New Zealand'Significant force' used in the arrest of high-priority violent offender was justified - IPCAThe offender, known as violent and a gang affiliate, was on the run for eight months.28 Sep 10:11 PM
CrimeTrial date set for two men accused of central city murderTwo men will stand trial in November for the murder of Haze Peihopa in Whangārei in 2021.28 Sep 09:37 PM
New ZealandRugby professionals in employment spat with franchise ownersThe case involves allegations of serious misconduct and outstanding pay.28 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for sexually abusing young boy and bestialityVictim: 'The picture of him doing those things to me won't leave my head'.28 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandHopping mad: Tenancy sours over multiplying rabbitsThe tenant failed to desex her three rabbits. She ended up with 18.28 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan drowns in creek two hours after police fail to respond to 111 callA member of the public called 111 after seeing the man yelling and breaking branches.27 Sep 10:09 PM
New ZealandRealtors fined for 'misleading' listing that meant new owners had to sellThe 'four-bedroom' house actually only had two consented rooms.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You're a monster': Man who claimed sex with 12yo was consensual jailed'Removed from reality': Rapist wants to reunite with victim after he's released.27 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandTop racing star cops lengthy riding ban after death of jockey, actions ruled recklessThe jockey's lawyers say there's no punishment that would outweigh his own torment.27 Sep 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Don't feel like you can't be a nark': Prison guard to new inmates on safetyA Coroner's inquest has opened into the death of an inmate who died in Waikeria prison.27 Sep 02:58 AM
New ZealandBaby stops breathing after being given methadone instead of colic medicine by pharmacyPharmacy staff mixed up the newborn baby's medicine.27 Sep 01:03 AM
New ZealandDonations theft: Friend steals Givealittle money raised in memory of mountain climberThe Kimi Worrell Foundation was set up after she died to raise money for climbing safety.26 Sep 10:46 PM
New Zealand'Justice delayed is justice denied': Two-year Tribunal backlog labelled 'inhumane'A human right court is taking an "inhumane" amount of time to hear complaints.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Be mindful of personal space': Lawyer fined for drunken dancefloor gropeA lawyer grabbed his colleague's back and bottom while on the dancefloor at a work event.23 Sep 10:45 PM
New ZealandComancheros president to stay behind bars after parole deniedGang boss Pasilika Naufahu continues to deny his involvement in drug dealing.23 Sep 09:16 PM
New Zealand'Tragedy': Baby born the same day father is jailed for vicious assault on motherShe went into labour at 1am and about nine hours later the baby's father was jailed.23 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandGreyhound trainer admits meth habit after dog tests positiveGreyhound trainer who used meth 'embarrassed' and 'disappointed' herself and her family.22 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Do better': Judge rejects mental health service's bid to discharge 'suffering' manThe defendant is subject to an inpatient order but the service wants to discharge him.22 Sep 04:43 AM
New Zealand'Nasty': Ex calls woman's employer with false claims about 'inappropriate' behaviourHe called for her to be sacked by the hospital and as a result, she was investigated.22 Sep 12:36 AM
New ZealandJealous man ploughs car into quad bike being driven by his ex and her male friendThe male was thrown from the bike and suffered a devastating head injury.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCompany fined $351K after worker's hand sliced offGraphic warning: Company argued to have charge dismissed after the accident.21 Sep 07:00 AM
KahuCourt refuses pregnant prisoners' appeal not to be movedInmates at Arohata prison can be relocated, due to staffing shortages within Corrections.21 Sep 06:49 AM
New Zealand'I was bleeding heavily': Postie screams for help as dog attacks himThe dog was put down the same day. It's owner is now before the courts.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourt orders teen to be vaccinated against Covid despite mother's protestsThe girl, who is under the care of Oranga Tamariki, has severe disabilities.20 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandMould, slugs and no heating: Landlord ordered to pay tenants $38KThe converted garage should never have been rented in the first place.20 Sep 05:23 AM
New Zealand'You're a dead man walking': Murder accused abused in dockThe man accused of murdering a woman in Cambridge last night can now be named.19 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandMan accused of Hamilton street murder appears in courtA man died in Roy St, Hamilton on Saturday. Another man has been charged with murder.19 Sep 02:47 AM
KahuSupport for Māori wards stronger in provinces than citiesThe introduction of Māori wards has empowered more Māori to stand for mayor.17 Sep 01:06 AM
New Zealand'He is a monster': Mum finally starts to grieve as daughter's killer is jailedJasmine Wilson was badly beaten. Her unconscious body was then left outside a hospital.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Serious neglect' of greyhound given human antibiotics leads to deathA greyhound owner says he should have sought the correct treatment by a vet for his dog.16 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I hope you burn in hell': Families almost come to blows after murderer sentencedZane Wallace has been jailed for life for the murder of Jasmine Wilson.16 Sep 01:08 AM
New ZealandAlleged attempted murderer can be named after suppression expiresRichard Malcolm has appeared in Whanganui High Court.15 Sep 11:09 PM
New ZealandTVNZ lawyer says it isn't up to the broadcaster to provide sign languageWitness says lack of sign language interpreters on TVNZ makes him feel forgotten about.15 Sep 03:18 AM
CrimeEx-Whangārei mayor fined $15,500 for air pollution, refused discharge without convictionThe judge said Stan Semenoff took two years to finally school his staff on handling fires.15 Sep 02:04 AM