World'Daily reminder': Survivor speaks as killer awaits sentencing in mushroom caseThe trial drew podcasters and true crime fans to Morwell, Victoria.07 Sep 09:56 PM
CrimeBodies in suitcase trial: Insanity defence announced as trial begins for mum accused of killing kidsThe bodies were discovered by a family who won an abandoned storage unit auction.07 Sep 09:21 PM
WorldMet Police push for less policing of online commentsReform UK supports focusing police efforts on street crime, not tweets.07 Sep 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'You live with it every day': Head Hunter dragged his pet dog to death while fleeing policeAdrenaline was replaced with guilt when he realised what he had done, his lawyer said.07 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeAuckland lawyer outed as pro-Palestinian activist who vandalised National MPs' officesIt can now be revealed how police unravelled the well-organised, covert operation.06 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandExploitation, bestiality images of young children found at home of 'loner'The 65-year-old initially claimed the images weren't for sexual gratification.05 Sep 09:00 PM
CrimeJulia DeLuney sentenced for murder of mother Helen GregoryJulia DeLuney was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment today as a result of murdering her own mother. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Sep 07:08 AM
New ZealandHome CCTV captures alleged jet ski thieves in actRotorua police caught the alleged offenders while they were still on the property.05 Sep 06:20 AM
New ZealandStanford says deportation changes a response to Mama Hooch rapistsThe Jaz brothers' crimes have spurred proposed deportation changes – Immigration Minister.05 Sep 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFlorida matriarch convicted in murder-for-hire plot against law professorNew York Times: Donna Adelson, 75, was found guilty in the 2014 murder plot.05 Sep 05:10 AM
CrimeJulia DeLuney jailed for 18 years for murdering her mother in Khandallah attackShe struck her mother around the head with an object several times. Her motive was money.05 Sep 04:19 AM
Entertainment'Wild': Viewers baffled by culprit in gross texts to teenagerIt all began with a text message two weeks before a Halloween party in a small US town.05 Sep 01:26 AM
EntertainmentLinehan faces court over alleged harassment of transgender activistThe writer denies charges of harassment and criminal damage.05 Sep 12:39 AM
CrimeMurder defendant named: Suppression lifts for woman after Black Power member's deathSelwyn Robson was given a full gang funeral in May. 04 Sep 11:58 PM
WorldAsylum seeker guilty of sexual assaultProtests erupted at the Bell Hotel, where Kebatu and 130 other refugees stayed.04 Sep 07:56 PM
WorldNazi relics: Daughter, son-in-law charged with hiding Matisse works'Portrait of a Lady' by Giuseppe Ghislandi was missing for 80 years before being found.04 Sep 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonKiller daughter to be sentenced: What did the jury know?The Herald breaks down the key points from the Khandallah trial that led to the verdict.04 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'I was wary of her': Woman accused of arson allegedly had a volatile temperWitness claims Maya Moore said she wanted to do something that would get her jailed. 04 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimeCommunity detention for man's role in road rage shooting of 15yo girlSione Ngata didn't fire the gun, but he also hasn't shown much remorse, the judge said.04 Sep 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Unsustainable caseloads': Chief Justice laments too few judges, not enough courtsCriminal trials are becoming longer and more complex, now lasting more than three weeks.04 Sep 12:20 AM
WorldEpstein's victims vow to expose abusersTrump called the Epstein case a 'Democrat hoax' at the White House.03 Sep 07:19 PM
Entertainment'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty over Matthew Perry's deathJasveen Sangha could face over six decades in prison after admitting to a bevy of charges.03 Sep 06:30 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge murder accused said voices commanded him to burn down buildingPsychiatrist Dr Justin Barry-Walsh describes the moment the defendant told him he heard voices telling him to light the fatal fire. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Sep 06:12 AM
New ZealandViolence charges dropped for well-known man after restorative huiJudge John Bergseng granted the man permanent name suppression.03 Sep 06:00 AM
Wellington'Voices told him to burn': Loafers Lodge murder-accused had previous attempted arson convictionHe does not dispute lighting the fire that killed five people.03 Sep 04:58 AM
PoliticsChief Justice speaks on the stress judges face in a overloaded justice systemChief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann speaks on the "heavy load" that judges carry on a day to day basis in a justice system she says is under considerable stress. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Sep 03:19 AM
WellingtonAccused killer fled mental health care in Auckland weeks before lighting deadly fireThe first psychiatrist has given his opinion in the case.03 Sep 12:09 AM
CrimeConstruction cartel: Secret Auckland company admits bid corruptionThe admission of guilt comes eight months after co-defendant MaxBuild was sentenced. 02 Sep 09:19 PM
EntertainmentJ.K. Rowling and Elon Musk criticise arrest of Graham LinehanThe Free Speech Union will fund his legal defence, calling it disproportionate.02 Sep 08:35 PM
EntertainmentGerard Depardieu to stand trial for 2018 rape chargesJudge found he acted in 'full knowledge of non-consent'. 02 Sep 07:43 PM
WorldUS lawmakers face urgent budget deadline to avoid shutdownRepublicans need seven Democrats to support their budget in the Senate.02 Sep 06:34 PM
WorldTrump tests: Supreme Court likely to hear cases on president's powersFed governor's firing, tariffs, and foreign aid to show how far court is willing to go.02 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldWell-known NZ-born neo-Nazi arrested in Melbourne following attack on indigenous siteThe arrest followed an alleged attack by members of the far-right on Camp Sovereignty.02 Sep 07:57 AM
Crime'This is my kill': Social media post about cheating leads to terrifying attackThe victim was dragged by the hair before one of the attackers tried to cut it.02 Sep 07:00 AM