New Zealand'Hope you die': Ex-couple's business dispute ended in biting, 'adult toys' on display, trespass orderThe business director bit her former partner's girlfriend's arm in a public cafe.25 Aug 08:24 AM
New ZealandLandlord property ownership website deemed breach of Privacy ActThe website was shut down earlier this year.25 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimeFarm worker death: Jurors weep as young mother acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughterJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.25 Aug 03:25 AM
New ZealandAssisted woman forced to 'flannel wash' during fortnight without hot waterThe landlords did not respond to plumbing issues fast enough, the Tenancy Tribunal rules.24 Aug 09:00 PM
CrimeNot the buzz: $120k loss to beekeepers after man irked by bees taking his pollenHe was angry the bees were taking pollen from his flowers.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Extremely angry': Woman incited grisly tanker track attack, Crown suggestsJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.24 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandPolice clock teen driver at 188km/hAt that speed, he could cover the length of a rugby pitch in two seconds.24 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘No vax, no job’ - Respected worker gets $33K after being sacked during CovidHealth and safety rep reluctantly got a first vaccination but still lost his job.24 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan admits raping schoolgirl near railway stationHe cannot be named, pending more information being sought in his bid for suppression.24 Aug 01:29 AM
New Zealand‘Wish I could do more for victims’: Judge to rely on burglar's promise to pay back business ownersBrian Reuben broke into five Thames businesses over severals weeks due to spiralling debt.23 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandTeen broke into house, stabbed elderly woman asleep in bedThe boy was not violent before, but prior to the attack he had played violent video games.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Keep a lid on that temper’: Teacher escapes convictionEven the judge saw a glimpse of Tevita Hufanga's temper during proceedings.23 Aug 08:00 AM
CrimeWoman accused of hitting her grandchildren with hockey stickGrandmother lined up grandchildren for a smack or slap to discipline them, she says.23 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandTenants overpaid rent for home damaged in Auckland floodsThe landlord claimed the group were in rent arrears - calculations told a different story.23 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimeMurder-accused sends 'love letter' to killer partner in prison, revealing 'no regrets'Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.23 Aug 05:36 AM
New ZealandMan who poached 4600 crayfish for ‘sprawling’ black market ring jailedCrayfish poacher apologised after abusing customary permit system.23 Aug 02:45 AM
New Zealand'Silo' effect meant doctors failed to detect cause of Carmen Walker's deathPathologist claims Carmen Walker's death at Waikato Hospital 13 years ago was iatrogenic.23 Aug 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Dress barely covers your bottom': Rape trial victim faces gruelling questions from defenceIt is alleged a woman received a ride home from town with the unregistered taxi driver.22 Aug 11:39 PM
New ZealandGrieving father takes private prosecution against forestry company after son's deathThe man, 24, was hit by a nine-kilogram D-shackle which came towards him "like a missile".22 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'No, no': Murder victim still conscious when chained to car, accused claimsJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and dragged to his death.22 Aug 08:20 AM
New Zealand'Not guilty': Sportsman acquitted of indecent assault chargesThe jury returned not-guilty verdicts on all seven charges.22 Aug 04:06 AM
New ZealandNeighbours at War: Man claims police withheld information about 'unhinged' neighbourThe man claims his neighbour complained about him after he rebuffed her advances.21 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Violent, extremist content': Man who shared Isis execution videos with friends fails to have them made legalThe man argued the videos were shared in a closed group.21 Aug 07:30 AM
New Zealand'You fellas are mad': Farm boss turns up to tanker track attack, hears worker was dumped in pitThe victim was beaten, chained to a car and dragged along a tanker track.21 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Outrageously bad piece of driving': Speeding driver told police he didn't stop as he was disqualifiedJudge tells 20yo police have better things to do than chase after young men like him.21 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandPay back: High Court orders thief to return stolen funds to victim, with interestWoman’s claim she had repaid the money was “breathtakingly incredible” judge says.21 Aug 06:26 AM
Crime'Is he that monster?': Jury retires in trial for sportsman accused of indecent assault"Or is he a man against whom lies have been told.”21 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandSurgeon burned his note of medical procedure that killed patientSurgeon in charge of Carmen Walker's procedure grilled over volume of fluid in bucket.21 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandJailed former New York property developer admits more forgeryThe man was back in court after a previous $1.3 million tax fraud offence.21 Aug 03:37 AM
New ZealandDisabled man dies in hospital choking on food after nurses fail to follow pureed diet planThe man was given a meal of chicken and vegetables despite being on a pureed diet.21 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand900kg bull known as 'Big Boy' responsible for man's death on farmRobert William Hewitt died after being attacked by the bull at his property in Gore.21 Aug 12:29 AM
New Zealand'Our heads will roll': Man spends 36 hours trying to locate missing cocaine parcelThe man encouraged someone to break into the neighbour's to find the missing drugs.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was young': Realtor created fake valuation for house he won at auctionNick Hoogwerf used the letterhead of a real company, but the valuation was false.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Do you want to die?' Teen begs for life as he's pulled from car and stabbed at party"Please, please don’t, I’m only 15, I’m 15, please stop," the victim pleaded.18 Aug 05:00 PM