New ZealandCovid-19: Trial aborted as lawyer deemed close contactThe lawyer got a text at 11.24am today saying he was a close contact of a case of Covid.09 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandOff the hook: The reason one man doesn't have to finish 40 hours of community workOffenders are in legal limbo as Corrections suspends community work in high-risk areas.09 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandProperty developer fined $48,000 for repeated dust cloudsClouds of dust repeatedly blew from a development site, across a highway and over homes.09 Feb 01:28 AM
CrimeKiller Beez inmate shanks rival gang member after rape and death of his nieceNow the courts have reduced his sentence saying it was 'manifestly unjust'.08 Feb 10:13 PM
New Zealand'I can't take this': Juror's emotional outburst stops rape trial in its tracks"His anger was palpable" - Judge dismisses entire jury after emotional outburst from one.08 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandCompensation after Brownie the dog receives 'inadequate' vet careDog owner gets $5000 compo towards emergency vet bill after poor care by another vet.08 Feb 05:23 AM
New ZealandThree months in jail on shoplifting charges - two weeks to goOffender serves equivalent of 6 months in prison awaiting sentence for shoplifting.08 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandSerial bottom-groper doesn't know why he repeatedly preyed on young, sleeping girlNot knowing what to do, the girl pretended to be asleep each time he touched her.08 Feb 01:28 AM
New ZealandMan accused of causing quad bike crash resulting in critical injuries has been bailedThe accused denies he caused the crash and is heading to trial.07 Feb 11:18 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Get ready for Zine FestWhanganui Zine Fest to put DIY publishing on show.Watch07 Feb 06:08 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: DIY publishing celebratedWhanganui Zine Fest to put DIY publishing on show.07 Feb 06:08 PM
New ZealandLet down: A mother forgave the driver who killed her teen girl. Now he's in strife againThe man is still doing drugs and was back in court shortly after his release from jail.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTyre fitter awarded $32,000 in lost wages, compensationThe payout follows the worker being axed 5 months after new owners took on the business.04 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Sick, perverted individual': Father's message to man who groomed teens on SnapchatFormer telco worker sentenced to 12 months' intensive supervision for grooming 2 teens.04 Feb 04:16 AM
New ZealandTorture, tumors and unfair trials: An alleged murderer's plea against extraditionLawyers say Kyung Yup Kim is suicidal, has a brain tumour and extending case is inhumane.04 Feb 03:57 AM
New ZealandTaranaki businessman denies charges of rape and abduction, remains in custodyThe man will remain in custody until his next appearance in April.04 Feb 03:18 AM
New ZealandWeighing specialist threatened farmers' pay from Tegel, rare prosecution revealsChickens were not weighed correctly after a company failed to fix a machine at Tegel.04 Feb 02:19 AM
CrimeMan who sexually exploited an impaired woman lured her with the promise of takeawaysJudge: "The Department of Corrections is going to rule your life for the next little bit."04 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandDisgraced doctor who stupefied, sexually assaulted patients to remain in jail until JuneA disgraced GP has been denied parole for the fourth time over sexual assault of patients.03 Feb 10:50 PM
New ZealandTeen's murder trial date setTwo-week trial scheduled for 16-year-old charged over Chch supermarket carpark death.03 Feb 08:19 PM
New ZealandWoman pretended to be asleep in hope her friend would stop sexually assaulting her. He didn'tThe woman fell asleep on the man's couch. She froze when he began to touch her.03 Feb 04:19 AM
New ZealandMan confessed to abusing daughter, then Police released himA man continued to abuse his daughter for a year after confessing to Police.03 Feb 03:22 AM
CrimeScavenging bins to selling P - Hamilton man's path to prisonNeville James Junior King was in possession of around 350g of meth when he was arrested.03 Feb 01:44 AM
New Zealand'I had to choose between my brother and sister': Afghan interpreterThe extended families of some Afghan interpreters are not eligible for crucial services.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMonth-long crime spree started with theft of Mercedes left running outside shopIt ended with a terrifying attack on a diary worker during a violent robbery.02 Feb 05:04 AM
New ZealandHamilton man's change of plea - admits owning dog that mauled baby to deathThe man changed his plea once he was brought to court on a warrant to arrest.02 Feb 12:03 AM
New Zealand'She is a beautiful mother,' says offender who beat woman while holding their babyThe man professed his love for his "darling" in a letter read out in court.01 Feb 11:53 PM
New ZealandMental health patient told to 'cut this crap out' by psychiatristPsychiatrist used disrespectful, inappropriate and derogatory language with ill people.01 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandMan released from night in the cells leaves 'cheeky' note for copsDigger operator who tagged a police car says it was a bit of cheeky fun01 Feb 03:57 AM
New ZealandTaranaki woman stole $48k from 63yo beneficiary's inheritance to feed meth addictionThe victim thought they were friends and the woman took advantage of that, a judge said.31 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandAir Force member pleads guilty to assault, taking MDMAA female member of the Air Force has pleaded guilty to assault and taking MDMA.31 Jan 12:26 AM
New ZealandNZDF employee tells court assault claims went ignoredAir Force employee uses her own assault trial to call out defence force culture.31 Jan 12:22 AM
New ZealandFines and costs of almost $64,000 for lawyer's 'reckless breach'Lawyer censured and fined for misconduct vows to help others learn from her mistake.28 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandJudge tells 'predator' who sexually abused his children apology '30 years too late'Hastings man who sexually abused children in his own family for 25 years jailed.28 Jan 01:32 AM
