New ZealandMobster's tomahawk attack left bone fragments in man's elbowThe gang member has now failed in an appeal against his jail sentence.16 Oct 07:00 AM
CrimeMan found guilty of friend's murder after drug-fuelled night at Wairarapa propertyThe mothers of both men hugged outside court after the verdict was delivered.16 Oct 04:56 AM
New ZealandJury to decide: Rape or regretted one-night stand with two men?'Flirtation or clothing doesn't mean consent; assess all evidence,' judge warns jury.16 Oct 04:44 AM
New ZealandPolice Minister Mark Mitchell takes questions at Police Association conferencePolice Minister Mark Mitchell takes questions at the Police Association conference held today in Wellington. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 Oct 04:15 AM
Crime'Go, go, go!' Mates film brutal slaying of wild stag after driver runs it downThe deer then had its throat cut in a 'gratuitous and violent act' that was posted online.16 Oct 02:21 AM
New ZealandWatch: Crown says manslaughter accused 'not blind' to meth production at Auckland unitHimatjit Kahlon has pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of Aiden Sagala.16 Oct 12:45 AM
CrimePolice release two people arrested after Te Awamutu homicideA post-mortem examination of the victim will take place on Friday.15 Oct 08:29 PM
New ZealandMan told boss he needed to WFH to homeschool his kid. He was actually on home detention for fraudAndrew Ross said he did not recall the extensive offending.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOverseas holidays, sunglasses, botox, cake: How a drug-dealer's wife laundered the cashCourt rejects appeal: "Ample evidence" Paula Toleafoa knew about husband's drug dealing.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who spent 25 years in jail granted bail after murder convictions quashedStone spent 25 years in prison for the murder of West Auckland tyre-fitter Dean Fuller.15 Oct 07:28 AM
New Zealand'He's a robber, that's what he does': Teen hits dairies after being released from jailThe now 19-year-old was today jailed for three years and eight months.15 Oct 06:00 AM
CrimeDeportee behind 17-hour sex attack will clock up at least 20 years in prisonThe high-risk offender didn't even bother attending his latest Parole Board hearing.15 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Terrible crime': Man charged with attempted murder after crash leaves passenger with serious injuriesThe offender allegedly intentionally crashed a car into a parked truck.15 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandFatherhood not enough to stop fisherman drink driving, despite final warningJudge: 'You have recently served a sentence of home detention and it did not deter you.'15 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'No remorse': Burglar breaks into neighbour’s unit, sells everything in itStolen items included a watch which was the woman's only memento of her late father.14 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeWoman banned from gas station sends young person in to buy goods with stolen cardJudge warns Jayme Lee Washbourne: 'Your fate is in your hands; prison is close'.14 Oct 05:00 AM
CrimeHeavy meth user had been awake for three weeks before alleged killingWire Reddington is accused of killing his friend after a night of heavy drinking in 2023.14 Oct 04:48 AM
New ZealandPrisoner's hunger strike enters 89th day, court rules no medical help to be givenCorrections and Health NZ won't be prosecuted if Francis Shaw's health deteriorates.14 Oct 02:26 AM
CrimeFormer Green MP Golriz Ghahraman files appeal after shoplifting convictionShe was convicted in June for a $9000 shoplifting spree.14 Oct 12:19 AM
Crime'No one can imagine the daily torment': Daughters praise mother of missing Marokopa children for speaking outThe daughters hope they are 'getting closer to seeing our babies again' soon.13 Oct 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: What does a new stadium mean for crime?OPINION: Design – that will be unnoticeable to most – can stop unwanted behaviours.13 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeGun crime rising in Auckland; majority of offences involve illegally owned firearmsOver 97% of gun-related offences involve illegally owned firearms.12 Oct 11:40 PM
Crime'Life of nightmares': Crip jailed after terrifying bar robbery, prison escape and inmate stabbingAn employee of the bar had a pistol held to her head as she opened the cash-filled safe.12 Oct 11:00 PM
CrimeTeenager and woman seriously hurt in Ōtara incident overnightPolice are investigating after two people were taken to the hospital with serious and critical injuries following an incident on Wymondley Rd, Ōtara. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Oct 08:54 PM
New ZealandCricket bat killer explains 'disgusting act' 12 years onMan who bashed stepdad to death finally offers some insight.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHigh Court ruling on Wayne Doyle sparks lengthy appeal process for Head HuntersLongest running criminal proceeds case set to be re-litigated in Court of Appeal.12 Oct 06:00 AM
CrimeEight years after shooting man in the gut, killer returned to prison on gun charge'I hope when you dream you see his ghost,' the victim's father once told Bodi McKee.12 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandParole Board deports Aiyaz Mohammed Musa Umarji after drug importation sentenceAiyaz Mohammed Musa Umarji released by Parole Board after 14 months in prison.12 Oct 01:12 AM
Crime'Dumbfounded': Mother of missing Marokopa children hits back at online trollsCat says she is dumbfounded by nasty comments and 'lost' without her children.12 Oct 01:07 AM
New Zealand'You broke my family': Son's words to father who sexually abused him for 7 yearsThe dad coached his young son and friend to perform sexual acts in front of him.12 Oct 01:00 AM
CrimeMorbidly obese fraudster tries to use his weight to avoid jail for immigration scamHe previously stole the identities of dead babies, then used obesity to his advantage.11 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe meth lab, the gang taxing and a murder chargeFive years after a meth lab was found in bush, the chaotic fallout can be revealed.11 Oct 04:05 PM
New Zealand'I can’t remember': Rape complainant's memory under scrutiny in seasonal workers' trialAfter struggling to piece together night's events, woman says she knows she said 'no'.11 Oct 07:00 AM
CrimeKiller convicted of murder in emotional Whangārei court caseThe jury also found Hall guilty of two other charges related to two other victims.10 Oct 11:52 PM
