CrimeFate of man who claims fatal stabbing was in self-defence rests with juryCCTV blind spot crucial in Whangārei trial; jury to decide between self-defence or murder.10 Oct 04:56 AM
Crime'Grandiose ideas': Murder accused claims to have healed 78 inmates, compares self to JesusWire Reddington's psychosis worsened without medication before the alleged murder.09 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I got out, and I ran': Woman allegedly raped by RSE workers escapes out windowShe claims they raped her in separate rooms of a property housing seasonal workers.09 Oct 05:00 AM
CrimeDefence probes heart disease's role in death of alleged murder victimA pathologist confirmed Jason McNae's heart disease sped up his death.09 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandMan paid scammer $68k for fake Rolex watch worth $250Nicholas O’Loughlin scammed two people, now he's on home detention.08 Oct 06:35 AM
New ZealandTrail of blood leads to body of stabbed Mongrel Mob memberTe Reo Wickliffe-Heta was killed by a woman after he turned up at her home.08 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt considered disestablishing Māori Crown Relations OfficeIt was decided to retain office as a departmental agency to "minimise disruption".03 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsDunedin march against ‘broken promise’ as new hospital project faces massive cutsBroken promises and accusations of a government backtrack have fuelled a protest that is expected to draw thousands in defence of Dunedin’s new hospital project. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Sep 12:13 AM
New ZealandFormer St Peter's student recalls ‘strange’ piggyback rides with naked teacher at hot poolsBut Geoffrey Coker's lawyer claims the allegations are 'conflated rumours' and fake.24 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Creep': Former St Peter's School teacher on trial for historic indecent assaultsThe offending is alleged to have occurred nearly 50 years ago and involved boys aged 9-12.23 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandUnder-fire police boss to take up 'temporary opportunity' after bullying rulingThe IPCA said Bruce Bird's management style was 'no longer acceptable' for the police.22 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Taken aback': Woman grabs policeman's genitals in strip clubThen, two months later Passion Vailea viciously attacked a woman at the supermarket.17 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm mighty Mongrel Mob': Niece describes events leading to fatal brawlThe now 22-year-old was scared for her 8-week-old baby inside the house.16 Sep 07:02 AM
New ZealandWoman dies from aorta tear after being sent home from ED with indigestion medicationA doctor ruled out her shortness of breath and chest pain as being cardiac-related.16 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandWar between landlord and tenant escalates to power, water being cutThe dispute began over a sign the tenant had posted on her fence.15 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandOld photos and videos help convict 'sick and twisted' child rapistWoman abused as little girl confronts abuser in court.15 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandFamily trust not enough to protect man from losing 'life's work' to exHe was wrong to think his actions would safeguard home from any claim by a future partner.14 Sep 06:07 PM
New ZealandNine properties worth $5.7m seized in black market tobacco casePolice and Customs earlier seized 408kg of tobacco and 11,000 cigarettes.14 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandPharmacy blunder: Mother in shock after her 2-year-old's close callShe almost gave her child five times more liquid steroid than prescribed.13 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandWitness says 'more than 30' Mob members walked up driveway 'barking'The mobsters were heard, and seen, barking and shouting as they walked up the driveway.13 Sep 06:23 AM
Crime'It ruined my childhood': Paedophile gets two more years in jail as more abuse revealedClyde Rymer's abuse had been haunting the latest victim for 50 years.13 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiller who beat man to death with a wheel brace was full of 'righteous anger'Peter Holmes murdered Jamie Ellis after hearing he had allegedly abused a woman.13 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer struck off for aiding and abetting migrants, lying to immigrationOne man was promised a job as an engineer but ended up working as a painter.13 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandCourt hears 111 call from man allegedly murdered in group mob hitUpset whānau could be heard in court where 10 people are on trial for murder.12 Sep 07:05 AM
New ZealandThe fight's over: Eviction imminent for Black Power veteran squatting on coastal landKevin Moore has been illegally occupying Māori land for more than a decade.12 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I am not a criminal:' Couple accused of migrant rort want compensation after winning appealThe court process destroyed their marriage and reputation - they want compensation.12 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandGrieving parents tell the 'numbed soul' who burned their daughter to death: 'Rot in hell'Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold of her bedroom.11 Sep 04:27 AM
New Zealand'It was retaliation': Brother allegedly killed in armed Mongrel Mob hitMitchell Te Kani was struck in the head with a crowbar. Now 10 people are on trial.10 Sep 06:55 AM
New ZealandWaikato electrician's descent into child exploitationAuthorities identified one of Daniel Raynes' victims as a 10-year-old girl in America.08 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'He's done it again': Anger as crash victims learn driver has now killed another person1982 crash victim's sister: “It’s just like, ‘you bastard, you brought it all up again’.07 Sep 10:00 PM
PoliticsPublic Service Commissioner: Top job still vacant a year onIt's been a year since the head of the public service announced he would retire.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'What a waste of my life': Gang member says he's ready to change after kidnapping mateTane Milne wants to be a role model and show 'the young fullas this ain’t the life'.06 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand‘Dangerous’ drug dealer busted in traffic stopA partially hidden knife was enough to prompt police to search Nepia Taonui's car.06 Sep 04:06 AM
New Zealand'Chronic distress': Teen took his life after repeated online abuseThe recurring messages 'really got to him', a coroner was told.05 Sep 09:57 AM
