New ZealandKiller attacked in dock as he's jailed for partner's manslaughterCorrections staff and court security were assaulted in the melee.27 Jun 04:01 AM
PoliticsCrime steady overall, rise in feeling unsafe, big rises in fraud, vehicle theft – surveyHighly victimised groups were Māori, young people, the disabled and the LGBT+ community.27 Jun 12:26 AM
New ZealandHipkins responds to claim from Dickason’s parents MIQ impacted her mental state before murdersThe 41-year-old has been sentenced to 18 years in Hillmorton Hospital.26 Jun 02:41 AM
LiveNew Zealand'I failed them': Killer mum apologises after being sentenced to 18 years in mental health unitLauren Dickason had no reaction in court when sentence was delivered.26 Jun 02:16 AM
CrimeRose Cottage dairy murder: Shopkeeper died for a 'few dollars', 501 killer says 'I am a coward'“I admit I am a coward and a low-life criminal, to say the least."26 Jun 01:47 AM
New ZealandKiller mum Lauren Dickason sentenced today for murdering her three daughtersA judge will decide whether Lauren Dickason is sent to prison or a mental health unit.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I sped up and hit him': Teen accused of murder sobs as he recalls running down manHe also told police he thought the man would jump out of his way.24 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandPerson badly hurt in assault in central AucklandThe attack happened just before midnight.23 Jun 07:40 PM
CrimeMeth addict had been up for three days when he stabbed stranger on Auckland bus'I don’t know why the male attacked me. I was just trying to help him.'23 Jun 07:00 AM
WorldHospital knife attack leaves guards slashed, nurses injuredMan at Sydney hospital allegedly slashed and assaulted several staff.22 Jun 03:56 AM
WorldShe spent 23 years asking who killed her mum. Then her phone rangLauren Preer’s mother was killed in her house in 2001. On Tuesday, police made an arrest.22 Jun 02:54 AM
WorldUS grocery store shooting kills threePolice shot the suspected shooter, who sustained injuries that were not life-threatening.22 Jun 12:35 AM
New ZealandViolent history revealed of man guilty of burning his 'soulmate' to deathLeigh Beer has been found guilty of murdering Emma Field. Now his history can be revealed.21 Jun 05:44 AM
New ZealandTaranaki man found guilty of murdering 'soulmate' after setting her mattress alightEmma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold.21 Jun 02:14 AM
KahuKidnap victim 'wants to forget', while whānau has message for her tormentorKayla Pawa is recovering from her horrific ordeal, surrounded by aroha.20 Jun 09:44 PM
WorldSydney man murdered fiancee’s 9yo daughter, dumped body in barrelMan blamed his partner for the murder of her daughter throughout four four-week trial.20 Jun 01:32 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi dad's bold act days after fending off alleged burglar with baseball batHe took on an alleged burglar with a bat. Now a Kiwi dad has a new security plan.20 Jun 12:44 AM
New Zealand'I want to shoot you': Police officer punched detainee after being threatenedThe former officer said he retaliated in self-defence after being repeatedly threatened.20 Jun 12:37 AM
New ZealandUnaddressed trauma and grief: Why teen stabbed a heavily pregnant womanCourt told the 19yo had lured the woman to an address under false pretences.19 Jun 11:40 PM
WorldMan arrested in manhunt after woman shot dead in QueenslandQueensland shooting sparked emergency declaration and manhunt.19 Jun 10:22 PM
New Zealand30 years on from the Bain family massacre: David's new life, new nameThe Herald spoke to David Bain on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the murders.19 Jun 05:00 PM
RetailGrocery workers face low pay, understaffing and customer abuseHailed as heroes in pandemic, they're now getting spat on and underpaid, survey finds.18 Jun 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Ponsonby party zone out of control; boot camps keep public safeOPINION: 'Council and the Waitematā Local Board are tone-deaf to residents' concerns.'18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Instinct kicked in' - Kiwi dad with baseball bat fights off alleged burglar'My son was already quite scared. So my parenting instincts kicked in.'18 Jun 07:18 AM
New ZealandMan accused of bedroom fire murder either a 'failed hero' or 'caught red-handed'Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold of her bedroom.18 Jun 06:30 AM
WorldWoman may be freed for murder after police officer indicated as real killerJudge rules she was in a 'malleable mental state' when investigators questioned her.18 Jun 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Bang bang bang': Neighbour describes 'scary' drive-by shooting, residents in shockIt's the third confirmed drive-by shooting in Auckland in the past fortnight.17 Jun 10:56 PM
New ZealandWoman allegedly murdered in bedroom blaze was unconscious, trappedEmma Field was alive when the fire took hold.17 Jun 09:00 AM
CrimeBus passenger says stab attack on driver was 'dumb, drunken', but it wasn't his firstThe serial stabber also attacked a man at Auckland Hospital, resulting in kidney loss.17 Jun 06:39 AM
New ZealandPolice rewards: Who decides who gets them, and how often are they claimed?Police rewards offered over the years - why, when and what for?16 Jun 11:10 PM
WorldPolice identify Michigan splash pad shooterMichigan shooter's motive remains unknown after opening fire at splash pad.16 Jun 10:56 PM
World'In no rush': Gunman's chilling move after opening fire at Detroit splash padThe gunman fired as many as 28 times, stopping multiple times to reload.16 Jun 02:52 AM
Crime'Open the till': Teen BK employees stabbed in unprovoked attack“I want the money. Give me the money or I’m going to stab him,' Ethan Simon told staff.16 Jun 12:00 AM
WorldUS woman's murder conviction overturned after 43 yearsThe woman was a psychiatric patient when she incriminated herself in a 1980 killing.15 Jun 11:13 PM
