New Zealand'Ashamed': Travel agent used company money for gas, food and house cleaningLee Harris quit his job at Blue Marine after an investigation into unauthorised spending.11 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandTop cop under fire again after bullying senior officerThe IPCA finds Bruce Bird's management style is 'no longer acceptable for NZ Police'.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Social rehabilitation': Injured man wanted ACC to buy him 4WD to go hunting and fishingHe claimed it would would help manage his depression.10 Aug 03:22 AM
New ZealandProlific shoplifter: 'It gives me a kick ... It's like a job'Travis Archer had only been out of jail for eight days when he hit the stores again.10 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan paid $80k for classic Ford – only to find it had Holden 'donor parts'The 1956 Ford F100 was essentially two cars joined together.09 Aug 10:50 PM
New ZealandArranged marriage: Wife raped, bullied, and beaten by husband after moving to NZThe man unsuccessfully appealed his conviction for raping his wife.09 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandProminent artist with 'whimsical' energy was dealing in LSD and other drugsDali Susanton even took police to a place where magic mushrooms grow.09 Aug 05:43 AM
CrimeBaby with broken bones and a brain bleed didn't get medical help for two weeksHis father has now been jailed for failing to seek medical care for the then 7-week-old.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMigrant caught repeatedly masturbating in public blames being 'lonely and homesick'He claimed to be massaging a 'sore testicle' before admitting to pleasuring himself.08 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandPassionate primary teacher struck off after 'wilfully blind' $431k tax fraudUputaua Muaiava served home detention after being convicted on 65 charges.08 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandRapist's last words to victim: 'See, it wasn't that bad was it?'Simon Harris, a collagen technician, denied the offending but was found guilty at trial.08 Aug 06:16 AM
New ZealandTeen driver in double fatal crash was 'very sensible and experienced' for his ageJoshua van Hooijdonk and Maja Sanders died in a crash on SH5, near Te Pōhue, in 2020.07 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandWho killed toddler Sadie-Leigh? Tears as jury return verdict in just 20 minutesThe 17-month-old died from 'catastrophic' head injuries in 2019.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Drunken, stupid error': Drunk DHB worker poked cop's bottom at pubPolice said there was 'an application of force' which left the officer feeling violated.07 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandExpert fears there will be another waterfront death before council completes safety workDr Frank Stoks gave evidence at the inquest into Sandy Calkin's death in Wellington.07 Aug 05:29 AM
New ZealandSchizophrenic arsonist wanted to 'burn down' DHB's mental health unitHoturoa Flanangan also set fire to a vehicle, garage and punched a police officer.06 Aug 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Not acceptable:' Someone dies at Wellington's waterfront every 1.7 yearsBut, the city council still has to finalise funding for waterfront safety improvements.06 Aug 06:00 PM
Crime'Paedophile at heart': 58yo's self-description after being caught abusing childVictim's mother told Anthony Smith 'you destroyed my girl, you’re disgusting'.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It was my friend': Wanted man tells police after he's found hiding under houseDrew Hansen fled after being stopped in a stolen car but a police dog quickly found him.06 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandSecurity guard used 'excessive force' in restraining Eden Park pitch invader during rugby matchThe guard said he was under severe stress and it was a “high-pressure environment".06 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandTeacher accused of asking student for a kiss cleared of any wrongdoingThe school has commended the former student in coming forward.06 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Sexual innuendo': Former mayoral candidate sent students inappropriate picturesLatham Martin: 'I deny all allegations of a sexual or intimate nature with the boys'.06 Aug 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Extremely frightening day': Police justified in shooting man who opened fire during wild chaseIPCA finds David Fononga died after being shot by police in 'extraordinary circumstances'.05 Aug 11:37 PM
Crime'We trusted you:' Woman stole from Rebel Sport and friend who gave her a jobSkye Renes got rid of some stolen items after being tipped off by police connections.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hard loss to bear': Burglar stole family heirlooms to pay $13k drug debtJamie Downard, who has nearly 80 burglary convictions, broke into seven homes.05 Aug 08:00 AM
CrimeCouncil grilled on why it didn't investigate man's fatal fall into Wellington HarbourSandy Calkin had been drinking but his friends say he was steady on his feet.05 Aug 07:41 AM
New Zealand'Like a high-speed car accident': Expert on toddler's fatal head injuriesAdrian Clancy allegedly caused Sadie-Leigh's brain bleeds, swelling and skull fractures.05 Aug 07:19 AM
New Zealand'Significant consequences:' Errors in car parking building design cost council $19mNow three engineers are facing negligence allegations at a disciplinary hearing.05 Aug 06:29 AM
New ZealandRemorse 'genuine': High Court removes man's name from child sex offender listKwan Loong Lee was caught trying to flee the country after a relationship with a 13yo.05 Aug 04:08 AM
New Zealand'A listening ear': Mental health worker had sexual relationship with client's exThe client was suspicious after her ex had information she'd only shared with the worker.05 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'I miss him every minute of the day': Grieving dad wants harbour safety improvementsAn inquest begins today into how Sandy Calkin died in Wellington Harbour in 2021.04 Aug 07:12 PM
Kahu'A culture of complaint': Leadership spats exposed within health providerRaukura Hauora o Tainui Trust ordered to pay two former staff total of $123k.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm not a freeloader:' Man who lived rent-free for 15 months overturns order he pay landlord $52kThe Camerons lived rent-free for 15 months, now they only have to fork out half the bill.04 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandMissionary who joined gang terrorised motorist on way to fatal fightViliami Tonga's life spiralled out of control after his mother died.04 Aug 12:00 AM