New ZealandMan, 27, paid 13-year-old girl $100 for sex actsHe has been jailed again and will remain on the sex offender register for life.13 Dec 01:40 AM
New ZealandRoom full of guns discovered in West Auckland homePolice seized 15 firearms, two of which were later established as being air rifles.13 Dec 12:04 AM
CrimeFateful call: Skipper told sandbar decision 'the one you regret the most'Kevin McQuire pleaded guilty earlier this year over Clarks Beach boating tragedy.12 Dec 10:47 PM
CrimeSon revealed as murder-accused of woman found dead in her homeJennifer Sheehan's family were left 'shocked and utterly lost for words' after her death.12 Dec 09:53 PM
New Zealand'Shaken': Search for witnesses after school swimming centre carpark incidentThe pedestrian suffered concussion and bruising.12 Dec 08:44 PM
New ZealandMan ran down teen the same day he was in court for running down elderly womanHe suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries and was left fighting for his life.12 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeChristopher Luxon left in the dark about assaultPrime Minister Christopher Luxon said he only learned that about an alleged indecent assault of two women by members of a visiting Vietnamese delegation this morning.Watch12 Dec 03:53 AM
New ZealandMan allegedly points gun at South Auckland resident, fleesThe alleged offender was arrested in Māngere, found with cannabis and shotgun cartridges. 12 Dec 12:08 AM
New Zealand'Thoughtless act': Police appeal after preschool robbery leaves kids without playgroundPolice are asking the robbers to think about the children and return the equipment.11 Dec 09:58 PM
New Zealand'Significant assault': Police reveal more details of Lake Hāwea homicidePolice have returned to the house where they say Karen White was killed on March 8. 11 Dec 07:42 PM
New Zealand'An engaged parent': Why drug-dealing artist's prison sentence was overturned for home detentionDali Susanto's ex wanted him to have a “full and active role” in his children’s lives.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlanket carefully hung in prison yard to conceal violent bashing of inmateThe prison assault was only the beginning of Jason Osborne's latest bout of offending.11 Dec 07:00 AM
Crime'Why is he doing this?' Former Ngāpuhi leader accused of assaulting teen on fishing tripRaniera Tau, also also known as Sonny Tau, was 63 at the time. The girl was 16.11 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandThree men to appear in Palmerston North court on drugs and firearms-related chargesPolice executed search warrants at two properties in Highbury this morning. 11 Dec 04:27 AM
Crime'No cure for foolishness:' Man who sold stolen property online was 'a bit of a fool'Abhinav Dutt's lawyer said his offending was very much out of character.11 Dec 04:24 AM
Crime‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder againDonovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.11 Dec 02:04 AM
New ZealandWatch: Roaring car seen 'driving like something else' after Massey driveway deathThe alleged driver was arrested in Thames, 128km from the crime scene.10 Dec 11:18 PM
New Zealand'I’ve never seen one that big': Judge shocked at cow's untreated cancerJudge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'10 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandMan allegedly murdered in Massey driveway deathA man has been charged with murder after another man was run over and killed in a driveway in Massey, West Auckland.Watch10 Dec 10:24 PM
CrimeMongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prisonHe already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.10 Dec 08:32 PM
New ZealandPolice give monthly safety training to Gisborne council staff abused by publicConcerning incidents at Gisborne Library include a photocopier being thrown.10 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'Implausible, even fanciful:' Judge's reaction to man's claims he didn't know goods were stolenPolice seized 6000 stolen items after executing search warrants in Operation Trump Card.10 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Can't open her eyes': Auckland shopkeeper chasing thief attacked in violent assaultThe robber punched her in the head after she gave chase.10 Dec 02:08 AM
New ZealandAuckland mall allegedly ram-raided by five youths as young as 12 Police called to Silverdale on Auckland’s Hibiscus Coast about 4.35am. 09 Dec 10:05 PM
New ZealandMan extradited to stand trial for assault on partner's late fatherA man's lost his bid to stay in NZ and avoid criminal trial across the ditch.09 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeEx-Auckland pharmacist asks judge to toss conviction for $50,000 theft so he can work in AustraliaA conviction might make it more difficult to attend pharmacist conferences, he said.09 Dec 03:08 AM
Crime'The abuse of that monster': Court hears rage as paedophile's victims demand justiceHunt faces preventative detention; court hears of decades-long pattern of abuse.09 Dec 02:31 AM
New Zealand'Volatile and violent': Three police officers injured in roadside checkpoint attackTwo men are due to appear in the Dunedin District Court on Monday.08 Dec 09:13 PM
CrimeLured through a dating app: How man with spotless record became drug ring henchmanLoneliness made him vulnerable to exploitation, his lawyer said.08 Dec 05:00 AM
CrimeAuckland police arrest two dirt bikers following ride across cityPolice arrest two bikers following a crackdown of up to 100 dirt bike riders across Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch08 Dec 04:33 AM
New Zealand'We don't feel safe': Police pursue 'stolen' car through Hamilton, residents on edge after crimesA resident says police gave chase, and arrested four youths.08 Dec 02:49 AM
New ZealandStranger danger alert: Schoolboy approached by couple in white van with tinted windowsPolice want to find the 'suspicious' couple, ask Marlborough residents for help. 08 Dec 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOperation Reach: Senior Head Hunter charged over plot to smuggle 50kg cocaine from BrazilThe 60-year-old appeared in court yesterday, nine months after Operation Reach co-accused.07 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Crime pays all day': The life and times of a self-proclaimed 'real gangsta' and now convicted rapist'I just want to get out of here and go back to prison,' he once yelled at the judge.06 Dec 11:00 PM