Defendant accused of fatally hitting Jamie Jameson with his car while fleeing police.

The 2008 murder of Chattrice Maihi-Carroll in Napier continues to haunt authorities.

Pierre Coster had a history of violence towards women but showed "high levels of remorse".

The woman drowned when left alone in a bath in October 2016.

It's okay for lawyers to talk to media about topical justice issues, High Court says.

Waiheke marina project opponent pleads not guilty to assault, trespass, injuring charges.

Truck driver hit first parked car, the wreckage multiplied when his steering failed.

Alleged threats made more than two years ago - but the man has just been charged.

'Cruel lie' around a dying child helped conned buyers out of $35,000.

A source told the Herald it was "the worst child exploitation material we've come across".

Victim 'adamantly opposed' to release.

Starting a fire in a historic Bay of Islands reserve with a home-made bomb reckless.

Man in Dannevirke District Court told he is responsible for his choices

"He saw those deer crossing the road and it was one temptation too many."

Northlander successfully appeals jail sentence for causing death of his partner.

Kelly Tonkin faces a decade in jail after admitting Penrich investment fund fraud.

Mother of dead motorcyclist says the family's lives are now "empty and devoid of joy".

The woman had arrived in New Zealand on May 13, 2019, on a three-month visitor visa

Four West Coast men face raft of child sexual abuse charges and have appeared in court.

Two people face 37 charges between them after being arrested on Wednesday.

Man, 31, arrested at a Glenmall Place address in relation to a shooting in Avondale.

Baby's injuries were described by police as "the worst seen inflicted on a young child".

Last Tuesday's incident forced police to seal off a South Hokianga road for several hours.

The promising young rugby prop faces two charges.

A man has been arrested over alleged threats to MP Simeon Brown.