CrimeSentence reduced: Convicted teacher who sexually fantasised about pupils has sentence reducedFormer school teacher caught with child pornography will serve less time.19 Jul 10:19 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne murder: Fourth man arrested as trio appear in courtMark Hohua, 48, died shortly after being airlifted to Waikato Hospital.19 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandLandlord pitched tent under house and refused to leaveBrian Clement believed his rental agreement gave him the right to stay.19 Jul 06:48 PM
New ZealandFamily feud: Son dupes parents in property purchaseThe couple took their son to court after learning their home wasn't really theirs.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand501 deportee: Kiwi-born burglar allowed to stay in Aussie even though he'll probably keep offendingThe man, who was born in NZ, is 'completely attached' to Australia in all walks of life.19 Jul 07:30 AM
New ZealandRepeat drink driver blames throat gargle for high alcohol readingA night out playing darts while ill with sore throat ends in drink-drive conviction.19 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandShooting to scare, not kill: Pair jailed for attempted murder say their intention wasn't to harmThe two men were jailed last year for attempted murder.19 Jul 06:30 AM
New ZealandWoman paid out 12k after boss stole money out of her payRestaurant manager Angelica Sosa got a surprise when she checked her payslip.19 Jul 04:43 AM
New ZealandMan who choked his ex loses appeal, new benchmark for strangulation sentenceDaniel Shramka's victim nearly passed out during the 30 seconds he held her by the neck.18 Jul 09:00 PM
New Zealand$100,000-plus payout to staff wrongly sacked in lockdown by travel agentGlobal travel giant Helloworld ordered to pay more than $100k to ex-employees.18 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan threatened to chop off cop's head if he didn't get a cigarette lighterHe wanted to go to prison so he could get 'three hot meals, watch TV and work out'.18 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Exceptionally concerning': Rest home patient had undiagnosed fracture for three daysThe patient suffered from dementia, and could not adequately communicate with staff.18 Jul 04:20 AM
New Zealand'Horrified': Woman only learnt belly button was gone when bandages were removed a week after surgery'I was never advised or warned pre-surgery that I could end up without a navel.'18 Jul 02:11 AM
New ZealandMajor entertainment figure facing sexual violence, drugs chargesThe man allegedly stupefied a woman by forcing his fingers into her mouth with meth.18 Jul 01:59 AM
New ZealandAlleged Hamilton stabbing: Accused to celebrate birthday in custody after assaultsThe alleged incident saw one man stabbed in the chest.18 Jul 01:25 AM
New Zealand'I was so scared': Sexual tryst led to knife-point robbery ordeal for manMan terrified after paying for a sexual liaison that turned into a knife-point robbery18 Jul 01:16 AM
New Zealand'I'm not their mother': 'Cavalier' boss fined $22,000 after teen blinded in one eyeCensured employer also claimed PPE gear for staff was too expensive.17 Jul 11:56 PM
New ZealandLandlord caught calling tenant a 'moaner' ordered to pay compoLandlord said 'he is on ACC and he is a moaner'.17 Jul 05:26 AM
New Zealand'Indian food stinks': Tenant evicted, then claims landlord made racist commentsThe Tenancy Tribunal rejected Vinodh (Neil) Singh's allegations15 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandRoadworks speedster paid his fine. So why is he challenging it in court?Vipul Gambhir was doing 75km/h in an area that was 50km/h because of roadworks.15 Jul 06:25 AM
New ZealandPrisoner launches apple at bird before stomping it to death"This was a dumb thing to do," Judge Andrew Nichols told the prisoner.15 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Stressed and bewildered': Client risked losing home in debt disputeThe censure of two lawyers would be a reminder to ensure their conduct was not repeated.14 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandFour minutes late: Lawyer stuck in road works fined after 'threat' to judgeThe lawyer's actions were found to be 'unprofessional and discourteous'14 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland lawyer struck off after siphoning 'at least $415k' from parents' estateHelen Holland's misconduct showed a lack of trustworthiness the public expect in lawyers.14 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandMore than 4000 plants, 45kg of cannabis head found in huge growing operationA Vietnamese teen denies masterminding a huge Whangārei Heads cannabis operation.14 Jul 01:46 AM
New ZealandConvicted 'stealthing' rapist loses appeal against jail termAppeal court judges find jail term was not manifestly excessive.14 Jul 12:38 AM
New ZealandJury fails to agree on verdict for murder charge in Lui caseAccused to appear in court again next month after jury fails to agree on murder charge.13 Jul 09:25 PM
New ZealandMeth cook guarded drug supermarket with a machine gunMan caught cooking meth in Northland had powerful firearms including a machine gun.13 Jul 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Don't waste the life you have': Sister of crash victim to driverFatal Boxing Day crash driver told a court he would swap places with two friends who died.13 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandRapist husband prevents essential worker's residency bidThey had long-term plans to live together and start a family in New Zealand.13 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandDoggy daycare worker wins $19k after being 'let go' via textThe manager accused her worker of fraudulent behaviour and stealing from the company.13 Jul 05:15 AM
New Zealand'In any other country in the world you would be dead': JudgePolice officers left the force after being shot at by a man who also wounded a police dog.13 Jul 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Our hearts are full': Dog that attacked vet returned to family after verdictThe Tauranga City Council is not ruling out appealing the decision.13 Jul 04:55 AM
New Zealand'It was clear she was a 14-year-old child': CrownFailure to find out teen's age before sex was the 'crux of the crime', court hears.13 Jul 01:00 AM
