New Zealand'Dig his own hole': Kidnapped, beaten and shot at – drive-by victim seeks retribution on wrong manValley Harrison told the man he'd snap his fingers, shoot him and make him dig his grave.29 Aug 06:21 AM
World‘Sick freak’: Parents issue plea to find man who doused baby in hot coffeeThe boy's mother urged anyone with information to come forward.29 Aug 12:21 AM
CrimePolkinghorne murder trial not sitting today, defence to open tomorrowThe trial will resume on Friday at 10am.28 Aug 09:40 PM
CrimeWhere's Madison? Crown wrapping up, but star witness nowhere to be seenThe surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.28 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandMan found guilty of murdering Christchurch dog walker in fatal stabbingThe jury rejected Bailey Messervy's defence that he did not intend to kill Nigel Wilson.28 Aug 05:04 AM
CrimeSurprise Crown witness casts doubt on claim Hanna's phone used to draft 4am messagesThe surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna and staging a suicide.28 Aug 03:27 AM
CrimePolice intercepted Polkinghorne's calls before he was charged, jury toldPhilip Polkinghorne is accused of having strangled his wife in their Remuera home.28 Aug 12:34 AM
New ZealandTribesman wanted respite from gang warfare. His solution: Shoot his own leaderThe motive for the bizarre shooting had been a mystery, until recently.27 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldDisturbing reason man gunned down four family members in murder-suicide"One of the most horrific scenes I’ve ever seen."27 Aug 07:33 AM
CrimePhone records show aborted 4am mystery messages on day of Pauline Hanna's deathPhilip Polkinghorne is accused of having strangled his wife in their Remuera home.27 Aug 07:04 AM
CrimePauline Hanna started message on phone at 4am morning of death, defence saysThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.27 Aug 05:17 AM
CrimePolice going door-to-door as hunt for Blockhouse Bay killer continuesCordons around the scene have been lifted but there is still a large police presence.27 Aug 04:59 AM
WorldNeighbour heard ‘terrifying’ attack, Sth Australia murder trial court toldA man is on trial for three cold-case murders.27 Aug 04:53 AM
Crime'Key information' being withheld: Police urge person to come forward over scientist killingCordons around the scene have been lifted but there is still a large police presence.27 Aug 12:08 AM
LiveCrime'You know damn well': Tense cross-examination at Polkinghorne trialPolkinghorne's lawyer has engaged in a tense exchange with a detective in court.26 Aug 10:51 PM
Crime'Can't think of a worse crime': Adoptive mum confronts woman who caused infant's severe brain damageThis month's hearing marked the second time Shana Tooman has been sentenced.26 Aug 10:25 PM
New ZealandWestlake Boys' students injured in attack after game with rival schoolOne of the alleged offenders was expelled from Rosmini College last year.26 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Friendship' or 'double life'? Polkinghorne jury views intimate messages with tabloid star escortThe eye surgeon is accused of having murdered his wife before staging a suicide.26 Aug 06:52 AM
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
