New ZealandShoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.10 Jun 05:01 AM
New ZealandMan admits New Year's Day murder of baby, violent attack on two othersThe infant was killed at a home in Hamilton on January 1 this year.09 Jun 11:26 PM
New Zealand'The man cannot be trusted': Former rogue cop John Dewar jailed for company theftThe judge said the 73-year-old enjoyed a high level of trust in his role as CEO.09 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandMotorist's road rage caused para-cyclist training for Paralympics to crashThe victim, Eltje Malzbender, was still able to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.06 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after 30yo woman struck in Hamilton crashMichael Karekare, 38, was granted bail when he appeared in court this afternoon.06 Jun 12:23 AM
New Zealand'It's all made up': Man in BDSM relationship shuts down rape claimsA judge said the couple’s relationship could be considered 'outside the norm or even odd'.05 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandTop cop's court battle: Is there public interest in alleged objectionable material?The material was found on Jevon McSkimming's work computer before he resigned.03 Jun 02:48 AM
New ZealandMedia fight to report nature of top cop's alleged objectionable materialThe material was found on Jevon McSkimming's work computer before he resigned.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCop who stomped on man won't be prosecuted because it's not 'in the public interest'The officer punched a man, kneed him in the head and stomped on his torso.01 Jun 04:52 AM
New Zealand'She's not your rehab': Man runs down partner, denies her medical treatment'In traditional Māori society, we don’t treat women as our punching bags,' says judge.29 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I'll burn the house down': Man's Molotov cocktail revenge backfires, torches innocent person's homeJoshua Brennan's drunken retaliation caused about $25,000 in damage.29 May 05:46 AM
New ZealandForgetful pizza store robber leaves police scanner - with his DNA all over it - at the scene Charles Wilson was on electronic monitoring bail for a series of burglaries at the time. 28 May 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside texts between Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche and Minister Judith CollinsCollins shared a UK article titled 'under-peforming civil servants to be pushed out'.28 May 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Crude attempt': Sister caught trying to use gran's death to get gangster brother out of prisonNatalia Merrin, 28, even catfished another dead person's Facebook page.27 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Disgraceful behaviour': Gang member tells cops he was selling meth to make money for his kidsA judge has slammed Anaru Tukere's excuse given Tribal Huk's stance on meth.27 May 04:57 AM
New Zealand'Traumatic' tenancy: Landlord accused of 'inhumane and degrading' conditionsThe tribunal ordered the Ranolf Trust to pay over $6000 to the tenant.26 May 07:35 PM
New Zealand'You're being jacked': 501 exiled for armed kidnappings, carjacking and home invasionFalefitu Alapati Toatoalei has lived in Australia for 27 years. Now he's being deported.25 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandPork crackling snacker breaks tooth on birthday, leading to small claims clashThe man claimed the pork crackling product was not 'fit for purpose'.24 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Felt their back crack': Woman jailed for beating, punching and kicking childrenThe 31-year-old threw one child into a wall with so much force that it left a hole.23 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Please God, not my son': Family's pain remains as killer confesses 20 years on Michael Slade died in a house bus fire that police thought was accidental.21 May 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Concern about escalation': Children as young as one identified in man's objectionable videos Jordan Te Iri-Kearns was jailed for 25 and a half months.15 May 11:55 PM
New Zealand'Remain unemployable': Ex-TVNZ host's court bid to resolve work disputeKamahl Santamaria's case moved to the Employment Court for faster resolution.14 May 06:12 PM
New Zealand'You need help': Judge urges man to stop drinking after 13th drink-driving convictionSukhdev Singh has used alcohol to cope since losing his teenage son in a quadbike crash.13 May 08:00 AM
CrimeSeven years after teen's murder, 16yo kidnap participant namedDimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured for hours before she was forced to hang herself.12 May 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCollins eyes scrapping ‘woke’ diversity requirements for public sector bossesA draft bill is expected to be before the Cabinet in July.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Health NZ’s million-dollar spend on restructure consultantsThe agency said there was a "strong focus" on reducing the use of consultants.11 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Captured in buckets': Staff rush to try to contain water pouring through court ceilingThe ministry has confirmed the leak came from water reservoirs stored on the court's roof.05 May 11:15 PM
New Zealand'I was just watering them': Man living in converted drug house denies being part of cannabis opThanh Truong Ho will likely be deported after serving his jail sentence.04 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandWedding celebration turns to tragedy after woman causes crash that killed her sister Four others were also injured in the Wanaka crash last year.02 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'We'd get secondhand stuff': Businessman allegedly swapped new appliances with his old onesThe former company director says he's never seen the weed spray unit that was bought. 30 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'You can't pay yourself': Businessman wasn't qualified to receive money he paid himselfA forensic accountant claimed the defendant was using his loan like a revolving credit.29 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Will never forgive you': Family inconsolable after cyclist killed by truck driverJessica Moser's family has been left 'destroyed' by her death in 2022.29 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandBusinessman accused of siphoning company of $111k, buying weed killer and Hush Puppies shoesThe 73-year-old claims he hasn't committed a crime, and it was a poorly governed company.28 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandCity to Sea bridge lobby group claim council's demolition decision flawedThe Wellington Civic Trust is challenging the council's demolition plan in the High Court.28 Apr 06:07 AM
