CrimeMan drove stolen digger through town to steal ATM, caused $170k in damagesHe stole the excavator from his father's building site before ploughing it into the BP.29 Nov 10:27 PM
CrimeHomeowner beaten by Nomads for not paying them 'rent' on property he ownedThe man did not know the gang members and had owned his home for five years.29 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Bulls***’: Father’s outburst as son jailed for sexually assaulting relatives“Your conduct was essentially predatory grooming.”29 Nov 04:00 AM
CrimeTeen mobster involved in murder ordered to take himself to jailThe Court of Appeal has overturned Tana Ormsby-Turner's sentence of home detention.29 Nov 03:13 AM
New ZealandTeen mum inflicts brain injury on baby, only feeds him sugar and waterThe injured boy is likely to experience significant health and developmental issues.28 Nov 06:00 AM
CrimeIntellectually impaired burglar has jail term slashed by almost half on appealThe High Court found the judge failed to properly account for the man's impairments.28 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm proud of what we did': Willie Jackson defends journalism fundWinston Peters accused state-funded media organisations of a lack of independence.27 Nov 08:24 PM
New ZealandLife imprisonment 'unduly harsh' on woman who killed partner - judgeInstead, Zhane Faiers will serve at least seven years in jail for killing her partner.25 Nov 01:00 AM
CrimeBurglar steals booze and smokes, onsells it from emergency housingThe burglary spree landed the offender in custody, where he suffered a stroke.23 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandBusinessman jailed for tax evasion, forgery of almost $1mHe tried to justify false GST returns by providing IRD with forged invoices.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Give me the money or he’ll shoot’: Couple flee armed robber, leave kids behindThey thought they were buying a phone but then a gun was pulled out.23 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Years in illegal captivity': Lizard enthusiast fined for keeping 60 reptilesRichard Brosnan's creatures were confiscated as he did not have a permit to keep them.23 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandDoctor failed to disclose police charges and Australian investigationGP struck off a second time for criminal convictions including assault and dishonesty.23 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Racked by shame': Dilworth teacher struck off after sex with two studentsDilworth teacher Julia Brown was in her 30s when she had sex with two students.22 Nov 02:59 AM
CrimeMan on home detention approved to shop but steals clothes, cuts off ankle braceletHe was only three days into his home detention sentence when he cut off his bracelet.21 Nov 08:17 AM
New Zealand'Thug' jailed for 'cowardly' attack after argument over carThe judge felt Tama Bracken's assault was too serious for home detention.21 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandUnvaxed doctor criticised for giving out fake Covid-19 vaccine exemptionsThe doctor gave out almost 300 medical certificates regarding the Covid-19 vaccine.20 Nov 01:38 AM
New ZealandLove triangle at the heart of cold case murderLove letter from Donald Fraser's mistress delivered to hotel on day he died.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily take aim at man involved in kidnapping, assault on father-of-threePatrick Cousins led a largely law-abiding life until the night he lured a man to a shed.17 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandJurors weep as teen found guilty of murdering camper for his carThe teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.17 Nov 05:17 AM
CrimeVulnerable tenant suffered year of torment before fatal beating by flatmateHe ordered his victim around, sent him to his room without food, then murdered him.17 Nov 02:32 AM
New Zealand'Should I kill his family too?' Man attacks neighbour with machete, slices off ear lobeJaden Minhinnick hit the victim twice with the machete in front of his frightened family.16 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan who sexually assaulted woman, swung penis around in supermarket not deemed 'high risk'Corey Reuben later exposed himself to staff while in prison at least 44 times.15 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Man lived in windowless room before his deathAn inquest into Joseph Bruce Carter's death is traversing issues in mental health care.15 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandTāngarākau campground murder: Forensic evidence alone proves teen killed camper, Crown claimsAdrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed while camping last year in remote Taranaki.15 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I feel like I'm really going to kill you': Man told girlfriend locked in houseSean Wilson savagely attacked his partner, beating and kicking her in the head and face.14 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'You betrayed him': Family confront woman involved in kidnappingJoshua Terrey was kidnapped and beaten before later being found dead in a park.13 Nov 06:30 AM
Letters to the EditorBelinda Feek'Not a strong case': Rural mail operator loses injunction bid against NZ PostTHG's contract ended the day after the High Court's judgment was delivered.13 Nov 05:52 AM
New ZealandMan dies of cardiac event hours after being discharged from cancer clinicThe man, in his 40s, was in his first cycle of chemo when he became acutely unwell.13 Nov 01:54 AM
New Zealand'Be safe': Dad swept from rocks by large wave at fishing spotHis partner is pleading for people to wear a lifejacket so they can go home to loved ones.12 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeJail term 'appropriate' for gang trio who bashed disabled man wearing redThe men, who took part in the attack inside a McDonald's, have failed in their appeal.11 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Treat him with absolute respect': Judge warns Mongrel Mob member to leave victim aloneInnocent man was kidnapped, robbed and assaulted by gang members.11 Nov 01:00 AM
Crime'Gratuitous violence': Dairy owner left with disability after being beaten by armed robbersIt was all for $300 cash and an unknown quantity of cigarettes.10 Nov 02:06 AM
New ZealandAunt denied access to niece and nephew applied to court to be their cultural adviserBut the parents didn’t want her near their children.09 Nov 07:00 AM
