New Zealand'Worst nightmare': Estate agent wins 11-year stoush with blogger'I wasn't going to give in to a bully,' says man who beat Dermot Nottingham in court.27 Oct 04:12 AM
New ZealandBoy declined as refugee could be forced to leave NZ without motherA mother was afraid of being deported to India because she had children out of wedlock.27 Oct 04:08 AM
New Zealand'She was just a girl': Judge to sex offender he sent to prisonOn one occasion Mein gave his victim a cuddly toy and ring after a sexual encounter.27 Oct 03:54 AM
New ZealandKiller Beez gang member dodges jail for drive-by shootingsLawyer says gang member was caught up in the group offending but watched from the streets.27 Oct 12:12 AM
New ZealandThirty seven sheep die 'horrific deaths' in prolonged overnight dog attack'You're never quite prepared for it,' - dog control officer attacked by dogs on farm.26 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I'll be back': Drug deal goes sour, so man returns and sets fire to dealer's bedroomCourt of Appeal knocks four months off arsonist's jail sentence.26 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandViolent man's supervision order cancelled despite his high risk of reoffendingHe once shot a man and a dog with a cut-down shotgun. Now he wants to live a 'happy' life.26 Oct 12:03 AM
CrimeConvicted cop killer fails to reduce 'crushing' sentenceThe man who murdered Constable Matthew Hunt will remain behind bars for at least 27 years.25 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandDrunk and drugged man walks into strangers' house trying to find cheating exTribunal: His offending is bizarre. He succumbed to alcohol, drugs and sexual fantasies.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman facing eviction barricaded herself into apartment before cutting window cleaners' abseil ropesPolice had to smash their way into the apartment.25 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan who calls judges 'lazy cow' and 'pervert' fails in latest of many court casesCourt staff declined to act on lawyers, so Christopher O'Neill challenged them to a duel.25 Oct 05:00 AM
CrimeProtester who sat in a tree for a day tells judge it's not an action he took lightlyJudge: There's a right to protest ... but there's also the reality of the law.25 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandUber to appeal against 'historic ruling' against rideshare companyCelebrations by unions short-lived as Uber announces plan to appeal landmark decision.25 Oct 03:48 AM
New ZealandHunter's highway u-turn results in death of motorcyclistClayton Hammond will pay $2500 emotional harm reparation to Brett McNaught's family.24 Oct 10:00 PM
New Zealand'I fear for her mental state': Mother's heartache as daughters' abuser jailedAarron McPherson still denies the offending that has seen him jailed.23 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand50 years behind bars: What life is really like for an ageing serial arsonistThe 73-year-old is one of a growing number of elderly men in prison.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBugger: Near-new $38,000 Toyota Hilux had parts from other carsHe thought he'd bought a near-new Hilux then learned it was rebuilt after a crash.22 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandWoman attacked with tyre iron in carjacking by man who feigned flat tyreShe was parked on the side of the road when the offender pulled up, saying he needed help.21 Oct 02:30 AM
Crime'The Crown failed': National calls for inquiry into handling of teen rapist's sentencingThe teen was sentenced to home detention for raping four girls and a sexual violation.21 Oct 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Deeply sorry': Yacht owner fined for scuba-diving fatalityThe tragedy was supposed to be a day of fun.20 Oct 11:55 PM
New Zealand'Yay': Woman who stole seasonal workers' food seemed happy to get home detentionWoman "callously" took food out of the mouths of foreign workers, judge says.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I don't have anybody to blame except myself': Uber driver jailed for rape to be deportedHis victim said others have lost their visas for much less serious crimes.20 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Profoundly disturbing': Unwell offender to live rough after garden festival attendees take bail accommodationThe only other option was to put the man in jail for two weeks.20 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Bugger off': Car groomer cleans up after being fired following heated argument with bossCalib Waitokia has been awarded more than $15,000 after being unfairly dismissed.20 Oct 04:13 AM
CrimeDilworth sex abuse cover-up allegations left to 'fester like an unlanced boil'Derek Firth said only one case wasn't reported to police during his 40 years as a trustee.20 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandToddler's violent death still 'etched in the psyche' of health care workersThe toddler died from a spinal cord injury inflicted by his mother's partner.20 Oct 02:36 AM
New ZealandHillcrest homicide: Man named as co-defendant in North Shore murder caseCo defendant charged with the murder of Kevin Hay can now be named.20 Oct 02:26 AM
New Zealand'F*** you judge': Prisoner yells abuse, headbutts guard at sentencingViolent criminal Anthony Wheble abuses judge, headbutts guard in outburst at High Court.19 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandAct of revenge: Scorned public servant swindles $55kThe ex-staffer's actions were described as 'a breach of trust in the absolute extreme'.19 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandDilworth sex abuse: Former headmaster wrote positive references for men forced to resignMurray Wilton described one housemaster as a "stimulating and inspirational teacher".19 Oct 06:20 AM
New Zealand'Catastrophic injury': Man sues builder for running over dogThe dog's owner took his friend to court for a $21,000 vet bill.19 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Inside man': Council manager used insider advantage - CrownThe Crown described the trio's conduct as 'corrupt' following the SFO investigation.19 Oct 05:47 AM
New ZealandNorth Shore stabbings: Alleged attacker still in psychosisNeatly dressed man appeared at court via audiovisual link from a mental health facility.19 Oct 03:44 AM
New Zealand'Serial litigant': Murderer's bid for appeal on prison dispute deniedSerial litigant unlikely to be able to pay costs ordered against him in his latest case.19 Oct 03:42 AM
