New ZealandGangster due to fly free denied parole after dumb decisionsGordon Runga was ready to be paroled from prison until he got caught climbing the fence.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJuror leaves baby murder trial after being reduced to tearsNext week, a jury will be tasked with determining the verdict for Boston Wilson.07 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeFormer child witness returns to testify on fifth anniversary of teen's killingDimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and killed in South Auckland five years ago.07 Jul 05:25 AM
Crime'Your behaviour crushed their dreams': Lion park director jailed for assaults on womenOne victim said she has lost her spark. Another said she will never be the same.07 Jul 05:17 AM
Crime'Hope you have a good life': Murder trial witness recalls slain teen's final wordsDimetrius Pairama's body was found inside a rusted steel drum five years ago this month.07 Jul 12:12 AM
CrimeMan who assaulted family court lawyer appeals jail sentenceIsaac Aydon has appealed his prison sentence for assault on Brintyn Smith.07 Jul 12:07 AM
New ZealandHighway hell: Driver points fake gun at car in late-night terrorThe male driver allegedly pulled up a fake gun towards another on Mt Wellington Highway.06 Jul 08:19 PM
New Zealand'He just charged at me': Strangled detective speaks out after violent career low'It happened so fast. He just ran at me and shoved me back'.06 Jul 08:00 AM
FootballNZ cop and football referee charged with indecently assaulting teen in AustraliaA senior referee was taking part in a national football tournament across the Tasman.06 Jul 07:12 AM
CrimeChild witness outlined sadistic treatment of 17yo girl in final hours before murderDimetrius Pairama's body was found in a steel drum after she was forced to hang herself.06 Jul 07:07 AM
CrimeDrunk gang father uses his patch to assault his childrenOne of the boys tried to protect his brother during the assault, and copped a kick.06 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandFormer Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority workers sentenced to home detention for fraudTwo former public servants corruptly tried to profit from Christchurch earthquake rebuild.06 Jul 06:29 AM
New ZealandWatch: Security footage shows hammer-wielding robbers' shocking dairy attackSecurity footage reveals the moment hammer-wielding robbers attacked two people.06 Jul 06:08 AM
New ZealandAuckland dairy attack: Hammer-wielding robbers seriously injure two peopleAuckland dairy attack: Hammer-wielding robbers seriously injure two people. Video / SuppliedWatch06 Jul 06:02 AM
VideoWatch: Dairy worker attacked with hatchetCCTV shows the moment a Hastings dairy worker was injured trying to avoid a swinging hatchet attack by a masked man who walked in demanding money. Video / Cornwall Park DairyWatch06 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandSouth Auckland fires: Three men face arson charges, police investigation ongoingThe arrests come after a series of suspicious fires plagued Counties Manukau last month.06 Jul 02:25 AM
New Zealand'Racist eggings' escalate to arson attack on refugeesA Syrian family has faced eggings and abuse since they moved into their home at Mosgiel.06 Jul 12:17 AM
Crime'Sophisticated setup': Cannabis-grower's operation for personal use benefited friends, tooHe said it was for his own medicinal purposes but distributed it among his friend group.05 Jul 11:10 PM
New Zealand'Reckless violence': Police hunting culprits after Auckland dairy hammer attackThe store owner said he was shaking following the brazen attack.05 Jul 08:42 PM
New ZealandThree months in a flooded rental: Landlord must pay $15k to tenants confined to living upstairs"Virtually no steps have been taken by the landlord to remedy the situation".05 Jul 08:39 PM
New ZealandDairy attack, police see longer response times and the $850 Rolls-Royce stolen from Glen Eden woman’s home | Focus Morning Bulletin: July 6, 2023Shocking daylight attack leaves a dairy owner in hospital, just how long you could now wait for police in an emergency and what happened to a near million-dollar Rolls-Royce stolen from a suburban Auckland home in the latest headlines.Watch05 Jul 08:09 PM
New Zealand‘Despicable’: Man posed as charity trainer to get discount on puppyBlair Vining's widow appalled by the attempted deception.05 Jul 06:46 PM
CrimeWatch: $850k Rolls-Royce Ghost stolen from West Auckland homeA West Auckland woman is distraught after her 2023 Rolls-Royce Ghost worth $850,000 was stolen from her home in the 20 minutes she was out getting takeaways. Video / suppliedWatch05 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I'll ... shoot you and you won’t be seen again': Extortion after man wears rival colours on gang's turfThe terrified victim went into hiding for a year after the standover.05 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimePillow talk: Man beaten, bike stolen, for telling his partner about a gang's activitiesHe did mechanical repairs for the gang but was so fearful after the attack, he left town.05 Jul 06:00 AM
CrimeBirkdale baby death: Boston Wilson tells jury he accidentally dropped the childBoston Wilson is accused of murdering his 10-month-old nephew.05 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandWorst attack in 25 years on the job: Detective held against wall, punched in headThe officer was responding to a family harm incident in which a man was high on meth.05 Jul 01:39 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for playground lewd act spree, but will soon walk freeBrendan Harris was arrested late last year after multiple reports of indecent exposure.05 Jul 01:33 AM
New ZealandPolice charge 39-year-old man over serial Lego theftsPolice uncovered an 'underground Legoland' during a search of a property on East Coast Rd05 Jul 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland drug ring allegedly washed $1m of dirty cash a weekA secret witness and two detectives lift the lid on Auckland's meth underbelly.05 Jul 12:00 AM
CrimeWitness pressured to write statement saying cannabis grower was merely a translatorTruong paid cash by the thousands for horticulture equipment.04 Jul 10:59 PM
New Zealand'I had nothing on': Man beaten unconscious after pokies win tells of horror attackHarry Singh is still recovering from swollen ribs, bruised arm and a black eye.04 Jul 07:22 PM
New Zealand'Utter nonsense': Disqualified, drugged driver claims victim jumped in front of him“Your story about the victim jumping in front of your bike is utter nonsense.”04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrivate school had two other former teachers involved in ‘serious misconduct’ casesA teacher had an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old student.04 Jul 05:00 PM