New Zealand'Brutal attack': Man held partner in chokehold while children watchedA judge said there are children all over New Zealand traumatised by domestic violence.07 Jul 10:19 PM
New Zealand'Foolish' dealer filmed himself cooking meth, couriering drugs and cashNow Kodee Kee-Sue has been jailed for more than 13 years.06 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Vigilante, self-help violence': Fisherman's life upended by father and son in jetty assaultThe man was beaten, knocked off the jetty and held underwater.05 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandEx international sports star charged with posting 'nude images' of woman onlineThe alleged offending occurred on four separate occasions over two weeks.04 Jul 02:53 AM
New Zealand'Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjustSouthern Thompson said her difficult background and remorse warranted a greater discount.03 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two'I feel so robbed and heartbroken', a victim's son tells the court.02 Jul 05:24 AM
New ZealandBaby Mustafa Ali death: Man to fight murder chargeA trial date has set in the High Court at Hamilton for February 2026.01 Jul 10:19 PM
New ZealandMan with lung condition dies 40 minutes after 'unsafe discharge' from hospitalPatient in his 80s was still struggling to breathe and had no proper care plan in place.01 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandLawless rampage: What car-jacking fugitive did after dumping baby on roadsideMichael Smith stole a car that had a baby asleep in the backseat. Then he went on the lam.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Kahu'You’ve got to accept old age': Mad Butcher steps back from public lifePeter Leitch says his memory is going but he's still as sharp as a tack.28 Jun 05:05 PM
New ZealandKiller attacked in dock as he's jailed for partner's manslaughterCorrections staff and court security were assaulted in the melee.27 Jun 04:01 AM
New ZealandFog cannon scares off ciggie robbers who left with icecreams insteadA member of the public tried to stop them from fleeing but was rundown in the process.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'48-hour nightmare': Teen allegedly kidnapped, raped after $20k ATM heistNow a father and son are on trial together in the High Court at Napier.25 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Moment of madness': Former teacher, artist’s fall from grace during Parliament protestsBilly-James Natanahira threw pavers at police during the March 2022 riot.25 Jun 05:00 AM
Crime'You are going to jail': Only one outcome for violent teen in jewellery store robberyHe herded employees into the back of the store and attacked one with a crowbar.25 Jun 04:00 AM
Crime'Moment of stupidity': Honoured citizen pulled rifle on boy racersBut now he has been discharged without conviction for his actions.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Middle man' sold firearms stolen in rifle club heistOwen Dlyakiya received four rifles and onsold two of them.24 Jun 08:00 AM
New Zealand'I sped up and hit him': Teen accused of murder sobs as he recalls running down manHe also told police he thought the man would jump out of his way.24 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandGang member 'squatting' on beachside property takes eviction fight to Supreme CourtKevin Moore has been illegally occupying Māori coastal land for the past 11 years.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandViolent history revealed of man guilty of burning his 'soulmate' to deathLeigh Beer has been found guilty of murdering Emma Field. Now his history can be revealed.21 Jun 05:44 AM
New ZealandTaranaki man found guilty of murdering 'soulmate' after setting her mattress alightEmma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold.21 Jun 02:14 AM
New ZealandGisborne Study launched to track virus in shellfish after sewage spillsGisborne Council to study shellfish safety after wet weather sewage spills20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCar-jacker who left baby on roadside admits motor theft, disputes abductionThere was a baby inside the stolen vehicle who was then abandoned on a berm.19 Jun 11:55 PM
New ZealandMan accused of bedroom fire murder either a 'failed hero' or 'caught red-handed'Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold of her bedroom.18 Jun 06:30 AM
New ZealandWoman allegedly murdered in bedroom blaze was unconscious, trappedEmma Field was alive when the fire took hold.17 Jun 09:00 AM
New Zealand'Shocked and mortified': TSB Bank teller stole from customers to feed gambling habitThe woman picked her victims carefully - they were either elderly or had health issues.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand120kg drug bust: Man caught near ship claims he was 'practising to become a boat captain'Kupa Koinaki didn't realise police had already taken the cocaine he was meant to collect.16 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi got partner out of jail with forged letters claiming terminal cancerBut two years later, the fraud was discovered and it all came crashing down.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTradie accused of $87k of fraud wanted trial thrown out due to 'excessive' delaysJason Lambert's lawyer argued: “It’s his right to be tried without undue delay.”14 Jun 08:14 AM
New Zealand'She knew what she was doing:' Woman sent injured child overseas to avoid police probeThe 35-year-old was accused of assaulting the girl who turned up at school with injuries.12 Jun 07:11 AM
New Zealand'Give me your drugs, cash, jewellery': Sleeping residents woken by armed burglarKohl Gibbons was wearing a headlamp and holding a .22 sawn-off rifle.11 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandFirefighter recalls finding alleged murder victim's body in dark, burnt-out roomEmma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold of her bedroom.11 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I didn’t do it': Ex-mobster loses his cool while giving evidence in murder trialDefence accused him of torching the place after breaking in and assaulting the woman.10 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Shocking': Intellectually disabled woman left unchecked for two days, found dead in bedCare staff feared the 30-year-old might act aggressively so they left her alone.09 Jun 05:00 PM
