CrimeChristmas crash: Pub row ends with drunk and dangerous driver in a paddockHe drove in an 'erratic manner' straight past the police station.22 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Pop': Officer breaks woman's arm with 'poor technique'She said he 'snapped' her arm while he was arresting her.22 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandSuppression to continue for man accused of abducting and raping a schoolgirlHe has been remanded back into custody until his next court appearance.22 Jun 01:36 AM
New Zealand'Who watches the watchers?': Forestry company's failures revealed after worker's deathA probe into the death revealed the company's oversights, for which it has been fined.21 Jun 07:38 AM
Crime'Negligent': Booze baron caused delays in improving worker conditionsA liquor baron must pay $87,000 for failing to action improved worker conditions.21 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandDog put down for biting plumber, police officer; owner fined'It just rushed at me and by the time I saw it…I couldn’t shut the door'.21 Jun 03:12 AM
New ZealandHidden brake lights contributed to motorcyclist's deathThe circumstances of the death were avoidable but could easily arise, a coroner says.21 Jun 12:19 AM
CrimeSkipper charged after Enchanter tragedy appears in courtLance Goodhew and his company have been charged over deaths of five men.20 Jun 10:55 PM
New ZealandOutsourcing elective surgeries was costing Waikato DHB $25m a yearPublic hospital hired consultant for $2.4 million to reduce $25m outsourcing bill.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandExplainer: What is diversion and how do people get it?Those eligible for the scheme will address the underlying drivers of their offending.20 Jun 07:51 AM
New Zealand'Like a woman possessed': Woman denies murderous intent in hit-and-runRopati Shortland travelled a short distance on the roof before crashing on to the ground.20 Jun 07:15 AM
New Zealand'Unfair': Minor parties launch judicial review against Electoral Commission over advertising fundingSue Grey says ad allocations are unfair - but the Electoral Commission stands by it.20 Jun 07:06 AM
CrimeHeld till dawn: Woman who kept victims in house for several hours during robbery wants shorter sentenceShannon Avery believes she should have received more time off her sentence.20 Jun 03:31 AM
New ZealandSize matters: Realtor said there was room for a pool and 400sqm home - but the land size wasn't as advertisedOne of three sections was just 61 per cent of its advertised size.19 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandFerry passenger stabbed with scissorsDefence of insanity not available to man who stabbed passenger with scissors.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Exploited a vulnerable student': Ruapehu teacher struck off after sex with studentA school caretaker found the pair in a classroom close to one another.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'You do not have power over me any more': Wahine toa praised for confronting abuser"I have a bright future and there is so much hope for me," survivor tells court.19 Jun 08:00 AM
CrimeAdults only: Tenant evicted after failing to mention her 'home-based business' involved sex workThe landlords recognised their apartment on a sexual services website.19 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Sorry': Protester who incited Parliament protest fires hadn't been in trouble beforeNow he's serving home detention after being sentenced in court.19 Jun 04:39 AM
New ZealandWoman sent home from ED with chest pain died hours later of cardiac arrestHer family felt her death could have been avoided if due diligence had been carried out.19 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandBotched fire cupping ends in infection after plaster with a 'secret formula' is used on burnThe practitioner repeatedly emailed the woman, offering her money after the incident.19 Jun 02:00 AM
CrimeWellington hit and run: Man allegedly four times legal limit at time of crashTwo pedestrians are in hospital, one critical in ICU after they were hit on Sunday.19 Jun 01:02 AM
New ZealandRetired house inspector faces $700k liability on decade-old reportA former house inspector could be liable for half of a $700,000 leaky home claim.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted architectural designer gets building licence back - and faces fresh complaintHis history of fines, suspensions and cancellations is not listed on the public register.17 Jun 05:09 AM
New ZealandMan who repeatedly raped girl given home detention after lawyer argues prison would be 'difficult'The man got an 85 per cent discount for his cognitive impairment, age and his own abuse.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy was a 'con-man' with child abuse convictions allowed to practise law?From con-man to Elvis impersonator, inmate to lawyer, Alwyn O'Connor has worn many hats.16 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeNeighbourly feud: Tenant takes on landlord for not sorting out ongoing 'harassment''The right to quiet enjoyment, peace and privacy is at the heart of a tenancy.'16 Jun 07:34 AM
New Zealand'Kids lived in fear': Mum's years-long abuse of children with cords, spoons and fistsThe children had black eyes and sores.16 Jun 06:43 AM
Crime'Stupid': Thief accidentally films his own vandalism of CCTV cameraThe 52-year-old admitted to police it was a 'stupid' move.16 Jun 06:25 AM
New ZealandYoung dad-to-be who raped sleeping woman gets sentence reducedA man found guilty of raping a sleeping woman has had his sentence cut by one year.16 Jun 05:32 AM
New Zealand'Kind nature': Nurse forged reference from her boss in 'calculated' deceptionHer 'calculated' deception means she's now been struck off.16 Jun 04:00 AM
Crime'I was just so scared': Dairy owner fights to hide family from armed, masked robberThe offender chased her and tried to force his way into the room they were hiding in.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPastor to be reinstated on an interim basisThe ruling follows a deep-seated battle between the pastor and church trustees.15 Jun 07:00 AM
CrimeSex worker repeatedly choked by man who was banned from hiring herThe man tricked his way into another booking with her.15 Jun 06:09 AM