CrimeMan distributing child abuse and bestiality material wanted to be a 'famous child sex offender'Family and supporters in the court gallery wept during the 22-year-old's brief appearance.20 Aug 05:03 AM
New ZealandWoman charged after toddler run over in Southland driveway on New Year's DayThe 3-year-old was struck by a reversing vehicle at a Gore property.19 Aug 08:21 PM
Crime'Go on, tell the neighbours that I bash you,' man tells woman fleeing after violent attackRicky-Lee Maynard strangled her in bed before punching her about 10 times.19 Aug 08:00 AM
Crime'Vicious-looking': Dogs that mauled man to death also allegedly turned on owner'He had to go in the water to try and drown them to get them off him,' friend tells court.19 Aug 07:03 AM
New ZealandPolice open to negotiating surrender terms with Tom PhillipsPhillips' family fear he may be keeping the children in hiding to avoid state care.19 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimeWoman demonstrated strangulation on video weeks before her alleged murderJurors watched the video, as well as a follow-up in which she recanted the accusation.19 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Justice has been served but there are no winners': Aunt tells men who fatally beat cyclistJavon Aranui had 16 separate head injuries and a brain bleed after the 'bloody beating'.19 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandExcessive hours: Kebab shop hired workers, then had them do a second cleaning jobs without payOne of the men, who was on a visa, was doing up to 65 hours a week. He was owed $16k.19 Aug 04:36 AM
CrimeTwo jailed in Comancheros retribution plot aimed at ex-member's familyShots were fired into a room with children. A fleeing man was later grazed with a bullet.19 Aug 01:06 AM
New ZealandMan claimed he was under 'mind control' while stabbing victim multiple timesHe said he had just woken up from a 'daydream' and had been under 'MK Ultra mind control'.18 Aug 11:07 PM
New ZealandAuckland man has car impounded, court summons after car filmed overtaking dangerously on ski roadThe shuttle driver captured the overtaking manoeuvre on his dash cam. 18 Aug 09:12 PM
New ZealandPained letter from mother of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips to 'come home' with kidsTom Phillips has been hiding out with his three children since December 2021.18 Aug 08:33 PM
Crime'Toxic and volatile relationship' preceded fatal beating, Crown alleges at murder trialBut her intoxication and history of seizures suggest she simply fell, the defence says.18 Aug 07:49 AM
Crime'My dogs have attacked my bro': Man allegedly mauled to death by pack of hungry dogs Abel Wira's 23 dogs were known for their aggressive behaviour and had bitten him before. 18 Aug 07:00 AM
Crime'Kicking me in the guts': Jailed rapist, arsonist claims parole system is unfairBut the Parole Board has reminded Allan Titford he's under sentence until 2037.17 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandArmed police swarm Chch suburb Shirley after group in car brandishes gun at passersbyTwo men will appear in court over the coming week. 16 Aug 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHead Hunters and rival gangs used same alleged network of airport staff to smuggle drugsA total of 15 baggage handlers, past and present, have been arrested in Operation Matata.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He’s a seasoned campaigner': Prolific scammer faked car payments on MarketplaceAdrian Colbert produced fake bank statements as proof of payment. 15 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump and Putin meet in Alaska, Darts in AucklandTrump and Putin are meeting in Alaska this morning to hopefully discuss peace and a ceasefire deal for Ukraine. Ukraine is not present at the meeting and was not invited.Watch15 Aug 08:07 PM
New ZealandSentencing of English tutor Timothy FisherTimothy Fisher was sentenced on 14 charges including committing indecent acts on children. Fisher targeted young female students he was tutoring. Video / Sylvie WhinrayWatch15 Aug 05:00 PM
Auckland'Several people' taken into custody after Massey assaultTwo people were injured in an incident on Colwill Rd, Massey.15 Aug 08:30 AM
New ZealandACC fraud: 1044 clients bombard app, making $1.5m in fake travel claimsChief exec: 'Defrauding ACC isn’t a victimless crime and we have zero tolerance for it.'15 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'It must end with Daniel': Shattered whānau speak after fatal coward punchDaytona Thompson has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Daniel Nganeko. 14 Aug 09:56 PM
CrimeCoroner reveals why Christmas Day samurai sword killing charge droppedBaden Taikato died after a neighbour struck him through the door of an Auckland home.14 Aug 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Risk-averse approach': NZ lagging in fight against organised crimePoor information sharing means NZ is not keeping pace with criminals, experts say.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Her behaviour is pathetic': Judge lambasts woman's five-month theft spree across three regionsThe 47-year-old has 90 previous convictions, 55 of them for dishonesty offences.14 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandJailed Facebook fraudster given more time after fake $12k payment for Holden revealedHe was already behind bars for scamming people out of $30,000 worth of property.14 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeLegal issue halts trial for Northland man accused of rape, bestiality with cowsA three-week trial in Whangārei District Court ended abruptly on its fourth day. 14 Aug 04:53 AM
Crime'Great result': Two arrested, stolen laptop recovered in Onerahi robbery caseThe stolen bag contained a laptop with irreplaceable university material.14 Aug 03:06 AM
CrimeWatch: 'The last thing a police officer wants to do' - top cop speaks after woman shot deadMore details emerge after two people shot by cops in Christchurch last night.14 Aug 02:48 AM
CrimePolkinghorne back in court, indicates he may give evidence at wife's coronial inquestHis lawyer stressed the process shouldn't be seen as "pseudo-prosecution" of his client.14 Aug 12:44 AM
Crime'They had their troubles': Friends shaken after woman fatally shot by police, man criticalMultiple investigations underway after police shoot two people in Christchurch last night.13 Aug 11:15 PM
Crime'Fortunate no one injured': Armed police swarm Manurewa after firearm pointed at officersPolice were initially trying to urge a different person to register their quad bike. 13 Aug 09:16 PM
New ZealandDealer offered to sell party drug fantasy by the litreSalisbury offered to sell fantasy by the litre, and meth.13 Aug 08:00 AM
