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
KahuRangatahi Māori filmmaker explores fatherhood through te ao MāoriMāori filmmaker explores te ao Māori and fatherhood through his second short film.14 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Centuries of alienation': Sign language needed on live broadcastsTVNZ said interpreters weren't provided on political debate nights for logistical reasons.14 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandDangerous driver tries to blame mate after causing crashGlyn Ackroyd fled the scene after the crash - and then told police his friend was driving.14 Sep 04:20 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Kariana Black on Candidate Camera One Party co-founder and Voices for Freedom member runs for Rotorua’s general ward. Watch14 Sep 02:46 AM
New ZealandPredatory 'monster' who abused preschooler to remain behind barsLinsday Harper's first bid at parole, a year after he was jailed, has failed.13 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandAttempted murder accused faces further chargesMan accused of attempted murder has further 11 charges laid but keeps name suppression.13 Sep 12:55 AM
New ZealandFormer DHB worker facing charges in relation to $1.5m of MIQ fundingThe man was responsible for managing MIQ staff, but he allegedly pocketed their pay.13 Sep 12:27 AM
