CrimeQuartet accused of Auckland gang brawl murder appear in court together for first timeAll four arrests were made last month, three months after the shooting.04 Dec 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInmate shanked repeatedly in Mt Eden prison amid 'dire' staff shortageThe remand prison where the shank attack happened is short of about 100 staff, union says.04 Dec 05:00 AM
CrimeMeth dealer set up shop inside drug rehab facility, Crown alleges at trialGiven the location, defence lawyers say there are plenty of other potential suspects.04 Dec 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAnother craft beer business in financial trouble, liquidator appointedCompany changed its business model when Covid broke out to try to adapt.04 Dec 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailColliers agent fined $1500 for unsatisfactory conductThe buyer didn't go ahead but still lost her $45,000 deposit and $84,000 all up.03 Dec 10:08 PM
New Zealand'I'm very blessed': Whaea to the homeless Michelle Kidd retiresMichelle Kidd has been a friendly face in a daunting world for those in need for years.03 Dec 10:06 PM
KahuWhen the Wellington chapter of the Black Power became the supplementary roadies for the PoguesOPINION: Pogues singer Shane MacGowan's Black Power encore in Wellington.03 Dec 06:28 PM
New Zealand'Kiss me': Tourist admits assaulting women he asked for selfies withThe 67yo man says he's been grappling with personal issues and is sorry for what he did.02 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Inhumane': Christchurch man filmed young man dying from MDMA overdoseThe man was filmed thrashing around in the shower in distress as the drug took effect.02 Dec 05:00 PM
Crime'Natural for a girl': Mum prostituted her 16yo daughter for $50'Just do it, I love you,' the now-sentenced mother told her daughter.01 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care'Totally unfair': Retirement village resident decries $285,000 transfer feeConsumer NZ says such fees are unfair and mean people often can't shift.01 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeVictims tell of heartbreaking fallout after man burgles 36 homesThe 16-month crime spree across Whāngarei left a trail of shattered lives.01 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeNZ fraudster argues 400kg Hells Angels cocaine plot belongs in NZ court, not USA Texas jury recently found McKelvy's Romanian Hells Angels co-defendant guilty.01 Dec 05:00 AM
Crime501 deportee viciously attacked juggling 'icon' who died in Loafers Lodge fireMan sentenced over 17-minute beating of Michael ‘Mike the Juggler’ Wahrlich.01 Dec 04:13 AM
CrimeCourt hearing erupts as four appear in murder case of Mongrel Mob memberDean Kahukiwa's body was found after a house fire in Foxton.01 Dec 04:00 AM
CrimeTense scenes as murder accused appears in courtThe man was charged with murder after a fatal attack in Stoke last month.01 Dec 03:53 AM
Kahu'Harmful step backwards': Experts condemn new sex education plans"This country has made billions of dollars from the unwellness of our people."01 Dec 12:15 AM
PoliticsExclusive: Kiri Allan - why she's pleading not guilty to car crash chargesFormer minister says a grey area around the right to consult a lawyer needs clearing up.30 Nov 02:32 AM
New ZealandKiller mum Lauren Dickason's sentencing date moved to 2024The Herald previously revealed taxpayers footed her $700k - and rising - legal aid bill.30 Nov 01:42 AM
CrimeMan drove stolen digger through town to steal ATM, caused $170k in damagesHe stole the excavator from his father's building site before ploughing it into the BP.29 Nov 10:27 PM
CrimeHomeowner beaten by Nomads for not paying them 'rent' on property he ownedThe man did not know the gang members and had owned his home for five years.29 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil denies WorkSafe charge after tourist injured falling into geothermal sinkholeThe case was called at a hearing in Rotorua.29 Nov 04:07 AM
New Zealand'You've seen the best of me': Judge hangs up robe after 11 yearsThe Hamilton District Court Judge retired, bringing a legal career of 30 years to a close.29 Nov 02:06 AM
New ZealandEmergency response like trying to put together 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, terror inquest finds"We tried our very best to pick each piece up and put it where it should go."29 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandMurderer's mum to get $18k payout for Range Rover used in killingThe Crown sold the car Desmond Bourne drove on the day he shot Zane Smith.28 Nov 05:00 PM
CrimeIntellectually impaired burglar has jail term slashed by almost half on appealThe High Court found the judge failed to properly account for the man's impairments.28 Nov 04:00 AM
Crime'You tried to silence me. You failed,' radio host who survived attempted murder tells attackersTwo of the men were found guilty by a jury in October. Another pleaded guilty.28 Nov 12:47 AM
Crime'Empire building' lawyer who stole from clients wants to practice again, says ambitions now temperedHe hasn't been allowed to work as a lawyer since 2016.27 Nov 04:53 AM
New Zealand'Highly manipulative': Sex stabbing attack pre-meditated, Crown saysThe jury has retired to consider its verdict.27 Nov 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLegal aid: How much Kiwi taxpayers are paying for defendants' lawyersThe Herald reveals that since 2019 almost $1 billion in legal aid has been granted.26 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandLife imprisonment 'unduly harsh' on woman who killed partner - judgeInstead, Zhane Faiers will serve at least seven years in jail for killing her partner.25 Nov 01:00 AM
CrimeWoman attacked paramedic and teacher in front of studentsThe woman also rode a bicycle through group of primary students, shouting profanities.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young on Luxon's first Cabinet - the good, the bad and the unfairOPINION: Cabinet positions suggests National well and truly in charge.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Traumatic': Babysitter indecently assaulted says court trial worse than the crime itself'I felt like the defendant ... I’m the victim in the matter.'24 Nov 03:00 PM
