New ZealandTeen sportsman's 'horrific' accident: Meat works fails to overturn $280k fine and convictionWorkplace accident ended young man's dream of playing sport overseas.16 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand'He can't control himself': Man draws blood after biting officer's armDamien Cripps wasn't taking his ADHD medication at the time.16 Jan 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Milk bar bandit': Young father kicked out of Australia, leaves behind kidsHe held up several milk bars across Melbourne, making off with cash and cigarettes.16 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeSchoolgirl allegedly assaulted in gym toilets by older studentTeen's evidence: 'He pulled me into the bathroom and told me I have to do what he says'.16 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'We trusted you': Salon manager put client payments into her own accountLisa Hermes thought she was entitled to the $2808 after incurring expenses.16 Jan 02:53 AM
CrimeJudge rebukes violent man: What kind of message are you sending to your daughter?'What would you say if she came home with a black eye?'15 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandThe Mob captain, the gambler and the prison ring controlled by a phone hidden in a toiletMore than 300 texts and 450 calls were made to smuggle drugs into prison.15 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeTeen on learner licence doing twice the speed limit crashed and killed his mateBrodee Broughton died after being thrown from the car, which landed on top of him.15 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'If you scream, I will stab you': Kidnapper threatened girls with screwdriverThe girls were not physically hurt but were emotionally traumatised after escaping.15 Jan 05:07 AM
New ZealandGovt department used protected Family Court information to suspend employeeMSD should have sought permission from the court first.15 Jan 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Appalling driving' - US finance manager spent 10 min on wrong side of road before crashFinance manager Brett Reck forks out $26k contribution to cost of damage from crash.15 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandUnruly neighbours: Tenant finds neighbour hiding in his ceilingHe heard a noise coming from his ceiling ... but it wasn't rodents causing problems.14 Jan 09:42 PM
CrimeThe tale of two community groups who were both ripped off by trusted employeesThe women lied, forged, stole thousands of dollars - and showed little remorse.14 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandStrangulation: The cruel method of control that can be a precursor to murderNew Zealand introduced a strangulation law five years ago. Is it making any difference?14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Breach of trust': Carer stole thousands from bedridden, tetraplegic clientHe stole the victim's bank details and used them to set up several online accounts.12 Jan 09:00 PM
Crime'That boy’s got hope': The tiny gesture that gave a judge hope for a troubled teenJudge Greg Davis met the 15-year-old during a Rangatahi Court session.12 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Love-hate relationship': Angry sister stabs brother in backThe incident followed a late-night argument over drugs and alcohol.12 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandMalaysian man jailed for raping sleeping partnerRapist claimed actions were linked to his cultural background.12 Jan 05:40 AM
New ZealandRepeat drink driver caught drinking can of beer while behind the wheelWayne Gardner just isn't getting the message that he can't drink and drive.12 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandShot at 12 times: Meth likely aggravated man's mental state before fatal police shootingJerrim Toms, 29, died near Wellsford 12 days before his daughter was born.12 Jan 03:20 AM
New ZealandWhen wills go wrong: Why you need one - and what happens when it's challenged'I used to think custody battles were the worst, until I presided over estate disputes.'11 Jan 05:18 PM
New ZealandWorkers traumatised after teen shows explicit child abuse material, Crown says'There is a particular type of cruelty about this type of offending behaviour' - Judge.11 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat kids who commit serious crimes have in commonHaami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I was buried alive': Waikato company fined $275k after trench collapsed on workerAnthony Wanoa had just started at the company when the incident happened.11 Jan 06:59 AM
New Zealand'Oh shut up': Lawyer's outburst discourteous and disrepectfulLawyer who lost composure during heated teleconference fined over unsatisfactory conduct.11 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Easy erection': The crude pergola ad that really upset peopleThe ad referred to the pergola's 'easy erection' while a man gestured towards his crotch.11 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan denies throwing fisherman off jetty, holding him underwater during assaultJoshua Zane Russell, 39, has been remanded into custody.11 Jan 03:40 AM
CrimeWhy is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBotched: Unveiling cancelled after mistakes made on family headstonesOne headstone had three mistakes. The other said 'Godfather' instead of 'Grandfather'.10 Jan 06:23 AM
New ZealandPolice shot at during pursuit to help teen avoid arrest on bailThe 18-year-old was involved in the armed robbery of two bottle stores.10 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandSwept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmerValentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.10 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandTrue crime podcast: No justice for victim 90 years after love-triangle killingMurdered man had two great loves in the last year of his life, and neither was his wife.09 Jan 06:43 AM
CrimeTenant told the rain 'won't last forever' when rental property floodedTenancy Tribunal: "The property should not have been offered for residential tenancies."09 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Devastated': Painter fired for not working unpaid overtime wins $30kHe was accused of poor workmanship and then ordered to fix it for free.09 Jan 05:00 AM
