Crime
Millane's killer loses appeal against convictions for sexual attacks on two other women
The man serving a life sentence for murdering British backpacker Grace Millane has lost appeals against convictions and sentences for sexual attacks on two other women.
Book store robbed in Christchurch
Police in Christchurch are investigating an aggravated robbery of a suburban book store yesterday morning.
Woman arrested over New Plymouth drive-by shooting
A woman has been arrested over a drive-by shooting in New Plymouth earlier this month.
Underpayment leaves lasting trauma of Woop victims
Interns underpaid by an Auckland food bag company say they have been left with questions after an Employment Relations Authority ruling.
Complaints not upheld, redress process kept secret, says church-based abuse advocate
A support group for victims of church-based abuse says NZ's Catholic Church is denying natural justice by keeping some of its redress process secret.
Witnesses to road rage incident in Wellington sought
Wellington police are appealing for witnesses after a road rage incident left one driver injured.
Govt must invest in rehabilitating family violence offenders, national network says
Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga (the National Network of Family Violence Services) has launched a call to action, encouraging the government to invest in rehabilitating offenders.
'The system is broken': Malachi Subecz's family press for mandatory reporting of child abuse
In one phone call on 21 June 2021, Megan found out her aunt Jasmine Cotter had gone to prison on drugs charges and that no-one in the family knew who had her son.
Owaka schoolgirl murderer refused parole
The man who raped and killed a South Otago teenager in 1991 has been refused parole while trying to get deported to the United Kingdom.
Police hunting others connected to murder of Bay of Plenty woman
Police say Korrey Whyman was murdered, and six months on, although they've already charged one man, they say others were involved and will be found.
'You put that blade through me': Mum says son's killing shattered her soul
The family of a murdered Whangārei forestry worker have described their anguish, at the High Court today.
Man charged after attempted robbery in Hamilton
A 37-year old man will appear in court today following an attempted robbery in Hamilton East yesterday.
Malachi Subecz's family call for mandatory reporting
The family of murdered five-year-old Malachi Subecz - who died at the hands of his so-called caregiver - is determined his death won't be in vain.
His cousin and her father, who repeatedly tried to… Audio
Gloriavale employment case: Granddaughter not convinced Hopeful Christian a sex abuser
A granddaughter of Gloriavale founder Hopeful Christian has told a court abuse has never been accepted in the community's culture.
Facebook raffle brings down crayfish poaching ring
They used falsified customary permits, but iwi and marae had no knowledge or involvement.
New Zealanders scammed out of record $20 million last year
A record $20 million was taken from New Zealanders by scammers last year as a cybersecurity advisor warns cyber-criminals are becoming more sophisticated.
Zane Robertson banned from all sport for eight years
Commonwealth Games bronze medal winner Zane Robertson has been banned from all sport for eight years after testing positive for a performance enhancing drug, and then providing false documentation in… Audio
UK inquiry into allegations of SAS extra-judicial killings of Afghans to start
Britain's defence ministry ordered the inquiry after a documentary reported that soldiers from the elite SAS had killed 54 people in suspicious circumstances.
Man arrested after violent assault in Queenstown bar
The 26-year-old has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Police seize $230,000 of meth in Carterton
A woman has been charged with possession of methamphetamine for supply.
