New ZealandBurglary accused gets bail despite police oppositionMan charged with repeat burglary of yellow-stickered house granted bail.19 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandConsensual incest with adult daughter lands man in home detentionThe father and his teenage daughter had sex only once but ended up having a baby together.19 Oct 02:45 AM
New ZealandCourt of last resort: Sacked hospital worker's appeal bid deniedAna Shaw objected to a large legal costs bill; now it's higher after losing appeal bid.19 Oct 02:14 AM
New ZealandCrown's bid to appeal teen rapist's sentence dismissedDespite the appeal being dismissed the judge says the sentence is 'manifestly inadequate'.19 Oct 01:21 AM
New ZealandToddler death inquest: OT staff knew man was violent and a riskOranga Tamariki knew a man was volatile but their report helped him get a bail variation.19 Oct 12:51 AM
New ZealandMan responsible for fatal hit and run pleads guiltyTalikavili Talakai was charged on June 10, 2021, a day after the fatal crash.19 Oct 12:14 AM
New ZealandWoman pleads guilty to involvement after fatal shootingWoman pleads guilty to connection to the death of a 75-year-old man.18 Oct 09:28 PM
New ZealandGuilty plea in murder of Down syndrome woman Lena Zhang HarrapThe man responsible for murdering Lena Zhang Harrap has pleaded guilty.18 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandPolice officers fled when on-the-run drunk pointed gun at themPolice officer feared he would never return home to see his family and friends again.18 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandSuspicious mother's camera confirmed girl's sex abuse by dadJudge says daughters may apply to have abusive father's name suppression lifted in future.18 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan who killed toddler had bail varied to associate with kidsThe toddler was found unresponsive after being in the care of the man the previous day.18 Oct 05:28 AM
New ZealandDark web drug dealer sentenced for role in $40,000 kidnappingSummary of facts reads more like a Hollywood movie script than real life.18 Oct 04:57 AM
New ZealandWhakaari owners to face trial next year over fatal volcanic eruptionOwners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.18 Oct 04:26 AM
New ZealandBoy, 4, returned to couple by OT; left disabled after abuseThe boy probably would have died had it wasn't for the prompt action of medical staff.18 Oct 02:25 AM
New ZealandDrunk teen driving to McDonald's causes crash, hospitalises woman in her 80sThe victim has since met with the teen in an 'incredible' restorative justice process.17 Oct 10:40 PM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot: Key instigator pleads guilty, razor blade dispute kicked off fiery riotThe accused was the first to get on top of the roof and freed others from their cells.17 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandFormer senior policeman faces theft charges totalling $136,000The accused was remanded on bail to reappear in court later this month.17 Oct 09:49 PM
New ZealandDead man's widow and daughters forgive shooterNgatupuna Rata fatally shot his friend Jonathan Mokoha.17 Oct 09:25 PM
New ZealandQuashed: Court of Appeal orders retrial for man accused of murdering toddlerAdrian Clancy was convicted of murdering the 17-month-old in 2021.17 Oct 07:30 PM
New Zealand'I don't know why I've been left out': Woman wants share of grandfather's $7.7m estateThe courts have ruled he had no moral responsibility to leave her anything.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply disgusting': Woman spits blood in police officer's faceMost officers would prefer to be physically assaulted than spat at, a judge said.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900kThe 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.17 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandPotty-mouthed plumbing tutor sacked after swearing at studentsSacked tutor said strong language was a feature of the plumbing workforce.17 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandBarber shop hit with $12,000 in penaltiesShe was hired for work experience, and within two weeks was cutting clients' hair.17 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandDentist made to apologise for tongue-tie surgery on girl, 8, after wound hemorrhageA dentist didn't properly inform the mother of a girl of the risks of tongue-tie release.17 Oct 01:13 AM
New ZealandHidden Drugs: Cannabis found growing in secret room behind false wall"He did it well – perhaps he should go into horticulture," lawyer on cannabis grower.16 Oct 11:07 PM
New ZealandAppeal fail: Teen who broke cop's jaw and caused brain injury to remain in jailAfter the assault, the offender was congratulated by a mate for 'hitting a cop'.16 Oct 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Hideous violence': Man who stabbed partner to death in front of children finally namedCory Purutanga can finally be named as the man who stabbed his partner to death.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandClaims of 'gassy' rental not proven, but further checks ordered under urgencyThe tenant alleged a leaky gas heater had caused her and her children to become ill.14 Oct 07:00 PM
New Zealand'A lively and loved young woman': Teen's 'unexpected' suicide linked to alcohol'Her sad death illustrates the dangers of adolescent drinking' - Coroner.14 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeHit-and-run: Driver flees after hitting boy, 5, on his scooter, sending him flyingFleeing was an impulsive move that has been attributed to the driver's autism.14 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandPrisoner claims it's hard to avoid trouble when surrounded by murderers and rapists'I am trying, I am trying not to get into trouble.'14 Oct 05:22 AM
New ZealandConstruction worker awarded $22k after being fired for 'twisting workmate's ear'The ERA has ruled the sacking was unfair and awarded him $22k.14 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandDangerous driver branded coward by victims after he fled scene"You then ran away leaving them to die, only worried about yourself."14 Oct 01:00 AM
