CrimeConstable recalls Polkinghorne with belt in his hands 'twirling it'The eye surgeon is accused of having staged his wife's murder as a suicide.30 Jul 01:30 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne 'reasonably calm' with unexplained scratch on head at death scene, court toldThe Crown alleged a 'double life', but the defence said open relationship was consensual.29 Jul 11:53 PM
WorldBoy locked up at home 'starved to death', sick texts reveal harrowing final daysHis father and stepmother were supposed to take care him. Now he's dead.29 Jul 11:39 PM
CrimeEscorts, meth and a staged suicide alleged as surgeon Philip Polkinghorne tried for murderThe Crown alleged a 'double life', the defence said the open relationship was consensual.29 Jul 07:03 AM
CrimeListen: 'My wife's dead' – Jury hears Polkinghorne's 111 callHe is accused of having killed wife Pauline Hanna in 2021.29 Jul 06:24 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering his wife on Valentine’s Day unfit to stand trialLevonne Kaye Wensor, 48, was found dead at her New Plymouth home in February 2022.29 Jul 02:07 AM
New ZealandMother left with boot imprint on forehead after partner’s attackKiro Fortes strangled woman before throwing her to the ground and stomping on her.28 Jul 06:00 AM
WorldMurder-accused dad has 'no regrets' over 8yo daughter's deathPolice talk to man accused of murdering daughter by withholding medication.28 Jul 02:54 AM
WorldAn exonerated man was ‘50 feet from freedom’. Then a court stopped himChristopher Dunn was steps away from freedom.27 Jul 11:29 PM
New ZealandMan found critically hurt in Splash Planet carparkThe man was found just outside Hastings' Splash Planet shortly before 7am.26 Jul 10:46 PM
Crime'Serial victim of domestic violence': Woman avoids life sentence for murdering partnerThe 'serial' abuse victim had steel plates in her face after another man stomped her head.26 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandTwo men on the run after person injured in brutal home invasionPolice were called to the Flat Bush property on Thursday night.26 Jul 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: We were there and we looked away – lessons from the Abuse in Care reportOPINION: We're all implicated in the Abuse in Care inquiry report. So what will we do now?25 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Black Power member performs haka as he is found not guilty at third murder trial in 11 yearsThe jury believed his defence that another man killed Wiremu Birch in Taupo.25 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandNZTA staffer gave confidential driver info to gang members in exchange for methThe King Cobras members then used it to find motorists after road-rage incidents.25 Jul 04:07 AM
New ZealandTwo injured in road rage assault on Auckland motorwayThe incident happened near Massey on Monday during the evening rush hour.24 Jul 07:55 PM
EntertainmentChris Brown sued for $84m over alleged assault on concertgoersThe singer and members of his entourage are alleged to have attacked four men in Texas.24 Jul 04:24 AM
CrimeMum warned kids weren't safe around her, kills her infant, then gets name suppression'Not long before my anger becomes too much for the kids’ safety,' she warned in texts.24 Jul 02:09 AM
WorldNew blow for alleged killer mushroom chef Erin PattersonShe's accused of murdering three former family members. Now she's been dealt another blow.23 Jul 11:43 PM
New ZealandHIV exacerbated killer's psychosis as he stabbed grandfather to deathGuy Thompson died from blood loss on his neighbour's kitchen floor.23 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato woman charged with toddler's attempted murderThe 33-year-old woman was granted continued name suppression today.23 Jul 12:14 AM
CrimeYoung woman who helped cause 18yo Connor Boyd’s death loses Court of Appeal suppression battleThe justices also rejected her bid for a reduced sentence.22 Jul 11:14 PM
New ZealandAnaru Moana homicide: Charges laid against third manA third man has been charged in relation to the alleged 2021 South Canterbury murder.19 Jul 02:55 AM
New Zealand‘I’m a gangster. I can get any woman I want’: Witness claims in murder trialWiremu Birch was stabbed to death 11 years ago during a street fight in Taupō.18 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandHead Hunter appears in court charged with murder of Texas Jack DoctorThe accused is a Head Hunter, Doctor was a Rebel, but police say gang feuds not to blame.18 Jul 02:46 AM
CrimeSkipper sentenced after young mum went overboard, had leg severed and died"Rules are there to be followed and you did not do so," Judge tells skipper.18 Jul 01:42 AM
New ZealandFewer than 100 reports of assaults a year on police in Eastern district'We have a strong focus on ensuring all our staff can get home safely': Darren Paki.17 Jul 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Likely there will be another victim': Journalist's high-risk killer set for prison releaseNicho Waipuka's reason for the fatal beating was that he was 'just young, I guess'.17 Jul 07:00 AM
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
