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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: How Luxon made room for Act and NZ First without giving up too muchThe challenge remains: How to walk the fiscal tightrope while delivering tax cuts.24 Nov 05:08 AM
PoliticsExplained: What’s happened with Act’s referendum on Treaty principlesAct's policy was one of the more contentious on the election campaign.24 Nov 04:00 AM
CrimeNotorious gang member faces lengthy prison sentence after violent assault on elderly manMobster Puk Kireka kidnapped partner and attacked good samaritan.24 Nov 03:47 AM
New ZealandBody in the boot homicide: Alleged killer namedRichard Leman's dismembered body was found inside the boot of his own car.24 Nov 02:28 AM
CrimeTeacher who made cannabis oil can finish year without ankle braceletTimothy Pauro said he needed drug due to sleepwalking, also had guns in wardrobe.24 Nov 01:23 AM
New Zealand'Joe deserves better': Friends desperate for answers in Auckland teen cold caseJoanne 'Joe' Chatfield vanished without a trace after leaving 1988 concert.23 Nov 09:18 PM
New ZealandSex stabbing trial: Wife found with 'blood on her hands'Police officer who attended describes details of the scene.23 Nov 05:22 PM
New Zealand'A denier': James Wallace barred from inviting guests to homeA psychologist said the philanthropist was a low risk of sexual reoffending.23 Nov 05:20 AM
New Zealand'Years in illegal captivity': Lizard enthusiast fined for keeping 60 reptilesRichard Brosnan's creatures were confiscated as he did not have a permit to keep them.23 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Inexcusable': Auckland Council’s secret seven-figure payout labelled a disgrace'Confidentiality clauses should not be used to shield the council from embarrassment.'23 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandBoy, 12, undergoes surgery after police dog released on himBut the IPCA has found the use of the dog was justified.23 Nov 01:55 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly distressing': Teen attacked with 'prison napalm' at youth justice facilityIt is the latest in a string of incidents at the facility.22 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRepeat offender: Illegal Albany Heights work brings $34k fineAs it turned out, it wasn’t Danny on the digger but Tao Ma, pretending to be Danny.21 Nov 07:36 PM
CrimeMan on home detention approved to shop but steals clothes, cuts off ankle braceletHe was only three days into his home detention sentence when he cut off his bracelet.21 Nov 08:17 AM
New Zealand'Transphobic bigot': Judge blasts student's 'scandalous' defamation claims against academicAcademic refutes claims they defamed student suspended after 'aggressive' exchange.21 Nov 04:52 AM
CrimeFormer top school staffer escapes conviction on child sex chargeA jury found her guilty of one count in July.21 Nov 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCourt orders permanent ban for fraudster to protect publicHe is studying law fulltime at AUT and hopes to be admitted to the bar.21 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandThe life and death of notorious offender who sexually abused own daughter for 20+ years - crimes revisited in Herald podcastHerald podcast tells story of a man who violated his own daughter for almost 30 years.21 Nov 01:00 AM
EntertainmentPopular rapper could face trial for shooting chargesASAP Rocky will soon learn if he is going to trial after shooting at a former friend.20 Nov 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Iwi keen to acquire $125m Epsom campusThe university 'has profited enormously off our gifts of land since 1840', the iwi says.20 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentRussell Brand ‘interviewed under caution’ by policeThe star was reportedly interviewed in relation to three non-recent sexual offences.19 Nov 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew Zealand's most controversial marina opens todayAbout 60 boats are booked to be in to Kennedy Point marina before Christmas.19 Nov 03:00 PM
