New Zealand'I didn’t do it': Ex-mobster loses his cool while giving evidence in murder trialDefence accused him of torching the place after breaking in and assaulting the woman.10 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Broken teeth, fractured eye socket': Prison guards' bloody beatingInmate Krome Wilson punched one of the guards from behind, sending him to the ground.10 Jun 05:30 AM
CrimeWoman dies from stage four cancer after DHB's systemic failuresThe post-menopausal woman had been bleeding on and off for five years.10 Jun 02:05 AM
Crime'Hysterical screaming' heard before baby's 'violent' death'Nobody in the community likes to think that this sort of thing can happen'.10 Jun 01:03 AM
Crime'It was like herding cats': Dad accused of abuse describes challenges of raising five boysThe father allegedly threatened to execute his sons after the Aramoana massacre.09 Jun 02:00 AM
CrimeHow child rapist spent 25 years on the run after vanishing from NZLima Aleni's behaviour during his decades at large helped bolster the prosecution's case.09 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandBusted: Cleaner springs guests who booked beachside motel to make fake moneyCouple checked in carrying a guillotine, printer and multiple laptop bags.08 Jun 09:08 PM
New ZealandArmed police called to stabbing in Auckland's Papatoetoe16 police cars descended on the residential street overnight.08 Jun 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Straw buyers’ bought 13 guns in three months allegedly for gang-linked relativesA 75-year-old and his daughter paid more than $21,000 on guns and ammunition.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandYouth crime: A teen robber’s two-year trail of $190k mayhem revealedTeenagers netted $140,000 of watches, rings and medallions in 45-second raid.07 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandA burden to bear: Mum's angst after Snapchat predator jailed for sex act with girlThe 46-year-old added the teen on social media and said he wanted to be her 'sugar daddy'.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHe was an 83-year-old Justice of the Peace - he laundered $500k for meth ringHerbert Armitage was a JP and a keen bowler - he was laundering money on the side.07 Jun 06:47 AM
New Zealand‘Why me?’: Grandma's fury as home with baby inside sprayed with bullets'If I’m gonna die I’d just rather die in my own home, but I’d like to know why.'07 Jun 02:40 AM
New Zealand$7m cocaine bust: Auckland police smash Australian organised crime cellTwo men arrested after $7 million worth of cocaine found in shipping container.07 Jun 02:35 AM
CrimeMan who kicked fatally stabbed MMA fighter in head refused home detentionKevin 'Honey Badger' Hay was a popular martial arts instructor with 70,000 followers.07 Jun 02:05 AM
New ZealandDragged to his death: Now the woman involved is up for parole and says she's sorryJacob Ramsay was beaten over money he owed and then chained to a car and dragged.06 Jun 08:08 AM
New Zealand'It's pretty scary': Man taking out rubbish confronted by gunmen in Akl house shootingPhotos show a hole in the garage door and a car littered with shotgun pellets.06 Jun 12:29 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after young person injured in 'incident' at Auckland parkOne patient was taken to Middlemore Hospital with moderate injuries.05 Jun 09:20 PM
Crime'When are you going to grow up?' Judge blasts dad who punched man at kids' rugbyLindon Matthews claims he was offended at the way another dad looked at him.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was screaming': Murder-accused emotionally recalls trying to save partner from fatal fireBut he claims he can't remember much else, including how the blaze broke out.05 Jun 07:19 AM
New ZealandThieves cut hole in gun club's safe, climb inside and steal rifles, cash and ammoThe whereabouts of some of the stolen guns remains unknown.05 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandA meth lab, 14kg of cannabis, $120k cash allegedly found hidden in dense bushA man and woman are on trial for their alleged involvement in a large meth lab.05 Jun 06:00 AM
CrimeCourt orders longer sentence for teen who raped stranger in bushes at Albert ParkPeter Kosetatino initially sought home detention and permanent name suppression.05 Jun 05:16 AM
CrimeCar fall victim had tried to flee moving car in past, 14yo witness says at manslaughter trialKatelyn Rua-Tuhou had a history of fleeing moving vehicles when drunk, defence claims.05 Jun 04:16 AM
CrimeAirport baggage handler admits he was part of crime syndicate accused of $50m meth import schemeKimela Piukana helped divert the illicit bundles from overseas commercial flights.05 Jun 01:57 AM
New Zealand'Headed in right direction': Police Minister, Commissioner say crime is falling in downtown AklFoot patrols in the central city04 Jun 11:45 PM
PoliticsBig spike in serious repeat young offenders revealedLatest statistics show a 26 per cent spike last year in serious repeat young offenders.04 Jun 08:22 PM
New Zealand'Sophisticated and intelligent criminal' gets law degree while on electronic bailMason Helm put GPS trackers on Ford utes, cloned their keys, then stole them.04 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeFirearms, stolen goods recovered after burglariesEight people have been arrested in relation to the Manawatū incidents.04 Jun 02:56 AM
CrimeMan recalls moment partner opened door on motorway and fell to her deathProsecution says kidnap and manslaughter accused is suffering selective amnesia.04 Jun 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Doesn't want to wear his shoes in public': Boy threatened with weapon at bus stationAn AT boss says the aggressive incidents are 'really horrible for everyone involved'.04 Jun 02:36 AM
CrimePrincipal withdrew $30k from school funds at pubs, restaurants and casinosThe principal made 117 unauthorised transactions over two years.04 Jun 12:37 AM
CrimeLaser pointed at police helicopter as Mongrel Mob boss to be interred with his HarleyThe culprit was identified and given a formal warning by police.03 Jun 11:10 PM
New ZealandWoman in tears as jury finds man guilty of work party sex attackA jury has found a man guilty of sexually violating a sleeping woman.03 Jun 10:32 PM
