CrimeMurder trial witness recounts ‘terrifying’ encounter with Mongrel MobThe witness came home to find door ajar, and friend David Kuka "gasping for air".05 Sep 04:51 AM
New ZealandSupport for Lauren Dickason grows - protest planned ahead of sentencingShe admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.04 Sep 09:37 PM
New ZealandMan pleads guilty to Remuera carjacking that left traumatised doctor 'a mess''I know where you live, I'll come for you,' he threatened if the victim went to police.04 Sep 06:45 AM
New Zealand'Double-counted': Woman gets three months off robbery sentence on appealShannon Avery was one of three who held the group at the house for several hours.04 Sep 05:36 AM
New ZealandCrown alleges Mongrel Mob trio responsible for murder to ‘avenge’ fellow gang memberThe Tauranga man was shot twice just weeks after a gang member was killed at same address.04 Sep 04:44 AM
New ZealandGuilty plea in fatal Momona stabbingA man who fatally stabbed a man in Momona following a driving dispute has pleaded guilty.03 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandMt Roskill homicide victim ‘a real nice guy’ and promising darts player Tofimua Matagi died after an alleged attack at Richardson Bar and Restaurant on Thursday.03 Sep 07:42 AM
New Zealand'Dealing with them their own way': Vigilante justice, claims looters assaulted at cyclone-damaged homes'If I was a big burly guy and confronted someone on my property, I would do the same.'03 Sep 05:58 AM
New ZealandAriki Rigby homicide: New plea for crucial details in inquiryAriki Rigby was found in a burned-out car in 2022. Police and family still seek answers.03 Sep 02:32 AM
New Zealand'No remorse': Group jailed for 'callous' murder of man dumped in water troughThe four people responsible for Sao Yean's murder were sentenced in Hamilton today.01 Sep 01:06 AM
CrimeMan waterboarded ex-partner after strangling herBlair William Hurndell has been jailed for four years for assault on ex-partner.01 Sep 12:21 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Man charged with murdering Yanfei Bao namedYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.31 Aug 09:49 PM
New ZealandSentencing date set for Timaru murder mum Lauren DickasonShe admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.31 Aug 09:32 PM
CrimeGrandmother cleared of hockey stick assaults on estranged grandchildrenWhile acquitted on the most serious charges, she was guilty of hitting them with spoons.31 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimeSupreme Court reduces sentence for man who bashed sex worker with a rock, then fatally stabbed herHe went to the Supreme Court seeking to have his life sentence overturned.31 Aug 05:28 AM
WorldKremlin admit death of Wagner chief possibly due to 'deliberate wrongdoing'Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash that is now being referred to as suspicious.31 Aug 01:15 AM
CrimePsychiatric symptoms receded for man who stabbed uncle 56 times, but he'll remain at lockdown facilityJames Yates was earlier found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.31 Aug 12:27 AM
CrimeDisruption caused by Waikeria prison riots to continue for two yearsThe $50 million disaster stretched six days and resulted in 17 inmates charged.30 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Violent and unprovoked': Mentally unwell man who killed mother had history of attacking strangersA judge decided Matamua Leatioo's lockdown psychiatric facility stay should be long-term.30 Aug 03:49 AM
New ZealandImages of man released after student nurse assaulted outside hospitalPolice want anyone who knows the man to come forward.29 Aug 11:35 PM
CrimeTwo men plead guilty to attempted murder of popular Auckland radio hostThe victim was attacked in his driveway in December 2020.29 Aug 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Foiled attempts to curb offendersOPINION: Our editorial on offenders flouting conditions of home detention.29 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeWatch: Rotorua Mayor wants Government intervention for city safety following attacksRotorua mayor Tania Tapsell warns 'we are just one more fight, one more incident away from someone being killed'. Video / Whakaata MāoriWatch29 Aug 02:34 PM
New Zealand‘I’ve done my partner in’: Loved Māori warden murdered in frenzied stabbingHer partner was high on drugs when he stabbed her 39 times.29 Aug 07:00 AM
WorldUS dentist accused of killing wife by poisoning her protein shakesHe is said to have started an affair after 23 years of marriage.29 Aug 05:41 AM
New ZealandHunt for Yanfei Bao: Police prepare fresh searches in Greenpark areaThe man accused of kidnapping and murdering Bao was due back in court on Friday.29 Aug 02:53 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous' hit and run driver going 100km/h on wrong side of roadChad Clark hit the pedestrian with 'extreme force', with no attempt to swerve or brake.29 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandMan choked to death by his neighbour had contacted mental health service about himDays before Blithe was killed, he contacted mental health services. No beds were free.29 Aug 12:09 AM
New ZealandPrime Minister weighs in on ankle bracelets following 'damning' reportIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.28 Aug 08:52 PM
New ZealandTaupō man appears in court accused of murderDefendant has been remanded in custody.28 Aug 06:44 AM
New ZealandMinister responds after leaked report into ‘foiled’ ankle braceletsIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees "foiling" their bracelets.28 Aug 06:02 AM
New Zealand‘Heartless and cruel’: Gisborne boy subjected to years of abuse by ‘caregiver’Police only became aware of the abuse when the boy ran away last October.28 Aug 12:27 AM
New Zealand'Violent attack': Girl bashed in toilet cubicle at schoolInjured teen: "I wouldn’t wish this on anyone else. It’s been just horrible."25 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBraking bad: Classified intel reveals police ructions over motorcycle gang runsSome officers feel they're being asked to "facilitate" gang runs instead of policing them.25 Aug 05:00 PM
