CrimeFormer youth defendant in pack rape case went on to climb ranks of Rebels gangHe went on to become a high-ranking Rebels gang member but says he wants a fresh start.08 Dec 05:36 AM
World'Didn’t ingest water': Boy found dead in pool, mother charged with murderThe boy’s father was 'distressed and distraught' when told of the arrest.08 Dec 04:47 AM
New ZealandAuckland man dies from critical injuries after assaultPolice are seeking information on the assault, which occurred in Helensville last month.08 Dec 03:40 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for sightings of damaged vehicle involved in suspected fatal hit-and-run in AlbanyA member of the public called police around 12.30am.08 Dec 12:38 AM
CrimeTeen smoked '20 bongs’ before killing pedestrian and ‘laughing and videoing’ crash siteShe admitted to smoking a large amount of cannabis before the crash.07 Dec 12:46 AM
CrimeAuckland man jailed for MIQ escape followed by crime spreeThe escape was announced by then PM Jacinda Ardern in 2021.06 Dec 11:46 PM
New Zealand‘The night you tried to kill me’: Woman stabbed with pitchfork at home confronts attackerDuring the attack, Shae Dobbs went looking for petrol to 'burn' his victim.06 Dec 08:00 PM
CrimeMan who murdered his brother claims love triangle was not a motivatorPeter Te Maru has failed in his attempt to overturn his murder conviction.06 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandTwo days after killing a man and dumping his body, the murderer stormed a pubBut despite carrying out the robbery, he won't have to serve any more jail time.06 Dec 05:00 AM
EntertainmentJonathan Majors' ex-girlfriend recalls assault in tearful testimony'It felt like I was walking around on eggshells,' she said. 'I had to be perfect.'06 Dec 04:00 AM
CrimeHouse of horrors: Woman who tortured teen murder victim sentencedThe now-adult defendant, who was 16 at the time, won't face retrial for murder.06 Dec 12:12 AM
New ZealandBaby Ru’s mum claims she knows who killed her sonRuthless-Empire died after suffering severe head injuries.05 Dec 07:31 PM
New ZealandSt John’s queried over significant blind spot with specialist paramedicsNo one from St John attended the Al Noor scene in a SERT capacity.05 Dec 04:27 AM
New ZealandRuthless-Empire death: Family reveal extent of toddler’s injuriesRuthless-Empire died after suffering severe head injuries.05 Dec 03:00 AM
CrimeQuartet accused of Auckland gang brawl murder appear in court together for first timeAll four arrests were made last month, three months after the shooting.04 Dec 08:55 PM
New ZealandResidents feel unsafe after Hamilton home invasionResidents of a Hamilton street feel unsafe after latest alleged home invasion.04 Dec 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInmate shanked repeatedly in Mt Eden prison amid 'dire' staff shortageThe remand prison where the shank attack happened is short of about 100 staff, union says.04 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandRuthless-Empire: Police release photo of fabric found around toddler’s neckRuthless-Empire died after suffering severe head injuries.04 Dec 04:23 AM
New ZealandPrivacy Commissioner asks police to pause future use of controversial DNA toolPolice are trialling the tool on two of the country's most high-profile cases.03 Dec 05:24 AM
New ZealandIn Grace's honour: Five years after she was killed, charity run marks birthdayMillane would have turned 27 this month so her friend ran 27km in her name02 Dec 07:14 AM
New ZealandWatch: One person critically injured in South Auckland robberyEmergency services responded to the scene in Manukau City. Video / Dean PurcellWatch02 Dec 01:22 AM
Crime501 deportee viciously attacked juggling 'icon' who died in Loafers Lodge fireMan sentenced over 17-minute beating of Michael ‘Mike the Juggler’ Wahrlich.01 Dec 04:13 AM
CrimeCourt hearing erupts as four appear in murder case of Mongrel Mob memberDean Kahukiwa's body was found after a house fire in Foxton.01 Dec 04:00 AM
CrimeTense scenes as murder accused appears in courtThe man was charged with murder after a fatal attack in Stoke last month.01 Dec 03:53 AM
New Zealand'It was horrific': Girl fighting for life after being run over walking home from schoolLittle Sapphire Wakefield was resuscitated three times at the scene of the accident.30 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiller mum Lauren Dickason's sentencing date moved to 2024The Herald previously revealed taxpayers footed her $700k - and rising - legal aid bill.30 Nov 01:42 AM
New ZealandRestaurant axe attacker acquitted on grounds of insanityJudge deems man was not legally responsible for his actions at the time of offending.29 Nov 07:07 AM
CrimeHomeowner beaten by Nomads for not paying them 'rent' on property he ownedThe man did not know the gang members and had owned his home for five years.29 Nov 06:00 AM
CrimeTeen mobster involved in murder ordered to take himself to jailThe Court of Appeal has overturned Tana Ormsby-Turner's sentence of home detention.29 Nov 03:13 AM
New ZealandEmergency response like trying to put together 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, terror inquest finds"We tried our very best to pick each piece up and put it where it should go."29 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandMurderer's mum to get $18k payout for Range Rover used in killingThe Crown sold the car Desmond Bourne drove on the day he shot Zane Smith.28 Nov 05:00 PM
Crime'You tried to silence me. You failed,' radio host who survived attempted murder tells attackersTwo of the men were found guilty by a jury in October. Another pleaded guilty.28 Nov 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Highly manipulative': Sex stabbing attack pre-meditated, Crown saysThe jury has retired to consider its verdict.27 Nov 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLegal aid: How much Kiwi taxpayers are paying for defendants' lawyersThe Herald reveals that since 2019 almost $1 billion in legal aid has been granted.26 Nov 11:00 PM