New ZealandSecond attacker pleads guilty to murdering Peter Lui for his Outlaws patchGuilty plea avoids second trial, which had been scheduled for February.15 Sep 05:13 AM
New ZealandDrink driver on his sixth offence avoids prison after killing womanSunny Mikaiera Nepia was doing 117km/h when he crashed into a woman's car.15 Sep 04:31 AM
New ZealandTVNZ lawyer says it isn't up to the broadcaster to provide sign languageWitness says lack of sign language interpreters on TVNZ makes him feel forgotten about.15 Sep 03:18 AM
New Zealand'There have been many moments I wish I could take back my actions on that night'Killer offers 'deepest apology' to his victim's family, and to the Blenheim community.15 Sep 02:30 AM
CrimeEx-Whangārei mayor fined $15,500 for air pollution, refused discharge without convictionThe judge said Stan Semenoff took two years to finally school his staff on handling fires.15 Sep 02:04 AM
New ZealandTwo more men appear in court charged with murder of David KukaKuka was killed in February 2018, believed to be a case of mistaken identity.15 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Extremely concerning': Man caught with cache of weapons was 'concerned for country's future'Man concerned about the future of the country found with gun stash at home.14 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandTakapuna Beach rape trial: Defence says woman took sedative 'to get a buzz'Lawyers cross-examined the woman at length on day two of the High Court trial.14 Sep 07:39 AM
New Zealand'Centuries of alienation': Sign language needed on live broadcastsTVNZ said interpreters weren't provided on political debate nights for logistical reasons.14 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandDrug dealer wipes away tears while forced to confront pastTears as drug dealer forced to reflect on the impact of her actions.14 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandDangerous driver tries to blame mate after causing crashGlyn Ackroyd fled the scene after the crash - and then told police his friend was driving.14 Sep 04:20 AM
New ZealandSalvation Army store punch-up: Martial artist in custody after jury finds him guiltyJudge tells attacker that he is 'concerned about the risks you present' if bailed.14 Sep 02:23 AM
New ZealandBrakes put on bus driver's bid to get back to workERA less than completely satisfied 'an order for reinstatement would be a safe one'.14 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandPredatory 'monster' who abused preschooler to remain behind barsLinsday Harper's first bid at parole, a year after he was jailed, has failed.13 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand501 stays in Aussie after hitting boys with broomstickA Samoan-Kiwi jailed in Australia for assaulting his sons can remain across the ditch.13 Sep 08:09 PM
New ZealandWill man who spent two decades wrongly imprisoned get compensation?'I'm comfortable it will be a result in Alan's favour' - Alan Hall's brother Geoff.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'How can we avoid giving this person an entitlement' - ACC adversaryDozer driver overturns ACC decision declining cover for accident in 1995.13 Sep 08:02 AM
New ZealandTakapuna Beach rape trial: 'I said no'The men allegedly met the woman at a beach where they offered her a job - and a drink.13 Sep 08:00 AM
Crime'I used to see the good in people': Woman indecently assaulted during massageTangapiri Teikamata indecently assaulted a young woman during a massage.13 Sep 06:11 AM
New ZealandMan poured petrol on girlfriend's ex before setting his car on fireAaron Maclennan sprayed his victim in the face with petrol before setting fire to his car.13 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant failure': School reprimanded for 'unreasonable' discipline decisionsThe school says it has since taken 'full responsibility' for issues the Ombudsman raised.13 Sep 04:24 AM
New ZealandAttempted murder accused faces further chargesMan accused of attempted murder has further 11 charges laid but keeps name suppression.13 Sep 12:55 AM
New ZealandSallies shop punch-up: Assault accused claims self-defenceAccused claims self-defence in assault trial but Crown says force was "disproportionate".13 Sep 12:28 AM
New ZealandFormer DHB worker facing charges in relation to $1.5m of MIQ fundingThe man was responsible for managing MIQ staff, but he allegedly pocketed their pay.13 Sep 12:27 AM
New ZealandMan who lived in cave sentenced after attacking dog in public parkA teenager saw the man kicking a puppy against a rock.12 Sep 09:28 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly scary and disturbing': Advertising watchdog bans ad for Hollywood filmThe TV ad for the film The Black Phone depicted realistic images of kids covered in blood.12 Sep 09:26 PM
New ZealandDefence Force wants charges over death of soldier dismissedNZDF wants charges over SAS soldier's death dismissed; says WorkSafe has no jurisdiction.12 Sep 09:04 AM
New ZealandMother allowed to change children's surname after 4 years without contact with 'inadequate' fatherBut the judge ruled 'the door should be left open' for the father.12 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I could see the veins in his eyes': Dispute over Covid opinions led to blows in Salvation Army storeThe accused's self-recorded video following the incident was played to the Napier court.12 Sep 05:10 AM
New ZealandMāori not convinced that land earmarked for return won't be sold priorSupreme Court denies bid for moratorium on land sale ahead of reparations hearing.12 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandPrisoner mistakenly kept behind bars for extra 33 days wins $11,000 compoA prisoner mistakenly detained an extra 33 days has won $11,000 compensation.12 Sep 12:19 AM
New ZealandRemuera rental a little too fully-furnished for tenant's likingThe landlord left their belongings, including food, linen and a vehicle, at the property.11 Sep 11:06 PM
New ZealandLandlord calls tenant a 'bloody idiot with issues'The landlord also collected mandarins from the tenant's property without asking.09 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand'I just wanted to die': Meth user before drug court changed his lifeThe Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court only operates in Auckland and Hamilton.09 Sep 05:00 PM
