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
New ZealandKiwi musician who abused ex has convictions set aside, granted permanent suppressionThe man claimed he earned just $3199 in the last year and had just $8000 in savings. 02 Sep 05:41 AM
BusinessGovt 'sorting' issue that halted Port of Tauranga expansion consenting - BishopThe project's fast-track process was halted by a judicial review due to a scope issue.02 Sep 04:00 AM
WorldUS college student charged after concealed birth in abortion ban stateA student was charged after her baby was found dead in her closet.02 Sep 02:15 AM
WorldSheriff who inspired Walking Tall films suspected of murdering wife in 1967Prosecutors accuse Buford Pusser, who died in a car crash in 1974, of killing his wife.02 Sep 01:09 AM
New ZealandName suppression continues for man accused of drug driving causing toddler's deathThe man pleaded not guilty to drugged driving causing the death of Sakura Hall.02 Sep 12:02 AM
CrimeNZ fraudster loses US extradition battle over 400kg Hells Angels cocaine plotHe says he didn't know the drugs would go through US, despite undercover agent's accent.01 Sep 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'You cannot remove any children': Judge halts deportation as children loaded on planesNew York Times: Trump Administration blocked from flying out dozens of Guatemalan minors.31 Aug 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisBrazil’s democratic quandary: How to prosecute a presidentNew York Times: Jair Bolsonaro is on trial this week on charges of attempting a coup.31 Aug 06:00 PM
PoliticsReduction in overall violent crime, but uptick in sexual assault victimsThe Government also announced the location of a new police beat team.30 Aug 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'Monster' tried to run over partner at bus stop, destroyed Good Samaritans' lives insteadA 78-year-old pedestrian died of a stroke, but Hayden Williams avoided a homicide charge.30 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-pupils claim predator teacher used 'two-way mirror'Minister seeks urgent briefing from Teaching Council and review of vetting practices. 30 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'I'm dead, I'm dead': Father terrified after merging into gang convoy, sparking rageThe group was en route to a park where they allegedly murdered a Head Hunters member.29 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandEstate agent Yanfei Bao's killer appeals conviction and sentenceA date is yet to be set for any hearings on the matter. 29 Aug 01:10 AM
World'A precedent': UK warns court over asylum seeker hotel banProtests at the Bell Hotel began after a sexual assault accusation.28 Aug 07:06 PM
WellingtonWatch: The moment fatal Loafers Lodge fire discovered by residentsA 111 call played to the jury was so distressing the witness was taken out of the room.28 Aug 05:37 AM
WorldPolice suspect missing baby dead, parents charged with murderAuthorities suspect Emmanuel Haro was killed between August 5 and August 14.28 Aug 05:05 AM
New ZealandGunman in US school shooting scrawled homage to NZ mosque attackerThe suspect posted a video with anti-black, anti-Semitic, and anti-religious messages.28 Aug 01:37 AM
WorldDriver filmed himself eating KFC after crash that killed siblingsHe pleaded guilty to causing the crash that killed Alina, 24, and Ernesto, 15.27 Aug 10:02 PM
WorldTrump calls for Rico charges against George Soros, sonThe US President claims they are backing violent protests across the country.27 Aug 09:02 PM
AucklandBad Santa: Firm that placed predator teacher in malls defends record, launches reviewFisher was jailed this month for indecent assault and making objectionable material. 27 Aug 08:30 PM
World'I’m not a wild animal': Asylum seeker in UK denies assaulting 14-year-old girlHadush Kebatu is defending charges including sexual assault and harassment.27 Aug 07:50 PM
