Crime'Fight or flight, fighting for my sight': Accused suffered eye-gouging, claims self-defenceTwo cousins are on trial for continuing to punch a man after he no longer posed a threat.09 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandCrown alleges Christchurch father encouraged street race that killed sonJury will have to decide fate of Mark Nicholl snr who watched crash unfold.09 Nov 05:15 AM
Crime'10 days of terror': Rapist who tattooed his victim's face has sentence quashedHis open-ended prison term has been replaced with a finite sentence.09 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew teacher ‘dragged’ misbehaving student from class, leaving him bruisedThe student was found crying with bruises on his legs.09 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandDefamation claim against Stuff, reporter largely unsuccessfulThe verdicts are in, in the trial for defamation against Stuff but is the case over?08 Nov 11:35 PM
New Zealand‘Deemed unsafe’: Courtroom shutdown after 'fungal spores' discoveredBut the Ministry denies the courtroom closure has caused any delays with cases.08 Nov 11:21 PM
Crime'Don't tell no one': Teen’s alleged confession about camper's murderA 17-year-old has been accused of murdering Adrian Humphreys at a remote campground.07 Nov 05:50 AM
CrimeJail would be an 'injustice' for Mongrel Mob member involved in murder, lawyer arguesTana Ormsby-Turner was sentenced to home detention but the Crown want him jailed.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Be wary of scams': Businessman loses $10,000 in Marketplace conHe sold $10,000 worth of car parts but the proof of payment was fake.06 Nov 06:31 AM
CrimeMongrel Mob 'captain' jailed for KFC attack on rival has sentence overturned, to be retriedVinnie Herewini attacked a Black Power member with a golf club and took his gang insignia.03 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandCourt told angry ticket holders result of event organisers' own actionsDefence claims no defamation in articles by Stuff about Cherry Tree Festival cancellation.03 Nov 05:16 AM
New Zealand'I felt sick': Youth worker finds body of camper allegedly murdered by teenAdrian Humphreys was stabbed five times while staying at a remote Taranaki campground.02 Nov 06:00 AM
Crime'It's a horror story': Teen allegedly murdered man while on camp for at-risk youthHe allegedly stabbed the camper five times while trying to steal his car keys.01 Nov 05:30 AM
Crime'High-pitched scream' rang out after teen allegedly stabbed camper, 57, to death for carAdrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed while camping at the remote site.31 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandNews stories resulted in online abuse, lawyer in defamation case claimsPlaintiffs say they suffered mental anguish and reputational damage following stories.30 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandPublic to get say on controversial 130-home Pongakawa developmentThe Western Bay of Plenty development is one step closer, despite opposition.29 Oct 10:29 PM
New ZealandCalls for IHC chief to resign as complaints review finds distrustReview of complaints policies finds IDEA Services distrusted by some clients and families.27 Oct 02:08 AM
Crime'High-level' meth dealer missed his sons' tangi because he was behind barsThe father has taken up carving in prison as a way to process his grief.26 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandNZ girl raped while living in Australia denied ACC cover for therapy42-year-old has lived in NZ for most of her life bar a couple of years as a child.26 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeWhite-collar woman's $44,000 work theft results in community work and name suppressionThe judge said a community-based sentence was insufficient but then gave her exactly that.26 Oct 07:00 AM
CrimeMan who kidnapped, dragged woman from bottle store by hair jailedBut Raniera Turner will likely be out of jail by Christmas due to time already served.26 Oct 03:38 AM
New ZealandWellington’s Michael Fowler Centre could be demolished: councillorCouncillor Tony Randle says they can't go through with another project like the Town Hall.26 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandAustralia exiles Kiwi truckie who drank bourbon and sped, killing a teen in a crashHe was drinking while on his way home from a 'stressful' day at work when he hit the teen.25 Oct 04:19 AM
New ZealandKiller driver's jail sentence quashed due to injuries she suffered in crash she causedShe was driving drunk when she caused a crash that killed a young woman.24 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandDay of violence: Gang members on trial for murder, assault, robberyMobsters accused of killing man who wouldn't give them drugs and attacking two others.24 Oct 04:52 AM
CrimeTeen in cell next to his father's 'stalled within the prison system'He's been waiting more than a year for treatment. And he's not alone.20 Oct 11:00 PM
Crime'I have a lot of hate towards them': A widow's life after murderJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and dragged to his death.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It will be on fire': Fight between mother and son ended in family home burning downFamily lost nearly all of their belongings and didn't have contents insurance.20 Oct 06:00 AM
Crime'She showed a callous indifference': Young mother sobs as she is jailed for killingShe was involved in the death of Jacob Ramsay, who was beaten, chained and dragged.20 Oct 04:00 AM
Rugby World CupHow Ian Foster’s men bagged the ‘oldest’ title in world rugbyHypothetical trophy the Raeburn Shield dates back to first international.20 Oct 03:53 AM
New Zealand'We're gonna shoot up the house': Masked, armed robbers storm flatTamate Gough began using drugs aged 6, while Sijaye Rhind was 11.19 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolitical Round-up: Who's advising the new National-led Government?OPINION: Reports suggest who the incoming Prime Minister has brought in to help.19 Oct 01:55 AM
CrimeChinese Embassy leaves rubbish, cleaning bill at rentalThe tribunal found it didn't have jurisdiction to hear case against it.18 Oct 09:36 PM
New Zealand‘Texts were designed to cause maximum trauma’: ‘Obsessive’ ex can’t accept relationship is overTyler Newall-Simon sent his former partner more than 60 unwanted messages in two months.18 Oct 01:25 AM
