New Zealand'I can't go to jail': Colombian refugee tries to convince teen to drop sex chargesThe victim was repeatedly sexually assaulted by three men. All have now been sentenced.21 Apr 10:00 PM
PoliticsHealth NZ paid for Margie Apa to do governance course as she was leaving the roleThe Health NZ Te Whatu Ora chief executive announced her resignation in February.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman used company card to steal from early childhood employerPolice prosecutor: 'It was deeply cynical and calculated and persistent.'21 Apr 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Director-General of Health was hand-picked, not traditionally hiredEx-Transport Secretary Audrey Sonerson was appointed to the role in April.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I very much regret it': Doctor accepts oral sex at work was unwiseThe doctor says the proceedings have affected his mental health.15 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Reprehensible': Expert blasts behaviour of doctor who allegedly had sex at clinicHowever, the expert ended up softening his views after questions from counsel.15 Apr 08:00 AM
Crime'Thank God I'm alive': Street fight ends with woman being run down, crushed against wallThe woman got into her ute, did a three-point turn, accelerated, and drove at the victim.14 Apr 02:42 AM
New Zealand'I’ll cut your throat,' drug seeker told woman days before breaking man's backThe 24-year-old has a history of drug abuse, mental health problems and violence issues.11 Apr 10:02 AM
New Zealand'Lives changed irreversibly:' Ex-teacher jailed for sex acts with teen he met on GrindrVictim's parents say he struggles with fear and confusion and feels unsafe leaving home.11 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandInmate's transfer protest leads to 'tussle', Corrections officer falling over balustradeThe prisoner grabbed a milk crate, ripped a phone from the wall and allegedly swung it.10 Apr 08:00 AM
New Zealand‘You owe money’: Ex-inmate robbed at gunpoint by former prison buddiesThe victim had no idea why he was being robbed or attacked.07 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘I didn’t deserve it’: Cancer victim’s words from grave after violent patu attack'This is not how I wanted to spend my last six months alive,' the victim wrote.06 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandCourier driver kidnapped by armed gang member, ordered to strip as parcels stolenWhile the NZ Post driver was not injured, he was left 'scared for his life'.05 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Snitch’: Man hits grandmother with car, later runs down teen, laughs as he lies criticalThe man mistakenly believed the teen was a witness in the case involving the grandmother.03 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandTerrified woman carjacked by man on meth at busy intersection, ordered to driveHe got in her passenger seat, carrying a rubbish bag of clothes, and made demands.02 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with two counts of murder in Hamilton is namedEmergency services were called to Beatty St in Melville, Hamilton, at 4.30am on March 15.31 Mar 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Do not do it': Coroner's plea to drivers after three alcohol-related crash deathsSahil Prasad was driving home when he was struck by Jack Halliday, driving a work ute.31 Mar 07:00 AM
PoliticsHealth NZ to cut more than $200m from its contractor and consultant spendHealth New Zealand has been using contractors to fill vacancies.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a babyThe three-day sentencing came to an end with lengthy jail terms handed down.28 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Frankly evil’: Judge slams Mongrel Mob's ‘gratuitous’ attack that left one man deadJustice Andrew Becroft: 'It was mob violence. Metaphorically and literally.'26 Mar 07:23 AM
New Zealand‘You ruined my life’: Woman confronts rapist as he's sent to jail“I have felt the effects of this in every aspect of my life," she told Ericson Pascua.25 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'They hold no mana': Victim's sister condemns gang who killed her brother in retaliatory attackMitchell Te Kani died after a group of Mongrel Mob members stormed his parent's home.25 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Sweating profusely': Man found hiding in wardrobe after breaking into home, stealing undiesThe victim went into his bedroom to get changed and saw the man in his wardrobe.24 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan alleged to have murdered child with hammer can now be namedCharles Wharton will fight three charges at trial in the High Court at Hamilton next year.24 Mar 04:00 AM
PoliticsPublic servants asked whether their work provides value for taxpayersThe topics in the 2025 Public Service Census 'reflect the Government's priorities'.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s etched in my brain’: Mum recalls moment she was run down, crushed against wall'By that point, there was no time to move. I looked at the ute, I’m like ‘f*** I’m dead’.'22 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘A silly judgment call’: Man who showed sex video to friend worried about job prospectsNeasan McVeigh lost name suppression and a bid for a discharge without conviction.22 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Violence on violence’: Inmate sentenced for brutal prison yard assaultThe 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.21 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandPuppy punched in head four times during man’s attack on partner, daughterThe 50-year-old says he knows how much force to use before inflicting harm.21 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I luv u always have': Man's frightening, erratic infatuation with womanThe 61-year-old wrongly believed he was in a relationship with the woman.20 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandMall car park hammer attack sparked by child seen eating cigarettesThe 28 year old told police afterward that she intended to kill the woman.20 Mar 12:05 AM
New ZealandMan strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber EatsThe judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.19 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurantTony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.18 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Massive problem’: Man five times over limit drank bottle of vodka then ‘went for a drive’The 35-year-old had been sentenced just months earlier for the same thing.18 Mar 03:00 AM
