New ZealandSentencing date set for Timaru murder mum Lauren DickasonShe admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.31 Aug 09:32 PM
KahuRotorua attacks: Call to confront problem head-onMerepeka Raukawa-Tait says we must work with the families to stem crime.30 Aug 07:58 PM
Crime'You have to pay the price': Contractor who took meth to stay awake caused pile-up crashA judge described the man's choice to consume the drug for work as a "terrible idea".30 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandGloriavale man says he indecently assaulted girls to 'boost their confidence'The beatings would often be followed by a lecture by the man.30 Aug 04:46 AM
CrimeYouth justice staff charged with encouraging MMA-style fight between residents caught on videoThe former employees could face up to 10 years' prison if found guilty.30 Aug 01:05 AM
KahuOnce were Warriors: Vatuvei and Faumuinā talk about life away from leagueBoth were considered bad boys and have been on different journeys.30 Aug 12:45 AM
SportWatch: Manu Vatuvei opens up on life after LeagueSione Faumuinā talks to Manu Vatuvei on life after League. Video / Unspoken NZWatch29 Aug 10:59 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Youths climb on to youth justice facility roofIt is the latest in a series of similar incidents at youth justice facilities around NZ.29 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Foiled attempts to curb offendersOPINION: Our editorial on offenders flouting conditions of home detention.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘I’ve done my partner in’: Loved Māori warden murdered in frenzied stabbingHer partner was high on drugs when he stabbed her 39 times.29 Aug 07:00 AM
Kahu'I was freaking out': Victim tells of home invasion by teen trioThe sole occupant of the house was told he would be killed if he did not hand over cash.29 Aug 04:06 AM
CrimeWatch: Private investigators swoop in on North Shore teens behind blackmail schemeThe moment private investigators swooped on two North Shore teens in 2020 who thought their blackmail scheme had won them a massive payday. Instead, it landed them a citizen's arrest and a court date. Video / Mike Gillam / The Investigators New ZealandWatch29 Aug 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil appeals over Ngāruroro dam clarificationCould a Water Conservation Order disrupt plans to build a dam on a Ngāruroro tributary?29 Aug 03:17 AM
New ZealandPrime Minister weighs in on ankle bracelets following 'damning' reportIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.28 Aug 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFormer High Court Judge: What critics of sentences do not understandOPINION: A former High Court Judge puts the case for understanding the judiciary.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTaupō man appears in court accused of murderDefendant has been remanded in custody.28 Aug 06:44 AM
New ZealandMinister responds after leaked report into ‘foiled’ ankle braceletsIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees "foiling" their bracelets.28 Aug 06:02 AM
CrimeKnife-wielding Hamilton youth charged over carjacking and kidnappingIt follows an alleged incident on August 23 in Fairfield.28 Aug 05:31 AM
CrimeTwice-weekly badminton date? Judge rubbishes offender's home detention expectationsThe car dealer is the third and final co-defendant to score an appeal victory.28 Aug 05:08 AM
CrimeFour firearm-wielding offenders caught after Taupō robberyThe men, aged 25, 27, 31 and 38, will appear in court in the coming months.28 Aug 03:55 AM
Crime'You corrupted my innocence': Ex-Dilworth housemaster sentenced third time for student sex abuseHe was already serving three years and seven months for abusing five students.28 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Number of people accused of homicide wearing ankle braceletsIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.27 Aug 10:03 PM
KahuFrom prison inmate to gallery owner - How one man refused to let his past define his futureMark Lang found his Māori and spiritual guidance in prison.27 Aug 06:30 PM
Crime'She trusted us, we couldn’t keep her safe': Caregivers walk away after losing faith in the systemThe little girl they were looking after had been abused by her previous caregiver.27 Aug 12:58 AM
New Zealand'Foiled' ankle bracelets: National wants changes to bail systemLeaked report says public safety is compromised due to 'systemic monitoring limitations'.26 Aug 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCriminals dodge detection by using tinfoil to cover ankle braceletsLeaked report says public safety is compromised due to 'systemic monitoring limitations'.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLanguage barrier key element as defendant takes the stand in rape trialThe defence case began in the Dunedin District Court yesterday.25 Aug 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Violent attack': Girl bashed in toilet cubicle at schoolInjured teen: "I wouldn’t wish this on anyone else. It’s been just horrible."25 Aug 06:00 PM
Crime'Was he crying? Was he pleading with you?': Murder defendant grilled as she enters witness boxLawyers say Jimel Burns-Wong-Tung not the "cold-blooded killer" of Rangiwhero Ngaronoa.25 Aug 05:52 AM
CrimeFarm worker death: Jurors weep as young mother acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughterJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.25 Aug 03:25 AM
World‘Terrible experience’: Trump rages after posing for mugshot"I believe it is a very sad day for America which should never happen."25 Aug 03:23 AM
New ZealandPolice launch new search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei BaoYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.24 Aug 10:03 PM
CrimeNot the buzz: $120k loss to beekeepers after man irked by bees taking his pollenHe was angry the bees were taking pollen from his flowers.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Extremely angry': Woman incited grisly tanker track attack, Crown suggestsJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.24 Aug 07:30 AM
