New ZealandThe 932 day wait for High Court - is there another way to get justice for sexual assault victims?'It was just a waiting game. I felt like I was lost in the system.'14 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGivealittle stoush: Judge freezes $30k until February so both sides can give birthA judge has declined to suppress details in the dispute in favour of the public interest.14 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyComplaints surge 35%: Why real estate agents must lift their gameAuthority is holding to account agents who do not maintain high standards, says CEO.14 Nov 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew gun laws revealed: Act fails to find coalition support for wider access to military-style semi-automaticsAct MP Nicole McKee fails to find coalition support for greater access for MSSAs.10 Nov 10:40 PM
New ZealandStaff member injured at Auckland youth justice facilityAn ambulance was seen leaving the youth justice residence soon after.09 Nov 05:20 PM
New Zealand'Not focused on it': The smoking law that police can't enforceIt's been four years since the law came into force – but no fines have been issued.05 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Cutting addiction, not increasing taxes, should be Labour's top priorityOPINION: Graduates of drug treatment courts are 86% less likely to reoffend.04 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandYouth charged with Rotorua murder loses name suppressionTwo others charged after the death at a Trigg Ave house have also been named.03 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister warned of crime advisory group chair's 'concerning behaviour'RNZ found a $15,711 tax issue linked to Kaushal’s invoices last year.03 Nov 05:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: Shoplifting crackdown - When law and policy clashOPINION: Tough on crime or tough to follow? The contradictions in Govt’s retail crackdown.26 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice to appeal rulings returning confiscated gang patchesJudge Bruce Davidson cited earlier cases in returning Syd Te Rata’s patch.22 Oct 07:02 PM
CrimeJames Tuwhangai in the High Court after stabbing a woman 18 timesTaumarunui man James Tuwhangai in the High Court at Hamilton this morning for sentencing on a charge of attempted murder after stabbing a woman 18 times.Watch20 Oct 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTrespass law changes open to misuse? Goldsmith backs stronger private property rights over judicial safeguardConcerns over trespass powers having a disproportionate impact on the rural, or the poor.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsKiwis are drinking less, and violent crime is dropping. New data shows how the two relateThe number of victims of alcohol-related violent offending is dropping. 05 Oct 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: $3000 surprise – How to get back what you are owedOPINION: Victims must keep bank and contact details current to receive repayments.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Better judgement could have been exercised’: Police chief on firearms directiveJevon McSkimming changed vetting rules after an email from a gun licence-holder.22 Sep 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLatest crime data show chances of prison sentence at all-time high; 'staggering' rise in drug-use chargesThe number of charges for drug use has risen to where it was before a key 2019 law change.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsShorter voting enrolment deadline: Minister has 'every confidence' Kiwis can adaptProposals would close enrolment 13 days before election day.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPolice slam Govt citizen’s arrest proposal; gives public more power than copsPolice rate Govt plans as 'worse than status quo' on several measures, including safety.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A very sad case': How one landlord’s compassion ended in debt and despairFiona McLaren had to pick up the pieces when her tenant damaged the property and left.14 Sep 12:00 AM
CrimeOpinion: Suppression orders don’t work when the internet won’t forgetLifting the injunction could allow responsible media to address important questions and reassess Phillips’ actions. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeAuckland suitcase double-murder trial: Counsellor recalls Hakyung Lee’s ‘crisis of faith’As Hakyung “Jasmine” Lee’s husband was dying in hospice care, the former Sunday school teacher revealed to a palliative care counsellor that she was having a “crisis of faith*.Watch12 Sep 02:31 AM
CrimeSuitcase double-murder trial: Reporter gives details about the grisly court case making headlinesReporter Emily Ansell talks with Herald NOW about the double-murder trial that is making headlines Video / Herald NOWWatch11 Sep 07:39 PM
New ZealandKim Dotcom loses fresh bid to block US extraditionKim Dotcom has fought extradition since the US request was lodged in 2012.10 Sep 08:46 AM
CrimeJulia DeLuney sentenced for murder of mother Helen GregoryJulia DeLuney was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment today as a result of murdering her own mother. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Sep 07:08 AM
New Zealand'Unsustainable caseloads': Chief Justice laments too few judges, not enough courtsCriminal trials are becoming longer and more complex, now lasting more than three weeks.04 Sep 12:20 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
PoliticsPM asked Attorney-General to warn Cabinet after minister’s controversial ERA comments Collins said she warned Cabinet of the "need for careful use of language". 02 Sep 12:21 AM
New Zealand'Abusive incidents': Parking fee hike sparks public backlashThe minimum fine increased from $12 to $20 after Government changes.30 Aug 03:09 AM
PoliticsAlcohol law proposals: Moves to make it easier for bars to open during big sporting eventsThe reform would simplify the process of allowing bars to open for major sporting events. 28 Aug 12:15 AM
New Zealand'System error': Fines text mistakenly sent to thousands of New ZealandersSome people would have received the same message about paying a fine up to eight times.26 Aug 06:07 AM
Politics'Biggest change since 2004': Building consent reforms to be unveiled todayThe Govt signalled in late 2024 it was investigating options for major reform. 18 Aug 12:48 AM
New ZealandKiwi living in Australia for decades arrested at NZ border over unpaid $58k student debtHer lawyer said such a move was 'very, very rare'. 15 Aug 06:00 AM
Politics'Intrusive behaviour': Govt outlawing disruptive protests outside people’s homesThe new law will take into consideration a range of factors, such as the time of the day.15 Aug 03:09 AM
