PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias at Philip Polkinghorne trial: The manic sex life of ‘Polky’OPINION: Steve Braunias continues his daily despatches from the murder trial.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMigrant caught repeatedly masturbating in public blames being 'lonely and homesick'He claimed to be massaging a 'sore testicle' before admitting to pleasuring himself.08 Aug 08:00 AM
CrimeBombshell day in Polkinghorne trial as wife's recording played: 'He is out of control'The Crown says the eye surgeon strangled his wife and staged it to appear a suicide.08 Aug 07:09 AM
New ZealandRapist's last words to victim: 'See, it wasn't that bad was it?'Simon Harris, a collagen technician, denied the offending but was found guilty at trial.08 Aug 06:16 AM
LiveCrime‘He's just such a sex fiend’ - Jury listen to recording of Polkinghorne’s wifeThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.08 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandTrial ends for Christchurch schoolboy accused of multiple rapesTeen did not deny offending against schoolgirls after four days of Youth Court trial.08 Aug 02:19 AM
CrimeListen in full: Covert recording of wife Pauline Hanna describing surgeon husband as 'sex fiend'The recording made of Hanna by a relative when she visited their Hawkes Bay property, in which Hanna describes Polkinghorne as a 'sex fiend', was played to the jury in court.Watch08 Aug 02:18 AM
CrimeGore toddler's death staged to look like an accident, ex-detective saysThe former investigator believes Lachlan Jones was placed into a pond after his death.08 Aug 01:59 AM
CrimeMexican drug ring bust: Auckland police seize $63m of methThree Mexican nationals have been arrested and are facing serious drug charges.08 Aug 01:49 AM
New ZealandWho killed toddler Sadie-Leigh? Tears as jury return verdict in just 20 minutesThe 17-month-old died from 'catastrophic' head injuries in 2019.07 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeThe Dickason Family Tragedy: Herald podcast revisits Timaru triple murderHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the murder of the Dickason children.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias at Philip Polkinghorne trial: The expressive doctor's epic police interviewOPINION: Polkinghorne seldom shut his mouth in his three-hour police interview.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Drunken, stupid error': Drunk DHB worker poked cop's bottom at pubPolice said there was 'an application of force' which left the officer feeling violated.07 Aug 08:00 AM
CrimePhilip Polkinghorne in his own words: Jurors hear police interview at surgeon's murder trialThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.07 Aug 07:29 AM
New ZealandRau Tongia: Jury reaches verdict with two found guilty of murderThe jury has reached a unanimous verdict.07 Aug 06:22 AM
CrimeWatch: Polkinghorne describes finding wife dead in police interviewThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of fatally strangling wife Pauline Hanna.07 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandExpert fears there will be another waterfront death before council completes safety workDr Frank Stoks gave evidence at the inquest into Sandy Calkin's death in Wellington.07 Aug 05:29 AM
CrimePhilip Polkinghorne describes finding wife dead and final night togetherThe eye surgeon was interviewed by Detective Ilona Walton on the morning he reported Pauline Hanna dead, April 5, 2021. Video/PoolWatch07 Aug 04:21 AM
CrimeHundreds gather for Jo Sione-Lauaki’s funeralHundreds have gathered following the death of mother-of-eight Jo Sione-Lauaki. Video / Cherie Howie / Alex BurtonWatch07 Aug 02:07 AM
LiveCrimeJury hears of raid on Polkinghorne's chalet shared with escort after wife's deathThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife then staged a suicide.06 Aug 11:32 PM
CrimeMan accused of murdering Rebels MC member last month can now be namedHe was given name suppression during his first court appearance last month.06 Aug 10:12 PM
New ZealandWatch: Arsonists uppercut themselves, set themselves alight and flee burning barbershopNot the sharpest scissors in the barber's: Arsonists set themselves alight.06 Aug 10:01 PM
New ZealandArsonists set themselves on fireTwo arsonists set themselves alight while trying to burn Auckland barber shop. Video / one_two_upper_cutsWatch06 Aug 08:43 PM
New ZealandSchizophrenic arsonist wanted to 'burn down' DHB's mental health unitHoturoa Flanangan also set fire to a vehicle, garage and punched a police officer.06 Aug 08:30 PM
Crime'Paedophile at heart': 58yo's self-description after being caught abusing childVictim's mother told Anthony Smith 'you destroyed my girl, you’re disgusting'.06 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias at Philip Polkinghorne trial: A portrait of ‘Polky’OPINION: A portrait took shape of Dr Philip Polkinghorne as witnesses gave evidence.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It was my friend': Wanted man tells police after he's found hiding under houseDrew Hansen fled after being stopped in a stolen car but a police dog quickly found him.06 Aug 08:00 AM
CrimeWeight-loss drugs, sleep pills and P: Witnesses list drugs connected to Polkinghorne, wifeThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife then staged a suicide.06 Aug 05:33 AM
CrimeFoul play suspected in Northland beach deathJo Sione-Lauaki was found dead on a remote Northland beach on Friday, after failing to return home on Thursday night. Video / Cameron Pitney / NZ HeraldWatch06 Aug 01:18 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne trial: ‘Something wasn't right' - Family friend describes 'unusual incident'The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife and staged a suicide.05 Aug 10:30 PM
New ZealandPolice believe Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki was the victim of foul playThe family of Dargaville mother of eight Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki say police told them they believe she was the victim of foul play. Video / Corey FlemingWatch05 Aug 09:51 PM
Crime'We trusted you:' Woman stole from Rebel Sport and friend who gave her a jobSkye Renes got rid of some stolen items after being tipped off by police connections.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hard loss to bear': Burglar stole family heirlooms to pay $13k drug debtJamie Downard, who has nearly 80 burglary convictions, broke into seven homes.05 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandMuchirahondo rape trial: Defence lawyer questions complainant’s memoryThe complainant said she knew she did not have consensual sex.05 Aug 07:48 AM
