New ZealandSao Yean murder trial: Four accused guilty of all chargesSao Yean was badly beaten before his death.07 Jun 02:19 AM
CrimeManurewa manslaughter defendant's Sovereign Citizen tactic gets no traction as trial date setA 60-year-old eventually died from head injuries following an April 17 attack in Manurewa.06 Jun 11:18 PM
CrimeClarks Beach boating tragedy: Man charged with manslaughter after partner and 10yo drownedThe boat capsized in the harbour near Clarks Beach on the night of November 6, 2022.06 Jun 10:12 PM
New ZealandPolice reveal DNA breakthrough in Kaikohe homicideFar North mayor Moko Tepania has urged the community to be "extra vigilant".05 Jun 01:39 AM
New ZealandKaikohe homicide: Police believe attack was 'sexually motivated'Linda Woods was killed during a home invasion.04 Jun 05:12 AM
New ZealandSao Yean murder trial: Jury deliberations to continue next weekThe jury got in half an hour of deliberations before they were adjourned.02 Jun 03:41 AM
New ZealandJehovah’s Witness church seeks exemption from royal commission abuse in care inquiryThe church has filed legal action to be exempted from the state-wide abuse investigation.02 Jun 03:02 AM
EntertainmentFormer Playboy model accuses Bill Cosby of sexually assaultWoman said the actor gave her a pill, saying that 'It will make us ALL feel better'.01 Jun 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIs Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising storyThe Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy do some people get name suppression for so long?Some offenders seem to be able to live in the shadows for years.31 May 08:36 AM
New ZealandMan chased doctor with crossbowJade Follett also attacked a DHB car with a tomahawk, the judge said.31 May 02:55 AM
New ZealandVictims 'bundled into car' during Napier assaultNapier police are urging witnesses of the crime to come forward.29 May 08:27 AM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure on trial a 'creep' and 'sex addict', jury toldA complainant says a leading entertainment figure on trial for sexual assault is a creep.29 May 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Has there been a miscarriage of justice in this gang killing case?OPINION: This gang boss may well have known nothing of his members' murderous plans.28 May 05:00 PM
OpinionSteve Braunias'Do not shake your head': The judge who had had enough of a child killerNo one could comprehend the violence. No one could get their heads around it.26 May 05:00 PM
WorldDiscipline hearing centers on privacy, reporting of Ohio 10yo’s abortionFinger pointing over how rape case became a political flashpoint in the abortion debate.26 May 02:02 AM
New ZealandChristchurch drink-spikers named, potential new youth crime laws & car crashes into Downing St | Focus Morning Bulletin: 26 May, 2023Mama Hooch sexual predators finally named, what the Police Minsiter’s doing about rising youth crime and car crashes into gates of downing street in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch25 May 05:59 PM
New Zealand‘She needs a shower, not an ambulance’: Woman's 15-hour wait for help after 'brutal' beatingInstead of calling an ambulance, the assailant bathed the woman and cut her hair.25 May 06:00 AM
Crime'I'm not a violent man': Murder accused says he's a gangster rapper, not a killerThe defendant also said he only covers his face with a mask in his rap music videos.25 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe Edgeware Road party murders - Revisiting one of the country's worst killingsHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the Edgeware Road murders in Christchurch25 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice praised for shooting knife-swinging criminal who tried to hijack passing cars'The man then ran at the officer swinging his knife': Police praised for defending public.24 May 11:26 PM
New ZealandWoman facing new assault charges the day of trialWoman charged with two more assaults on the morning of an existing trial.24 May 08:53 PM
New Zealand'It was all Anton': Murder accused turn on each other as trial heats upFour people are facing a charge of murdering a Hamilton man in 202024 May 06:23 AM
New ZealandIs double-murderer Mark Lundy about to be released from jail?Lundy, who has been behind bars for 21 years, denies killing his wife and daughter.24 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandInnocent teen shot dead at party: Dad says manslaughter verdict 'no victory'Connor Whitehead was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in November 2021.24 May 05:17 AM
CrimeGrey Lynn murder: Man deemed not guilty by reason of insanityThe man's identity remains suppressed.23 May 09:53 PM
RoyalsAssaults on police skyrocket, outrage at kiwi treatment in Miami & Prince Harry loses legal case | Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 May, 2023 Assaults on police skyrocket, Miami Zoo breaks its silence and Prince Harry’s latest plea for police protection in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch23 May 05:42 PM
New ZealandMeth-using killer fails in appeal against murder convictionMoetū Kaitai appealed on three grounds, all relating to the trial judge's summing-up.23 May 03:46 AM
New ZealandWhy breaching name suppression in the Ruakākā homicide case is such a big dealA breach is considered contempt of court - a serious offence.23 May 03:05 AM
New Zealand'Knife to a fist fight': Coromandel man found guilty of brother's murderThe jury deliberated for six-and-a-half hours to reach their verdicts this afternoon.23 May 02:48 AM
New ZealandConnor Whitehead murder trial: Jury retires to consider verdictConnor Whitehead was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in November 2021.23 May 01:18 AM
New ZealandNorthlanders struggle in wake of shocking deathsLast week's double child homicide came soon after two other deaths that rocked community.22 May 09:37 PM
New Zealand'You want to fight?': Sentence for random train station attackThe victim had just had a family member die the day before he was randomly assaulted.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice warning after Ruakākā homicide accused named on social mediaA woman has been charged after two pre-school children were killed in Ruakākā last Monday.22 May 05:30 AM
