New ZealandFaith healer said massages were on God’s instruction, but jury told they were sexually motivatedNga Teiri gave 'unblocking' massages that prosecutors say were sexually motivated.16 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandGang links, meth and property damage: Tenants owe landlord $30,000“It was really certain they were cooking and producing a lot of meth at that property."16 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandThe text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long timeThe Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.16 Aug 07:00 AM
Crime'I couldn't watch': Witness recalls chained victim being dragged to his death'You don’t need to do this, you know, it’s not too late,' the man pleaded with the killer.16 Aug 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fireThe 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.16 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimeEnchanter tragedy: Skipper to defend charges against him, companyFive men died when the Enchanter sank in March 2022.16 Aug 04:16 AM
New Zealand'Horrible loss': Teen rushing home for family event before bike and van crashedHe wasn't wearing a helmet but the coroner ruled it probably wouldn't have saved him.15 Aug 10:25 PM
New ZealandCrown says 'sorry' but will fight top of the south Māori over claims for remedies'It's a big thing for the Crown' - Crown lawyer Jason Gough15 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Dad never got over Mum's death': Carmen Walker inquest beginsCarmen Walker died during a procedure to treat melanoma.15 Aug 07:00 AM
Crime'Kill him': Witness claims hearing female order the death of farm worker who was beaten, draggedPeople were yelling, there was a repetitive 'thud' and two days later a body was found.15 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer says woman allegedly indecently assaulted by sportsman lied"The truth is you were a willing participant," lawyer Paul Knowsley said to the woman.15 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandUndue risk: Man who attempted to bring down NZ's power grid to remain behind barsGraham Philip refused to engage with a psychologist for a report.15 Aug 04:48 AM
New ZealandMan who breached home detention sent to prisonCourt hears the detainee has stopped swearing at probation officers.15 Aug 01:25 AM
New Zealand'Attention seeking and clickbait': Doctor who posted controversial Covid videos criticisedFifteen people complained to medical watchdog about the doctor's YouTube videos.15 Aug 01:10 AM
New Zealand‘Are they going to shoot us?’: Police justified in setting dog on fleeing teenPolice were pursuing a car after its driver was seen firing a gun out the window.14 Aug 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Deliberate and unethical': Pharmacist stole methadone, topped up bottles with waterJohn Collett moved the methadone to a small bottle, then put it in his pocket.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDouble jeopardy: Drink driver was about to plead guilty to two charges - then the judge suggested otherwiseNow, four years later and the controversial charge is back before the court.14 Aug 08:00 AM
Crime'Nearby smiling': Young mum accused in murder of man who was beaten, chained and draggedShe allegedly smiled as the assault unfolded and stopped a person from intervening.14 Aug 07:11 AM
New Zealand'Tears on his cheeks': Cause of patient death still haunts family, doctorThe doctor who blew the whistle on a hospital death claims the case was covered up.14 Aug 06:19 AM
New Zealand'This is not long-forgotten history': Descendants of Māori wronged by Crown back in court'We just want our land back and then we'll go away' - Rangatira Rore Stafford14 Aug 06:14 AM
New ZealandGreen with envy: Energy drink V wins Mother of trademark battlesPaper file which could have settled trademark row "no longer exists".14 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimeSportsman allegedly tried to indecently assault women, stupefy one at gym Christmas party'I don't know how I got home,' one of the women told the court.14 Aug 05:05 AM
New ZealandHearing under way for doctor who posted controversial Covid videos onlineDr Samantha Bailey is accused of sharing "misleading and inappropriate" information.14 Aug 03:41 AM
New ZealandTreatment for man who died of lung cancer delayed in errorA man died of lung cancer after a mass on his lung was found but not followed up.14 Aug 02:00 AM
Crime'It shouldn't be seen as just an accident': Man struck pregnant partner in the stomachKrishant Kumar struck his pregnant partner's belly before pushing her into a wall.13 Aug 11:05 PM
New ZealandOne NZ's record $3.6m fine for misleading broadband promotionsCompany tried to overturn convictions in court, lost, and had bigger penalty imposed.13 Aug 09:40 PM
New ZealandNZDF apologies to aircraftman for its handling of her assault complaintShe faced a court martial - he did not.12 Aug 08:05 PM
New Zealand'Completely out of character': Drink driver blames alcohol levels on keto dietPaul Lewis said he was on a keto diet and didn't know his alcohol tolerance had dropped.12 Aug 06:05 AM
New ZealandChristine Rankin takes employer to court over $100k salary - board claims there was no job offerThe prominent civil servant was allegedly offered a job without the foundation knowing.12 Aug 04:12 AM
New Zealand'Terribly sorry': Troubled doctor prescribed drugs for family but took them himselfThe former top public hospital doctor's actions amounted to professional misconduct.12 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandBroken Promises: The final stage in a 180-year-old land battle is about to beginNelson iwi won a landmark case against the Crown; they're back in court to sort remedies.11 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandFamily feud erupts in public as mum's car bashed with bat at city intersectionThis was done in broad daylight and in full view of any member of the public,' judge says11 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I don't know what to make of it': Woman steals nearly $1.6m from ailing older sisterBronwyn Rutter paid $1.5m back but then went on to take smaller amounts.11 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeMeth cook back behind bars: Father set up lab in family homeA judge has criticised his late plea, saying it impacts on others waiting for a trial.11 Aug 05:00 PM
