New ZealandRenter awarded almost $12k refund and damages for unlawful unitTribunal awards tenant $11,775 to discourage landlords from leasing unlawful premises.01 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandAngry shoplifter caught after busting up public toiletHe stole groceries, dental care items and a vacuum cleaner before attacking a public loo.01 May 02:55 AM
New Zealand'Poor care': Man who broke neck died after complaints of painElderly hospital patient called out for help for 20 minutes before a nurse attended him.01 May 02:22 AM
New ZealandHDC investigating alleged conflicts involving advocacy trustThe National Advocacy Trust receives millions in taxpayer funding through HDC each year.30 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Spree burglar’ jailed after targeting garages and shedsAlex Gardner left DNA behind on a glove and a torch.30 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeWoman who stabbed man in self-defence sentencedThe Northland woman picked up a knife after being concerned for her safety.30 Apr 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Cover up': The brain-injured apprentice who fought for justice with hero whistleblower'He was saved by a sandwich, and the fact someone got up from their break to go looking.'29 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeTeen who ram-raided a store and held-up a petrol station did it all for two Moro barsHe claimed he had 'just followed his friends' when committing the crimes.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer accused of borrowing $50,000 from client on day of divorce settlementA woman complained to the Law Society that her lawyer allegedly borrowed $50,000 from her.28 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeVictim rang Spark for internet help, 30 minutes later a scammer rang back"Your fingerprints are all over this," Judge condemns offender.28 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Blow her away': Mum threatens to shoot police officer in faceThe solo mother said she meant no malice but a judge disagreed.28 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandDrug dealer jailed despite rehab efforts and apologyJudge orders "working capital" of drugs business be forfeited to the Crown.28 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandMaritime NZ lays charges after two port deathsTwo port workers died within six days of each other in April last year.28 Apr 03:29 AM
New ZealandLinwood Park murder accused raises question of insanityThe man's lawyer said his client's fitness to stand trial would not be an issue.27 Apr 09:59 PM
New ZealandMBIE ordered to pay compensation, reinstate worker after unlawful sacking'It was not open for the ministry to conclude there had been misconduct.'27 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandMan hits father, who later dies, but judge tells son ‘you didn’t cause that’Father dies in hospital 16 days after being struck in ribs by son.27 Apr 05:14 PM
New ZealandUphill battle: Arthritic student ousted from hall for being too old, sues Victoria UniversityHis new accommodation left him with a 'painful' walk uphill.27 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandFake Middlemore Hospital doctor jailed after treating dozens of patientsYuvaraj Krishnan was driven by a bizarre compulsion to be a doctor.27 Apr 05:09 AM
New Zealand'Intrusion of privacy': Workers resist providing their fingerprints to dairy giantBut the ERA has ruled workers can be forced to give their prints.27 Apr 05:00 AM
CrimeWoman accused of stabbing a stranger in the head unfit to stand trialThe victim was stabbed with such force the blade broke.27 Apr 04:48 AM
New ZealandBroadcaster Sean Plunket charged with court document breachThe well-known broadcaster is yet to enter a plea.27 Apr 03:56 AM
New ZealandTrial date set for former St Peter's teacher facing indecency chargesThe teacher will head to trial next year on multiple alleged sexual assault charges.27 Apr 01:56 AM
New Zealand'Grave and serious': Rape of woman at 21st results in jailThe man led the highly intoxicated victim to a secluded area and raped her twice.26 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandYouth leader turned 'kingpin' drew family into meth ring, court hearsHe grew up with a good family who gave him "every advantage".26 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandWorkplace stress: Coroner's advice after council staffer's deathCoroner finds workplace stress a factor in death of woman who took her own life.26 Apr 05:20 AM
New ZealandPair alleged to have shot at Hamilton police remanded in custodyThe second man will appear in court this afternoon.26 Apr 03:23 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for ‘massage’ that turned into sexual assaultCheol Min Hong drove at such speed to the woman's home he got a speeding ticket.26 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandCrown successful in appealing 501 deportee’s case against returning prisoner legislationThe man, known only as 'G' was deported to New Zealand in 2019.26 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandNot guilty plea to alleged rape, abduction of young girlThe alleged incident took place near the Blenheim Railway Station.26 Apr 12:52 AM
New ZealandOfficer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong'It was his favourite bong, and he did not want it to be taken by police.'26 Apr 12:29 AM
New Zealand‘Out of her depth’: Realtor overstated the size of land plots she was sellingOne of the lots was only 61 per cent of the size they had been promised.24 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandSacked building boss claims he's owed $1.7m in bonusesThe general manager lost his job following a company restructuring process.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dress sexy': Boss tells assistant she could be showroom 'honeytrap'The Auckland construction company has been ordered to pay nearly $60,000.24 Apr 09:51 AM
Crime'She'll be right': More than 600 calves starved to deathThe calves' skeletal remains were scattered around the farm, letting off a smell of decay.24 Apr 05:51 AM
