New Zealand'Parent's worst nightmare': Boy's beach holiday turned fatal after climbing cliff faceThe 13-year-old fell at least 15m from the cliff onto rocks below. 08 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Should have been you, boy’: Emotions run high at sentencing of motorcyclist who caused fatal crash The pair met that fateful day but only one would survive the night.08 Sep 07:21 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous injury': Man bled to death following ambulance delaysSt John extended its deepest condolences and apologised sincerely for the family's loss.08 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Extremely able, experienced' nurse who humiliated colleague fails to win back jobAnthony Lockington took Health NZ to the ERA after being sacked for serious misconduct. 07 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandSocial housing tenant's pleas to landlord to fix damp, leaky home ignoredBut the landlord who leased the property was considered the 'meat in the sandwich'.07 Sep 07:00 AM
Crime'Unsettling': Stolen $130k trophy reappears in woman's home nine months laterManawa Hepi broke down in court after hearing the owner didn't hold a grudge.07 Sep 05:00 AM
Crime‘False and malicious’: Luxury resort worker vindicated after five-year legal fightOperations manager Belle Mumby was accused of theft and forgery at Carrington Resort.07 Sep 04:00 AM
New Zealand'He is stubborn': Dad spent a year renovating heritage cottage, despite being warned to stopNow the man and his son have ended up in court after failing to get consent.07 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandCat-astrophe: Diseased, unvaccinated pedigree cat sold by breeder had to be euthanisedThe cat had had rotting teeth, weepy eyes, and was underweight.06 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Not an item of cutlery': Driver claims 12cm hunting knife was for cutting pizzaA man said he was entitled to carry a hunting knife to defend himself, and cut his pizza.06 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandIsuzu owner told water pooling inside $73k SUV was 'normal''The amount of water is huge, it’s not a couple of spots,' the buyer said. 06 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandWarren Lee, his 'undesirable' neighbours and the bomb he built to scare them offThe pipe bomb had enough ammonia to damage everything in a 1km radius of his Huntly home.06 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandNeighbourly spat ends up in court after farmer dug trench in neighbour's drive during floodingThe trench left the driveway inoperable, leaving neighbours unable to leave.05 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandExploitation, bestiality images of young children found at home of 'loner'The 65-year-old initially claimed the images weren't for sexual gratification.05 Sep 09:00 PM
CrimeLost his cool: Man chased teen with chainsaw after disagreement about loud music'You acted... in the heat of the moment, that is no justification for your behaviour'.05 Sep 08:00 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'High-risk' shoplifter hides stolen loot in pram, takes 5 vacuums in two weeks In total, the young mum stole $8546 worth of items over several months.05 Sep 06:00 AM
CrimeJulia DeLuney jailed for 18 years for murdering her mother in Khandallah attackShe struck her mother around the head with an object several times. Her motive was money.05 Sep 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Manifestly inadequate:' Defence Force appeals attempted spy’s 2-year sentence NZ's first convicted attempted spy could end up in civilian prison if appeal succeeds. 04 Sep 11:48 PM
New ZealandMan left without the use of his legs after being stabbed in gang home invasionOne of his attackers wanted his sentence reduced because of his deprived background.04 Sep 08:00 AM
Crime'I was wary of her': Woman accused of arson allegedly had a volatile temperWitness claims Maya Moore said she wanted to do something that would get her jailed. 04 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice recruit wrongfully accused of groping colleague wins case in ERAThe recruit was relegated to traffic camera duties while he was investigated. 04 Sep 06:00 AM
Environment'End of the reign': Decades-long Pākiri sand mining battle ends as company eyes up new locationBut, MBL will need to be prepared for a new battle with Bream Bay locals.04 Sep 01:28 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
Crime'No one's going to be safe': Neighbour recalls woman's chilling words before fires were litMaya Moore denies setting fires at two Wairarapa properties in 2022.03 Sep 08:00 AM
Crime'Completely unacceptable': Supermarket manager attacked while restocking shelvesThe next day, Shamah Riley tried to strangle a prison inmate over a piece of bread.03 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge murder accused said voices commanded him to burn down buildingPsychiatrist Dr Justin Barry-Walsh describes the moment the defendant told him he heard voices telling him to light the fatal fire. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Sep 06:12 AM
New Zealand'I stand here broken': Mum confronts attacker who stabbed her and toddler, then killed baby'Sometimes my body burns and it feels like I am fading away into death.'03 Sep 04:00 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
Crime'This is my kill': Social media post about cheating leads to terrifying attackThe victim was dragged by the hair before one of the attackers tried to cut it.02 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Tragic situation': Uncle jailed for rape of 17-year-old niece he was entrusted to care forA family has been 'torn apart'; judge and lawyer call it a 'tragedy'.02 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly brutal': Councillors react to quick bridge demolition planThe capital's 33m City to Sea bridge no longer meets earthquake standards. 01 Sep 08:44 PM
New Zealand'He was into it': Accountant on stag do smashes glass over victim's head during pub fightThe chartered accountant took exception to the victim pouring his drink on him.01 Sep 08:00 AM
Crime'What I did was terrible': Farmhand who killed his boss reflects on fatal shooting Craig Ross killed Kaikohe dairy farmer Robert Green while he was eating dinner.01 Sep 06:04 AM
