Crime'I didn't slap a butt': Sportsman denies indecent assault"I didn't touch her like at all," the accused sportsman told the jury.18 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'You are the highest chain of command': Mongols gang president jailedJim 'JD' Thacker has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison.18 Aug 05:07 AM
New ZealandConvicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s nameThe offending undermined New Zealand's immigration system worldwide, a judge says.18 Aug 02:37 AM
CrimeStrong evidence in attempted murder case heading to trialA trial date has been scheduled in the High Court at Whangārei for July 2024.17 Aug 11:53 PM
CrimeWoman charged with killing two children pleads not guiltyThe woman has been held in a mental facility and declared fit to stand trial.17 Aug 09:48 PM
New Zealand'Vaccine hesitant': Otago University staffer fired for refusing jab awarded $53kShe previously worked from home but the school rejected her request to do it again.17 Aug 09:01 PM
Crime'Manifestly inadequate': Crown to appeal sentence of teen Mobster involved in murderHome detention is not appropriate given the seriousness of the crime, the Crown stated.17 Aug 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Many near misses': Skifield guilty for fence post death of skierFormer ski instructor killed after colliding with a wooden pole at the end of Sugar's Run.17 Aug 06:58 PM
New ZealandSealord convicted after asbestos found on fishing boatAn alarm was raised by a crew member.17 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'He never had a bed': Mongols vice president's 'shocking' road to 16 years jailHone Ronaki was deported from Australia in October 2018.17 Aug 06:40 AM
New ZealandVehicle owner upset over failed warrant brings case against inspector for ‘poor service’The vehicle owner took his gripe to the Disputes Tribunal, and lost.17 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandClass A: Teacher smoked meth at school, left pipe in special needs bathroomShe carried her stash in a glasses case but on occasion, left it unattended.17 Aug 04:18 AM
New ZealandJury discharged in faith healer's indecent assault trialAlleged offences involved Pasifika women given 'healing' massage in 2019.17 Aug 03:09 AM
New ZealandPolice justified in punching offender in head during arrest, IPCA findsThe aggressive man was also wrestled to the ground and bitten by a police dog.17 Aug 02:28 AM
Crime'Execution-style' killer collapses in dock as victim's children speak of heartbreakHe was pulled off the ground by security guards and sat for the rest of the hearing.17 Aug 01:13 AM
New ZealandHospital disposed of potential evidence in patient death caseBlood drained during the procedure was thrown away with other disposable waste.16 Aug 09:00 PM
Crime‘Manipulative’ farm equipment dealer rips off 25 customers to tune of $360kThe offending spanned two years and continued even after he was arrested for the crimes.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFaith healer said massages were on God’s instruction, but jury told they were sexually motivatedNga Teiri gave 'unblocking' massages that prosecutors say were sexually motivated.16 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandGang links, meth and property damage: Tenants owe landlord $30,000“It was really certain they were cooking and producing a lot of meth at that property."16 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandThe text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long timeThe Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.16 Aug 07:00 AM
Crime'I couldn't watch': Witness recalls chained victim being dragged to his death'You don’t need to do this, you know, it’s not too late,' the man pleaded with the killer.16 Aug 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fireThe 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.16 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimeEnchanter tragedy: Skipper to defend charges against him, companyFive men died when the Enchanter sank in March 2022.16 Aug 04:16 AM
New Zealand'Horrible loss': Teen rushing home for family event before bike and van crashedHe wasn't wearing a helmet but the coroner ruled it probably wouldn't have saved him.15 Aug 10:25 PM
New ZealandCrown says 'sorry' but will fight top of the south Māori over claims for remedies'It's a big thing for the Crown' - Crown lawyer Jason Gough15 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Dad never got over Mum's death': Carmen Walker inquest beginsCarmen Walker died during a procedure to treat melanoma.15 Aug 07:00 AM
Crime'Kill him': Witness claims hearing female order the death of farm worker who was beaten, draggedPeople were yelling, there was a repetitive 'thud' and two days later a body was found.15 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer says woman allegedly indecently assaulted by sportsman lied"The truth is you were a willing participant," lawyer Paul Knowsley said to the woman.15 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandUndue risk: Man who attempted to bring down NZ's power grid to remain behind barsGraham Philip refused to engage with a psychologist for a report.15 Aug 04:48 AM
New ZealandMan who breached home detention sent to prisonCourt hears the detainee has stopped swearing at probation officers.15 Aug 01:25 AM
New Zealand'Attention seeking and clickbait': Doctor who posted controversial Covid videos criticisedFifteen people complained to medical watchdog about the doctor's YouTube videos.15 Aug 01:10 AM
New Zealand‘Are they going to shoot us?’: Police justified in setting dog on fleeing teenPolice were pursuing a car after its driver was seen firing a gun out the window.14 Aug 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Deliberate and unethical': Pharmacist stole methadone, topped up bottles with waterJohn Collett moved the methadone to a small bottle, then put it in his pocket.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDouble jeopardy: Drink driver was about to plead guilty to two charges - then the judge suggested otherwiseNow, four years later and the controversial charge is back before the court.14 Aug 08:00 AM
