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
New ZealandFerry passenger stabbed with scissorsDefence of insanity not available to man who stabbed passenger with scissors.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Exploited a vulnerable student': Ruapehu teacher struck off after sex with studentA school caretaker found the pair in a classroom close to one another.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'You do not have power over me any more': Wahine toa praised for confronting abuser"I have a bright future and there is so much hope for me," survivor tells court.19 Jun 08:00 AM
CrimeAdults only: Tenant evicted after failing to mention her 'home-based business' involved sex workThe landlords recognised their apartment on a sexual services website.19 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Sorry': Protester who incited Parliament protest fires hadn't been in trouble beforeNow he's serving home detention after being sentenced in court.19 Jun 04:39 AM
New ZealandWoman sent home from ED with chest pain died hours later of cardiac arrestHer family felt her death could have been avoided if due diligence had been carried out.19 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandBotched fire cupping ends in infection after plaster with a 'secret formula' is used on burnThe practitioner repeatedly emailed the woman, offering her money after the incident.19 Jun 02:00 AM
CrimeWellington hit and run: Man allegedly four times legal limit at time of crashTwo pedestrians are in hospital, one critical in ICU after they were hit on Sunday.19 Jun 01:02 AM
