New ZealandMan responsible for fatal hit and run pleads guiltyTalikavili Talakai was charged on June 10, 2021, a day after the fatal crash.19 Oct 12:14 AM
New ZealandWoman pleads guilty to involvement after fatal shootingWoman pleads guilty to connection to the death of a 75-year-old man.18 Oct 09:28 PM
New ZealandGuilty plea in murder of Down syndrome woman Lena Zhang HarrapThe man responsible for murdering Lena Zhang Harrap has pleaded guilty.18 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandPolice officers fled when on-the-run drunk pointed gun at themPolice officer feared he would never return home to see his family and friends again.18 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandDark web drug dealer sentenced for role in $40,000 kidnappingSummary of facts reads more like a Hollywood movie script than real life.18 Oct 04:57 AM
New ZealandWhakaari owners to face trial next year over fatal volcanic eruptionOwners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.18 Oct 04:26 AM
New ZealandDrunk teen driving to McDonald's causes crash, hospitalises woman in her 80sThe victim has since met with the teen in an 'incredible' restorative justice process.17 Oct 10:40 PM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot: Key instigator pleads guilty, razor blade dispute kicked off fiery riotThe accused was the first to get on top of the roof and freed others from their cells.17 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandFormer senior policeman faces theft charges totalling $136,000The accused was remanded on bail to reappear in court later this month.17 Oct 09:49 PM
New ZealandDead man's widow and daughters forgive shooterNgatupuna Rata fatally shot his friend Jonathan Mokoha.17 Oct 09:25 PM
New Zealand'Deeply disgusting': Woman spits blood in police officer's faceMost officers would prefer to be physically assaulted than spat at, a judge said.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900kThe 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.17 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandDentist made to apologise for tongue-tie surgery on girl, 8, after wound hemorrhageA dentist didn't properly inform the mother of a girl of the risks of tongue-tie release.17 Oct 01:13 AM
New ZealandAppeal fail: Teen who broke cop's jaw and caused brain injury to remain in jailAfter the assault, the offender was congratulated by a mate for 'hitting a cop'.16 Oct 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Hideous violence': Man who stabbed partner to death in front of children finally namedCory Purutanga can finally be named as the man who stabbed his partner to death.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A lively and loved young woman': Teen's 'unexpected' suicide linked to alcohol'Her sad death illustrates the dangers of adolescent drinking' - Coroner.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner claims it's hard to avoid trouble when surrounded by murderers and rapists'I am trying, I am trying not to get into trouble.'14 Oct 05:22 AM
New ZealandConstruction worker awarded $22k after being fired for 'twisting workmate's ear'The ERA has ruled the sacking was unfair and awarded him $22k.14 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandDangerous driver branded coward by victims after he fled scene"You then ran away leaving them to die, only worried about yourself."14 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandInfluencer's family blow kisses as he's jailed for abusing teen boysVictim: "He took what he wanted for his pleasure and left me with the pain."13 Oct 10:12 PM
New ZealandCooked: Wannabe chef caught making cannabis cookiesThe man claimed he was moving to Canada and needed a discharge without conviction.13 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand501 deportee who won the right to go to the pub caught with meth, tried to punch police dog in the face501 Aaron Pryce had the rules about drinking alcohol relaxed but not methamphetamine.13 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandSelling stolen jewellery exposes teenager's rebellious lifestyleThe burglary had a significant impact on the victims, well beyond the financial loss.12 Oct 11:45 PM
New Zealand'Never ceded sovereignty': Appeal against conviction for reclaiming landThe hearing included questions around the tikanga of pig poo.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandEvicted: Social housing tenant turns violent in grab for a bigger share of free foodThe man became violent when his neighbours told him he had taken too much food.12 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman in court after sex act caused driver to smash through farm fenceJudge acknowledged that woman was not the driver but said her actions played a part.12 Oct 02:45 AM
New ZealandMan cut off ankle bracelet to sexually violate toddlerDefence says preventive detention would be mentally crushing for the serial offender.12 Oct 12:09 AM
New ZealandCafe conversation with juror's colleague lands lawyer in hot waterA lawyer's conversation with a juror's colleague breached conduct and client care rules.11 Oct 10:05 PM
New Zealand'The system let us down': Survivor on learning her rapist's sentence was changed on appealLiving with rape: "The sentence that he gave me is for life'.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSexually suggestive: Corrections officer fired for social media postsPrison guard fired for posting sexual and violent videos wasn't unjustifiably dismissed.11 Oct 08:23 AM
New ZealandFormer Vic Uni lawyer accused of 'delusional' and 'disgraceful' conduct'Disrespectful and inflammatory' is how the lawyer's behaviour has been described.11 Oct 08:22 AM
New Zealand'Living with a life sentence': Teen haunted by a violent rapeUnlike her rapist who received intensive supervision, Sarah says she got a life sentence.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst employee I've ever had': Hatmaker belittled woman for 'messing up' hatsThe employer must now pay her $26k but says he can't because he is 'just a poor hatmaker'.10 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandDyslexic police candidate fails typing test, takes fight to courtGuy Greenslade failed the typing test three times and was rejected from Police College.10 Oct 05:00 AM
