CrimeMan jailed for 'extreme' child exploitation material following Customs investigationHe also had a recording of the Christchurch Mosque Attack livestream.29 Aug 02:03 AM
New Zealand'Targeted': Man burgled storm-damaged home three timesThe city was in a state of emergency and the home was yellow-stickered.29 Aug 01:40 AM
New ZealandMan choked to death by his neighbour had contacted mental health service about himDays before Blithe was killed, he contacted mental health services. No beds were free.29 Aug 12:09 AM
New Zealand'Excessive force': Police officers punched, kicked teen lying on groundOne officer described colleagues kicking the teen while he was in the foetal position.28 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandArchitectural designer struck off building register for two yearsThe architectural designer was stuck off the Licensed Building Practitioners' register.28 Aug 09:55 PM
New ZealandDrunk and speeding on after school pick-up leads to solo dad's seventh convictionJudge: 'I need to assess the risk you pose to people driving around with their children.'28 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandFormer Mongrel Mob senior leader jailed for meth ring kingpin roleMark Griffiths was a senior Waikato Mongrel Mob leader at the time of his offending.28 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandMan charged with driving under influence of drug after fatal crashGraham Louis Rouse, 76, died in the February road accident.28 Aug 04:20 AM
New ZealandSmall council wins Appeal Court case for higher rates for forestersForestry sector’s Wairoa rates burden increased from $1.59m a year to $2.79m.28 Aug 04:10 AM
New ZealandWoman’s lower legs amputated after immediate action not taken'The patient should have been referred immediately to an emergency facility,' HDC rules.28 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandParents say hospital had more holes than ‘swiss cheese’ after baby's deathThe 13-month-old was taken to hospital by his mum at 2am with a fever and vomiting.28 Aug 02:00 AM
Crime'She trusted us, we couldn’t keep her safe': Caregivers walk away after losing faith in the systemThe little girl they were looking after had been abused by her previous caregiver.27 Aug 12:58 AM
New ZealandLanguage barrier key element as defendant takes the stand in rape trialThe defence case began in the Dunedin District Court yesterday.25 Aug 11:06 PM
New ZealandBetrayal, loss and recovery: Woman's fight for justice after friend stole life savings'When she claimed she got hacked, she cried … she came here and she cried'.25 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandFormer high-flyer’s fall from grace into drugs and violence lands him in prison'You have not suffered trauma like many who come before the criminal court'- Judge Rielly.25 Aug 07:31 PM
New Zealand'Hope you die': Ex-couple's business dispute ended in biting, 'adult toys' on display, trespass orderThe business director bit her former partner's girlfriend's arm in a public cafe.25 Aug 08:24 AM
New ZealandLandlord property ownership website deemed breach of Privacy ActThe website was shut down earlier this year.25 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimeFarm worker death: Jurors weep as young mother acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughterJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.25 Aug 03:25 AM
New ZealandAssisted woman forced to 'flannel wash' during fortnight without hot waterThe landlords did not respond to plumbing issues fast enough, the Tenancy Tribunal rules.24 Aug 09:00 PM
CrimeNot the buzz: $120k loss to beekeepers after man irked by bees taking his pollenHe was angry the bees were taking pollen from his flowers.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Extremely angry': Woman incited grisly tanker track attack, Crown suggestsJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.24 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandPolice clock teen driver at 188km/hAt that speed, he could cover the length of a rugby pitch in two seconds.24 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘No vax, no job’ - Respected worker gets $33K after being sacked during CovidHealth and safety rep reluctantly got a first vaccination but still lost his job.24 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan admits raping schoolgirl near railway stationHe cannot be named, pending more information being sought in his bid for suppression.24 Aug 01:29 AM
New Zealand‘Wish I could do more for victims’: Judge to rely on burglar's promise to pay back business ownersBrian Reuben broke into five Thames businesses over severals weeks due to spiralling debt.23 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandTeen broke into house, stabbed elderly woman asleep in bedThe boy was not violent before, but prior to the attack he had played violent video games.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Keep a lid on that temper’: Teacher escapes convictionEven the judge saw a glimpse of Tevita Hufanga's temper during proceedings.23 Aug 08:00 AM
CrimeWoman accused of hitting her grandchildren with hockey stickGrandmother lined up grandchildren for a smack or slap to discipline them, she says.23 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandTenants overpaid rent for home damaged in Auckland floodsThe landlord claimed the group were in rent arrears - calculations told a different story.23 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimeMurder-accused sends 'love letter' to killer partner in prison, revealing 'no regrets'Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.23 Aug 05:36 AM
New ZealandMan who poached 4600 crayfish for ‘sprawling’ black market ring jailedCrayfish poacher apologised after abusing customary permit system.23 Aug 02:45 AM
New Zealand'Silo' effect meant doctors failed to detect cause of Carmen Walker's deathPathologist claims Carmen Walker's death at Waikato Hospital 13 years ago was iatrogenic.23 Aug 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Dress barely covers your bottom': Rape trial victim faces gruelling questions from defenceIt is alleged a woman received a ride home from town with the unregistered taxi driver.22 Aug 11:39 PM
New ZealandGrieving father takes private prosecution against forestry company after son's deathThe man, 24, was hit by a nine-kilogram D-shackle which came towards him "like a missile".22 Aug 05:00 PM
