New ZealandMental health issues raised as man appears in court charged with murdering his relativeA 60-year-old man died in an alleged family-harm incident in Pātea at the weekend.26 Aug 05:46 AM
New ZealandPolice searching for vehicle of interest in relation to Dargaville woman’s death'Anyone who saw this vehicle or has dashcam footage ... is urged to come forward.'26 Aug 04:45 AM
Crime'Be careful': MP warns Blockhouse Bay residents while killer remains at largePolice are still hunting for Stephen Thorpe’s attacker.26 Aug 02:09 AM
New ZealandTennis club stabbing: Scientist named, police search for blood-stained killerA manhunt is underway for the person who stabbed the scientist to death.25 Aug 10:54 PM
Crime'We are going to last 100 years,' Polkinghorne told escort after wife's deathA detective revealed Hanna had set a calendar reminder for the night of April 5.25 Aug 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldDashed hopes and big breaks: What it’s like to work on cold casesNew York Times: Investigators explain what cracking a dormant murder case can look like.25 Aug 10:18 PM
New ZealandFast-track approvals bill pivot and Blockhouse Bay homicide | Morning Bulletin 26 August, 2024The Government backs down from giving final sign-off on fast-track approvals bill projects and Blockhouse Bay homicide scene examination continues in today's NZ Herald headlines.Watch25 Aug 10:08 PM
New ZealandBlockhouse Bay homicide victim was 'gentle' scientist on daily walk to look for insectsThe victim, aged in his early 50s, would have never hurt a fly, a colleague said.25 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after 60-year-old dies at Pātea propertyDespite the efforts of emergency services, the victim died at the scene.25 Aug 03:55 AM
EntertainmentMy wife murdered her ex-husband - and I’m sure I was meant to be nextAhead of a new documentary, the Black Widow’s surviving partner speaks out about torment.25 Aug 03:50 AM
WorldA serial killer who murdered 42 women in Kenya - or a fall guy?Residents of Nairobi suspicious of ‘corrupt’ police as Kenyan man vanishes from custody.25 Aug 03:26 AM
WorldMultiple people injured in Sydney stabbing incidentFour people - including a police officer - injured in suspected stabbing in Sydney.25 Aug 01:07 AM
New ZealandBlockhouse Bay homicide: Victim was a ‘beautiful soul’, tennis club says'The court was busy - it’s a vibrant, busy place on a Saturday,' a neighbour said.24 Aug 10:49 PM
New ZealandWas a church-going granddad gunned down in a case of mistaken identity?Here's what we know so far about Tuipulotu Vi's 'shockingly violent' death.24 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSteve Braunias: On four weeks at the Polkinghorne trialOPINION: The most controversial case he's written about? No. But it is the most Auckland.23 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I do regret that night:' Dad spent 35 years looking for daughter killed in cultToddler Tillie Craig was beaten to death by her mother in 1987.23 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimePolkinghorne's phone revealed secret ‘strangulation’ search, love notes with escort after wife's deathThe surgeon's internet history included secret 'strangulation' search.23 Aug 07:38 AM
New ZealandTears as jury finds teen stepmum killed toddler Harlee-RoseThe Crown said Jessica Mulford was resentful about caring for 2-year-old Harlee-Rose.23 Aug 06:05 AM
WorldLife-in-prison bid for NSW schoolgirl’s callous ‘execution’Charlise Mutten was killed by a man she trusted and called 'Daddy', a court has been told.23 Aug 05:57 AM
CrimePolkinghorne searched 'leg edema after strangulation', 'how to delete iCloud storage'The surgeon is accused of having murdered his wife and staged a suicide.23 Aug 04:50 AM
LiveCrime'I cannot live': Dramatic new letter from Hanna to husband emergesThe pair exchanged letters a year before Hanna was found dead in their Remuera home.23 Aug 12:47 AM
New ZealandAlleged killer of Yanfei Bao appears in courtTingjun Cao has appeared for the first time since Yanfei Bao's remains were found.23 Aug 12:13 AM
CrimeJurors peek into Polkinghorne's laptop: Spousal letters and extra-marital sex videosThe eye surgeon is accused of having murdered his wife then staging a suicide scene.22 Aug 07:21 AM
Crime‘You do spoil me’: Private letters between Polkinghorne and wife releasedThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having murdered his wife Pauline Hanna.22 Aug 05:29 AM
New ZealandDefence say dad's 'magic carpet ride' caused Waikato toddler's fatal injuriesBut, the Crown says it was Harlee-Rose's stepmum who snapped and killed the 2-year-old.22 Aug 04:11 AM
LiveCrimeKiwi study says meth users twice as likely to assault partner, trial hearsThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having fatally strangled wife Pauline Hanna.22 Aug 12:50 AM
New ZealandFriends of sexual abuse complainants testify against former political figureThe accused has pleaded not guilty to nine charges of indecent assault.21 Aug 08:01 AM
Crime$106k to a sex worker, $5k on hair: Extravagant spending revealed at Polkinghorne murder trialThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having fatally strangled wife Pauline Hanna.21 Aug 07:14 AM
New ZealandDad's fury as police drop case of son allegedly being dragged underwater at poolMike Zhang says decision is 'bulls***' and boy has been mentally affected by incident.21 Aug 06:46 AM
CrimePauline Hanna spent tens of thousands of dollars on hair, beauty, skin cream and dry cleaningThe eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.21 Aug 04:52 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for violence against toddler who suffered injuries 'worse than some fatalities''It’s pure luck and good fortune that (she) was able to survive the multiple attacks'.21 Aug 02:38 AM
CrimePolkinghorne paid Aussie escort Madison Ashton over $100k, trial hearsThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna.20 Aug 11:53 PM
New Zealand'I'm sick of everyone thinking I'm a murderer': Teen stepmum accused of killing toddlerThe Crown alleges Jessica Mulford stomped on toddler Harlee-Rose.20 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandDad wanting to leave gang told it would cost him $20k - or his uteThe man was then assaulted before locking himself, his pregnant wife and kids in a room.20 Aug 07:00 AM
