WellingtonTom Phillips gag order: Injunction remains, lawyers continue fightA judge has forbidden media from publishing any of the arguments made today.18 Sep 12:27 AM
New ZealandSouth Auckland massacre: Child survivor’s harrowing 111 call revealed in podcastIn May 1992, Brian Schlaepfer killed six family members in South Auckland.17 Sep 05:00 PM
Wellington'He threatened to kill me': Hostel fire murder accused's outburst against expert witnessThe defence and witness discussed whether the outburst was a symptom of the man's illness.17 Sep 04:49 AM
CrimeSuitcase murder trial: PlayStation records shed light on children's final day aliveThe Crown has called its final factual witness in Hakyung Lee's double-murder trial.17 Sep 02:29 AM
New ZealandBrothel in suburbia: Mount Maunganui home seized; Madam illegally employed up to 150 sex workersMay Chen operated three brothels out of Tauranga and Auckland.16 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPwC victory: Property sales cut Du Val debts from $306m to $267mRepayments have been made from the proceeds of selling properties – a victory for PwC.16 Sep 04:36 AM
New ZealandSerial rapist cleared of kidnapping woman 19 years on, despite admitting he had done itFrankie Edwards admitted five 2006 incidents involving women. But he only committed four. 16 Sep 04:19 AM
Wellington'Unreliable' Loafers Lodge murder accused changed his story on insanity symptomsOnly one expert out of six believes the defendant was insane at the time.16 Sep 03:30 AM
CrimeChild-killing mum's chilling words on extradition flight revealedIn an unusually chatty mood, she claimed she abandoned the children in an orphanage.16 Sep 02:24 AM
New ZealandMan on trial for Loafers Lodge fire had 50 prior convictions, court hearsThe defence argues the accused was insane at the time the blaze was lit.15 Sep 08:35 AM
New ZealandWoman jailed for fatal crash while chasing partner's wife was 'overwhelmed by emotions'Sharanjit Kaur killed Jono Baker while driving recklessly in an oncoming lane.15 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketing‘This is a case about reputation’: Talley’s defamation trial against TVNZ beginsThe six contested TVNZ stories all led the 6pm bulletin between 2021 and 2022.15 Sep 05:01 AM
New ZealandBotched ram raid: Would-be robber leaves empty-handed and with two broken teethThe car used in the ram raid was taken by force from a man parked at Te Mata Peak.15 Sep 05:00 AM
Crime$900 hair salon visit, lingerie: Mum's spending spree after killing children revealedProsecutors described a 'radical spike' in spending after her husband's death. 15 Sep 04:51 AM
New ZealandVengeful, jealous and angry: Man who attacked his girlfriends to remain under supervisionKaelmn Waho is a high-risk offender who will be monitored by Corrections until 2029.13 Sep 04:00 AM
CrimeAuckland suitcase double-murder trial: Counsellor recalls Hakyung Lee’s ‘crisis of faith’As Hakyung “Jasmine” Lee’s husband was dying in hospice care, the former Sunday school teacher revealed to a palliative care counsellor that she was having a “crisis of faith*.Watch12 Sep 02:31 AM
New ZealandMotorcylist accused of killing deaf and blind pedestrian granted bailPaige Johnson, 24, died three days after being struck on a Rotorua crossing.12 Sep 01:10 AM
CrimeSunday school teacher to child killer: Murder defendant revealed ‘crisis of faith’She wrapped her children's bodies and put them in suitcases, which were hidden in storage.12 Sep 12:55 AM
CrimeSuitcase double-murder trial: Reporter gives details about the grisly court case making headlinesReporter Emily Ansell talks with Herald NOW about the double-murder trial that is making headlines Video / Herald NOWWatch11 Sep 07:39 PM
New ZealandMan forced his way into stranger's home before sex assaultA judge described the invasion as 'a worst nightmare’ for those living alone.11 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimeSuitcase murder trial: Hakyung Lee’s mother gives testimony in High CourtHakyung Lee’s mother gives testimony in court at her daughters double-murder trial. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Sep 06:17 AM
WellingtonKey details of Tom Phillips case to remain secret for nowAn urgent hearing was held in the High Court at Wellington this afternoon.11 Sep 04:35 AM
CrimeTom Phillips case: gagging order remains in place after urgent injunction hearing at High CourtKey details of Tom Phillips case remain secret after judge ruled order preventing publication should stay in place. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Sep 04:21 AM
Crime'I don't have kids': Killer mum's shock words four years after vanishingThe defendant's mother said she was so concerned she threw out garden chemicals.11 Sep 03:03 AM
New ZealandMedia gag order on Tom Phillips case to be argued in court todayThe injunction was sought by lawyer Linda Clark for Tom Phillips' mother Julia.10 Sep 08:37 PM
New ZealandKim Dotcom loses fresh bid to block US extraditionKim Dotcom has fought extradition since the US request was lodged in 2012.10 Sep 08:46 AM
New ZealandJudge to review urgent Tom Phillips case media gag order in WellingtonThe injunction prevents certain details related to the case from being published.10 Sep 04:29 AM
Crime“She had a smile that lit up the world,” Papatoetoe South School teacher on 'suitcase murder' victim“She had a smile that lit up the world,” longtime Papatoetoe South School teacher Mary Robertson said of the older sibling as she gave evidence in the High Court at Auckland today.Watch10 Sep 03:56 AM
Crime'Beautiful, joyful, bubbling': Teacher, jurors weep remembering young siblings killed by mumSiblings Yuna and Minu Jo were in Years Three and One when they were killed.10 Sep 02:37 AM
Crime'It's war': Teen who thought he was firing at 'enemies' killed his mateChaelim John McCarthy has been on trial for murder. Now the jury has returned a verdict.09 Sep 11:25 PM
CrimeAustralian manslaughter defendant accused of fatal Auckland Airport crash namedThe victim was dropping off his wife at the airport to attend a funeral in Fiji. 09 Sep 10:24 PM
New ZealandTeen stepmum bids to halve jail term for 'defenceless' toddler's deathJessica Mulford's lawyer claimed the original sentence was manifestly excessive.09 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure named for sex crimes against babysitterThe Supreme Court has dismissed music promoter Pato Alvarez’s appeal. 09 Sep 05:26 AM
Crime'Descent into hell': Dark details released as mum admits killing childrenThe Crown says Hakyung Lee didn't act insane as she fled to Korea in business class. 09 Sep 04:54 AM
