WorldGuilty on 5 of 6 charges: Ghislaine Maxwell convicted in Epstein sex abuse caseEpstein couldn't have sexually abused girls as young as 14 without Maxwell: prosecutors.29 Dec 10:05 PM
Opinion'Pretence they were MDMA': Drug testing law in effect from New Year'sFestival organisers are no longer at risk of prosecution under section 12 for drug use.29 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandPolice hunt alleged shooter after injured person arrives at marae seeking helpMultiple ambulances were dispatched to the marae overnight.29 Dec 06:54 PM
CrimeMount Maunganui loosens NYE restrictions, but don't expect to party like it's 2015The Mount used to have a wild reputation as New Year's Eve party central. But not anymore.29 Dec 01:24 AM
New ZealandJingle cells: Christmas holidays in courtStolen stone lions, gangsters, 'speeding' Harley Davidsons, and a whole lot more.29 Dec 12:30 AM
CrimePrisoner who slipped net after tangi arrested after high-speed chaseThe South Auckland chase involved two vehicles, road spikes and a police helicopter.28 Dec 11:45 PM
World'My daughter died in my arms. I couldn't do anything': Mum of 14yo girl shot by LA police'We sat down on a seat, holding each other, praying, when something hit my daughter.'28 Dec 10:29 PM
WorldUS Capitol riots: Judges refuses to dismiss charges against supremacist groupJudge refused to dismiss an indictment charging leaders of the far-right Proud Boys.28 Dec 08:46 PM
World'Hope you're looking over me': Daughter's note to mum killed at ChristmasDaughter of a midwife who was murdered on Xmas has shares ways she will miss her mother.28 Dec 08:19 PM
World'Astronomical spike' in Covid prompts judge to extend Maxwell trial hours'We are simply in a different place regarding the pandemic.'28 Dec 06:35 PM
CrimeFocus: Mission Bay stabbing after 'disorder' incidentA person has suffered multiple stab wounds following a disorderly incident at Mission Bay. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Dec 06:14 PM
New Zealand$25m in damages: 'Perfect storm' of conditions led to Waikeria Prison riot - clinical psychologist'Prisons aren't nice playgrounds. They can be violent places.'28 Dec 06:01 PM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition after 'disorder' incident at Mission BayA person was believed to have been found with multiple stab wounds.28 Dec 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSummer reads: Inside New Zealand's meth crisisFrom the downfall of a Mob boss to drugs in our wastewater, meth has dominated headlines.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDecade of violent death: The 158 Kiwi women killed in last 10 yearsAlmost 160 women have died at the hands of others - mostly men - in the last decade.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland 12-year-old could be youngest NZer charged with murder12-year-old is jointly charged with a boy now aged 15 after the death of an Ōkaihau man.28 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimePolice say vehicle in serious crash involving children was stolenFour children remain in a critical condition with one set to be transferred to Starship.28 Dec 02:24 AM
New ZealandMan turns himself in after attempted cafe break-in, apologises to ownerThe cafe owner said he won't press charges.28 Dec 02:18 AM
WorldMaxwell jury seeks definition of 'enticement'Jury requested a whiteboard and coloured sticky notes27 Dec 09:14 PM
New ZealandHells Angels allegedly involved in Flat Bush homicideThe victim is was believed to be a prospect of the26 Dec 10:27 PM
World25 years: Police won't rule out DNA to solve JonBenet mysteryJonBenet was found dead in the basement of her family home on December 26, 1996.26 Dec 10:07 PM
WorldChildren die in flood: Parents plead guilty after driving past warning signsThe couple are set to be sentenced in January for manslaughter and child abuse.26 Dec 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSummer reads: The sting of the centuryMore than 800 targets were arrested in Operation Trojan Shield earlier this year.26 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'Turn back the planes': Māori leader blames 501 deportee policy for shootingsGun violence fears grow in Auckland.26 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldGhislaine Maxwell turns 60 behind bars as trial verdict nearsThe socialite is accused of exually grooming teenagers as young as 14.25 Dec 08:38 PM
New ZealandFocus: Homicide investigation launched after man found dead in Flat BushA homicide investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at a Flat Bush address from which gunshots had earlier been heard. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation: AOS enter second-storey window, remove 5 people after shots firedThe incident has been unfolding since around 1.30am.25 Dec 08:21 PM
New ZealandMt Roskill homicide: Two still in hospital, post-mortem exam carried out on victimMore than 20 police staff are spending Christmas working on the case.24 Dec 10:39 PM
New ZealandChristmas Day warning: Man loses $14k of gifts to burglarsDecember and January are the busiest months for thieves, insurance experts warn.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMurderer denied parole as 'undue risk'Dunedin killer told to work with a psychologist if he wants to be released.24 Dec 06:59 AM
WorldPolice kill teenage girl in store dramaOfficers also killed the male suspect after responding to reports of an assault.24 Dec 06:50 AM
World'Bloody 1989 crackdown': Tiananmen massacre monument removed in HKAuthorities have also banned annual Tiananmen candlelight vigils.24 Dec 05:03 AM
New Zealand'It was love at first sight': Girlfriend of man gunned down left distraughtPolice say the killing was an isolated incident and is not believed to be a random attack.24 Dec 03:09 AM
New Zealand'Not a random attack': Police on fatal shooting in Auckland; gang link being investigatedThe Herald understands the people living in the home were linked to the HFK gang.24 Dec 01:47 AM