CrimePsychiatric symptoms receded for man who stabbed uncle 56 times, but he'll remain at lockdown facilityJames Yates was earlier found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.31 Aug 12:27 AM
New ZealandQueen St homicide: Warrant issued for woman helping suspect hideTiari Boon-Harris is believed to be helping the alleged shooter evade police.31 Aug 12:16 AM
New ZealandRapist of young girl in railway station toilet block namedThe offending was 'the stuff of nightmares' according to the Crown prosecutor.31 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 wage subsidy fraudster jailedJail term handed down for defrauding the wage subsidy scheme of nearly $200,000.30 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandUnregistered taxi driver not guilty of rapeA taxi driver at the centre of a rape trial has been found not guilty of sexual assault.30 Aug 09:36 PM
New ZealandForeign homebuyers, mushroom mystery and blue supermoon | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2023How foreign homebuyers will foot the bill for National’s $14.6 billion plan, funerals take place for the victims in the Australian mushroom mystery and get ready for the last blue supermoon for a decade. Video / NZ Herald / GettyWatch30 Aug 07:18 PM
CrimeDisruption caused by Waikeria prison riots to continue for two yearsThe $50 million disaster stretched six days and resulted in 17 inmates charged.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKids as young as 8 involved in virtual car theft rings, police sayA total of 59 cars were stolen over one weekend in Christchurch earlier this month.30 Aug 08:49 AM
Crime'I lost my moral compass': Mexican cartel cocaine kingpin jailedTangaroa Demant went from exporting crayfish to importing cocaine.30 Aug 07:00 AM
Crime'You have to pay the price': Contractor who took meth to stay awake caused pile-up crashA judge described the man's choice to consume the drug for work as a "terrible idea".30 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandGloriavale man says he indecently assaulted girls to 'boost their confidence'The beatings would often be followed by a lecture by the man.30 Aug 04:46 AM
Crime'Violent and unprovoked': Mentally unwell man who killed mother had history of attacking strangersA judge decided Matamua Leatioo's lockdown psychiatric facility stay should be long-term.30 Aug 03:49 AM
CrimeYouth justice staff charged with encouraging MMA-style fight between residents caught on videoThe former employees could face up to 10 years' prison if found guilty.30 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandImages of man released after student nurse assaulted outside hospitalPolice want anyone who knows the man to come forward.29 Aug 11:35 PM
SportWatch: Manu Vatuvei opens up on life after LeagueSione Faumuinā talks to Manu Vatuvei on life after League. Video / Unspoken NZWatch29 Aug 10:59 PM
CrimeTwo men plead guilty to attempted murder of popular Auckland radio hostThe victim was attacked in his driveway in December 2020.29 Aug 10:07 PM
New ZealandGun pulled during central Auckland altercationThe incident occurred just after 1am near Myers Park.29 Aug 08:41 PM
New ZealandNational’s tax plan, ram raid bill criticised and poor behaviour in Parliament | Focus Morning Bulletin August 30, 2023National’s proposed tax plan revealed, Ram raid bill passes its first reading and Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi's poor behaviour in Parliament. Video / NZ Herald Watch29 Aug 07:40 PM
CrimeWatch: Rotorua Mayor wants Government intervention for city safety following attacksRotorua mayor Tania Tapsell warns 'we are just one more fight, one more incident away from someone being killed'. Video / Whakaata MāoriWatch29 Aug 02:34 PM
Crime'We have to live with this horror every day': Mother to groomerHe groomed teens, giving them alcohol and cannabis before engaging in sex acts.29 Aug 04:07 AM
CrimeWatch: Private investigators swoop in on North Shore teens behind blackmail schemeThe moment private investigators swooped on two North Shore teens in 2020 who thought their blackmail scheme had won them a massive payday. Instead, it landed them a citizen's arrest and a court date. Video / Mike Gillam / The Investigators New ZealandWatch29 Aug 03:26 AM
New ZealandWall ripped apart to enter store - landlord despairs at 'creative' ways to break inLandlord Robin Atwal has spent almost $30,000 on security.29 Aug 02:51 AM
CrimeMan jailed for 'extreme' child exploitation material following Customs investigationHe also had a recording of the Christchurch Mosque Attack livestream.29 Aug 02:03 AM
New Zealand'Targeted': Man burgled storm-damaged home three timesThe city was in a state of emergency and the home was yellow-stickered.29 Aug 01:40 AM
CrimeI will never be whole again, says mum as son's killer sentencedDesmond Bourne insisted he was fearful, not resentful over a drug debt. A judge disagreed.29 Aug 12:33 AM
New ZealandPrime Minister weighs in on ankle bracelets following 'damning' reportIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.28 Aug 08:52 PM
VideoFootage of shoplifting and assault incidents releasedFoodstuffs has released footage of alleged shoplifting and assault incidents including brazen thefts and an attack on a security guard. Video / SuppliedWatch28 Aug 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFormer High Court Judge: What critics of sentences do not understandOPINION: A former High Court Judge puts the case for understanding the judiciary.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the police investigation exposing Mongrel Mob member's drug 'charade'Mark Griffiths was the public face of gang's claim for positive change. It was a charade.28 Aug 07:31 AM
New ZealandMinister responds after leaked report into ‘foiled’ ankle braceletsIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees "foiling" their bracelets.28 Aug 06:02 AM
CrimeKnife-wielding Hamilton youth charged over carjacking and kidnappingIt follows an alleged incident on August 23 in Fairfield.28 Aug 05:31 AM
CrimeTwice-weekly badminton date? Judge rubbishes offender's home detention expectationsThe car dealer is the third and final co-defendant to score an appeal victory.28 Aug 05:08 AM
CrimeFour firearm-wielding offenders caught after Taupō robberyThe men, aged 25, 27, 31 and 38, will appear in court in the coming months.28 Aug 03:55 AM
Crime'You corrupted my innocence': Ex-Dilworth housemaster sentenced third time for student sex abuseHe was already serving three years and seven months for abusing five students.28 Aug 02:44 AM
