New ZealandFarmer caught diverting stream, again, faces hefty penaltiesA farmer previously fined $60,000 for moving a stream on his property was back in court.10 Mar 01:15 AM
New ZealandTop school failed to safeguard students, says complainant; five more come forwardPinky Green complainant asks for Tauranga Boys' College Board of Trustees to step aside.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland double shooting probed by CoronerCoroner investigates gun access after Northland property inspectors were shot by tenant.09 Mar 06:01 AM
New ZealandA billion bottles a year: Whakatāne iwi challenges water bottling consentA Chinese water giant's consent to bottle water is being legally challenged once again.09 Mar 12:50 AM
New ZealandRent arrears and squatters threaten lease of strip club in condemned buildingThe strip club owner didn't pay rent for a year and refused to leave.08 Mar 09:46 PM
CrimeMan who sexually abused boys jailedRyan Burrows must serve at least two thirds of his sentence before eligible for parole.08 Mar 05:45 AM
CrimeAbused Māori siblings believe they wouldn't have been treated 'like a number' if they were Pākehā'We just needed to be treated like a child who needed love and a place to call home'.08 Mar 05:24 AM
New ZealandCyclists encouraged to 'take the lane' at roundabouts to keep safeInquest into the death of retired teacher and cyclist Mike Leach continues today.08 Mar 04:17 AM
BusinessChurch trust writes off $14.8m in Hawke's Bay schools' debtsAnglican Church trust writes off $14.8m in loans advanced to stop schools from closing.08 Mar 03:03 AM
New ZealandVaccine pass forgery accused elects trial by juryJudge sets date for suppression argument because of "public interest" in case.08 Mar 02:02 AM
New ZealandRape charge dismissed following complainant's evidenceThe complainant accepted she could have had a conversation in which she gave consent.08 Mar 01:08 AM
CrimeDefendant hit woman to escape being attacked, lawyer claimsA man charged with wounding with intent was acting in self-defence, his lawyer claims.08 Mar 12:30 AM
New ZealandHamilton man in court after fatal crash on outskirts of city last yearThe 67-year-old made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court today.07 Mar 10:31 PM
CrimeUnrestrained children in car as disqualified driver fleesMichael Waitokia had three unrestrained children in his car when he fled police.07 Mar 09:30 PM
CrimePolice hear man's threats to kill ex-partnerPeter Hitchcock didn't realise police were listening when he threatened to kill his ex.07 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating man's unexplained death in Havelock NorthPolice have requested a post mortem after an unexplained death07 Mar 07:26 AM
New ZealandPinky Green's victim: 'I'm shattered. It's breaking my heart, 33 years later'More men have come forward with complaints about English teacher's sexual propositions.07 Mar 05:20 AM
New ZealandChiropractor defrauds ACC after faking 1000 appointmentsMatthew Cochrane's offending was 'systematic and deliberate'.07 Mar 05:17 AM
New ZealandWoman, 52, who ran illegal flounder operation fined, has boat seizedA woman who caught and onsold flounder has had her boat seized by MPI.07 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandWoman alleges she was raped next to her sleeping sonThe woman says she was raped but defence is calling for the charges to be dropped.07 Mar 03:51 AM
New ZealandMāori hearings: 'I was a child at the mercy of a monster'Abuse in care: Māori hearings began on Monday with the experiences of two young men.07 Mar 03:30 AM
New Zealand'I saw a gap and put my foot down', truck driver's fatal assumption prior to crashTruck blind spots and wrong road markings are key issues in the inquest, the coroner says.07 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandHeritage bach destroyed: Man found to be insane at the time of the fireThe blaze was seen by hundreds and prompted multiple calls to emergency services07 Mar 01:57 AM
New ZealandMan suffered for four months with STI that should have been diagnosed within daysA rural clinic failed a man by not diagnosing his sexually transmitted infection earlier.07 Mar 01:05 AM
CrimeAlleged meth cook further remanded in custody to await jury trialWhangārei man accused of cooking meth for gang and conspiracy to sell it is refused bail06 Mar 10:53 PM
New ZealandCoroner warns of sunstrike after fatal crash in blinding sunCoroner issues warning about sunstrike after man dies in early-morning collision.06 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandThe teacher, the sexual proposition for money - and a 34-year wait for an apologyGlenn Marshall was 17 when teacher Pinky Green asked him to tie him naked to a chair.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRedecorator fined $28k after employee's pay ends 15 days into jobAn Auckland tradie has been ordered to pay almost $30k - but he didn't even know about it.04 Mar 05:15 AM
New ZealandGoods from burgled baches over lockdown found in storage unitHolidaymakers' Awakino baches were looted during a Covid-19 level 3 restriction.04 Mar 03:01 AM
New ZealandStretching justice or a good thing? Defendants increasingly entering late guilty pleasThe Criminal Bar Association says it's not necessarily a bad thing that pleas are late.04 Mar 02:07 AM
New ZealandAll-boys school latest to apologise for historical incidentsTauranga Boys' College says a review of historical harassment was not good enough.04 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandBehind the bench - a revealing look at NZ's judgesNew survey reveals the ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious beliefs of our judges.04 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandA glimpse inside the judicial system; NZ's courts swing open their doorsIt's the first insight into the operation of the country's courts in more than 20 years.04 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandSanctioned: Company 'wilfully' ignores order to pay former employee $36kThe delay in the money has caused the former employee considerable financial difficulty.03 Mar 10:49 PM
