CrimeConvicted killer back in jail after fleeing police from ambulance, beating partnerThe Black Power member was previously jailed for 11 years for his involvement in a murder.04 Jul 07:00 AM
Crime'I was a coward': Boss killed former child star in crash, fled sceneThe victim was walking home after socialising with colleagues when his boss ran into him.04 Jul 04:06 AM
New ZealandUber driver claims indecent assault of sleeping teen passenger was an accidentWong picked up his victim from outside a Christchurch bar and “took advantage” of her.04 Jul 12:13 AM
Crime'Silent and savvy': Vietnamese man denies role in cannabis operationThe sophisticated operation was estimated to turn over $24 million a year.03 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeCrown says resentment over Facebook post resulted in murdered teen's blowtorch torture, forced hangingThe defendant was 17 at the time the crime was alleged to have taken place in 2018.03 Jul 05:31 AM
New ZealandTwo arrested after Christchurch raid uncovers $400k worth of methTaking the 1.2kg of meth off the street has prevented 'considerable harm', police say.03 Jul 05:11 AM
New ZealandSir James Wallace victim says NZ arts community enabled offendingOne of the arts patron's victims described the rich-lister as a "predator".03 Jul 04:59 AM
New ZealandJoyriding kids go on crime spreeThree children - two under 14 - led police on a wild chase around Dunedin.03 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandWoman jailed for stealing $250,000 from dying manJudge slams 'offending out of greed, rather than need'.02 Jul 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSteve Braunias: The crashing waves of grief as court hears of Baby Chance's deathSteve Braunias at the trial of a man accused of murdering a 10-month-old baby.01 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeMentally ill man beaten, stabbed by Black Power in McDonald's for wearing redHe had no association with any gangs and was simply ordering his daily combo.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lifestyle, cars, money and his uncle' drew man into Mongols gangKane Ronaki is the last of 11 Mongol gang members to be sentenced this week.30 Jun 05:00 AM
CrimeHenchman guilty of stabbing meth cook to death in drug market power struggleRicky Wang, suspected of plotting a bloody syndicate coup, died tied to a chair.30 Jun 04:27 AM
CrimeMan arrested over fire station arsonThe 25-year-old is said to be appearing in court today.30 Jun 01:25 AM
New ZealandNational to make filming, publishing ram raid aggravating factor in Sentencing ActNational's Paul Goldsmith says the change 'sends a clear message' of intolerance.29 Jun 09:49 PM
New ZealandRangiora homicide: Woman pleads not guilty to being an accessory after man’s alleged murderRichard Leman's dismembered body was found inside the boot of a parked car.29 Jun 09:31 PM
CrimeWoman sets fire to carpet after catching boyfriend in bed with best friendScorned, the woman hit the man with a crowbar and started a fire in his house.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOunces or kgs? Dispute over drugs in Mongol sentencingThe judge stepped in to settle the dispute.29 Jun 06:14 AM
New ZealandJealous newlywed fatally stabbed his wife’s lover during lockdownThe victim was a beloved street preacher who left behind a legacy, his family said.29 Jun 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Callous act': Woman scams elderly victims for moneySamantha Kerri Scott faces a raft of charges for her crimes.28 Jun 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSir James Wallace unmasked: The inside story of a rich-lister, arts philanthropist and criminalHis frail figure gives no indication of the money and influence he holds over people.28 Jun 08:42 PM
New Zealand‘Spiritual healer’ jailed for sex attacks on clientsSonny Hang Chin smirked and shook his head during sentencing.28 Jun 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Who is really tough on crime?OPINION: Let's take another look at statistics from different governments.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhilanthropist to predator: Sir James Wallace faces being stripped of knighthoodThe Government has begun the process of stripping Wallace of his knighthood.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Disgraceful and repulsive': Man spat in officer's face then barricaded himself in a roomPolice had responded to a domestic matter and were trying to serve him with an order.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'A lot about this is unusual' - Lawyers address jury as testimony finishes at meth syndicate murder trialCrime boss Uncle Six and a fellow henchman both pleaded guilty and testified against him.28 Jun 08:22 AM
CrimeMan films indecent act with 'elderly family dog'Videos of the act, along with thousands of exploitation materials were found on his phone.28 Jun 07:18 AM
New ZealandMan guilty of organising prostitution for underage girlThe man has denied any involvement with the prostitution throughout the trial.28 Jun 03:53 AM
CrimeSteve Braunias: Boston Wilson's trial for the killing of a childWilson's nephew, 10-month-old Chance, died in December 2021.28 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandVictim's hospital bed interview didn't result in miscarriage of justice“It shows the complainant in the immediate aftermath of the incident."28 Jun 03:17 AM
New ZealandSir James Wallace named as former rich-lister convicted of indecent assault; Govt moves to strip knighthoodFormer rich-lister finally unmasked more than five years after first charged.28 Jun 02:30 AM
CrimeBusted car thief turns on teens with a screwdriver in WhangāreiHe came at youngsters, aged 14 and 15, with a screwdriver and stole their phones.28 Jun 01:21 AM
New Zealand‘Vile’ sex offender gets 10 years’ jail for ‘harrowing’ attacks on young girlRoss Bigham's 'constant and relentless' assaults continued for seven years.27 Jun 06:32 PM
New ZealandRecidivist swindler who was '80 per cent sure' he wouldn't reoffend denied paroleGiven the conman had 75 dishonesty convictions, it was seen as too risky to release him.27 Jun 05:00 PM
