New Zealand'Breaking point': Man accused of toddler's murder claims her mother caused injuriesSadie-Leigh Gardner died from inoperable and unsurvivable head injuries in 2019.30 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeOfficer scribbled coded message on hand after Polkinghorne’s sworn statementProsecutors say the surgeon strangled his wife but tried to pass it as a suicide.30 Jul 06:50 AM
New Zealand'Oh God, he raped me': Woman's 111 call played for jury at Christchurch serial rape trialChristchurch man is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.30 Jul 03:23 AM
CrimeConstable recalls Polkinghorne with belt in his hands 'twirling it'The eye surgeon is accused of having staged his wife's murder as a suicide.30 Jul 01:30 AM
New ZealandCrown nets cannabis dealer, and now it's after her housePolice looked for 'buried money' but it meant the cash had been spent on renovations.30 Jul 12:22 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne 'reasonably calm' with unexplained scratch on head at death scene, court toldThe Crown alleged a 'double life', but the defence said open relationship was consensual.29 Jul 11:53 PM
New ZealandA new search has begun for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei BaoPolice have started a new search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao. Video / Kurt BayerWatch29 Jul 11:05 PM
New ZealandChristchurch man to defend accusations he raped or violated 15 women over 12 yearsJohn Muchirahondo is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.29 Jul 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Polkinghorne murder trial recaptures the golden age of tabloid journalismOPINION: The eye surgeon is on trial for murdering his wife in the High Court.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Tracing the links from abuse in care to crime on Queen StOPINION: The links between violence in public and private and how the state acts.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandToddler was 'floppy and barely breathing' in her alleged killer's armsSadie-Leigh died in March 2019 after she was found to have unsurvivable brain injuries.29 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeEscorts, meth and a staged suicide alleged as surgeon Philip Polkinghorne tried for murderThe Crown alleged a 'double life', the defence said the open relationship was consensual.29 Jul 07:03 AM
CrimeListen: 'My wife's dead' – Jury hears Polkinghorne's 111 callHe is accused of having killed wife Pauline Hanna in 2021.29 Jul 06:24 AM
New ZealandDriver high on cannabis drifted into oncoming lane before killing Raglan mumCannabis-affected driver Darren Lahood crashed into an oncoming car.29 Jul 06:14 AM
Crime'An older brother should look after a younger sister, not make her a sexual plaything'The man started abusing his sibling when he was in his early teens.29 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandNine young people arrested after fleeing police in two Auckland incidentsBoth incidents on Sunday involve stolen vehicles.29 Jul 04:51 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering his wife on Valentine’s Day unfit to stand trialLevonne Kaye Wensor, 48, was found dead at her New Plymouth home in February 2022.29 Jul 02:07 AM
New ZealandPolice officer injured after fleeing vehicle collides head-on on Auckland's North ShoreAn officer has been injured and multiple arrests made following a fleeing driver incident. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 07:47 PM
New ZealandChristchurch man to defend accusations he raped or violated 15 womenJohn Muchirahondo is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMother left with boot imprint on forehead after partner’s attackKiro Fortes strangled woman before throwing her to the ground and stomping on her.28 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandBusinessman dubbed ‘little prince' of counterfeit cigarettes faces deportationHan Zhang, who imported drugs and tobacco, wanted to remain in NZ to be close to his son.28 Jul 12:03 AM
Crime'Started to feel a nothingness': How Golriz Ghahraman explained shoplifting to judgeMore than a dozen documents used to decide sentence for ex-Green MP have been released.27 Jul 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKing Cobras defect to Comancheros as gang moves into rival Auckland turfComanchero takeover could inflame tensions in volatile gang scene27 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A guy came out and started blasting': Witness describes terrifying moment person shot"Guys in balaclavas" were trying to grab a woman before one was shot, witness claims.27 Jul 03:01 AM
CrimeA new era for Piha surf club after 'nasty, gutless' looting in cyclone aftermathSerial burglar Dylan Hendriks admitted similar offending, but he denied the Piha heist.27 Jul 12:00 AM
CrimePerson injured after firearm discharged during an altercation in Glen EdenPolice are present on Waikumete Rd in Glen Eden following an altercation outside Westlight Apartments, where a firearm was discharged. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jul 05:16 PM
Crime'Serial victim of domestic violence': Woman avoids life sentence for murdering partnerThe 'serial' abuse victim had steel plates in her face after another man stomped her head.26 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Extreme and disturbing': Men took pics of preschooler, shared with online predatorsJudge: 'The offending against a [relative] is the ultimate betrayal of trust.'26 Jul 06:13 AM
CrimeMeth, firearms seized in Kaikoura police raid; duo arrestedMeth, cocaine, cannabis, and firearms were discovered in the raid.26 Jul 05:04 AM
Crime'This is a stick-up:' Hammer brandished in dairy robbery during man's two-day crime spreeTequila Pomepi had only recently come out of jail when he stole a car and headed north.26 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandWarehouse Group staffer hacks system, steals $95k vouchers to ‘mess with bosses’Troiden Jamieson will pay less than 10% per cent of the money back.26 Jul 04:17 AM
New Zealand'Low blow': Veterans’ donations box stolen in RSA break-inThe area commander said the theft targeted those who had sacrificed much for our country.26 Jul 12:49 AM
New ZealandTwo men on the run after person injured in brutal home invasionPolice were called to the Flat Bush property on Thursday night.26 Jul 12:34 AM
New ZealandWellington musician convicted of rape can now be namedMartin Ditlhabi, now 27, was arrested after a raft of sexual allegations on social media.25 Jul 11:59 PM
