WellingtonWoman dies following alleged assault in ParaparaumuA man has been charged with assault and breaching a protection order.09 Sep 10:49 PM
CrimeAustralian manslaughter defendant accused of fatal Auckland Airport crash namedThe victim was dropping off his wife at the airport to attend a funeral in Fiji. 09 Sep 10:24 PM
WorldTwo boys killed in machete ambush after basketball gamePolice say the boys were targeted but were not members of any youth gang.09 Sep 08:04 PM
World71 killed in overnight attack on Congo villageMost of the victims were attending a funeral when the attack took place.09 Sep 06:49 PM
New ZealandTeen stepmum bids to halve jail term for 'defenceless' toddler's deathJessica Mulford's lawyer claimed the original sentence was manifestly excessive.09 Sep 07:00 AM
Crime'Descent into hell': Dark details released as mum admits killing childrenThe Crown says Hakyung Lee didn't act insane as she fled to Korea in business class. 09 Sep 04:54 AM
New ZealandFugitive Tom Phillips' death, return of kids continues to capture world's attentionAll three of Tom Phillips' children are now safe after being found at a remote campsite. 09 Sep 03:22 AM
New ZealandTeen charged with the murder of Napier boyThree people now face charges relating to the Mother's Day death. 09 Sep 02:13 AM
WorldErin Patterson wealth under scrutiny as victims’ families seek restitutionHer Leongatha home, bought in 2019, is now subject to a restraining order.09 Sep 01:08 AM
WellingtonFatal hostel blaze victim's final moments played to courtThe 111 call made by Liam Hockings was played to the jury this morning.08 Sep 11:45 PM
New ZealandVehicle involved in Hawke's Bay gang violence found by police, three still in hospitalPolice have been granted a gang conflict warrant, which they've used 10 times so far.08 Sep 08:41 PM
WorldDoctor accused of poisoning 30 patients, killing 12 goes on trial in FranceThe youngest alleged victim, aged 4, twice went into cardiac arrest.08 Sep 03:49 AM
World'No evidence of remorse': Judge condemns mushroom killer at sentencingErin Patterson will serve 33 years at Victoria's Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.08 Sep 03:23 AM
New ZealandInside the desperate search for missing children found in remote campgroundThe children were found after being on the run with their father for four years. 08 Sep 01:19 AM
CrimeBodies in suitcase trial: Insanity defence announced as trial begins for mum accused of killing kidsThe bodies were discovered by a family who won an abandoned storage unit auction.07 Sep 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'You live with it every day': Head Hunter dragged his pet dog to death while fleeing policeAdrenaline was replaced with guilt when he realised what he had done, his lawyer said.07 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Potentially lethal': Police recruits taught unapproved arrest tactic for three yearsPolice bosses only became aware after the technique was used on parliamentary protesters.07 Sep 05:00 PM
World'Who killed my son?': Two boys dead after suspected Melbourne youth gang attackA father says the victims were attacked on their way home from a local basketball stadium.07 Sep 01:29 AM
New ZealandPrison unit housing mosque terrorist repainted to ease ‘oppressive’ conditionsRevamp comes after Chief Ombudsman outlined concerns of human rights abuses in jail unit.06 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldDezi Freeman manhunt: $1.1m reward for helping find alleged cop killerFreeman allegedly killed two officers in Porepunkah on August 26.06 Sep 12:22 AM
World'Forever nap': Experts on dangers facing fugitive in potential hiding spotsAustralian town remains shut down as residents hope for a resolution to the manhunt soon.05 Sep 08:49 AM
New Zealand'They are menacing': Councillor hits out over violence after window washer stabbing Councillor Daniel Newman criticised the violence and called for police action.05 Sep 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFlorida matriarch convicted in murder-for-hire plot against law professorNew York Times: Donna Adelson, 75, was found guilty in the 2014 murder plot.05 Sep 05:10 AM
New ZealandTwo youths fighting for their lives after gangland violence grips Hawke's BayA gun was allegedly fired at a house and two people suffered dire injuries in an assault. 05 Sep 04:37 AM
CrimeJulia DeLuney jailed for 18 years for murdering her mother in Khandallah attackShe struck her mother around the head with an object several times. Her motive was money.05 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandSportsman broke baby's ribs by squeezing him in 'pure frustration', court hearsA sportsman broke a baby’s ribs in frustration, a Dunedin court heard.05 Sep 03:39 AM
World'No good reason': Family seeks justice for autistic teen's shootingOfficers didn’t know Perez’s age or disabilities when they arrived.05 Sep 12:53 AM
CrimeMurder defendant named: Suppression lifts for woman after Black Power member's deathSelwyn Robson was given a full gang funeral in May. 04 Sep 11:58 PM
WorldMass stabbing in Canadian Indigenous community leaves two deadThe suspect also died in the incident, police confirmed.04 Sep 06:38 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonKiller daughter to be sentenced: What did the jury know?The Herald breaks down the key points from the Khandallah trial that led to the verdict.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan left without the use of his legs after being stabbed in gang home invasionOne of his attackers wanted his sentence reduced because of his deprived background.04 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Saying they’d kill the guy': Youths storm library after homeless man accused of touching girlCCTV footage and evidence were handed over to police for investigation.04 Sep 03:01 AM
CrimeCommunity detention for man's role in road rage shooting of 15yo girlSione Ngata didn't fire the gun, but he also hasn't shown much remorse, the judge said.04 Sep 01:01 AM
World'I think he had murder on his mind': Psychologist on alleged cop killer Dezi FreemanAbout 450 officers are involved in the search efforts around Porepunkah.03 Sep 11:30 PM