New ZealandSH2 merging-lane death: Woman loses appeal over convictionLucilla Brunt's conviction of careless driving causing death will stay on her record.20 Mar 03:44 AM
New ZealandMan who punched and repeatedly kicked workmate tries to claim compensation over firing“The law is clear that threats of violence in the workplace are not acceptable."20 Mar 02:31 AM
New Zealand'No idea': Gang wannabe claims he didn't know of knifeJustin Burke helped carry out a 'hiding' but claims he didn't know it would end in death.20 Mar 01:27 AM
New ZealandPatient dies after colonoscopy goes horribly wrongThe surgical team was unaware the patient had a lung removed 10 years earlier.20 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandName suppression lapses for man who attacked lawyerThe 36-year-old travel agent admitted to the violent assault.19 Mar 10:17 PM
New Zealand‘On-again-off-again’ girlfriend racked up $7320 in rent debt while man was in comaLindsay Tickner continued to live in the property after being told to leave.19 Mar 07:39 PM
New ZealandBongs, meth and fireworks: The bizarre list of courthouse confiscationsThere was a 22 per cent rise of prohibited items over 2022.18 Mar 05:08 PM
New Zealand'It seems perverse': Family violence 'normalised' in tribunal decisionsMigrants trying to escape family violence face strict criteria in battle to stay in NZ.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I have forgiven them': Father of police shooting victim blames himselfKaoss Price was killed by police last year.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'My partner left me': Woman who drove into pedestrians at Manukau mall carparkThe crash killed one pedestrian and injured six others.17 Mar 09:19 AM
New Zealand'Deliberate and dishonest': Disgraced reinsman cops another banBoard says Anderson "not fit to be involved in the harness racing industry”.17 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘We need something believable, babe’: Woman helped prisoners out of jail by faking death certificatesLouise Witteveen says her partner was abusive towards her; that didn't surprise the judge.17 Mar 04:56 AM
New Zealand'Denied': Burglar accused remanded in custodyBrian Reuben has been charged over multiple alleged burglaries in Thames.16 Mar 11:39 PM
New ZealandGrafton murder accused clutches Bible in court, pleads not guiltyThe woman turned herself in after several days in hiding.16 Mar 11:23 PM
New Zealand'It's a culturally sensitive day': Man who allegedly sold bleach as cure for Covid-19 has novel excuse for missing courtRoger Blake has been fighting his criminal prosecution for more than three years.16 Mar 09:34 PM
New ZealandInheritance mystery: He's alive and well - but ignoring a $300,000 windfall. So a court has now ruled he doesn't existHe's been avoiding attempts to contact him for 14 years. Even a PI couldn't track him.16 Mar 05:10 PM
Crime'Sense of obligation': 73yo helped senior Mongrel Mob member by joining drug ringThe man was being harassed and the gang member protected him in exchange for help.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer top sports star admits assault and wilful damage in offending spanning three daysHe told police he was 'angry' at the time of the incidents.16 Mar 07:14 AM
CrimeClean record ends for 73-year-old handed first conviction after three winesShe and her husband had been at the local social club for the night.16 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandNurse claims unfair sacking from IV therapy company was 'retaliation'The man raised concerns there was illegal prescribing happening within the company.16 Mar 06:42 AM
Crime'Wrong man, wrong car': Man in custody for two years cleared of rape after 'flawed' investigationThe man said he had been trying to help his friend and was then accused of rape.16 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandTreatment injury? ACC appeals against compensation award to teen born with spina bifidaShe claimed a missed diagnosis at her mother's 20-week scan was a treatment injury.16 Mar 03:14 AM
New ZealandNgaruawahia death: Accused remanded for mental health assessmentsThe 23-year-old made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court.16 Mar 02:41 AM
New ZealandTrusted grandfather figure admits sexually abusing girlA trusted grandfather figure changes plea to admit sexual abuse of young girl.16 Mar 01:37 AM
New ZealandPolice use of ‘excessive force’ might not have happened if earlier complaint was addressedThe detainee says he attacked the officer because he believed he would be assaulted again.15 Mar 11:47 PM
New ZealandElderly man says he ‘didn’t know’ possessing child abuse images was illegalMan had 68,500 images and videos on his computer and hard drives.15 Mar 09:09 PM
CrimeYoung mum linked to Comancheros’ meth operation faces possible deportation to OzIf deported, her daughter will be permanently separated from her 501 deportee father.15 Mar 07:49 PM
New ZealandMan's hidden cameras capture ex-partner in compromising positions“She felt upset and disgusted at the intrusion on her privacy.”15 Mar 04:56 PM
New Zealand'Caring' teacher who hit his own children with a broom and shoe will remain in the classroomThe tribunal commended the teacher's efforts to work on his issues.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandViolent offender vows to change for his children“He wants to become a working and contributing member of society.”15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandChinese businessman takes action in NZ courts to prise $1.5m from millionaire murderer Fang SunNew Zealand court issues order enforcing Chinese judgment.15 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I just want my finger back': Bakeworks fined after workers’ fingers mangled in machineryA second injured woman says she still suffers from flashbacks and nightmares.15 Mar 05:31 AM
New Zealand'Freaked out': Poacher caught with 250 pāua fled fisheries officers by running into the seaPāua poacher sprung at checkpoint fled into the sea with suitcases of shellfish.15 Mar 05:02 AM
Crime'That's not my name': Activist Brad Flutey challenges judge in courtThe one-time political candidate was found guilty of a number of charges.15 Mar 04:56 AM
