New Zealand'Blood-curdling': Daughter sees pool champ 'brutally' attacked in pub brawlBrendon Lee Varu unleashed a barrage of punches on the man and kneed him in the head.25 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Isolated and sad’: Boy thrown at drawers by his caregiversA public servant lost her job after assaulting the boy while he was living with her.25 Jul 04:24 AM
AucklandAuckland man jailed for brutal attack on Taiwanese tourist in Mission BayThe man also knocked out a petrol station worker in an unprovoked attack.24 Jul 10:21 PM
WorldCanadian ice hockey players found not guilty in high-profile assault caseThe case had captured the country's attention.24 Jul 09:41 PM
WorldUnsealed Kohberger files reveal details from night of murderBryan Kohberger received a life sentence for the 2022 murders of four students.24 Jul 08:53 PM
WorldSearch suspended again for missing remains in reality TV murder casePolice suspend the search for Julian Story's head, after alleged murder by girlfriend. 24 Jul 06:59 PM
TravelKiwi who attacked crew on Air NZ flight ordered to pay $10kThe New Zealander forced the plane to divert to Melbourne.24 Jul 09:11 AM
New ZealandHigh-ranking school employee charged with indecent assault, impeding breathingThe Herald understands the complainant was previously a student.24 Jul 05:42 AM
WorldGold Coast reels from spate of sudden deathsThe latest death was of a woman wearing a small vest tied with rope.24 Jul 02:04 AM
New ZealandSerial Auckland sex offender's jail term cutThe prosecutor said Fairgray's offending was “calculated and careful”.24 Jul 01:34 AM
WorldWoman accused of posing as nurse in elaborate identity theft schemePolice say she used at least 10 aliases to pose as a nurse.23 Jul 10:36 PM
WorldOfficers face no charges in case of black man punched during traffic stopWilliam McNeil was wrestled out of a car in Florida and punched multiple times.23 Jul 10:28 PM
Christchurch'Incredibly distressing': Man, 36, charged with murder after woman's death in ChristchurchThe woman was unresponsive when emergency services arrived, and died at the scene. 23 Jul 10:20 PM
WorldBryan Kohberger sentenced to life for Idaho murders, pleads guiltyBut big questions remain, including why he killed four people. 23 Jul 07:23 PM
WellingtonMass murderer denied parole for 16th time, reveals motive for killing his kidsRaymond Ratima committed the 'horrific' murders of seven family members in 1992.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDisorder in Beach Haven: Group of youths involved, one person hospitalisedEmergency services were notified at 4.20pm on Rangatira Road.23 Jul 07:29 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington'An elaborate fraud': The evidence that convicted Julia DeLuney of murdering her motherThe Herald breaks down the key points from the Khandallah trial that led to the verdict.23 Jul 06:31 AM
WellingtonKhandallah murder trial: Daughter found guilty of killing elderly mumJulia DeLuney murdered her mother in her home last year.23 Jul 05:13 AM
CrimeMachete-wielding youth allegedly threatens staff at convenience storeThe youths allegedly carried out the theft using two stolen vehicles.23 Jul 02:59 AM
New ZealandChch baby murderer loses appeal over 'tainted' conviction claimsThe Court of Appeal dismissed Michael Topp’s appeal against his murder conviction.23 Jul 02:37 AM
New ZealandWatch: Musician at Auckland pub allegedly assaults top female football playerDanny Doolans has condemned the actions of one of its musicians.23 Jul 12:39 AM
CrimeDetails of gruesome driveway death revealed as woman admits killingA father-of-three was dragged underneath a car in Auckland in June 2024. 22 Jul 10:36 PM
WorldAussie police launch new search for severed head in alleged Beauty and the Geek murderTamika Chesser, a former reality TV star, is charged murdering her partner Julian Story.22 Jul 05:48 AM
New Zealand'Love you moko': Man killed in Hamilton homicide namedThe victim was celebrating his upcoming 21st birthday when he died.22 Jul 02:28 AM
New ZealandMan charged over cold-case killing of Hawke’s Bay fatherTwo people have been charged after Eddie Peters, 45, was beaten to death in 2018.22 Jul 12:42 AM
WorldBody found in search for missing British mother-of-threeRachel Booth was last seen at a garage at 3.50am on Saturday.21 Jul 09:45 PM
New ZealandFootball player assaulted by drummer at Danny DoolansThe Auckland-based player was at the Irish pub with teammates, celebrating a win earlier that day.Watch21 Jul 09:40 PM
New ZealandMan killed in Wellington was 'set up' to be robbedPolice believe Nabizadah was lured to be robbed, leading to a fatal assault.21 Jul 08:15 PM
New Zealand'Slap in the face': Grieving mum decries jail term for 11yo daughter's killerEmma-Jane Kupa was fatally knocked from her bike by an angry and intoxicated driver. 21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandYoung woman jailed for Connor Boyd's death to be released on paroleKaiya Shute was sentenced to two years and two months' jail but will soon be released.21 Jul 08:18 AM
New Zealand'Love you moko': Grieving grandma vows justice for 20yo killed after birthday celebrationPolice are investigating his death as a homicide.21 Jul 07:30 AM
New ZealandFormer Auckland teacher facing rape, sexual abuse charges against multiple victimsHe had his first appearance in the Auckland District Court this morning.21 Jul 06:58 AM
Crime'No tolerance': Man charged after police dog reportedly injured during traffic stopA police dog sustained a scratch to the eye during an alleged assault on Sunday. 21 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandTeen killer found after escaping custody by fleeing health centre with cast on arm'Immediate review' will be carried out, Hawke's Bay Regional Prison says.21 Jul 03:29 AM
