Auckland ex-teacher accused of child sex crimes admits finding children attractive, but not sexually
The man, who has interim name suppression, is facing historic abuse charges in relation to two boys, including…
Steve Abel links climate change deaths to Holocaust in Parliament speech
The precise meaning of the concept has been heavily debated by academics, but a common reading suggests evil…
Japan axes Netflix collaboration after outcry over dating show
The ministry promoted the programme as part of the campaign, and the show will continue to air without…
NZ First opposing clauses in Government’s Crimes Act reform
It also features a new offence for anyone who had the intent to injure a first responder or…
Actor Temuera Morrison surprised at ex-Lotto presenter Russell Harrison’s crime but still loves him
King said the ministry was “shocked and disappointed at Harrison’s serious criminal offending”. New Zealand actor Temuera Morrison.…
Anaru Ihaka Morunga given concurrent jail term for assault before Kaipara murder
Judge Tomlinson questioned the point of the dispute, given the summary was not likely to become an issue…
Russian Ambassador to NZ Stanislav Krans says ‘no war crimes’ in Ukraine. I’ve seen the barbarism first-hand – Thomas Mutch
This is what the Russian armed forces can do even from a distance. Perhaps we can be as…
New Russian Ambassador keen to shift relationship from war crimes to pavlova
“And after that New Zealanders invented the cake,” Krans said, potentially giving up any hope of resetting relations…
Killer babysitter: Serial murderer Lise Turner’s cot-death lies and a mother’s unending grief
Lauree Ashworth remembers every minute of the day her son was murdered. When she left her Christchurch house,…
Ben Roberts-Smith arrested at Sydney Airport after investigation into alleged war crimes
He is due to appear in a New South Wales court later today. The arrest comes after Roberts-Smith…
Auckland fraudster James Selkirk jailed for firearms, fake licences and police ID
The judge pointed out that Selkirk has been assessed as a high risk of both reoffending and of…
Married at First Sight Australia edits out couple after groom accused of sex, violence crimes
“It was an allegation that had no proof,” Lomu said, adding that he insisted producers instruct the accuser…