Crime‘Stop, you’re gonna kill him’: Assault leaves man with skull fracture, brain bleedJudge Tomlinson said the assault had 'homicide written all over it'.05 Feb 06:00 AM
CrimeMan plied his daughter's 13-year-old friend with alcohol then sexually preyed on herThe girl had been seeking refuge at her friend's house amid troubles in her home.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Sieg heil': The strange arrest of a nunchuck-wielding barking teenPolice stopped a car for not having its headlights on but discovered much more.04 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandCoroner rules out foul play in death of man whose body was found at a playgroundVJ Tutai was likely in a low mood from drug withdrawal at the time of his death.04 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Forever 8': Women deny killing young boy in alleged assaultThe pair accused of killing Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa plan to take the charges to trial.04 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Overly harsh punishment': Real estate agent loses court battle over Māori course requirementHobson's Choice lobby group calls court decision "outrageous".04 Feb 03:19 AM
New ZealandPolice used excessive force in arrest of boys aged 10 and 14 who fled in stolen carFootage showed an officer punching one of the boys several times.03 Feb 11:21 PM
New ZealandFour plead not guilty to murder of Boy Taylor in Napier CBDName suppression lifts for three of four defendants accused over homeless man's death.03 Feb 11:00 PM
Crime'I see potential': One man's plea for gang member who was on meth by age of 9Harley Hauraki resisted arrest, swinging a patu at officers during a police stop.03 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Holding on to a rocket': Dad describes motocross crash that claimed 10yo son's lifeThe 'confident' and 'competent' young rider was killed in an accident in 2023.03 Feb 06:16 AM
New ZealandCouple fined $20k for illegal building work, say they didn’t need consent as they are ‘sovereign citizens’Councils were 'seeing a surge' of sovereignty citizenship arguments.03 Feb 05:25 AM
New ZealandWoman dies of sepsis from a perforation during surgery to remove cancerPatient was admitted to hospital after the procedure and treated for pancreatitis.03 Feb 03:22 AM
New ZealandMan admits involvement in arson of a car which was later found with woman's body in itAriki Rigby’s body was found in a car parked near Havelock North in September 2022.03 Feb 02:02 AM
New ZealandChristian counsellor told abused teen she had 'soul ties' to her rapistMultiple criticisms made of faith-based residential facility with oppressive rules.03 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Not in any mood to forgive': Son of slain teacher says young killer shouldn't be releasedJameel Job broke into Barbara Julian's house and beat her to death.02 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandDriver quit seizure medication for extreme soup diet, passed out and caused $28k crashThe man was living off two portions of soup per week and taking weight-loss meds.02 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandLicence lost: Elderly man fights doctor's claim he's not fit to drive anymoreThe man had dementia and a condition that put him at risk of falling asleep in the day.01 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan takes case against hotel after Coke flavour isn’t availableTaiming Zhang wanted a Jack Daniels with Coke No Sugar but the hotel only had Coke Zero.01 Feb 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Serious addiction to disgusting things’: Preschool teacher tells policeThe 22-year-old woman was arrested after an FBI sting in the US.31 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandFatal fire: Elderly artist’s remains found beside favourite chairThe fire started with embers falling from the fireplace, but there were no smoke alarms.31 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Highly preventable:’ Man killed on highway warned not to hitchhike two hours earlierChristopher Connell's last words to police before he died were that he 'loved life'.31 Jan 03:47 AM
New Zealand'Left for dead': 12yo finds badly injured mobster dad in shed after hammer attackThe Mongrel Mob member's skull was shattered 'into minute pieces'.30 Jan 06:20 AM
New Zealand‘She said ’yes': Man acquitted of filming Tinder date during consensual sexBut, he was found guilty of showing the video to a mutual friend.30 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandName revealed of boy convicted of murder at age 14The killer is currently in prison for fatally stabbing the victim during a night out.29 Jan 04:00 AM
CrimePub pool game ends with man smashing opponent around the head with cueHe struck one victim with a cue four times and punched another outside the bar.28 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘I’m so broken’: Family’s grief after car crashes into Fonterra truck, killing young coupleThe man has pleaded not guilty and will keep his name a secret for now.28 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandTherapist told to apologise and get mentor after woman’s distressing massageHe touched the woman inappropriately and asked her personal questions.28 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandFormer airwoman abused by her boss fails in bid for compensation from RNZAFCourt sympathises with abuse victim, but says exemplary damages claim cannot be justified.28 Jan 12:59 AM
New ZealandLawyer used 'devious' conduct to obtain neighbour’s convictions in driveway stoushHe then presented the information to their property manager, and the neighbour's wife.27 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeProlific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacketA judge has said Nelson needs a break from James Weir's antics.27 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Blind fury': Murder-accused brutally attacked by victim's cousin at sceneJamie Slater has been accused of fatally stabbing Whatitiri Whakaruru.27 Jan 06:00 AM
Crime'I will never see him again': Mum's grief after son killed in hit-and-runDamon Clark died while visiting a waterfall. The man who hit him has now been sentenced.25 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandDeaf, mental health patient's brutal attack over vapes leaves man needing face reattachedRaana was 'gripped by an uncontrollable rage' when his friend pestered him for a vape.25 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandDisgraced car dealer sent customer photos of excrement & genitaliaThe ex-dealer has had multiple rulings made against him by a vehicle disputes tribunal.24 Jan 09:00 PM
