CrimeDoes a criminal's 'appalling upbringing' require softer punishment?Some judges question whether commissioned written cultural reports are really necessary.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMt Eden bones-in-backyard house for saleA $2.4m Auckland villa where previous owner's body was encased in concrete is up for sale.28 Oct 06:04 AM
New ZealandMan who claims innocence wept as lengthy lag handed down for tyre iron attackThe victim lost four teeth and suffered a fractured skull.28 Oct 05:22 AM
New ZealandConvicted for attempted murder: Man claims he never meant to killHughes said he attempted to murder the teen but nine years later he says he made that up.28 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandOne arrested after crashing into police car in Palmerston NorthThe offender fled the scene leaving a police officer with moderate injuries.28 Oct 04:50 AM
New ZealandFormer National Party president named as political figure in prominent businessman’s trialMichelle Boag was today revealed as the political figure named in the high-profile case.28 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Violent and cowardly': Men killed stranger with 7kg brick to headThe 21-year-old victim had been at a park playing loud Samoan music and singing.28 Oct 12:05 AM
New Zealand'Not in a good place': Former All Black caught drink-driving, four times over the limitCarl Hayman told police he was depressed, grieving and suffering early onset dementia.27 Oct 11:22 PM
CrimeBrian Tamaki's Covid-19 lockdown protest trial taking shape, but no date yetThe Destiny Church founder has been charged along with his wife and three church members.27 Oct 11:08 PM
New Zealand'My ex was 13... do you mind the age gap?' Man jailed for sex with minorLogan Westbury had sex with a 13-year-old who he believed was his girlfriend.27 Oct 09:39 PM
New ZealandNew violence charge laid against man awaiting trial for murdering his partnerLeigh Beer, 31, has been accused of killing Emma Field on May 27.27 Oct 09:31 PM
New ZealandCharge reduced and bail granted for one of the men accused of murdering a young fatherThe man has now admitted to being an accessory in the death of Rei Marshall.27 Oct 09:08 PM
New ZealandThe Conversation: 10 is too young to be in courtIt’s now more than 60 years since the Crimes Act set the age at 10 years.27 Oct 08:54 PM
New ZealandMan, 48, in custody after shots fired during family harm call-outOfficers went to a Foxton house to talk to him when shots were fired.27 Oct 06:35 PM
New ZealandPerson found with serious injuries after assault in HendersonThe incident occurred at an event in Henderson late last night.27 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand'That's not me': Mitre 10 thieves return stolen bits for refundA man and woman stole drill bits and saw blades by hiding them in their clothes.27 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch police arrest three youths after cyclist seriously injured in crashPolice blame peer pressure, social media and money for a recent spate of youth offending.27 Oct 04:32 AM
New ZealandWoman stabs ex 14 times, severs his artery during argument over who will cook dinnerThe woman claims to have 'blacked out' during the bloody attack.27 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandSub-machine gun and 'concoction of illegal drugs' found in Auckland raidStolen tools and jewellery were also discovered.27 Oct 01:46 AM
New ZealandKiller Beez gang member dodges jail for drive-by shootingsLawyer says gang member was caught up in the group offending but watched from the streets.27 Oct 12:12 AM
New ZealandWoman, 57, arrested after sword attack on PM's Mt Albert officeThe woman was arrested at a Coatesville property north of Auckland this morning.26 Oct 10:51 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Judge brands signwriter's fake vaccine pass protest 'stupid'Man who claimed unvaccinated were being 'unfairly disadvantaged' sentenced today.26 Oct 08:25 PM
New ZealandPerson critically injured after car slams into parked truckThe crash took place on Siedeberg Dr in South Auckland.26 Oct 05:45 PM
New ZealandDriver charged over crash that killed teenagerPolice charged 17-year-old driver with reckless driving causing death.26 Oct 05:36 PM
New ZealandCounter-terrorism loopholes closed, nurses walk off the job today & Govt says get out of Iran - Focus Morning Bulletin 27 October, 2022 Dubai company eyeing Ports of Auckland, nurses set to strike and the Government’s call for Kiwis to leave Iran in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Oct 04:41 PM
New ZealandBeyond ram raids: The hidden crime wave Kiwis don't want to discussOne in three women are affected by domestic violence in their lifetime.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCorrections guard convicted for bringing in sweet and sour pork for inmate but not for cannabisThe forbidden treats were for a prisoner who was having a birthday.26 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandManslaughter trial: Nurse describes shock moment man slammed into road 'head-first' from moving vehicleFirst responders to the scene described Youn as rambling incoherently.26 Oct 02:01 AM
CrimeConvicted cop killer fails to reduce 'crushing' sentenceThe man who murdered Constable Matthew Hunt will remain behind bars for at least 27 years.25 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandTwo arrested after meth lab found in ChristchurchTwo people have been arrested after the discovery.25 Oct 09:13 PM
CrimeWoman pleads not guilty to murder of man found dead in Wattle DownsInterim name suppression will remain in place for two more weeks for the 41-year-old.25 Oct 09:03 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 26 October, 2022 Kiwi sportsman faces up to 10 years behind bars, concerns grow over the state of our healthcare and more Kiwis are going rural in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Oct 04:41 PM
New ZealandEast Auckland dairy latest to be targeted by masked robbersPolice were called to a business on Kohimarama Rd, Kohimarama, at 6.40pm tonight.25 Oct 07:06 AM
CrimeProtester who sat in a tree for a day tells judge it's not an action he took lightlyJudge: There's a right to protest ... but there's also the reality of the law.25 Oct 04:00 AM
