New Zealand‘Appalling cultural appropriation’: Craft beer featuring Māori explorer to be removedThe brewery responsible said it 'simply didn’t ask anyone if it might be offensive'.27 Aug 03:18 AM
New ZealandMan died after junior doctor botched chest drain procedureThe patient did not provide informed consent for the doctor to perform the procedure.26 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandMental health issues raised as man appears in court charged with murdering his relativeA 60-year-old man died in an alleged family-harm incident in Pātea at the weekend.26 Aug 05:46 AM
New ZealandTears as jury finds teen stepmum killed toddler Harlee-RoseThe Crown said Jessica Mulford was resentful about caring for 2-year-old Harlee-Rose.23 Aug 06:05 AM
New Zealand'I can float': School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's swimming formA coroner has found closer supervision of Jaden Chhayrann should have taken place.23 Aug 12:22 AM
New Zealand'I live in constant fear of death': Fatal crash victim's sister describes ongoing traumaThe repeat drink-driver who killed her brother has now been sent to jail.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A very practiced liar and deceiver': Scepticism as former Dilworth housemaster vows to be truthfulSexual predator Ian Wilson has been declined parole for a fourth time.21 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for violence against toddler who suffered injuries 'worse than some fatalities''It’s pure luck and good fortune that (she) was able to survive the multiple attacks'.21 Aug 02:38 AM
New ZealandSeymour's new ministry paying staff average salary of $150k – despite recent job cutsMore than 90 staff are being paid an average of $150,000.21 Aug 01:30 AM
New Zealand'I'm sick of everyone thinking I'm a murderer': Teen stepmum accused of killing toddlerThe Crown alleges Jessica Mulford stomped on toddler Harlee-Rose.20 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand‘Your kids saw this’: Ex-lifeguard jailed after brutal stomping on fellow diner’s headThe attacker, an ex-lifeguard of 19 years, then put him in the recovery position.19 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandLandmark prosecution: Man suffered two brain bleeds during workplace accidentGrant Bowling was hit from behind by an agriculture vehicle and collected in its bucket.18 Aug 11:23 PM
New ZealandTenants kept awake by cockroaches ‘scuttling across ceiling’ awarded $12kThe residents were paying $1300 per week to live in the house.18 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Shhh': Man drank 27 RTDs before sexually assaulting sleeping party guest'You should not have touched me,' the woman has told her attacker.18 Aug 12:00 AM
CrimeSteering toward change: Whangārei launches first young adult drivers courtThe court is a first for New Zealand and will assist people to obtain their licence.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandUndercover cop spends $60,000 in meth deals over six weeksThe King Cobra gang member offered or exchanged 182g of the drug to the officer.17 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Used to it': Five young cousins speak out against sexual abuserThe man has now been jailed for 12 years and six months.17 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘The Big Fella’ Jonah Lomu documentary gets $800k fundingA documentary described as Jonah Lomu's legacy will focus on both the good and the bad.16 Aug 10:00 PM
CrimeHow an $8m meth empire was busted as final four sentences handed downOperation Freya netted about 17kg of meth in the large-scale Northland bust.16 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Overwhelming rage': Whāngai dad of murdered woman leapt dock and bashed her killerMokaraka lit a cigarette while sitting in the jury box after the attack.16 Aug 06:03 AM
New ZealandCourt rules iwi was wrong to assert minister has to consult on proposed MACA legislationJudge rules: "Minister is entitled to consult as much, or as little, as he wishes".16 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering young promising rugby league player appears in courtTe Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley, 17, died after an atercation in Taranaki.15 Aug 11:58 PM
New Zealand‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trialHe pounded on his neighbour’s door and asked for her to do CPR on the girl.15 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandA fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuriesA doctor assessed an injured Harlee-Rose five months before she was allegedly murdered.14 Aug 10:21 AM
New ZealandWoman’s 'meticulously' planned suicide could have been prevented - CoronerShe left notes around her house for those who would eventually find her.12 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'She snapped': Teen stepmum allegedly stomped on toddler causing fatal injuriesThe injuries were so bad Harlee-Rose Niven's pancreas was split in two.12 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ must apologise after surgeon circumcised man without his consentHe made the unexpected discovery when the postoperative bandages were removed.12 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandTop cop under fire again after bullying senior officerThe IPCA finds Bruce Bird's management style is 'no longer acceptable for NZ Police'.10 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeBaby with broken bones and a brain bleed didn't get medical help for two weeksHis father has now been jailed for failing to seek medical care for the then 7-week-old.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMigrant caught repeatedly masturbating in public blames being 'lonely and homesick'He claimed to be massaging a 'sore testicle' before admitting to pleasuring himself.08 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandPassionate primary teacher struck off after 'wilfully blind' $431k tax fraudUputaua Muaiava served home detention after being convicted on 65 charges.08 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandRapist's last words to victim: 'See, it wasn't that bad was it?'Simon Harris, a collagen technician, denied the offending but was found guilty at trial.08 Aug 06:16 AM
New Zealand'Drunken, stupid error': Drunk DHB worker poked cop's bottom at pubPolice said there was 'an application of force' which left the officer feeling violated.07 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandSchizophrenic arsonist wanted to 'burn down' DHB's mental health unitHoturoa Flanangan also set fire to a vehicle, garage and punched a police officer.06 Aug 08:30 PM
