New ZealandPredatory 'monster' who abused preschooler to remain behind barsLinsday Harper's first bid at parole, a year after he was jailed, has failed.13 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand501 stays in Aussie after hitting boys with broomstickA Samoan-Kiwi jailed in Australia for assaulting his sons can remain across the ditch.13 Sep 08:09 PM
New ZealandWill man who spent two decades wrongly imprisoned get compensation?'I'm comfortable it will be a result in Alan's favour' - Alan Hall's brother Geoff.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'How can we avoid giving this person an entitlement' - ACC adversaryDozer driver overturns ACC decision declining cover for accident in 1995.13 Sep 08:02 AM
New ZealandTakapuna Beach rape trial: 'I said no'The men allegedly met the woman at a beach where they offered her a job - and a drink.13 Sep 08:00 AM
Crime'I used to see the good in people': Woman indecently assaulted during massageTangapiri Teikamata indecently assaulted a young woman during a massage.13 Sep 06:11 AM
New ZealandMan poured petrol on girlfriend's ex before setting his car on fireAaron Maclennan sprayed his victim in the face with petrol before setting fire to his car.13 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant failure': School reprimanded for 'unreasonable' discipline decisionsThe school says it has since taken 'full responsibility' for issues the Ombudsman raised.13 Sep 04:24 AM
New ZealandAttempted murder accused faces further chargesMan accused of attempted murder has further 11 charges laid but keeps name suppression.13 Sep 12:55 AM
New ZealandSallies shop punch-up: Assault accused claims self-defenceAccused claims self-defence in assault trial but Crown says force was "disproportionate".13 Sep 12:28 AM
New ZealandFormer DHB worker facing charges in relation to $1.5m of MIQ fundingThe man was responsible for managing MIQ staff, but he allegedly pocketed their pay.13 Sep 12:27 AM
New ZealandMan who lived in cave sentenced after attacking dog in public parkA teenager saw the man kicking a puppy against a rock.12 Sep 09:28 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly scary and disturbing': Advertising watchdog bans ad for Hollywood filmThe TV ad for the film The Black Phone depicted realistic images of kids covered in blood.12 Sep 09:26 PM
New ZealandDefence Force wants charges over death of soldier dismissedNZDF wants charges over SAS soldier's death dismissed; says WorkSafe has no jurisdiction.12 Sep 09:04 AM
New ZealandMother allowed to change children's surname after 4 years without contact with 'inadequate' fatherBut the judge ruled 'the door should be left open' for the father.12 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I could see the veins in his eyes': Dispute over Covid opinions led to blows in Salvation Army storeThe accused's self-recorded video following the incident was played to the Napier court.12 Sep 05:10 AM
New ZealandMāori not convinced that land earmarked for return won't be sold priorSupreme Court denies bid for moratorium on land sale ahead of reparations hearing.12 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandPrisoner mistakenly kept behind bars for extra 33 days wins $11,000 compoA prisoner mistakenly detained an extra 33 days has won $11,000 compensation.12 Sep 12:19 AM
New ZealandRemuera rental a little too fully-furnished for tenant's likingThe landlord left their belongings, including food, linen and a vehicle, at the property.11 Sep 11:06 PM
New ZealandLandlord calls tenant a 'bloody idiot with issues'The landlord also collected mandarins from the tenant's property without asking.09 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand'I just wanted to die': Meth user before drug court changed his lifeThe Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court only operates in Auckland and Hamilton.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGang member behind bars after being found guilty of raping teenMongrel Mob member Maia Herewini will be sentenced in November for raping a teenager.09 Sep 12:00 AM
CrimeStarving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farmA Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Justice hasn't been served': Rapist's victims speak out as hundreds protest in the streetsProtesters hit the street yesterday in support of the victims and tougher penalties.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandYou be the judge: Complaints leap 45 per cent since 2017'Corrupt, biased, incompetent, or drunk' - the public have their say on judges.08 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Shattered worlds': Victims of teenage rapist Jayden Meyer speak out'This has been a challenge like no other and has taught us all a very valuable lesson.'08 Sep 06:19 AM
New ZealandLandlord's attempt to evict tenant for having too many visitors dismissedTenant claims the complaints made are related to another neighbour on the street, not her.08 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Regrettable and unfortunate': Lodge closure for 1080 drop explainedA bush camp took authorities to court to halt pest control and stay open.08 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandCrowds gather to protest sentence given to Jayden MeyerA crowd gathered in Mount Maunganui protesting the home detention sentence given to teenage rapist Jayden Meyer. Video / Ethan GriffithsWatch08 Sep 04:50 AM
New Zealand'It's a holiday' - Hundreds turn out to protest teen rapist's home detention sentencePublic backlash has been immense since details of the teen's sentence were revealed.08 Sep 04:48 AM
New Zealand'It is what it is': Burglar caught crawling out of jewellery store with $11k in goodsThe thief said he was "trying to keep up with boys up North".08 Sep 04:25 AM
New ZealandPunk rock musician dies, man charged with murderA 25-year-old man has been charged with murder and arson.08 Sep 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Wanted to see more of her body': Father caught filming in pool changing roomsThe man was caught in the act by a woman who saw the phone on the floor recording her.08 Sep 01:44 AM
New ZealandYoung mum panicked, injuring her prem-baby as she tried to save his lifeThe six-month-old, born 10 weeks prematurely, had stopped breathing during a milk feed.08 Sep 01:30 AM