PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Thousands jailed before trial shows system is brokenOPINION: New Zealand should contract the private sector to accommodate bailed citizens.10 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandSounds Murders: Scott Watson fails in latest bid to clear name over Smart and Hope killingsWatson is said to be 'disappointed' by the outcome and plans another appeal. 10 Sep 12:00 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
WorldUS woman appears in court after registering her dog to voteLaura Yourex, 62, reported herself to authorities over the alleged voter fraud last year.09 Sep 10:38 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
WorldBanksy mural at London court faces removal after crowds gather to see itCrowds queued to glimpse the mural after the artist confirmed it on Instagram.09 Sep 07:22 PM
New ZealandWhat the urgent injunction means for the Tom Phillips caseThe injunction was sought by lawyer Linda Clark for Tom Phillips' mother Julia.09 Sep 07:17 AM
New ZealandFugitive Tom Phillips' death, return of kids continues to capture world's attentionAll three of Tom Phillips' children are now safe after being found at a remote campsite. 09 Sep 03:22 AM
WorldErin Patterson wealth under scrutiny as victims’ families seek restitutionHer Leongatha home, bought in 2019, is now subject to a restraining order.09 Sep 01:08 AM
WellingtonFatal hostel blaze victim's final moments played to courtThe 111 call made by Liam Hockings was played to the jury this morning.08 Sep 11:45 PM
WorldTrump loses bid to overturn $141m Carroll defamation rulingTrump confused Carroll for ex-wife Marla Maples during a 2022 deposition.08 Sep 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland traffic management firm collapse sees 85 sacked, $2.8m deficit revealedEmployees owed $452,000 in wages, salaries; liquidator unsure they will get their money.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Should have been you, boy’: Emotions run high at sentencing of motorcyclist who caused fatal crash The pair met that fateful day but only one would survive the night.08 Sep 07:21 AM
WorldDoctor accused of poisoning 30 patients, killing 12 goes on trial in FranceThe youngest alleged victim, aged 4, twice went into cardiac arrest.08 Sep 03:49 AM
World'No evidence of remorse': Judge condemns mushroom killer at sentencingErin Patterson will serve 33 years at Victoria's Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.08 Sep 03:23 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous injury': Man bled to death following ambulance delaysSt John extended its deepest condolences and apologised sincerely for the family's loss.08 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'We weren't drinking alcohol' - Christchurch retirement village resident'We should be able to live our lives peacefully, doing what we enjoy,' says Jean Sparrow.08 Sep 01:00 AM
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