New Zealand'Callous act': Woman scams elderly victims for moneySamantha Kerri Scott faces a raft of charges for her crimes.28 Jun 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSir James Wallace unmasked: The inside story of a rich-lister, arts philanthropist and criminalHis frail figure gives no indication of the money and influence he holds over people.28 Jun 08:42 PM
New Zealand‘Spiritual healer’ jailed for sex attacks on clientsSonny Hang Chin smirked and shook his head during sentencing.28 Jun 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Who is really tough on crime?OPINION: Let's take another look at statistics from different governments.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhilanthropist to predator: Sir James Wallace faces being stripped of knighthoodThe Government has begun the process of stripping Wallace of his knighthood.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Disgraceful and repulsive': Man spat in officer's face then barricaded himself in a roomPolice had responded to a domestic matter and were trying to serve him with an order.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'A lot about this is unusual' - Lawyers address jury as testimony finishes at meth syndicate murder trialCrime boss Uncle Six and a fellow henchman both pleaded guilty and testified against him.28 Jun 08:22 AM
CrimeMan films indecent act with 'elderly family dog'Videos of the act, along with thousands of exploitation materials were found on his phone.28 Jun 07:18 AM
New ZealandMan guilty of organising prostitution for underage girlThe man has denied any involvement with the prostitution throughout the trial.28 Jun 03:53 AM
CrimeSteve Braunias: Boston Wilson's trial for the killing of a childWilson's nephew, 10-month-old Chance, died in December 2021.28 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandVictim's hospital bed interview didn't result in miscarriage of justice“It shows the complainant in the immediate aftermath of the incident."28 Jun 03:17 AM
New ZealandSir James Wallace named as former rich-lister convicted of indecent assault; Govt moves to strip knighthoodFormer rich-lister finally unmasked more than five years after first charged.28 Jun 02:30 AM
CrimeBusted car thief turns on teens with a screwdriver in WhangāreiHe came at youngsters, aged 14 and 15, with a screwdriver and stole their phones.28 Jun 01:21 AM
New Zealand‘Vile’ sex offender gets 10 years’ jail for ‘harrowing’ attacks on young girlRoss Bigham's 'constant and relentless' assaults continued for seven years.27 Jun 06:32 PM
New ZealandRecidivist swindler who was '80 per cent sure' he wouldn't reoffend denied paroleGiven the conman had 75 dishonesty convictions, it was seen as too risky to release him.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTikTok crime spree: Youths steal cars, filming their crimes to broadcast onlineYouths stealing cars in a four-day spree broadcast their exploits on TikTok.27 Jun 06:24 AM
CrimeWhangārei Boys' High ordered to pay $14k to former employeeInconsistencies between the ERA and the Employment Court resulted in a win.27 Jun 06:00 AM
CrimeName of former member of high-profile charitable organisation convicted for child exploitation material to remain secretThe man was a former member of a high-profile New Zealand charitable organisation.27 Jun 05:47 AM
CrimePrisoner convicted of sexually violating cellmate claims injuries were self-inflictedHe has taken his fight against conviction to the Supreme Court, and lost.27 Jun 05:00 AM
CrimeTears in court as witnesses recount day baby Chance was fatally injuredThe 10-month-old had just opened his first Christmas present ever.27 Jun 04:35 AM
New ZealandAuckland woman charged with impersonating detectiveThe woman was due to appear in the Auckland District Court today.27 Jun 03:05 AM
New ZealandHit and run killing: Jury finds woman guilty of partner's murderThe jury could only reach majority, or 11-1, verdicts this afternoon.27 Jun 02:34 AM
New Zealand'Vindictive': Man accused of organising prostitution for 15yo denies offendingThe man said the woman is trying to "incriminate" him out of jealousy.27 Jun 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Here we go again, another trial for the killing of a childAnother young man in the dock, another entry into the long catalogue of infanticide in NZ.26 Jun 09:03 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mosque attack video appears on Twitter; social media giant initially refuses to remove itTwitter initially said it wouldn't remove the clip, then did after the Herald's inquiries.26 Jun 07:17 AM
New ZealandDrugs and a shoebox full of cash: Gang chief gets 12 years in prisonPolice op targeted gang's nationwide distribution of meth and other drugs.26 Jun 06:48 AM
Crime'I just lost it': Trial begins for Auckland man accused of murdering baby nephewTen-month-old Chance died in Birkdale, North Shore in December 2021.26 Jun 05:17 AM
New ZealandWatch: 30 seconds of terror, robbers' million-dollar rampage on jewellerNational Party leader Christopher Luxon says the heist had a 'profound' impact on owner.26 Jun 03:13 AM
CrimeWho is Uncle Six? Imprisoned crime boss reveals meth empire funnelling millions to ChinaDespite an overstayer who couldn't speak English, he built a lucrative criminal career.24 Jun 12:00 AM
CrimeCourtroom silent as killer describes stab victim's struggle for life amid botched hitHe recalled to the jury in vivid detail the violent last moments of Ricky Wang's life.23 Jun 05:23 AM
New Zealand'I am afraid': Off-duty restaurant worker shot in the arm by man hiding in the darkThe woman had just finished her shift and was heading home when the man opened fire.23 Jun 02:48 AM
New ZealandJewellery store robber smirks as he's jailed: How selfies with the loot sealed his fateBayley Christensen smirked while his victim spoke about the trauma of the robbery.23 Jun 01:21 AM
New ZealandTrial of man accused of killing Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods two years awayNot guilty pleas over death of Linda Woods in her Kaikohe home.22 Jun 10:12 PM
New ZealandMan denies murder charge in Linwood Park deathA 31-year-old man accused of killing a tourist from India has denied a murder charge.22 Jun 09:50 PM
