CrimeFor two years, influencer who sexually abused teen boys has kept name secret; that may soon changeThe Court of Appeal has upheld his conviction.26 Jun 03:43 AM
New ZealandHipkins responds to claim from Dickason’s parents MIQ impacted her mental state before murdersThe 41-year-old has been sentenced to 18 years in Hillmorton Hospital.26 Jun 02:41 AM
LiveNew Zealand'I failed them': Killer mum apologises after being sentenced to 18 years in mental health unitLauren Dickason had no reaction in court when sentence was delivered.26 Jun 02:16 AM
CrimeRose Cottage dairy murder: Shopkeeper died for a 'few dollars', 501 killer says 'I am a coward'“I admit I am a coward and a low-life criminal, to say the least."26 Jun 01:47 AM
New ZealandKiller mum Lauren Dickason sentenced today for murdering her three daughtersA judge will decide whether Lauren Dickason is sent to prison or a mental health unit.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'48-hour nightmare': Teen allegedly kidnapped, raped after $20k ATM heistNow a father and son are on trial together in the High Court at Napier.25 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I sped up and hit him': Teen accused of murder sobs as he recalls running down manHe also told police he thought the man would jump out of his way.24 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandGang member 'squatting' on beachside property takes eviction fight to Supreme CourtKevin Moore has been illegally occupying Māori coastal land for the past 11 years.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandChaos erupted in car after driver ran down man in street, court hearsA windscreen shattered and chaos erupted after a car ran down an enraged woman's partner.23 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Undue influence:' Women claim their uncle drained grandmother's $2.5m estateTheir uncle was the sole executor and the sole beneficiary of the will.21 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandWoman and teen accused of fatally driving over man in Te Puke after Christmas money rowA woman and teenager jointly face a murder charge in the High Court at Hamilton.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFather sent to jail for 'hitman-style' shootingVictim of attempted murder spent three weeks in hospital.21 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandViolent history revealed of man guilty of burning his 'soulmate' to deathLeigh Beer has been found guilty of murdering Emma Field. Now his history can be revealed.21 Jun 05:44 AM
CrimeWatch: CCTV shows corrupt Air NZ baggage handler removing secret meth stash from flightThe footage has been released to the Herald after it was played for jurors today.21 Jun 04:43 AM
CrimeMurder victim Emma Field remembered outside courtFamily and friends of murder victim Emma Field gathered outside a New Plymouth court to release balloons following the guilty verdict of her partner, Leigh Matthew Frederick Beer.Watch21 Jun 03:10 AM
New ZealandTaranaki man found guilty of murdering 'soulmate' after setting her mattress alightEmma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold.21 Jun 02:14 AM
New ZealandAbrupt halt to High Court murder trial in WhangāreiAbrupt halt to High Court murder trial at Whangārei.21 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandUnaddressed trauma and grief: Why teen stabbed a heavily pregnant womanCourt told the 19yo had lured the woman to an address under false pretences.19 Jun 11:40 PM
Crime'Simple but ingenious' meth import plot saw baggage handlers exploit major border weakness - CrownThe duo are the last men standing after all other co-defendants pleaded guilty.19 Jun 04:41 AM
New ZealandVictim's mother remains haunted by son's 'senseless death'Robert Taylor fled the scene leaving one mate dying and three others injured.19 Jun 02:05 AM
New ZealandGambled away: Trusted manager's $500,000 fraud leaves workmates traumatisedKatie Watson stole items from her employer, then sold them online to feed her addiction.18 Jun 07:30 AM
New ZealandMan accused of bedroom fire murder either a 'failed hero' or 'caught red-handed'Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold of her bedroom.18 Jun 06:30 AM
New ZealandReal estate agent who refused to do Māori course 'knew the consequences'REA: 'It’s not about indoctrination, it’s about raising awareness and understanding.'18 Jun 06:09 AM
New ZealandWoman allegedly murdered in bedroom blaze was unconscious, trappedEmma Field was alive when the fire took hold.17 Jun 09:00 AM
New Zealand'Injured mana': Reformed criminal turned drug counsellor sought $700,000 compensationPaora Sweeney wanted a marae-based apology from the prison manager for 'injury' to mana.17 Jun 05:08 AM
New ZealandCops move in to confiscate Tribesmen gang's $540k HQThe shed is on 'tainted' property and used at the Tribesmen's Christchurch headquarters.15 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWill wars: How to stop your loved ones fighting over your estateLawyers warn that fighting over a will can cause family wealth to disappear.14 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeFatal shooting following 501's machete attack; two men jailed for manslaughterBarber Brian James was shot to death during a tussle for a gun in a pitch-black bedroom.14 Jun 02:27 AM
New ZealandFatal kiss: Murderer grilled about FB comments he was 'born to kill'Theodore Derrick-Hardie stabbed another teen to death for kissing his ex-girlfriend.13 Jun 07:21 AM
New ZealandDrug drivers face manslaughter charges after separate fatal Bay of Plenty crashesBoth men face manslaughter and alleged drug driving charges when they reappear.12 Jun 07:54 AM
New ZealandThe shooting of Bob Kleiman could only have been murder: CrownMurder accused and two alleged accomplices on trial in High Court at Whangarei12 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandDunedin bus-hub murder: Youth pleads not guilty in High CourtThe 13-year-old accused has been granted automatic name suppression.11 Jun 05:37 AM
New ZealandFirefighter recalls finding alleged murder victim's body in dark, burnt-out roomEmma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold of her bedroom.11 Jun 05:00 AM
CrimeMan whose partner fell to death from moving car acquitted of manslaughter, guilty of kidnappingHe said he wanted to get his drunk partner home safely. Family said she screamed for help.11 Jun 01:23 AM