CrimeScrewed up notes and shredded paper: The clues that lead a counterfeit cash op being bustedNow a judge has described one of the women involved as a menace to the community.02 Oct 07:00 AM
CrimeDrill to the knee: Nightclub bottom smack allegation results in kidnap, tortureThe victim was taken to a gang-affiliated home before he was stripped naked and attacked.02 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionGiant fences, illegal carport spark Auckland Council, Environment Court action - twiceIn 2020, owner said fencing was temporary and surrounded a site of building renovations.02 Oct 02:16 AM
CrimePauline Hanna's GP, scrutinised at Polkinghorne murder trial, keeps name secret for nowJustice Lang: "Public may think her actions fell below standards if name revealed."01 Oct 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Horrified and deeply ashamed': 67-year-old found with 8500 child abuse imagesHowever, the family man has been given suppression due to concerns he might self-harm.30 Sep 09:12 PM
PoliticsPoll: Do Kiwis believe Kim Dotcom should be extradited to the US?The Justice Minister had previously given 'every' officer the power to arrest Kim Dotcom.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsJustice Minister gave 'every' police officer power to arrest Kim DotcomThe Megaupload founder plans to fight his extradition order.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council to forcibly sell cafe owner's properties after record $876k rates billDilip Rupa was the first person prosecuted for refusing to display Covid-19 QR codes.29 Sep 04:00 PM
CrimeFugitive jailed for 'gratuitous, shameful' attack that left 90yo man permanently disabledThe elderly victim was strangled from behind and savagely beaten in his own home.28 Sep 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Crims the only ones not celebrating Coster's exitOPINION: It was Coster who raised questions about his own political independence.28 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandGong recipient's firm owes $4m, including $180k for Rolls-Royce, says liquidatorRahal has resigned as a JP and the Honours Unit is probing whether he should hold a gong.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman's knife attack on ex-husband's new lover leads to prison and fight to stay in NZDonglan Wu is serving five years but has avoided deportation on humanitarian grounds.28 Sep 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHigh Court to hear fight over 1920s Epsom bungalow demolitionGroup appealing work because of 'precedent it could set'.26 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeI bargained with God to save my daughter after sexual assaultVictim's mum told judge who was sentencing Kurt Balemi that he was a 'danger to society'.26 Sep 07:10 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCourt of Appeal rejects case over Harditex house cladding systemAppeal has involved a complete relitigation of most trial issues - decision out today.26 Sep 02:45 AM
OpinionMāori and Pasifika have been priced out of paradiseOPINION: Building new houses that are warm, dry and secure is urgent and necessary.25 Sep 07:15 PM
CrimeInside some of the worst sex-offending by NZ teachersJust how bad are New Zealand's child sex-offending teachers?25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestment'A sad day' – Shareholders Association regrets loss of Arvida to sharemarket'We regard this as like a death in the family,' the NZSA's Grant Diggle said.25 Sep 04:02 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why the Govt's sentencing reforms will annoy judges and clog the courtsOPINION: The New Zealand judiciary is not soft by world standards.25 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJared SavageAnalysis: New job for top cop Andrew Coster win-win for NationalANALYSIS: The dignified exit gives a chance to appoint top cop in time for anti-gang laws.25 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandFormer St Peter's student recalls ‘strange’ piggyback rides with naked teacher at hot poolsBut Geoffrey Coker's lawyer claims the allegations are 'conflated rumours' and fake.24 Sep 08:00 AM
PoliticsTougher sentences for offences against public transport workersThere's a new aggravating factor for offences against public transport workers.24 Sep 04:32 AM
New ZealandPonsonby CEO pleads not guilty over alleged road rage attack on pensionerThe man's lawyer claimed publication of his name could cause financial harm to his company24 Sep 03:29 AM
KahuMāori mum's concern at children's access to damaging online material.Online harm wānanga shows parents what a minefield they face.23 Sep 07:54 PM
KahuCooking skills added to community work sentencesOffenders in Whangārei enjoy learning how to cook.23 Sep 06:57 PM
CrimePolkinghorne case: The not guilty verdictPhilip Polkinghorne has been found not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in 2021. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Sep 08:43 AM
New Zealand'Creep': Former St Peter's School teacher on trial for historic indecent assaultsThe offending is alleged to have occurred nearly 50 years ago and involved boys aged 9-12.23 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimePolkinghorne and his sister return home after acquittalPhilip Polkinghorne and his sister return home after murder acquittal.Watch23 Sep 05:58 AM
New ZealandPhilip Polkinghorne trial timeline: Nine weeks that gripped the nationThe Auckland eye surgeon was accused of killing wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.23 Sep 04:32 AM
LiveCrime‘Let Pauline rest in peace’: Polkinghorne found not guilty of murdering wifeThe Crown said the Remuera surgeon strangled his wife. The defence said it was suicide.23 Sep 03:53 AM
OpinionOpinion: Pauline Hanna wasn't the one on trial – here's the happy life I wish she'd hadOPINION: I didn’t know Pauline. I think I would have liked her.23 Sep 03:10 AM
CrimeSex, drugs and despair: Inside the Polkinghorne murder trial, which gripped the nationThe eye surgeon's eight-week murder trial was based on circumstantial evidence.23 Sep 02:50 AM
CrimeRevealed: Jury's question to judge in Polkinghorne murder trialThe jury will return to court at 11am.22 Sep 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Gross negligence': Family to sue banks after disabled son lost $250k in scamNeither NZ nor Australian police are investigating the fraud due to a miscommunication.22 Sep 05:00 PM
