New ZealandPublic sector wages growing faster than private sectorAround 18,500 public servants received a pay rise in the quarter.22 Nov 01:16 AM
CrimeMan burst into home, pulled gun on woman and her son while demanding drugsHe fired a shot which flew past the son's head and through the TV.21 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandLogging firm in receivership ordered to pay $330k for worker's death - but can't afford a fineJake William Duncan died on a Hawke's Bay forestry site in 2021.21 Nov 05:00 AM
Crime'I only ever tried to help': Aunt clawed, punched for mentioning niece's exThe woman was in the backseat of a car when she grabbed her aunty's hair and attacked her.20 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Holy s***, call 111:' Learner driver feels 'terrible' for airborne crash that injured fourCraig Foliola's teen passenger spent a month in hospital but he's avoided a conviction.19 Nov 08:16 PM
New Zealand'Promising rugby player' convicted in covert sex video case can now be namedLeslie Topia Barrowcliffe was selected for the Chiefs under-20s squad this year.18 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandTerrified woman woke to find knife-wielding intruder performing sex act next to her bedHer toddler was asleep next to her in a cot and the man had exposed himself.17 Nov 05:42 AM
New ZealandPrisoner launched shank attack on fellow inmate in exercise yardHe then hid the shank inside a milk carton in a rubbish bin.16 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Can’t do anything': Brain-damaged man's decline after hospital's morphine overdoseTrevor Flood was being treated for cancer when he suffered a significant brain injury.15 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandMosque shooter’s lawyers fear for their safety, identities to remain secretBrenton Tarrant's lawyers were granted a rare order to permanently suppress their names.15 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandWhānau of slain grandfather devastated by killer's 'ridiculous' sentenceChit Ko Ko was an undiagnosed schizophrenic when he fatally stabbed his neighbour.14 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeHow police brought down kingpin of $2.9m stolen goods ringThe goods were stashed across lockups, homes, businesses and a shipping container.14 Nov 07:41 AM
New Zealand'I had nothing to go on': Firearms officer on why she didn't investigate concerns about shooter who was later killed by policeJoel Buckley fired at police when they arrived at his home.12 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeen mobster involved in murder lied to avoid jail, now he’s rejected early paroleTana Ormsby-Turner has assaulted inmates and racked up misconducts while inside.12 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Very capable of harming people': Firearms boss not made aware of colleague's alarming concernsJoel Buckley was later killed by AOS after firing at officers when they visited his home.11 Nov 05:28 AM
New Zealand'I've got to kill you now': Man kept ex in rural shack, beat her with hammerHe told her that if her family came to get her, they'd be killed and buried.10 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'You have problems and need help': Young mum stabbed partner in front of their kidsThe father said they had only just agreed to no longer fight in front of the children.08 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Ability to drive change': Why top cop Andrew Coster was appointed Social Investment bossThe outgoing Police Commissioner starts his five-year term in the new role on Monday.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMixed verdicts in mass trial of eight Mongrel Mob members accused of murderThe jury's marathon deliberations ran for two weeks.07 Nov 05:47 AM
New Zealand'Significant commercial operation': Couple in their 60s jailed for peddling meth during lockdownTheir dealing continued even when they caught the virus.07 Nov 05:00 AM
OpinionRob Campbell: Public Service Commissioner must be free from political interferenceFormer Health Boss has tips for new Public Service Commissioner.07 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm still scared': Hospitalised bottle store worker still fearful after violent burglary'It’s been nearly a year and I still feel uncomfortable. I want to forget about it all.'05 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandHouse shot at 'several times': Man's move to 'protect' himself lands him in jailHe took photos of himself posing with firearms and posted them to social media.05 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandTrio who allegedly left man for dead on the side of Waikato road can be namedThe fourth accused has two weeks to decide whether his name will be kept secret.05 Nov 01:53 AM
New ZealandTorched car and fake sex ads: Man's harassment campaign against ex revealedThe judge said the man's actions were 'calculated, manipulative, and highly premeditated'.02 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandInmates claim prison gang assault was 'utu', sentences should be reduced under Māori loreSeven Black Power members attacked a Nomad inmate after 'an unwanted sexual advance'.02 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand'F*** off:' Meth mum's sentencing delayed after she arrived at court in 'drug-fuelled state'Lilly Quigley reappeared this week with a judge noting she looked better than last time.01 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandLuxury Airbnb drug lord successfully appeals 'excessive' sentenceAt the peak of his drug peddling, Louis Hall squandered almost $1m at the casino.01 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandLife sentence for rapist who made girls his ‘playthings’ for 20 yearsHe punished his victims when they resisted his abuse. Now he will be punished, they said.31 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'It broke me and our kids': Jealous ex burns down home of partner, childrenSean Anthony Carroll's arson caused around $550,000 in damage.30 Oct 05:00 AM
CrimeMigrant's 'leading role' in syndicate that smuggled meth in a picture of the Virgin MaryThe Colombian national has been jailed and now faces the possibility of deportation.29 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Pervasive deficits': Oranga Tamariki's practice under the microscope in baby's deathOranga Tamariki staff incorrectly handled concerns reported to them, a coroner found.29 Oct 04:07 AM
New ZealandMother leaves sons out of will sparking battle over $245k estateStepfather argued mother had provided for her children while she was alive.27 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'Lecherous behaviour': Porn addiction leads to jail for farmer with child sex abuse videosMatthew Harry Drummond is now behind bars for more than two years.26 Oct 02:00 AM
