New Zealand'Lucky to survive': Man sentenced after lawyer knocked out with single punchVilliome Kuruyabaki was lucky the victim of his attack didn't die, the court heard.03 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandProtesters charged with blocking Wellington road granted bailThe three men appeared in court this afternoon.03 May 05:58 AM
CrimeTeacher struck off for catfishing co-workers, posed as Tinder hunkWhile pretending to be a man, the teacher had an online relationship with a colleague.03 May 05:30 AM
CrimeThird person charged in Northland murder caseThe body of Bob Kleiman was found in October 2022.03 May 03:19 AM
New ZealandReal estate agent awarded $76k in damages for breach of rights by IRDIRD was found to have breached Richard Parore's rights in a tax law case.03 May 02:29 AM
New ZealandChinese couple lose $225k after immigration adviser neglects obligationsVisa application stipulated couple must buy property from connected company.02 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandVictim in alleged Boxing Day kidnap and motorway death namedKatelyn Rua-Tuhou was found dead inside a crashed car.02 May 10:52 PM
New Zealand'I didn't do it': Suitcase murder accused raises hand in court to proclaim innocenceThe woman raised her hand to speak to the judge.02 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand$141k forfeited despite no criminal chargesPolice alleged money was gained from loan-sharking, illegal gambling and cigarette sales.02 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan hires skip bins, charges them to Chorus and pockets $42kThe offender wore a Waste Management uniform and drove a vehicle with the company logo.02 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman cowered under table after man threatened to kill her dog PoppyGrigori Charpan was told to take a good look at himself.02 May 05:00 AM
CrimeTrial begins for business owner accused of indecent assaultsThe business owner allegedly indecently assaulted five women over several years.02 May 03:19 AM
New Zealand‘Severe meth use disorder’: Man busted with drugs, cash, axe in car jailedBradley Davies was sentenced for his ninth breach of a protection order.02 May 02:20 AM
Crime'Attitude of entitlement': Rapist attacked vulnerable womanThe Northland man violated the woman at least nine times.02 May 01:13 AM
New ZealandSuppression lifted for man accused of murder in Hamilton streetThe 48-year-old accused pleaded not guilty to the charge today.01 May 10:12 PM
New Zealand‘Money-go-round’ lawyer fails to attend hearing on $150kLawyer accused of using his client’s money as his own “personal credit facility”.01 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandWellington Restore Passenger Rail protesters back in courtAnother five people have been charged with blocking a Wellington road.01 May 06:34 AM
CrimeBusinessmen to pay $30k to victim of attack at popular Chinese restaurantThe men claim the attack was spurred by a racially charged comment.01 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandDriver tried to pull dead friend from burning van after crashWhen Nguyen Cong Giap's van struck a power pole, Alex Blackwell was in the backseat.01 May 05:58 AM
New ZealandMental health patient fails to have murder conviction overturnedGabriel Yad-Elohim inflicted 90 blows on his victim, 69-year-old Michael Mulholland.01 May 05:13 AM
New ZealandRenter awarded almost $12k refund and damages for unlawful unitTribunal awards tenant $11,775 to discourage landlords from leasing unlawful premises.01 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandAngry shoplifter caught after busting up public toiletHe stole groceries, dental care items and a vacuum cleaner before attacking a public loo.01 May 02:55 AM
New Zealand'Poor care': Man who broke neck died after complaints of painElderly hospital patient called out for help for 20 minutes before a nurse attended him.01 May 02:22 AM
New ZealandHDC investigating alleged conflicts involving advocacy trustThe National Advocacy Trust receives millions in taxpayer funding through HDC each year.30 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Spree burglar’ jailed after targeting garages and shedsAlex Gardner left DNA behind on a glove and a torch.30 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeWoman who stabbed man in self-defence sentencedThe Northland woman picked up a knife after being concerned for her safety.30 Apr 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Cover up': The brain-injured apprentice who fought for justice with hero whistleblower'He was saved by a sandwich, and the fact someone got up from their break to go looking.'29 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeTeen who ram-raided a store and held-up a petrol station did it all for two Moro barsHe claimed he had 'just followed his friends' when committing the crimes.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer accused of borrowing $50,000 from client on day of divorce settlementA woman complained to the Law Society that her lawyer allegedly borrowed $50,000 from her.28 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeVictim rang Spark for internet help, 30 minutes later a scammer rang back"Your fingerprints are all over this," Judge condemns offender.28 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Blow her away': Mum threatens to shoot police officer in faceThe solo mother said she meant no malice but a judge disagreed.28 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandDrug dealer jailed despite rehab efforts and apologyJudge orders "working capital" of drugs business be forfeited to the Crown.28 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandMaritime NZ lays charges after two port deathsTwo port workers died within six days of each other in April last year.28 Apr 03:29 AM
New ZealandLinwood Park murder accused raises question of insanityThe man's lawyer said his client's fitness to stand trial would not be an issue.27 Apr 09:59 PM
