Crime'Real effects on community': Police warn as poachers face courtPolice stress the importance of having a firearms licence and permission to hunt.18 Jul 01:00 AM
CrimeCaregivers charged nearly 10 years after Kaikohe 4yo's mysterious deathAlestra Kepa-Hati died in 2015 while in Erana and Walter Beneditos' care in Kaikohe.18 Jul 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Forever 11': Young cyclist killed by intoxicated driver who was angry at boyfriendTerina Pineaha was drink-driving, high on meth and in a rage when she killed the girl. 17 Jul 11:43 PM
New ZealandMan hides out in bush for 5 months after slicing victim with machete over $20Christopher Millen went bush, stealing a rifle, tools and a sheep from a nearby house.17 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimeRainbow Warrior myth-busters: The getaway sub and the accidental spyBomber reveals truth behind long-standing rumours about French attack on Greenpeace ship.16 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'Disgusted by my actions': Man who scammed 21 people apologises, but won't give up co-offendersJack Hennessy scammed 21 victims, stealing $337,700 in just 14 days.16 Jul 06:00 AM
Crime'Shattered her innocence': Pimp jailed for child prostitution ring ambitionsThe judge described Wiparera Paraire's offending as 'abhorrent and manipulative'.16 Jul 12:54 AM
New Zealand'My partner just got shot': Woman describes fatal gang shooting Hori Gage was gunned down in front of his children and partner. 15 Jul 07:00 AM
Crime'You should know better': Grandmother jailed for trying to derail son's family violence case'Outrageous conduct:' Mayleen Tuhiwai pressured her son's victim to change her statement.15 Jul 06:00 AM
CrimeDoctor slams child protection failuresDr Patrick Kelly has said that police and Oranga Tamariki routinely ignored clear signs of child abuse without consulting health professionals.Watch15 Jul 05:48 AM
CrimeMachete v steak knife trial: Jury acquits heart-stabbing defendant of murderHad Chrishan Raju not used a knife he might have left in a body bag, his lawyer argued.15 Jul 05:26 AM
New Zealand'A gross over-reaction': Woman was already on bail when she started smashing a car with a hammerNastasia Edwards threatened to kill a woman and her children.15 Jul 05:00 AM
CrimePolice arrest 19 Hells Angels members, 72 charges laidThe Whanganui chapter's president and vice-president are among those arrested.15 Jul 03:26 AM
New ZealandStash of ammo, meth, sawn-off shotgun found in BMW on 1am drive on North ShoreA 22-year-old is due to appear in court on weapon and drugs charges.14 Jul 10:25 PM
CrimeSelf-defence? Mate of murder-accused says victim liked to use knives in fightsThe witness admitted he has a history of dishonesty, but 'not this time', he insisted.14 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan high on mushrooms crashes car into garage, with a preschooler on his lapThe garage collapsed on top of Freeman Ruhe's vehicle but the pair escaped injury.14 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'A newfound faith': Rapist says the Lord will help him as he’s sent to jailJoshua Tepania was jailed for eight years for raping a younger woman after work. 14 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Execution': Mongrel Mob member gunned down as he sat with partner and kids in car The Crown says Hori Gage was killed after a gang brawl that he had no involvement with. 14 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman tied to a pole and gagged during 100 assaults from partnerCourt of Appeal upholds jail term of three years and two months.14 Jul 05:00 AM
CrimeMan jailed after forcing children to witness horrific animal crueltyA man beheaded puppies in front of a girl and hung a dog by a rope from a tree. 13 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimePatient who tried to strangle nurse was arrested for violent frenzy at Mormon templeJacob Mataia's been sentenced for attacks at Mormon temple and Middlemore Hospital.13 Jul 04:48 AM
New Zealand'Palpable grief': Motorcyclist who killed two people had 11 previous driving convictionsThe couple were walking home when Mark Kimber sped through an intersection and hit them.12 Jul 11:00 PM
Crime'Gonna whack it': Ex-gang member with hitman aspirations finally namedThe conspiracy to kill lasted only 29 hours before it was thwarted by fellow gang members.12 Jul 05:00 AM
CrimeAutistic man indecently assaulted by rapist who had served 33 years behind barsMark Williams wore a balaclava and entered the man's home in December 2023.12 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandHome build dream shattered after business hacked and woman launders couple’s $150kSophie Winchester-Krishan earned $5k for laundering the couple's scammed money. 12 Jul 01:00 AM
CrimeJudge clears reporting of material on former Deputy Police Commissioner's computerJevon McSkimming has five working days to appeal the judge’s ruling on the injunction.11 Jul 07:24 PM
New Zealand'S*** happens': Injured motorcyclist's gracious response to being hit by car A moment’s inattention by a driver at an intersection led to severe consequences. 11 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimeWatch: Video shows chaotic, chilling moments before fatal stabbingJoeli "Skunks" Rankin was filmed yelling taunts while holding a machete, smashing window. 11 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandMixed verdicts delivered for Tribesmen accused of murdering one of their ownMark 'Shark' Hohua died in June 2022 after a violent assault over money.11 Jul 05:00 AM
CrimeHeartbreak and anger as Dunedin teen sentenced for killing Enere McLaren-TaanaA 14-year-old boy has been jailed for three years and three months for fatally stabbing 16-year-old Enere McLaren-Taana at Dunedin’s bus hub. Video / Ben TomsettWatch11 Jul 04:31 AM
Crime'Dumbfounded': Murder accused allegedly asked about dead mum's money at funeralJulia DeLuney is accused of murdering her mother, Helen Gregory, in Wellington. 11 Jul 04:00 AM
Crime'Grandiose delusions': Fate decided for man who killed entomologist in random attackPreviously suppressed psychological reports shed light on man's ongoing danger to public.11 Jul 01:07 AM
New Zealand‘Lock all your doors’: Neighbours recount gunman on loose after Hamilton homicideAn alarming Facebook post was the first sign something was amiss, a neighbour says.10 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Hero’ lawyer who rescued torture victim suspended from practice Jason Yang has been commended for his actions but also suspended from law. 10 Jul 06:03 AM