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
CrimeTeen having psychotic episode fled from hospital hours before he diedJak Seth's father told an inquest the 19-year-old was a “smart and intelligent kid”.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourt intervenes after dog found in 'significant pain and distress'One of the dog's owners said she wouldn't be in court as she had other things to do.20 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandJailed rapist claims sexsomnia made him offend, Supreme Court to hear his caseHe maintains he was asleep when he raped the woman and has no memory of the attack.20 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Flawed': Supermarket giant takes Wellington City Council to court over cyclewayNew World Thorndon is challenging the cycleway directly outside its entrance.20 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Shame on you', grieving woman tells sparky responsible for her partner's death'The person sitting over there has taken away the future we planned.'20 Feb 04:06 AM
New Zealand'Severe pain': Dairy worker who had thumb sliced off speaks of strugglesTrayd Tahau, who was high on meth at the time, has now been jailed.20 Feb 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Defies common sense': Seller refused refund for rain-damaged $2000 e-scooterTribunal: It 'defies common sense' for the seller to suggest it couldn't get wet.19 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Deliberate deception': Pharmacist ordered extra meds, then sold them onlineJayant Patel was caught when the pharmacy owner noticed extra medication and viewed CCTV.19 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandSnapchat 'sugar daddy': Man pays girl to meet up in bushes for sexual actsRoland McKop discovered the girl was only 13 while messaging her.19 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandLong-running feud between couple and school leads to $25k payoutWhat started as an information request spiralled into multiple investigations.17 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand$500k in losses: Burglar stole keys to every car on lotThe Huntly man doesn't have to pay a cent back.17 Feb 09:01 PM
New ZealandProsecution of property developer pointless, judge saysCharges against Dave Henderson described as "waste of taxpayers' money" by judge.16 Feb 11:00 PM
KahuMāori, Whangārei Harbour and the quest for customary titlesThe hearing is expected to last three months and call multiple witnesses.16 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandMow your own lawns, judge tells mum with ‘unaffordable’ child supportThe judge noted she drove a four-wheel drive vehicle when there were cheaper cars to run.16 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's most defiant suspended driver? Judge can't imagine bigger rule-breakerAshlee Broomfield crashed his motorbike and left his pillion passenger at the scene.16 Feb 06:00 AM
Crime'Hungry meat thief' back behind bars, told to 'get a job'The judge told the recidivist thief supermarkets were sick of people like him.16 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandMiscarriage of justice: Boy, 15, spent nearly a year in adult prisonMistake deemed a miscarriage of justice in first Criminal Cases Review Commission result.16 Feb 02:37 AM
New Zealand‘You will die’: Ex Warriors prodigy's reign of terror over victimEx Junior Warrior had his victim, a man just trying to sell his car, at his beck and call.16 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Lucky no-one killed': US tourist's head-on crash on notorious roadGlenn Woodard and his wife were in New Zealand celebrating their wedding anniversary.15 Feb 06:00 AM
CrimeExperts cast doubt on dad's explanation for baby's brain injuryO’Shea Tuhoe Sergeant was 5 weeks old when he died in November 2021.15 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Disgraceful conduct': Midwife struck off for claiming $200,000 for fake servicesSanaz Khodaverdian tried to mislead auditors by altering and creating false documents.15 Feb 04:54 AM
New ZealandRude CEO swore at employee and ridiculed her in front of othersAn HR manager also bullied the woman, who has now been awarded $36k in compo.15 Feb 04:17 AM
New ZealandJailed Dilworth housemaster grilled on whether there are more victimsIan Wilson was asked the questions while at his third unsuccessful parole hearing.14 Feb 07:03 AM
New ZealandKmart robber was asked for receipt - so he pulled out a knife“Do you want me to use this on you?” Satwinder Singh asked the employee.14 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandClient pursued by Westpac after lawyer stole loan money to pay off debtsColin Chu wanted to buy an investment property. He lost the house and now owes $1.3m debt.14 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandMighty row over large-scale housing development in quiet river valley"They don't want the river or the haven to be harmed."14 Feb 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Against his will': Mum says son was ‘forced’ to testify against Mongrel Mob boss'He would stay up all night making sure no one was coming,' victim's mum tells trial.14 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan who spent taxpayer money on gambling, adult entertainment says prison too harshNathan Downey fraudulently obtained nearly $200k from MSD.14 Feb 04:40 AM
New Zealand'I wish I wasn’t in this situation': OT foster mum following death of teenSonny Marks was 14 when he died on New Year's Day in 2019.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan's last words after being stabbed for allegedly testifying against gang bossThe crown says Eli Johnson paid the ultimate price for testifying against the Mongrel Mob.13 Feb 07:00 AM
Crime'Babe, I don't think son's breathing': Mum recalls morning of baby's deathO'Shea Tuhoe Sergeant was 5 weeks old when he died of head injuries.13 Feb 06:11 AM
New Zealand'Put a nail through your skull': Builder who threatened foreman awarded $9kThe colleagues' argument began over the volume of music and the use of a pencil.13 Feb 04:00 AM
