New ZealandOn the run: Woman who kicked police fails to appear for sentencingGeneva Patea was due to be sentenced this week but failed to appear.06 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandSecurity guard keeps licence despite criminal charges, 100 mental heath calls to policeThe man says he is 'keeping well' and work is crucial to his wellbeing.06 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Targeted by adults': Judge makes plea to repeat online child sex offenderFollowing his release from jail, he made 'questionable online purchases'.06 Apr 02:07 AM
CrimeIn custody: Man accused of seriously injuring baby who suffered nine fracturesPolice allege the offending occurred over three months.06 Apr 01:20 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of throwing juice over Posie Parker pleads not guiltyThe woman entered a not-guilty plea through her lawyer.05 Apr 10:24 PM
New Zealand'Squatter': Notorious Black Power member fails in fight against eviction, againKevin Moore claims he is a descendant of the coastal land and has a right to live on it.05 Apr 10:20 PM
New ZealandChristmas Day nightmare: Man attacked couple in their backyardThe husband was undergoing treatment for cancer when he was knocked unconscious.05 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeThree new Northland lawyers sworn inThe three have achieved their final step with their bar admission ceremony.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandChinese Falun Gong followers granted refugee status in New ZealandIf returned to China, the couple will be 'arbitrarily detained and physically mistreated'.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandChild star hit-and-run death: Boss pleads guilty at emotional hearingWiremu Gray drove off after he hit Lionel 'Doeboy' Allan with his truck.05 Apr 06:22 AM
New ZealandChristian woman with no criminal history meted out vicious assault on roadsideHer victim suffered brain bleeds after being kicked and punched on the ground.05 Apr 06:00 AM
Crime'Chaotic': Man shattered glass bottle on partners head, lunged at her with knifeThe man has a drug addiction which the judge believed was linked to his offending.05 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand501 deportee punched passerby who tried to help after fallWeldon Perrett got angry when asked if he wanted help after falling over.05 Apr 03:01 AM
New ZealandAlcoholic who scared campers with gun left unimpressed with sentence, storms offStephen Lewer was drunk on that January day, but had been banned from drinking since.05 Apr 02:46 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of throwing eight-week-old baby at policeIt was a 'major departure from the standard of care expected of a reasonable person'.05 Apr 12:29 AM
New ZealandMan's plea to see dying dad ignored: Jailed for 13th drink-driving chargeThe judge said previous sentences hadn't deterred the man and he was likely to reoffend.04 Apr 11:15 PM
New Zealand‘Crushed and devastated’: $140k payout for sacked managerManager charges that 'false allegations' were made against her, court says.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan caught with 223g of meth allowed to stay in NZA tribunal found it would be unfair to separate the man from his infant daughter.04 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeCooked: Dads who help kids in massive meth ring get jail, home DPolice intercepted methamphetamine with a street value of over $8m.04 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandSalon junior wins almost $34k after unjustified dismissalEmployee who suffered distress, anxiety and worry after being fired wins compensation.04 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Hidden enemies': Refugee claim by South Korean man failsMan details history of torment, which tribunal says is consistent with schizophrenia.04 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandOfficer never admitted suicidal thoughts to social workerThe man's welfare officer gives evidence on second day of inquest.04 Apr 02:16 AM
New ZealandGang member says he wasn't leader of retribution shootingJustin McGoldrick was sentenced to six years' jail for shooting and wounding his victim.04 Apr 12:43 AM
CrimeMan in court accused of shooting at police in lengthy armed stand-offThe 33-year-old was arrested after a lengthy impasse with police.04 Apr 12:20 AM
New ZealandCrown takes ruling overturning detaining orders to Supreme CourtMark Chisnall believes his continued detention goes against the Bill of Rights.04 Apr 12:16 AM
New ZealandVictims of beach indecent assaults support offender's recoveryOne victim is extra cautious now while the other woman is uncomfortable in a bikini.03 Apr 11:46 PM
New ZealandAgency awarded $40k in costs after Whaakari charges dismissedWorkSafe consistently told NEMA they would not be charged.03 Apr 11:11 PM
New ZealandEstranged wife tells inquest she flagged police officer’s suicide risk for monthsThe former police officer died amid the breakup of his marriage.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Symptom of her illness’: Teacher shoplifted, took car as meth-addictThe woman walked out of a supermarket with a trolley full of groceries without paying.03 Apr 07:00 AM
Crime'Absolute thuggery': Victim elbowed in face during MMA hold"Absolute thuggery:" Judge describes defendant who assaulted stranger.03 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandDrunk, talking to passenger and crashed into stopped trafficShe drank beer and tequila and was behind the wheel while more than five times the limit.03 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman swears at neighbour, spits at police during arrestAbusive woman yells at neighbour: "You white c***s don't know".03 Apr 03:40 AM
New ZealandCare facility failure: Vomiting, diarrhoea but too late to call the doctorThe HDC considered the failures of staff demonstrated a pattern of 'suboptimal care'.03 Apr 02:17 AM
New ZealandEx-teacher censured after wrestling student in classroomThe student said it was 'all in fun' and that he was unharmed.03 Apr 12:34 AM