New ZealandMental health issues raised as man appears in court charged with murdering his relativeA 60-year-old man died in an alleged family-harm incident in Pātea at the weekend.26 Aug 05:46 AM
New ZealandFormer political figure found guilty of indecent assaultThe man has been found guilty on eight charges of indecent assault dating to the 1990s.26 Aug 05:02 AM
New ZealandYoung Indian chef’s middle and ring fingers cut off during roag rage eventGagon Dhamijaas middle and ring fingers of his right hand were severed by a man in a shocking highway attack near Otahuhu. Video | Michael CraigWatch26 Aug 04:57 AM
Crime'I want you in my life' Polkinghorne told escort girlfriend after wife's deathThe Auckland surgeon is accused of having murdered his wife and staging her suicide.26 Aug 04:14 AM
Crime'Be careful': MP warns Blockhouse Bay residents while killer remains at largePolice are still hunting for Stephen Thorpe’s attacker.26 Aug 02:09 AM
CrimeFriend of Stephen Thorpe talks about slain scientistJacqui Knight says the scientist killed in Blockhouse Bay attack was well respected and knowledgeable. Video | Michael CraigWatch26 Aug 01:25 AM
New ZealandTennis club stabbing: Scientist named, police search for blood-stained killerA manhunt is underway for the person who stabbed the scientist to death.25 Aug 10:54 PM
Crime'We are going to last 100 years,' Polkinghorne told escort after wife's deathA detective revealed Hanna had set a calendar reminder for the night of April 5.25 Aug 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Not mature enough': New security guard called police about a fake supermarket shootingLeah Grayling made several hoax 111 calls and would laugh when police turned up.25 Aug 05:00 AM
TalanoaGang and drug problems on the rise in Tonga as Pacific leaders gatherAustralia could face push-back from Pacific nations for its deportations policy.25 Aug 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDiary of an abused wife: Victim reveals why she can't just leaveTheir relationship started well - but then his controlling behaviour kicked in.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandModel jailed over teen's death boasts on social media while fighting to keep name secretThe same week she was battling to keep her name secret, the woman was posting on TikTok.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSuspected boat burglar swims away from police in slow-motion chaseOfficers, including a police dog, followed the man in an inflatable boat.24 Aug 07:09 AM
New Zealand'Vile and violent': Widow with a grudge makes 24 threats to killOlesya Yugova believed her late husband’s lawyer somehow contributed to his death.24 Aug 03:00 AM
CrimeBlockhouse Bay homicide: Police cordon off multiple areasPolice have cordoned off the area around the Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club and recreational reserve on Rathlin St. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Aug 01:35 AM
New ZealandWas a church-going granddad gunned down in a case of mistaken identity?Here's what we know so far about Tuipulotu Vi's 'shockingly violent' death.24 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandRedemption for NZ's 'largest miscarriage of justice' | Focus Morning Bulletin August 24The search for justice continues in the NZ court system, Health Minister Shane Reti is aware of people misusing everyday products to induce highs and the US prepares for debate.Watch23 Aug 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Polkinghorne and a love story gone badOPINION: Steve Braunias on the heartbreak and longing behind the murder trial.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan screamed 'I'll run you over b****' as he drove towards his ex-partnerBut a judge has given Legion Turner a chance, saying 'you let me down, you go to prison'.23 Aug 08:00 AM
CrimePolkinghorne's phone revealed secret ‘strangulation’ search, love notes with escort after wife's deathThe surgeon's internet history included secret 'strangulation' search.23 Aug 07:38 AM
New ZealandTears as jury finds teen stepmum killed toddler Harlee-RoseThe Crown said Jessica Mulford was resentful about caring for 2-year-old Harlee-Rose.23 Aug 06:05 AM
CrimeJury out in trial of former political figure accused of historical abuseThe former political figure is accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys.23 Aug 05:16 AM
New ZealandFormer cops, prosecutor due in court as police investigate Alan Hall miscarriage of justicePolice investigating wrongful conviction of Alan Hall summons three people to court.23 Aug 05:10 AM
New Zealand'She had just turned 12': Victim sobs as offender avoids being tagged as child sex offenderPeter Currie claimed an indecent assault at a wedding dance 'happened accidentally'.23 Aug 05:00 AM
CrimePolkinghorne searched 'leg edema after strangulation', 'how to delete iCloud storage'The surgeon is accused of having murdered his wife and staged a suicide.23 Aug 04:50 AM
LiveCrime'I cannot live': Dramatic new letter from Hanna to husband emergesThe pair exchanged letters a year before Hanna was found dead in their Remuera home.23 Aug 12:47 AM
New ZealandAlleged killer of Yanfei Bao appears in courtTingjun Cao has appeared for the first time since Yanfei Bao's remains were found.23 Aug 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Horrific mistake': Female teacher caught kissing a young girlA friendship between Erin Jarmey and the child turned into an inappropriate relationship.22 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeJurors peek into Polkinghorne's laptop: Spousal letters and extra-marital sex videosThe eye surgeon is accused of having murdered his wife then staging a suicide scene.22 Aug 07:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSon of Auckland granddad gunned down was targeted in previous gang drive-by shootingVictim identified as Tuipoluto Vi as police confirm 'familial link' to previous shooting.22 Aug 07:09 AM
New Zealand‘It didn’t happen’: Ex-political figure accused of sexual abuseThe jury has now heard the defendant's side of the story.22 Aug 06:03 AM
Crime‘You do spoil me’: Private letters between Polkinghorne and wife releasedThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having murdered his wife Pauline Hanna.22 Aug 05:29 AM
New ZealandPolice seize semi-automatic pistol, cash labelled ‘drugs profit' in gang pad raidPolice said they were looking for a stolen motorbike.22 Aug 05:12 AM
New ZealandDefence say dad's 'magic carpet ride' caused Waikato toddler's fatal injuriesBut, the Crown says it was Harlee-Rose's stepmum who snapped and killed the 2-year-old.22 Aug 04:11 AM
