New ZealandNZ Post parcel sorter caught stealing after bragging to friendsAn 'adrenaline rush' was behind the employee's stealing, which he now regrets.26 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandSacked: Manager who avoided, refused onsite drug tests fails in bid for compoShe was asked to do the test but left site immediately. The next day she just refused.26 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandDrugs and a shoebox full of cash: Gang chief gets 12 years in prisonPolice op targeted gang's nationwide distribution of meth and other drugs.26 Jun 06:48 AM
New ZealandMan's $68k black market crayfish rort: 'I'd like to apologise to all my people'John Nohotima falsely applied for customary permits to take thousands of koura from sea.26 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Manipulative': Man accused of organising sex work for 'mentally fragile' girlThe man organised prostitution deals for the underage girl, Crown says.26 Jun 04:16 AM
New ZealandMan under mental health care died, despite parents' increasing concerns for his wellbeingFormer Capital and Coast DHB criticised for the way it handled the man's case.26 Jun 02:23 AM
New Zealand'Overlooked': 4yo girl's diabetes missed twice before diagnosisThe family of a girl with Type 1 diabetes suffered stress after a delayed diagnosis.26 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandMāori mother ordered to return daughter, 7, to AustraliaThe mother argued the hapū she identified with had proclaimed itself a sovereign state.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice apply to withdraw charges against broadcaster Sean PlunketPlunket faced two charges of unlawfully publishing court documents.23 Jun 07:50 AM
New ZealandDad takes daughter to court to stop rape claim emailsThe accusations were made against the father, and one of the recipients was his boss.23 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi who had twice-a-day meth habit avoids deportation from AussieJoel Toroa does not want to return to NZ. Everything he has and loves is in Australia.23 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandHit and run killing: Did woman know driving 50km/h into partner would kill him?Zhane Faiers contends she didn't realise her ex-partner could die by being hit by her car.23 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Skipper fined after boat launches midair, capsizesSkipper Maurice Johnson was fined $900 and made a donation to the Coastguard.23 Jun 04:29 AM
New ZealandJewellery store robber smirks as he's jailed: How selfies with the loot sealed his fateBayley Christensen smirked while his victim spoke about the trauma of the robbery.23 Jun 01:21 AM
New ZealandMan denies murder charge in Linwood Park deathA 31-year-old man accused of killing a tourist from India has denied a murder charge.22 Jun 09:50 PM
New Zealand'Vexatious': Restraining order imposed on controversial advocateA judge said years of proceedings brought by Halse in one case were an abuse of process.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Brain fade': Realtor accused of not disclosing multiple burglariesA family felt misled about the home's safety after also suffering a break-in.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLandlord must pay $3500 after dumping evicted tenant's propertyThe discarded belongings include family photos and jewellery.22 Jun 07:00 AM
Crime‘Sex slave’: Man jailed for historic sexual abuse of whāngai girl he still deniesNow older, the victim went to the police six years ago to report the offending.22 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘I’ve killed my bro’: Ute driver causes death of workmate, injures anotherTwo men fell from back of ute. One died, one was flown to hospital and survived.22 Jun 06:00 AM
CrimeChristmas crash: Pub row ends with drunk and dangerous driver in a paddockHe drove in an 'erratic manner' straight past the police station.22 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Pop': Officer breaks woman's arm with 'poor technique'She said he 'snapped' her arm while he was arresting her.22 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandSuppression to continue for man accused of abducting and raping a schoolgirlHe has been remanded back into custody until his next court appearance.22 Jun 01:36 AM
New Zealand'Who watches the watchers?': Forestry company's failures revealed after worker's deathA probe into the death revealed the company's oversights, for which it has been fined.21 Jun 07:38 AM
Crime'Negligent': Booze baron caused delays in improving worker conditionsA liquor baron must pay $87,000 for failing to action improved worker conditions.21 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandDog put down for biting plumber, police officer; owner fined'It just rushed at me and by the time I saw it…I couldn’t shut the door'.21 Jun 03:12 AM
New ZealandHidden brake lights contributed to motorcyclist's deathThe circumstances of the death were avoidable but could easily arise, a coroner says.21 Jun 12:19 AM
CrimeSkipper charged after Enchanter tragedy appears in courtLance Goodhew and his company have been charged over deaths of five men.20 Jun 10:55 PM
New ZealandOutsourcing elective surgeries was costing Waikato DHB $25m a yearPublic hospital hired consultant for $2.4 million to reduce $25m outsourcing bill.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandExplainer: What is diversion and how do people get it?Those eligible for the scheme will address the underlying drivers of their offending.20 Jun 07:51 AM
New Zealand'Like a woman possessed': Woman denies murderous intent in hit-and-runRopati Shortland travelled a short distance on the roof before crashing on to the ground.20 Jun 07:15 AM
New Zealand'Unfair': Minor parties launch judicial review against Electoral Commission over advertising fundingSue Grey says ad allocations are unfair - but the Electoral Commission stands by it.20 Jun 07:06 AM
CrimeHeld till dawn: Woman who kept victims in house for several hours during robbery wants shorter sentenceShannon Avery believes she should have received more time off her sentence.20 Jun 03:31 AM
New ZealandSize matters: Realtor said there was room for a pool and 400sqm home - but the land size wasn't as advertisedOne of three sections was just 61 per cent of its advertised size.19 Jun 06:00 PM
