New ZealandStud farm owner banned for life from racing industry after mare's deathIt was one of the worst cases of neglect to come before a racing authority.02 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Designed to degrade, belittle her’: Man jailed for rape, sexual assault of womanThe woman did not want to let Michael Corrigan in but he forced his way into her home.02 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandFake online reviews, misleading ads among charges against TV ShopThe Commerce Commission has laid charges against The TV Shop for misleading shoppers.28 Feb 10:14 PM
Crime'Demeaning' revenge attack: Pair shave woman's head, escape conviction'Disgraceful and demeaning' - the victim was attacked while holding her 3-year-old son.28 Feb 05:36 PM
New ZealandParking fine stoush: Academic resigned after alleged privacy breachEx film tutor says privacy was breached when car parking fines were given to his employer.28 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandTeacher squeezed child's arms so tight it left finger-shaped bruisesThe childcare teacher yanked another child off the ground by the arm.28 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandSounds murders witness Guy Wallace took own life, left note about Scott Watson convictionThe water taxi driver was to stand trial on indecent assault charges when he died.28 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandFur seal spotted too close to Otago cycleway entranceA fur seal prompted a DoC callout after it worked its way to the middle of a cycleway.27 Feb 08:24 PM
New ZealandCaretaker paedophile's appeal against conviction thrown out by court of last resortMakshud Ahmed was a school caretaker when he sexually abused a young boy.27 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandTexting teenage mental health patient could result in legal action against nurseThe nurse asked the teen for a photo of his muscles, commenting he'd always liked them.27 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandA tourist says he was left disabled after slipping in a NZ McDonald's. 14 years on, he's still fightingTourist injured in fall wants ACC to cover bills so he can continue a normal life.26 Feb 07:55 PM
New Zealand‘Dirty and disgusted’: Man, 65, in court over sex act in front of womanOwen Cowley was working on a central Hamilton building site when the incidents occurred.24 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandAllegations of neglect in IHC home lead to review of complaints processesThe Ministry of Disabled People will undertake an independent review following complaints.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Cut you up with a machete': Sent to jail for violence on familyMatthew Stott also threatened his mum and to cut up his ex's grandmother with a machete.23 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandPrivileged prisoners lose perks after escape attempt, vandalism and discovery of contrabandChief custodial officer says the three inmates behaviour was 'clearly unacceptable'.22 Feb 08:22 PM
New ZealandBlack Power enforcer to step down from gang to focus on his whānauThe sergeant at arms is currently in jail for the death of a rival gang member.21 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandDisqualified driver escapes punishment for flouting court ordersDriver disqualified after almost killing victim back behind wheel without consequences,21 Feb 02:24 AM
New ZealandThree Waters: Councils' effort to keep control of water assets failsWhat the High Court said about a district council's challenge to Three Waters legislation.20 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandMan found not guilty of raping sleeping womanRiccardo Gilheaney-Fraser was found not guilty of rape after a week long trial.20 Feb 01:23 AM
New ZealandMan with hip replacements died of heart failure after heavy metal levels weren't checkedHDC: Toxicity buildup went undiagnosed and contributed to his eventual heart failure.20 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandStruck-off lawyer who married killer wants to practise againDavina Reid was struck off for smuggling contraband into prison.18 Feb 04:00 PM
VideoLocal Focus: The Sir Howard Morrison Centre opening gala is a hitInside the recently refurbished and renamed Sir Howard Morrison Centre in Rotorua. Watch17 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandArmy officer not guilty of assault, no verdict on sexual violation chargeOfficer 'undeployable and unpromotable' as court-martial process delayed for years.17 Feb 05:58 AM
New ZealandUnvaccinated worker told he read too much bulls**t on internetWorker claims boss said he was brainwashed and read too much bulls*** on the internet.17 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandDeath of malnourished pregnant mare could result in life ban for stud farmerRobert Lewis ignored his duty to obtain veterinary and other assistance for pregnant mare.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Telling tales': Private investigator told wife of husband's affairThe woman's daughter also overhead part of the phone call, causing 'severe anxiety'.13 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandEmployee sacked while on ACC wins $58k for unfair dismissalTovio Ugone was blamed for taking time off work to recover from a workplace injury.13 Feb 03:12 AM
New ZealandMan accused of raping sleeping woman goes on trialRiccardo Gilheaney-Fraser's victim alleges she woke up to him having sex with her.13 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Violent, flurry of blows': Witness describes assault before deathThe manslaughter trial for Frank and Benjamin Sweeney continues at the High Court.10 Feb 12:28 AM
New Zealand'39 seconds': CCTV reveals fatal fight between gang members and father-of-sixTwo brothers are on trial for manslaughter over the death of a Te Kūiti man in Ōtorohanga.09 Feb 07:18 PM
New ZealandTenants forced to stand on wooden planks in bathroom so they didn't fall through rotting floorTribunal: Tenants entitled to use bathroom without fear of falling through floor.09 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeMobster guilty of 501 deportee assault, not guilty of shootingYou can't call police because "We're the Mongrel mob", victim told.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandZac Guildford caught breaching home detention by smoking potEx-boss is 'proud' of what former All Black has achieved, a 'bit of pot' is minor.08 Feb 06:00 AM
PoliticsWhat the Govt spent on the dead TVNZ-RNZ mergerAnd what happens to public service media now the merger is dead?08 Feb 04:13 AM