New Zealand'Inadequate, flawed' safety and protection before injured toddler killed by fatherCoroner criticises child welfare agency for 'flawed' abuse response.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandShop owners threaten hunger strike over Auckland youth crimeProtesters gather in Papatoetoe calling for tougher punishments for youth offenders.02 Jul 03:59 AM
New ZealandBaby Mustafa Ali death: Man to fight murder chargeA trial date has set in the High Court at Hamilton for February 2026.01 Jul 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Lauren Dickason deserves our compassionOPINION: 'The sentence humanely and realistically deals with this terrible situation.'01 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful person': Mother of two slain on Auckland's North Shore, man charged with murderA 51yo appeared in court today and a scene examination is ongoing at Wyvern Place.29 Jun 12:31 AM
New Zealand'A win': Supporters post 'message from Dickason' about triple murder sentenceLauren Dickason pens new note for supporters about her 'fair' sentence.27 Jun 11:07 PM
New ZealandDetails of Dickason triple murder to be probed by coronerThe murders of the Dickason children will be probed by a Coroner - as early as next month27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDetails of triple murderer Lauren Dickason's possible releaseWill she be deported once released from prison?27 Jun 06:40 AM
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
