CrimeTenant told home was a ‘pigsty’ awarded $1000 in damages, but can’t keep pet catKristen Gaunt was awarded $1000 in damages for the 'unnecessary' comments.05 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandJudge warns of prison ‘revolving door’ after two-on-one Hastings assaultTwo men have been jailed for violence meted out to a victim over a debt.05 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandMother who beat child, hid injuries under face paint on Air NZ flight fails to reduce jail sentenceJailed woman tried to hide child's injuries under face paint on Air NZ flight.05 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandRobber goes to Supreme Court to keep $5k awarded to victimJoshua Van Silfhout robbed a lone service station worker of cigarettes and cash in 2010.05 May 02:04 AM
New ZealandRetired senior educator charged with sexual offendingThe boy was aged 5 and 7 at the time of the alleged offending.05 May 01:16 AM
CrimeStaff member at top Wellington school pleads guilty to assaultHis identity, and any details that could identify him, remain suppressed by the courts.05 May 12:08 AM
New Zealand'Snapped': Man who drove wife off cliff jailedHe drove toward a steep bank moments after his wife said their marriage was over.05 May 12:07 AM
New ZealandConviction for death of gang rival stands by majority verdictDamien Shane Kuru's manslaughter conviction appeal dismissed but one judge disagrees.04 May 10:45 PM
New ZealandMigrant workers underpaid by building company, $60k in damages orderedThey were underpaid and their wages were withheld during Covid-19 lockdowns.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDad focused on drugs instead of protecting his daughters from repeated physical abuseBoth girls had numerous broken bones, some of which were healing.04 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Unresponsive' prisoners dragged, carried from cells by guards during riotParata Taite, 26, and Manutaki Kameta, 29, have been jailed for their roles in the riot.04 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandFormer Young Farmer of the Year entrant left 29 cows to die of starvationWhile he was not disqualified from farming, he was fined $32,500.04 May 05:55 AM
New ZealandMeth-in-suitcase smuggler fails in bid to have case heard in Supreme CourtJiri Kupec tried to smuggle 20kg of meth into New Zealand in suitcase linings.04 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandCrown solicitor under investigation after complaint into workplace conductThe anonymous complaint doesn't relate to Crown lawyer's performance as a prosecutor.04 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot: Trio guilty of most chargesThe verdicts have brought the 11-week trial to a close.04 May 03:39 AM
New Zealand‘Reprehensible’: Lawyer suspended for drunk trip to sex shop with internsPalmer's lawyer described him as just a 'creature of his generation'.04 May 12:39 AM
New ZealandRoom with a boom: Meth pair get home detention for hotel lab blastThe drug dealers were given large discounts to their sentences.03 May 10:29 PM
New ZealandMāngere murder accused was gun enthusiast who joined shooting competitions, jury hearsCorrdon Esera fired his AR-15 at a car, killing teen driver Misiona Talafu Petelo.03 May 08:27 AM
New ZealandLawyer found guilty of misconduct for spending imprisoned client's $150,000The tribunal also found Alwyn O'Connor likely took $22,000 in missing funds.03 May 08:16 AM
New Zealand'I got your guy': Overdose sees innocent man targeted in alleged murderSao Yean had nothing to do with 'bad drugs' that led to a death. He paid with his life.03 May 06:34 AM
New ZealandDetails of late drug dealer’s operation revealedCourt allows four vehicles owned by late drug dealer to be sold.03 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Lucky to survive': Man sentenced after lawyer knocked out with single punchVilliome Kuruyabaki was lucky the victim of his attack didn't die, the court heard.03 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandProtesters charged with blocking Wellington road granted bailThe three men appeared in court this afternoon.03 May 05:58 AM
CrimeTeacher struck off for catfishing co-workers, posed as Tinder hunkWhile pretending to be a man, the teacher had an online relationship with a colleague.03 May 05:30 AM
CrimeThird person charged in Northland murder caseThe body of Bob Kleiman was found in October 2022.03 May 03:19 AM
New ZealandReal estate agent awarded $76k in damages for breach of rights by IRDIRD was found to have breached Richard Parore's rights in a tax law case.03 May 02:29 AM
New ZealandChinese couple lose $225k after immigration adviser neglects obligationsVisa application stipulated couple must buy property from connected company.02 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandVictim in alleged Boxing Day kidnap and motorway death namedKatelyn Rua-Tuhou was found dead inside a crashed car.02 May 10:52 PM
New Zealand'I didn't do it': Suitcase murder accused raises hand in court to proclaim innocenceThe woman raised her hand to speak to the judge.02 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand$141k forfeited despite no criminal chargesPolice alleged money was gained from loan-sharking, illegal gambling and cigarette sales.02 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan hires skip bins, charges them to Chorus and pockets $42kThe offender wore a Waste Management uniform and drove a vehicle with the company logo.02 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman cowered under table after man threatened to kill her dog PoppyGrigori Charpan was told to take a good look at himself.02 May 05:00 AM
CrimeTrial begins for business owner accused of indecent assaultsThe business owner allegedly indecently assaulted five women over several years.02 May 03:19 AM
New Zealand‘Severe meth use disorder’: Man busted with drugs, cash, axe in car jailedBradley Davies was sentenced for his ninth breach of a protection order.02 May 02:20 AM
