,' claims child rapist appealing conviction'Her spirit, her happiness, her laughter is broken,' says judge of victim.22 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandDoorman beaten, stomped unconscious, attacker claims 'just a pub fight'Tuumanako Tawha stomped on the victim's head as he lay on the ground.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandArtist wins appeal, ex-husband fails in legal bid to get half her copyrightHowever, Sirpa Alalaakkola's ex-husband will receive a larger share of other assets.21 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan who led 13yo Nelson girl into 'sexual trap' caught trying to board plane to China“He was collared trying to do a runner,” Crown prosecutor.21 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'His approach was one of avoidance': Lawyer who owed $223k in taxes suspendedChristopher Persson didn't pay any taxes for nearly 11 years.21 Feb 04:00 AM
