CrimeCannabis advocate's supporters rally as 'Gandalf' appears in courtPaul Smith, known as ‘Gandalf’, faces new charges in Whangārei District Court.13 May 05:38 AM
New Zealand'You were an adult, she was a child': Teacher jailed for grooming, abusing studentSamuel Ramsay began messaging the girl on Facebook when she was 13.13 May 03:50 AM
WorldDiddy do it? What to expect as Sean Combs faces federal charges in New YorkJurors saw footage of Combs assaulting his former girlfriend at a hotel in 2016.13 May 12:58 AM
CrimeSeven years after teen's murder, 16yo kidnap participant namedDimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured for hours before she was forced to hang herself.12 May 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Next steps for Seascape tower but what of Shundi's big Tāmaki plans?Icon took over the Seascape site on April 30; now in set-up/due diligence/review phase.12 May 09:00 PM
PoliticsAbuse in state care: PM defends broken promise, emotional Hipkins slams Govt ‘injustice’ The inquiry into abuse in state care recommended a new redress scheme.12 May 07:26 AM
New Zealand'Kill him': Crown alleges woman's Facebook messages incited man's murderBut the woman's lawyer said the murder would have happened regardless.12 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Cold sweats': Why ex-real estate star wants out of prison after 'life-altering' attackThe Crown calls Aaron Drever a calculated criminal lacking self-awareness.12 May 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Brooking: What prison statistics get wrong on violent crime ratesOPINION: Our current prison rate is 187 per 100,000 people.11 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'About time': Residents sick of 'boy racers' back Govt plan to toughen lawsMinisters announced the changes in Rotorua on Sunday, alongside Mayor Tania Tapsell.11 May 06:06 PM
CrimeMongrel Mob mum jailed after going into hiding during daughter's murder trialKelly-Anne Burns never returned after being granted short-term bail to attend a funeral.11 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'You can have 2, not 3': Polyamorous throuple's battle to keep names on kids' birth certificates The Attorney-General has challenged a decision allowing all three parents to be named.11 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandSon of couple slain by ram 'furious' at how deaths were handledHe believes there has been no accountability, transparency or justice.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeKorean tourist going home with wife's remains after causing crash which killed her Couple’s dream NZ holiday to celebrate 'growing old together' ends in tragedy.10 May 03:00 AM
WorldMushroom poisoning trial: Friends reveal what Erin Patterson shared onlineThe mother is on trial for allegedly poisoning her estranged husband’s family.10 May 01:15 AM
CrimeMan's 11-day crime spree targets police by spitting and threatening to kill staff'I will kill you and then I’ll kill your wife and then I’ll kill your kids,' the man said.09 May 08:00 AM
WorldWatch: AI video of road rage victim used in court, killer gets max sentenceWoman used AI to create a victim impact statement of her deceased brother.09 May 07:23 AM
Crime'Trying to survive': Woman alleges years of daily sexual violence by 'sadistic' exThe man is defending physical and sexual violence allegations made by five exes. 09 May 07:00 AM
World'Very negative': Son of alleged mushroom poisoner shares claims about parents in courtHe found her building Lego hours after serving the deadly meal.09 May 06:50 AM
CrimeAvondale man accused of murdering partner loses name suppressionName suppression for Hao Feng lapsed after four months of court-ordered anonymity.09 May 05:38 AM
CrimeEllerslie double murder: Co-defendant's secret guilty pleas can now be revealedOn the first day of his scheduled trial last week, Shu Poon admitted killing the couple.09 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandUnlawful property seizures by police leave woken grandmother outside, sick man to walk homeIPCA finds Wellington police unlawfully seized vehicles for unpaid fines.08 May 09:00 PM
Crime'Every day I hear his music': Family mourn hip-hop artist as killer driver jailed She had three chances to rectify her bad driving before the fatal crash occurred - Crown.08 May 07:00 AM
Crime'The truth and you are strangers': Judge's verdict on dishonest offenderThe judge said the man told probation 'inaccuracies and untruths'.08 May 06:17 AM
New ZealandHydroponics retailer takes Reddit to court in bid to remove 'harmful' posts, unmask postersThey claim the posts threaten their family and are harmful to their business.08 May 05:10 AM
New ZealandJudge expects Erin Patterson murder trial to conclude earlyCourt hears doctors urged the mushroom cook to stay in hospital, fearing for her health.08 May 05:02 AM
New ZealandExclusive photos: Mark Lundy seen in community after 23 years' jailThe Herald spotted a bespectacled Lundy in an oversized hoodie, trackpants and jandals.08 May 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesPower play: The businessman aiming to reshape NZMEJim Grenon opens up about his past, including being on the wrong side of an epic lawsuit.07 May 05:00 PM
CrimePimp exploited 14yo girl, then made her a lieutenant in child prostitution ringHe convinced the teen to recruit her friends. Until now, his identity was hidden.07 May 05:00 PM
WorldDaughter breaks down in mushroom poisoning trialDon and Gail Patterson's youngest daughter teared up as she detailed a phone call.07 May 07:30 AM
CrimeSadistic chivalry with a power tool: Gang member admits drilling holes in stranger's thighA man slapped a woman's bottom in a nightclub... her boyfriend got cruel revenge.07 May 01:56 AM
New ZealandReleased: Double killer Mark Lundy walks free after 23 yearsLundy has spent more than 23 years behind bars for killing his wife and daughter. 07 May 12:28 AM
New ZealandMan, 50, charged with murder of Waiuku woman found dead in a carThe man is due to appear in Pukekohe District Court today. 06 May 11:17 PM
WorldMushroom poisoning trial: Lunch survivor Ian Wilkinson gives evidenceWilkinson's wife Heather died in hospital in the week after the beef Wellington lunch.06 May 04:19 AM
