New ZealandMurder victim said he'd be 'dead tomorrow' after testifying against Mongrel Mob bossThe Crown and defence are closing their case in the Eli Johnson murder trial.26 Feb 03:09 AM
New ZealandEmployment advocate invovled in bitter work disputeEmbattled employment advocate Allan Halse's work with Hamilton Culturesafe has ended.25 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Well-practised thief': Judge slams shoplifter for involving children in theftsThe judge believed Reece Whatarau tried to manipulate his victims.24 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandYouth running coach's jailhouse confession: '140 to 150 additional victims'Alan Rubick has been in jail for the past decade for sexual offending against boys.24 Feb 08:00 AM
New ZealandIs a patched Head Hunter a suitable person to work as a security guard?A man was given the choice to trade in his gang patch for a security licence.23 Feb 10:30 PM
CrimeTrial date set for man accused of fatal crash resulting in teen's deathThe 17-year-old died in a two-car collision in June 2023.23 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandDistracted mum crashed after driving through red lightThe light was red for 7 seconds before the crash, which left another motorist injured.23 Feb 02:56 AM
New ZealandAttacker bashes relative with cricket batThe victim has permanently damaged eyesight after being bashed with a bat in a carpark.22 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandRealtor faces five-year ban for refusing Māori values course she calls 'woke madness’The one-and-a-half-hour course was compulsory for all real estate agents in 2023.22 Feb 05:44 AM
New ZealandCrown Solicitor's management style undermined staff trustJacinda Hamilton deeply regrets actions that had a hurtful impact in her workplace.22 Feb 05:06 AM
CrimeTeen dad high on cannabis found not guilty of newborn son's manslaughter'There’s no suggestion that he deliberately assaulted his cherished son' - defence.22 Feb 04:23 AM
New Zealand'Hand on heart, did not do it,' claims child rapist appealing conviction'Her spirit, her happiness, her laughter is broken,' says judge of victim.22 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandDoorman beaten, stomped unconscious, attacker claims 'just a pub fight'Tuumanako Tawha stomped on the victim's head as he lay on the ground.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandArtist wins appeal, ex-husband fails in legal bid to get half her copyrightHowever, Sirpa Alalaakkola's ex-husband will receive a larger share of other assets.21 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan who led 13yo Nelson girl into 'sexual trap' caught trying to board plane to China“He was collared trying to do a runner,” Crown prosecutor.21 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'His approach was one of avoidance': Lawyer who owed $223k in taxes suspendedChristopher Persson didn't pay any taxes for nearly 11 years.21 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeTeen having psychotic episode fled from hospital hours before he diedJak Seth's father told an inquest the 19-year-old was a “smart and intelligent kid”.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourt intervenes after dog found in 'significant pain and distress'One of the dog's owners said she wouldn't be in court as she had other things to do.20 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandJailed rapist claims sexsomnia made him offend, Supreme Court to hear his caseHe maintains he was asleep when he raped the woman and has no memory of the attack.20 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Flawed': Supermarket giant takes Wellington City Council to court over cyclewayNew World Thorndon is challenging the cycleway directly outside its entrance.20 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Shame on you', grieving woman tells sparky responsible for her partner's death'The person sitting over there has taken away the future we planned.'20 Feb 04:06 AM
New Zealand'Severe pain': Dairy worker who had thumb sliced off speaks of strugglesTrayd Tahau, who was high on meth at the time, has now been jailed.20 Feb 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Defies common sense': Seller refused refund for rain-damaged $2000 e-scooterTribunal: It 'defies common sense' for the seller to suggest it couldn't get wet.19 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Deliberate deception': Pharmacist ordered extra meds, then sold them onlineJayant Patel was caught when the pharmacy owner noticed extra medication and viewed CCTV.19 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandSnapchat 'sugar daddy': Man pays girl to meet up in bushes for sexual actsRoland McKop discovered the girl was only 13 while messaging her.19 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandLong-running feud between couple and school leads to $25k payoutWhat started as an information request spiralled into multiple investigations.17 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand$500k in losses: Burglar stole keys to every car on lotThe Huntly man doesn't have to pay a cent back.17 Feb 09:01 PM
New ZealandProsecution of property developer pointless, judge saysCharges against Dave Henderson described as "waste of taxpayers' money" by judge.16 Feb 11:00 PM
KahuMāori, Whangārei Harbour and the quest for customary titlesThe hearing is expected to last three months and call multiple witnesses.16 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandMow your own lawns, judge tells mum with ‘unaffordable’ child supportThe judge noted she drove a four-wheel drive vehicle when there were cheaper cars to run.16 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's most defiant suspended driver? Judge can't imagine bigger rule-breakerAshlee Broomfield crashed his motorbike and left his pillion passenger at the scene.16 Feb 06:00 AM
Crime'Hungry meat thief' back behind bars, told to 'get a job'The judge told the recidivist thief supermarkets were sick of people like him.16 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandMiscarriage of justice: Boy, 15, spent nearly a year in adult prisonMistake deemed a miscarriage of justice in first Criminal Cases Review Commission result.16 Feb 02:37 AM
New Zealand‘You will die’: Ex Warriors prodigy's reign of terror over victimEx Junior Warrior had his victim, a man just trying to sell his car, at his beck and call.16 Feb 02:00 AM