New ZealandVic uni student found dead in her room after friends raised concernsA coroner said Stacey McConway had been battling depression for some years.10 Nov 04:13 AM
Crime'Gratuitous violence': Dairy owner left with disability after being beaten by armed robbersIt was all for $300 cash and an unknown quantity of cigarettes.10 Nov 02:06 AM
New ZealandSighs of relief as dad found not guilty of encouraging crash that led to son's deathAfter the verdict, a minute's silence was held in court to honour the two men who died.10 Nov 01:48 AM
New ZealandAunt denied access to niece and nephew applied to court to be their cultural adviserBut the parents didn’t want her near their children.09 Nov 07:00 AM
Crime'Fight or flight, fighting for my sight': Accused suffered eye-gouging, claims self-defenceTwo cousins are on trial for continuing to punch a man after he no longer posed a threat.09 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandCrown alleges Christchurch father encouraged street race that killed sonJury will have to decide fate of Mark Nicholl snr who watched crash unfold.09 Nov 05:15 AM
Crime'10 days of terror': Rapist who tattooed his victim's face has sentence quashedHis open-ended prison term has been replaced with a finite sentence.09 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew teacher ‘dragged’ misbehaving student from class, leaving him bruisedThe student was found crying with bruises on his legs.09 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandDefamation claim against Stuff, reporter largely unsuccessfulThe verdicts are in, in the trial for defamation against Stuff but is the case over?08 Nov 11:35 PM
New Zealand‘Deemed unsafe’: Courtroom shutdown after 'fungal spores' discoveredBut the Ministry denies the courtroom closure has caused any delays with cases.08 Nov 11:21 PM
CrimeMan kidnapped at gunpoint, tied up and driven around in the boot of his own carTwo men with alleged links to Rebels are on trial for kidnapping and shooting at police.08 Nov 07:20 PM
Crime'Made some bad decisions': Badly beaten new dad had history of starting fightsNicholas Crosby threw the first punch. He ended up in ICU for three days.08 Nov 06:16 AM
New ZealandSacked council manager told to destroy documents he emailed to himselfA request for a tax form was 'demeaning' of his person and office, the manager said.08 Nov 04:42 AM
New ZealandVoting with a love heart and accidentally voting twice: How does a judicial recount work?Three candidates have filed applications for a judicial recount.08 Nov 04:10 AM
New Zealand'It’s not good, don’t come over': Dad saw fatal crash, drove home instead of checking on sonsMark Nicholl said he was shocked and too scared to check on sons so he left the scene.08 Nov 02:40 AM
New ZealandDrink-driver took cans of alcohol out of wreck where woman lay deadHigh Court judge dismisses appeal to reduce sentence following fatal crash.07 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Contrary to religious beliefs': Judge orders kids be vaccinated against mother’s wishesThe dad wanted his three children fully vaccinated. Their mother didn't.07 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'Covered in blood': New dad needed resuscitating after fight outside clubNicholas Crosby threw first punch but Crown alleges two accused men kept going.07 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandFather on trial for allegedly encouraging reckless driving that caused death of sonIt's alleged four cars travelling in convoy began racing and overtaking each other.07 Nov 06:01 AM
New ZealandElectrician on trial after woman returned home to find tradie dead on kitchen floorCraig Johnston was working on a rangehood when he suffered a lethal electric shock.07 Nov 06:00 AM
Crime'Don't tell no one': Teen’s alleged confession about camper's murderA 17-year-old has been accused of murdering Adrian Humphreys at a remote campground.07 Nov 05:50 AM
New ZealandReal estate agent tried to kiss client - then asked his wife for false alibiThey were sitting in the car when he tried to kiss after saying an offer was unsuccessful.07 Nov 03:58 AM
New Zealand'Inexplicable': IPCA says police dropped fatal crash charge without reasonTony Parahi died after a farmer turned in front of him, but the driver didn't face trial.06 Nov 11:21 PM
CrimeJail would be an 'injustice' for Mongrel Mob member involved in murder, lawyer arguesTana Ormsby-Turner was sentenced to home detention but the Crown want him jailed.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Be wary of scams': Businessman loses $10,000 in Marketplace conHe sold $10,000 worth of car parts but the proof of payment was fake.06 Nov 06:31 AM
CrimeThey ridiculed him for his rap at the party. He returned with a sword for revengeOne man suffered a fractured skull and a 7cm gash after being attacked with the blade.06 Nov 06:14 AM
New ZealandMan took ex to court over a boat when relationship hit the rocksHe loaned her money to buy a boat and get it seaworthy.06 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan allegedly held at gunpoint, forced into dog kennel over missing cannabisThe man said he was out for a walk when the accused jumped out at him with a gun.06 Nov 04:49 AM
Crime'Significant risk': Killer, sex offender will remain under extended supervision orderBasil Mist served 20 years for sexual offending against girls and killing his partner.06 Nov 03:10 AM
New Zealand'The cancer is now not survivable': Man had to wait 20 weeks for MRIThe MRI was deemed urgent and meant to happen within 31 days.06 Nov 01:17 AM
New ZealandDog punched and thrown against wall discovered with broken ribs, collapsed lungThe woman attacked the dog after he relieved himself inside.05 Nov 10:17 PM
New ZealandCall centre worker alleges 'nepotism and favouritism' in how work allocated to taxi driversCompany says worker threatened to send evidence of 'unethical practices' to competitor.05 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Power imbalance': Law firm partner fined for drunken textsHe sent 16 calls and texts to her late at night following a boozy evening with clients.04 Nov 09:00 PM
Crime'I had to defend myself': Former All Black on the toll of sexual abuse allegationsRobert Kururangi's daughter went to police in 2020. A jury found him not guilty.04 Nov 04:00 PM
