New ZealandHe'd been drinking so decided not to drive - until a 'lady friend' needed a liftJudge tells drunk driver it was a 'very stupid' risk to take.02 Apr 11:26 PM
New ZealandKFC staff lock doors to protect father, son from attacker with metal pipeStaff locked doors to protect two men involved in 'frightening' chase.02 Apr 10:52 PM
CrimeJudge compares woman's meth addiction to 'a jealous lover' in sentencingThe woman was caught three times and continued to deal drugs while on bail.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan admits making false statement in relation to ‘serious’ workplace incidentMan pleads guilty to making false statement over workplace incident three years ago.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbour takes on property developer seeking to cut down treesClash over boundary trees: Tall shelterbelt in residential area neither fence nor hedge.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlatmate filmed turning off hot water heating during showersHe told the tribunal he didn’t get on with his flatmate and they would often argue.31 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan started a fire at party: Avoids jail after meeting with victimsMan set fire at Napier property after being confronted for stealing cash at party.31 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandAspiring pilot secretly filmed woman and two teenagers in their homeHe watched the videos, some of them lasting hours, for his own gratification.31 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bullied': The $1.5m, the will, and the aunt who wanted the fortuneThe 97-year-old said she had been bullied into changing her will.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll over: Colin Craig loses final defamation case against John StringerColin Craig has confirmed the years-long legal saga is finally over.31 Mar 06:00 AM
Crime'Did his life mean nothing to you?': Mother's heartbreak over losing her sonThe woman that killed her son has continued to re-offend.31 Mar 05:23 AM
New Zealand'Fall from grace': Former prison officer took cannabis for pain, and ended up dealing itMatthew Fa'alele told police searching his home that they would find cannabis and weapons.31 Mar 04:58 AM
Crime'Humiliating': Mongrel Mob member forced stranger into sex act in own homeThe victim suffers ongoing nightmares and fears for her safety.31 Mar 04:25 AM
Crime‘You have destroyed their lives’: Man broke into flat and raped woman, watched women sleepThe 21yo raped a woman and returned the next night to watch her and two flatmates sleep.31 Mar 04:19 AM
New ZealandUnhappy tenant awarded $9000 over freezing, noisy, unlawful flatThe tenant was entitled to quiet enjoyment of her home without disturbance - tribunal.31 Mar 04:03 AM
New Zealand'Six months' worth': Russian man failed to declare stash of smokesThe man said he didn't know he had to pay the $12k bill for duty and GST on the stash.31 Mar 02:11 AM
Crime'Abhorrent': Man jailed for predatory sexual abuse of young girlsThe man was between 11 and 16 when he repeatedly sexually assaulted three girls.31 Mar 01:06 AM
New ZealandCharges laid in two-car fatal crashThe two-car crash near Motunui killed two and injured four others in November.30 Mar 11:03 PM
New Zealand‘Not exactly buildable’: Builder misleads council to save client moneyThe builder said he only did it because he was under pressure to meet a deadline.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Cavalier and maverick': Couple sentenced for migrant worker rortTwo of the offending trio were sentenced in the Te Awamutu District Court today.30 Mar 05:56 AM
New ZealandSoldier accused of spying: Hearing to restart in closed court after year-long delaySoldier facing 17 charges of espionage and attempting to commit espionage.30 Mar 05:32 AM
New Zealand'Two broken ankles': Victim of inflatable slide collapse to get $10kTCDC failed to do due diligence on operator with a poor safety record.30 Mar 04:32 AM
New Zealand'Vulnerable' migrant worker sacked without warning, awarded $17kJungbin Son relied on his job to remain in New Zealand.30 Mar 04:11 AM
CrimeStashed cash, guns and meth: Key pair in Bay drug operation appeal sentencesThe man who played a central role stashed $1.5m in a hydraulic compartment in his bed.30 Mar 04:07 AM
New ZealandYoung man planted secret bathroom cams and posted intimate footage onlineGreg Park's offending started when he was 16 or 17.30 Mar 03:56 AM
Crime‘You took away my innocence’: Victims confront stepfather who sexually abused themMichael Hallinan abused the girls for years.29 Mar 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Treated like animals': Kiwi deportee says Oz detention centre better than NZMan stuck in detention centre says it's the price he'll pay to be near his daughter.29 Mar 05:23 AM
New Zealand'You're just a kid': Teen jailed for spate of violent bike theftsOne victim was pushed off his bike, punched, and kicked by the group.29 Mar 05:00 AM
CrimeWoman had sawn-off shotgun to shoot partner in footJudge tells couple violence in their relationship 'needs to be a thing of the past'.29 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Hogtied, beaten': Man's tortuous ordeal at hands of burglarsBurglar Mark Simon was jailed for seven years. Two alleged co-offenders remain at large.29 Mar 03:56 AM
New ZealandPrisoners to get devices in cells as courts go digitalArtificial intelligence to be used in justice system "with appropriate safeguards".29 Mar 02:34 AM
New Zealand'Disgraceful behaviour': Slew of weapons used in violent attackThe group was armed with an axe and long sticks bearing a knife and circular blade.28 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandTop lawyer Murray Tingey apologises for harassing female colleague‘I felt so ashamed’: Lawyer admits breaking down ex's door28 Mar 11:00 PM
CrimeLucky 13: Serial Northland drunk driver avoids prisonThe man was driving drunk on a zero-alcohol licence at the time of arrest.28 Mar 10:47 PM
