New Zealand'You will regret it': Kidnapper's sinister words to woman who thought she would dieThe woman was kidnapped, strangled, and robbed by her ex-partner.15 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandFined forestry giant yet to rectify issues after cyclone damage, despite court ordersJudge extends deadline for forestry cleanup in Tolaga Bay amid compliance issues.15 Jan 04:29 AM
New Zealand'Need for protection': Teen sportsman banned from competing to protect girl he abused'She is entitled to be safe and to feel safe from having further contact with [him]'.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo consent: Landfill company ordered to pay $30k after post-cyclone slipBut the landowners have been left with a clean-up bill of almost $100,000.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Constantly looking over my shoulder’: Man's relief at being caught after five years on the runThe 36-year-old, who stole $47k from businesses, was finally found after drink driving.14 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Subterfuge': Man awarded $60k after devices taken from desk during orchestrated meetingTribunal: It was 'manifestly unfair' and an 'unreasonable intrusion' into his affairs.14 Jan 06:09 AM
Crime‘Furious and violent’: Masseuse assaulted in motel after refusing refundJudge calls attack 'sustained and gratuitous' over money dispute.14 Jan 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Spiritual healer' jailed for sex assaults gets early release despite lack of insightSonny Chin maintained touching his clients indecently was part of the healing process.14 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandTeen apprentice told there's no more work, then finds firm advertising similar roleNow he's taken Jayu Developments to the ERA and won a $30,000 payout.13 Jan 08:04 PM
New Zealand'If you don't have money, don't bother': One man's battle for justice over rent-free debacleNeil Cameron's fight involved the Tenancy and Disputes Tribunals and the district court.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandViolence convictions quashed after judge proceeded with trial despite witnesses' absenceA witness alleged gang members threatened her life; the High Court overturns convictions.13 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seize $413k from baggage handler in meth import caseThe syndicate's 'logistics organiser' stored large amounts of cash at his sister's house.13 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandKiller may have been acting out TV show scene when he stomped victim to deathNew evidence, including the anime show, has been shown to Supreme Court justices.13 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandThousands of prisoners on NZ planes: 'Flying with a cuffed inmate is a little unnerving'Prisoners are being flown commercially and privately - but at what cost?12 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Debtor is unable to pay:' One man’s two-year battle to reclaim $22k paid for work never done'If they had the power this whole process could have been wrapped up fairly quickly.'12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom legal battle to baby joy at 52: Couple who took on GJ Gardner can now move on'The cloud's lifted. It's the first step in moving on', says Mark Chamberlain.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Degrading': Man drags naked partner outside, pours boiling water over herSimon Kereopa then told his partner 'you deserve it, and that’s what you get'.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘No progress’: Notorious rapist Roger Kahui declined paroleRoger Kahui refuses to see a psychologist or engage with rehab programmes behind bars. 10 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandYoung murderers: The cycle of violence and neglect revealedMurderers shared common backgrounds of abuse and violence.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I gave birth to her and I lost her’: Ambulance delays haunt grieving motherCalls for 100% Government funding of ambulance services amid rising complaints and delays.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand’s only convicted saboteur released from prison but will still be monitoredTaupō man served full prison sentence of three years and one month.08 Jan 02:25 AM
New Zealand'Remorseful she's been caught': Office worker had been stealing for yearsRonel Viljoen used company money for car repairs, household items and a Soda Stream.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan with 11 children, 163 convictions loses bid for early jail releaseDavid Bagley already had his sentence reduced for his treatment in state care as a child.07 Jan 05:56 AM
CrimeVerbal abuse, intimidation and brawls: Courtroom chaos as violence escalates Court violence surges with 450 assaults in five years; security breaches under scrutiny.04 Jan 05:25 PM
Crime'It just kept dragging on': Frustrations with growing backlog of judge-alone trialsLawyers fear some people are pleading guilty because their cases keep being adjourned.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandUK family say their dream of a better life here turned into tenancy nightmareThe family won $18,000 in damages at the Tenancy Tribunal. The landlord wants a rehearing.27 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeOfficers seize more than 22,000 banned items from people walking into courtKnives, homemade tasers and knuckledusters were among seized items.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Please stay': Stabbing victim foresaw 'frenzied' knife attackShe was stabbed repeatedly in the face, upper torso and abdomen by a man in her home.22 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandDad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving, sparking costly repair disputeThe vehicle was damaged while later being towed and an $11k claim by the owner followed.22 Dec 03:33 AM
New Zealand‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTVJudith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Sexual discrimination': One woman's battle for rights within a Muslim communityShama Nisha says her human rights victory has paved the way for Muslim women in NZ.21 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Utterly stupid and selfish': Crash victim's family front killer meth-driverThe woman had kids in the car when she ploughed into the back of Raymond Mathews.20 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'She panicked': Mum feared OT uplift after brothers' brutal fight over LegoThe children needed medical assistance but the parents failed to take them.20 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandFormer All Black loses name suppression after illegally sending nude photosA judge said it was psychological abuse but the offender's moral culpability was limited.20 Dec 02:13 AM