New Zealand'Slow and distressing deaths': Hoarder banned from owning animals for 18 yearsTwo hens, one of which was sick, a chick and a distressed rooster lived in one carrier. 01 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandLocked up for a year: The police case that fell apart in courtMatthew Clarke was accused of being a serial bike and scooter thief.31 Oct 10:00 PM
Crime'I could go to jail': School staffer in court over sex with underage boysHanna Lealiiee later told police she liked the attention.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandUgg boot stomp followed accidental finger dislocation in Queenstown bar meleeThe French national must pay reparation and apologise to the Australian victim.31 Oct 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHells Angel from Auckland extradited from Spain to Texas over 400kg cocaine plotThe gang member was on the run in Europe for two years until his arrest in Spain in 2025. 30 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeThree children groomed and abused by 'depraved' predator who gained family's trust30 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan thought he was messaging a 14-year-old girl. It was actually the police30 Oct 02:00 AM
Crime'Why was he released?': Questions over home invader who went on to murder just hours later29 Oct 05:47 PM
New Zealand'My sentence is lifelong': Three decades after abuse began, victim sees day of reckoningPolice wrongly told the victim in 2008 it was too late to lay charges.29 Oct 04:00 AM
CrimeCliff Curtis admits drink-driving crash, faces up to five yearsThe Rotorua-based movie star ran into a taxi, causing the other driver's hospitalisation.29 Oct 02:15 AM
New Zealand'I'm going to enjoy this': Already convicted killer admits new double murderRodney Fallowfield murdered two men in Christchurch six years after he strangled his wife.29 Oct 01:20 AM
Crime'Good reasons': Judge aborts chef's indecent assault trialA court date has been set for next month to discuss a retrial for Matai Kavana.29 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandMother laid flowers on son's grave instead of celebrating his 40th after fatal crashDriver Jordan Barlow has been sentenced following the death of Aaron Ferguson. 28 Oct 10:44 PM
New ZealandDramatic footage shows police officer pointing Taser at man at petrol stationPolice had tried to stop a heavy vehicle on Marshlands Rd just before 8.30am.28 Oct 09:23 PM
Crime'Painful' chapter after pastor's death by roller door now closed, husband saysTim Verry told NZME of the 'long, painful and arduous' years since his wife's death.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Entertainer's dream': Money launderer loses St Heliers mansion to policeWet cash and white powder at shop. Now a 'standout' home is for sale. 28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher used phone hidden in 'emergency' backpack for bathroom recordingsA court has heard the teacher's identity will remain secret, for now.28 Oct 06:00 AM
Crime'The police are gonna get me': Driver's Wakefield rampage ends in jailNicholas Tripp tried the door of a vehicle as the driver grabbed it and pulled it shut.28 Oct 04:00 AM
CrimePalmerston North home invasionJust hours before Tailasa Pongia stabbed a man to death during a fight in South Auckland, he was involved in a terrifying “home invasion” in Palmerston North.Watch27 Oct 11:28 PM
CrimeKatrina Jefferies cold case: Police investigating potential breakthroughPolice are investigating new information and reassessing all exhibits.27 Oct 05:26 PM
Crime'Violated': Teen claims she was groped by chef in club kitchenMatai Kavana is accused of indecently assaulting three young women.27 Oct 06:00 AM
Crime'Chasing his chooks': Was man legally justified in shooting neighbour's dog?Henare Heta cited an earlier attack by the couple’s other dog that killed his chickens.27 Oct 04:00 AM
CrimeStranger accused of attempted murder of child at playground no show in courtThe 20-year-old was also taken to hospital with self-inflicted injuries, police said. 27 Oct 12:38 AM
CrimeDaredevil base jumper appears in court after botched stuntThe social media content creator jumped off two central Auckland skyscrapers.27 Oct 12:34 AM
New Zealand'I didn't get a say': Victim appalled as attacker with 18 violence convictions walks freeChristchurch victim says he was denied a voice before repeat-offender attacker freed.26 Oct 08:49 PM
CrimeRepeat blackmailer terrorised teenage girl with threats to expose her onlineAdam Burton threatened she had 'five minutes' to send him photos of herself. 26 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeHow a corrupt baggage handler graduated to drug syndicate managerWhile on bail for a 24kg import, he helped organise 85kg in additional shipments.26 Oct 05:00 AM
Crime'I mistook that attention for love': Man's online relationship with teen ends with a convictionShe was a lonely 11-year-old looking for companionship. He was 17 when they first met. 26 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandRetirement village maintenance man caught on CCTV rummaging through couple's home for drugsAaron McConville said the bottle held antihistamines, but police identified tramadol.25 Oct 11:00 PM
CrimeKelston Boys’ High School sex predator Murray Sakey: Victim waives suppression to detail abuseAntony Folwell has lifted his name suppression to share his story.Watch25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom penthouse to prison: How FBI sting unravelled Mongrel Mobster's lavish lifestyle Josef Heart, formerly known as Joe Edmonds, pleads guilty to 119 charges on eve of trial.25 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'Outdawgz': How a masked man's lower back tattoo unravelled a crime spreeAfter successfully stealing items worth $215k, they bungled a $4500 robbery days later.25 Oct 05:00 AM
Crime‘Why did they hurt me?’: Driver hit 93-year-old, fled, then lied for yearsJoy Delgrosso's family has waited seven years for Kristopher Vindorius to be sentenced.24 Oct 07:00 PM
