New ZealandMeatworks facing fine after worker suffers seizure, falls to deathJared Te Whare was on a 2.4m high stand when he suffered a seizure and fell to his death.02 Sep 06:16 AM
New Zealand'Predator of young women': Pastor molested girls over 20 yearsThe man was a church pastor and business owner of high standing in his community.02 Sep 04:58 AM
New Zealand'Very traumatic': Mob associate mum says fatal shooting incident led to her dealing drugsDrug dealer Sharon Marfell jailed for seven years for supplying and possessing P and GBL.02 Sep 03:46 AM
CrimeBucket of toheroa proves expensive takeaway for manPeople caught unlawfully in possession of toheroa can face fines of up to $20,000.02 Sep 01:57 AM
New Zealand$72k in fines, vessel confiscated after illegal deep sea fishingIllegal trawling in protected waters an "honest mistake", says judge.01 Sep 10:33 PM
New ZealandFirst man ever accused of sabotage appears in courtThe first man ever accused of sabotage in NZ has appeared in court.01 Sep 09:40 PM
New ZealandSexual banter 'normal' at Defence Force, dismissed worker claimsDefence Force worker said sexual banter was tolerated because female colleague ignored it.01 Sep 06:14 PM
New ZealandOwners investigated man's excessive data on work phone. What they found was a 'betrayal'The ERA ruled the employee was more than likely selling the company's scrap metal.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Revenge': Colombian man lunged at victim with broken bottleColombian man Carlos Paz Diaz took revenge on a man he claimed had hospitalised him.01 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I don't have to make anything up': Key witness in Mongols trialSecret witness in the Mongols gang trial denies having a 'mad' cocaine habit of his own.01 Sep 05:23 AM
New ZealandBungling burglar crashes into farm fence, makes off only with vehicle's keyThe late-night farm prowler tried to steal a quad bike.01 Sep 04:57 AM
New ZealandCompany fined $41k for Beachlands cliff build without permissionAuckland Council prosecuted the company for illegal use of the foreshore.01 Sep 01:29 AM
New Zealand'Lost home, job, child': Victims' stark loss after 'serious' robberyThe trio were jailed for their roles in the hours-long ordeal.31 Aug 10:53 PM
New ZealandBinge-drinking police officers breached code of conductBoozing police drank out of vessel fashioned to look like a riot control baton.31 Aug 10:36 PM
New ZealandWorker's advocate wants to take health board battle internationalBeleaguered battler for workers' rights loses bid for judicial review of ERA decisions.31 Aug 10:00 PM
CrimeYouth walks on 10 charges, judge criticises tardy health serviceYouth walks free from another 10 charges due to delayed psychological report.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDilworth victim tells inquiry some of his abused classmates took their own livesVaughan Sexton wants legislative changes to ensure children are protected in the future.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I just wanted to wake him up': Widow haunted by Napier husband's murder'There is no honour in what you did', Kelly Cook tells man who killed her husband.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoffee poisoned with drain cleaner, council flat tenant claimsA tenant was paid $500 by landlord Wellington City Council over inaction of complaints.31 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'I had to destroy clothing': Mum proves mould in state houseTenant made a number of complaints but Kāinga Ora said there was no mould at the property.31 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandDerelict penthouse with no owner taken out of legal limboCourt clears way for owners of apartments in leaky, quake-damaged building to move on.31 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with impersonating medical practitioner, performing operationsProsecution brought by Ministry of Health in case of alleged impersonation.31 Aug 05:42 AM
New ZealandProtester who punched officer was 'defending his wahine toa'Anthony Woods one of around 120 people arrested on February 10 during Wellington protests.31 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandMan at centre of 30-hour siege allegedly threatened to blow up houseAlleged family estate dispute sparked a prolonged siege with armed police.31 Aug 03:25 AM
New ZealandTheft of safe containing $250K at centre of Mongrel Mob killingJohn Kina Edwards was jailed for six and a half years for DJ Grant's death.31 Aug 02:49 AM
New ZealandMan who murdered partner in front of children jailed for 17 yearsA man who killed a woman in front of her children has been jailed for 17 years.31 Aug 02:17 AM
New ZealandMan arrested in police operation had sawn-off shotgunHe also breached his release conditions.31 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandPrison officer sends email for mayoral candidate inmatePrison director says exceptional circumstances needed for guard to send inmate's email.30 Aug 11:23 PM
New ZealandBartender convicted, fired after wiping friends' drinks billDuring his shift, he also consumed four alcoholic drinks without paying for them.30 Aug 10:19 PM
New ZealandWoman raped on petrol station forecourt by man with 'narcissistic, entitled' attitudeThe man has now been jailed for "determined, predatory and pre-meditated" violence.30 Aug 06:06 PM
New Zealand501 deportee chooses job hunting over court case501 jobseeker says: 'You have got to get a job, you have got to do something productive.'30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan stomped on his partner's ankle, then beat her the next day with the crutch she was usingSentence a 'reward' for man with 100-plus convictions who joined rehab programme.30 Aug 07:35 AM
New ZealandMan set off fire alarm after being asked to wear mask by shop keeperEarlier in the month he shattered the glass at a bus-stop with a hammer.30 Aug 07:26 AM
New Zealand'Easy one ounce a week': Gang president's alleged 'extremely bad' cocaine habitThe storage spot in the Corolla was no good because it couldn't hold a kg of cocaine.30 Aug 02:34 AM
