New ZealandMan threatened to chop off cop's head if he didn't get a cigarette lighterHe wanted to go to prison so he could get 'three hot meals, watch TV and work out'.18 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Exceptionally concerning': Rest home patient had undiagnosed fracture for three daysThe patient suffered from dementia, and could not adequately communicate with staff.18 Jul 04:20 AM
New Zealand'Horrified': Woman only learnt belly button was gone when bandages were removed a week after surgery'I was never advised or warned pre-surgery that I could end up without a navel.'18 Jul 02:11 AM
New ZealandMajor entertainment figure facing sexual violence, drugs chargesThe man allegedly stupefied a woman by forcing his fingers into her mouth with meth.18 Jul 01:59 AM
New ZealandAlleged Hamilton stabbing: Accused to celebrate birthday in custody after assaultsThe alleged incident saw one man stabbed in the chest.18 Jul 01:25 AM
New Zealand'I was so scared': Sexual tryst led to knife-point robbery ordeal for manMan terrified after paying for a sexual liaison that turned into a knife-point robbery18 Jul 01:16 AM
New Zealand'I'm not their mother': 'Cavalier' boss fined $22,000 after teen blinded in one eyeCensured employer also claimed PPE gear for staff was too expensive.17 Jul 11:56 PM
New ZealandLandlord caught calling tenant a 'moaner' ordered to pay compoLandlord said 'he is on ACC and he is a moaner'.17 Jul 05:26 AM
New Zealand'Indian food stinks': Tenant evicted, then claims landlord made racist commentsThe Tenancy Tribunal rejected Vinodh (Neil) Singh's allegations15 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandRoadworks speedster paid his fine. So why is he challenging it in court?Vipul Gambhir was doing 75km/h in an area that was 50km/h because of roadworks.15 Jul 06:25 AM
New ZealandPrisoner launches apple at bird before stomping it to death"This was a dumb thing to do," Judge Andrew Nichols told the prisoner.15 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Stressed and bewildered': Client risked losing home in debt disputeThe censure of two lawyers would be a reminder to ensure their conduct was not repeated.14 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandFour minutes late: Lawyer stuck in road works fined after 'threat' to judgeThe lawyer's actions were found to be 'unprofessional and discourteous'14 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland lawyer struck off after siphoning 'at least $415k' from parents' estateHelen Holland's misconduct showed a lack of trustworthiness the public expect in lawyers.14 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandMore than 4000 plants, 45kg of cannabis head found in huge growing operationA Vietnamese teen denies masterminding a huge Whangārei Heads cannabis operation.14 Jul 01:46 AM
New ZealandConvicted 'stealthing' rapist loses appeal against jail termAppeal court judges find jail term was not manifestly excessive.14 Jul 12:38 AM
New ZealandJury fails to agree on verdict for murder charge in Lui caseAccused to appear in court again next month after jury fails to agree on murder charge.13 Jul 09:25 PM
New ZealandMeth cook guarded drug supermarket with a machine gunMan caught cooking meth in Northland had powerful firearms including a machine gun.13 Jul 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Don't waste the life you have': Sister of crash victim to driverFatal Boxing Day crash driver told a court he would swap places with two friends who died.13 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandRapist husband prevents essential worker's residency bidThey had long-term plans to live together and start a family in New Zealand.13 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandDoggy daycare worker wins $19k after being 'let go' via textThe manager accused her worker of fraudulent behaviour and stealing from the company.13 Jul 05:15 AM
New Zealand'In any other country in the world you would be dead': JudgePolice officers left the force after being shot at by a man who also wounded a police dog.13 Jul 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Our hearts are full': Dog that attacked vet returned to family after verdictThe Tauranga City Council is not ruling out appealing the decision.13 Jul 04:55 AM
New Zealand'It was clear she was a 14-year-old child': CrownFailure to find out teen's age before sex was the 'crux of the crime', court hears.13 Jul 01:00 AM
New Zealand'SPCA involved in conspiracy against us', dog breeders claimTop Auckland dog breeder claims the SPCA was involved in a conspiracy against her.12 Jul 11:00 PM
CrimeMurder-accused duo plead not guiltyMitchell Te Kani died at a Maungatapu property on May 1412 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandBurglar leaves unwelcome deposit in women's toiletJudge orders burglar to pay $1000 to clean up toilets after break-in spree.12 Jul 07:11 PM
New Zealand'I don't have a life, I have a leak': Balcony unfixed after two yearsA leak has prevented Pamela Skittrup from selling her apartment. She's at her wits' end.12 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Bottle to throttle': Pilot's court battle to clear his nameAn informant said a pilot was drinking before a flight, but the allegation was untrue.12 Jul 06:51 AM
New ZealandMan says delivery of divorce papers drove him to drink and drive...againDrunk driver hit a parked car, then fled from police soon after his marriage ended.12 Jul 06:36 AM
New Zealand'I didn't use them every day': Tenant ordered to pay damages after wet wipes clog pumpThe tenant said the wipes could have been left by the tenants who moved in afterwards.12 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandDismissed: Judge throws out charge against owner of dog that attacked vetExperienced vet put herself in a position vulnerable to an attack, judge finds.12 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Communicating with notes', Countdown manager never bothered to meet workerSupermarket workers were dubbed 'heroes' during the 2020 lockdown, but not all was well.12 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandVoting age appeal gets under way in Supreme CourtThe group Make it 16 say their human rights have been breached.12 Jul 04:30 AM
