New ZealandMan who scaled courtroom barrier to attack relative's murderer admits guiltArohaina Henare was stabbed to death by Moses Mohi Taua in 2022.17 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandMan admits ramming car of radio host Harnek Singh amid bungled assassination plotThree others have been found guilty of or pleaded guilty to attempted murder.16 Jul 11:44 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters on Oranga Tamariki Section 7AA, trust grants, Trump shootingOPINION: Gisborne Herald readers give their views on the Ministry for Children and more.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I lied': Eye witness changes statement about boyfriend's killerWiremu Birch's girlfriend has retracted most of what she's said on previous occasions.16 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I'll never forgive you': Mum's powerful words to baby killer Michael ToppChristchurch man who abused, murdered his 3-month-old daughter jailed for life.15 Jul 11:48 PM
OpinionOpinion: What would have happened if Trump had been assassinated?OPINION: Pundits have warned the US was close to civil conflict – rather like the 1960s.15 Jul 10:16 PM
New ZealandExorcisms and abuse: Vatican strips Christchurch Catholic order of authorityVatican investigated alleged unauthorised exorcisms and spiritual and psychological abuse.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We are very tired and scared': Couple to close dairy after 16 years due to violent robberiesThe store's last day of operation is this Friday.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWho killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder beginsThe defence says there's another man who has escaped blame all these years.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi to be deported from Oz for bashing elderly pokie-playerTyler Pewhairangi arrived in Australia in 2001 when he was 5 years old.15 Jul 08:48 AM
New Zealand'This is the last thing I will ever see': Man blinds flatmate in eye-gouging attackHe asked his flatmate why he had been 'tracking' him before launching the frenzied attack.15 Jul 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMt Wellington shooting victim was patched Rebels MC memberHis dad joined the gang to protect his kids. Now his son has been shot dead in a car.15 Jul 03:09 AM
AnalysisOpinion: The long history of assassinations and violence against US PresidentsOPINION: Political assassinations strike at the very heart of the American psyche.15 Jul 01:11 AM
New ZealandFamily of man found killed outside vape store ‘in shock’Police found the man dead in a car after reports of gunfire outside near business.15 Jul 01:07 AM
CrimeAfter violent home invasion, one brother threatened to kill a cop, the other tried witness tamperingThe Leupupa brothers had a family reunion this week - in a sentencing dock.14 Jul 05:00 PM
World'Devastation cannot be put into words': Family of crossbow murder victims speak outBBC radio host releases statement after his wife and two daughters were murdered.14 Jul 12:03 AM
New Zealand'What a coward': Judge lambasts young man who beat pregnant partner'You can take it as read that if you return to court you will go to jail.'13 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'All hell broke loose': Jury agrees with teen who texted mates after fatal crashTaku Manu Paul was killed after twice being run down by the teen.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere intending Supreme Court bid as murder convictions upheld: 'I’ll keep at it''You've got to grab them by the short and curlies,' a defiant Tamihere says.11 Jul 05:39 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeTwo slain tourists, lies, and jailhouse snitches: David Tamihere's 34-year legal sagaHow Tamihere owes his case being reviewed again, decades later, to the 'jailhouse lawyer'.11 Jul 12:12 AM
New Zealand'All hell broke loose': Jury to decide if woman and teen had murderous intentTaku Manu Paul was killed after being struck twice by a car.10 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandAssaults on supermarket staff up 50%; fog cannons installedStore staff are being threatened and hurt in broad daylight, says Woolworths.09 Jul 09:09 PM
Sport'Emotions running high' : Person bottled, another hit by shovel after Hokitika rugby finalPolice are 'disappointed' in the behaviour that unfolded following a local rugby final.09 Jul 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Screaming for his life': Violent home invasion after brothers booted from Halloween partyA girl hid under her blanket on the floor after windows were smashed around her.09 Jul 05:32 AM
New ZealandWoman appears in court over brutal attack on teen bus passengerThe woman appeared in court this afternoon.09 Jul 03:23 AM
New ZealandRugby club applies to renew liquor licence after patron jailed for fatal hit-and-runJason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice data reveals assaults on traffic camera operators have soaredThere’s not enough data to understand what’s caused the rise, police say.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington student hospitalised after school attack was stabbedA person was taken to hospital and the school was put into lockdown on Friday.08 Jul 05:10 AM
New ZealandMan killed stranger he thought was abducting his son from skateparkHe became enraged when he saw the stranger holding his son's hand.08 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandManhunt underway after stabbing in Papakura, AucklandA spokesperson said police are 'working hard to locate those responsible'.07 Jul 07:20 PM
CrimeFather of Ross Bremner dies before inquest into 2016 family stabbingKeith Bremner was stabbed by his son, who killed three others in 2016 stabbings.06 Jul 04:36 AM
WorldWoman's body found in bin at waste management facilityDetectives believe body found at waste management facility was originally dumped in a bin.06 Jul 02:25 AM
New ZealandPM defends minister after they admit not reading abuse reportMatt Doocey was sent a Royal Commission report into abuse last November.06 Jul 12:27 AM
CrimeFirst he targeted jewellery stores. Then teen crim graduated to prison stabbingsTwo brazen daytime heists, both terrifying shoppers at crowded malls, netted $850,000.05 Jul 11:31 PM
