Crime'Vulnerable with men': Woman who inspired ex to kill blames new beau for swindlesA judge was dubious of Sandy Younes' claims that she was merely another victim.03 Apr 08:20 PM
AucklandMan burned down historic church 'to teach God a lesson', was visited by police four times in prior monthSinele Katoa was an undiagnosed schizophrenic who believed God was humiliating his father.15 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeJury returns verdict for K Rd trio who pack-raped German tourist on New Year’s DayThe men drove the intoxicated teen to a deserted carpark in a borrowed van.04 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandDozens of hidden faultlines discovered under Auckland, scientists probe quake threat02 Mar 10:52 PM
CrimePack rape defendant says backpacker was happy, thankful after 90-second intercourse26 Feb 10:39 PM
CrimeAccused claimed he was asleep before tourist's alleged pack rape. Then police showed him the video24 Feb 04:59 AM
Crime'I’m not that guy to rape someone': Suspect's police interview played at gang rape trial22 Feb 10:08 PM
PremiumMedia and marketingElderly mum loses $720 in HouseSmile layby scam targeting vulnerable shoppers19 Feb 02:00 AM
CrimeGerman backpacker sobs in Auckland pack rape trial as defence suggests she instigated group sex18 Feb 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAvondale Racecourse closure sparks battle over housing, park and marketAvondale Racecourse will close soon. What will it mean for this fringe Auckland suburb?05 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandBarbershop worker injured in machete attack in Avondale – reportsA witness said the victim was slashed and taken to hospital.04 Nov 04:33 AM
CrimeDecade of chemical castration led once-prolific flasher to think he was cured - but he wasn'tRichard Hona has been jailed about 30 times, mostly for masturbating on public buses.02 Nov 05:00 AM
RacingStephen Marsh’s Swiss Prince stakes 2000 Guineas claim with Sarten winSwiss Prince’s Tauranga win tightened his 2000 Guineas odds from $14 to $4.50.01 Nov 07:16 AM
New Zealand16 homeowners in dispute with Auckland Council as flood buyout deadline loomsThe $1.2b joint buyout scheme is due to close on December 19 this year.30 Oct 05:58 PM
AucklandWoman gets groceries out of car, walks away unscathed after level crossing train crash Roadworkers watched in horror as cars drove around lowered barrier arms in Avondale. 16 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandTrains on Auckland's Western Line cancelled after car and train collide in AvondaleTrains on Auckland’s western line have been suspended after a vehicle and train crashed at Avondale this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Oct 09:45 PM
Auckland'Unscrupulous, incompetent': Disgraced realty agent jailed for concealing income while bankruptAaron Drever misled officials, concealing nearly $50,000 earned from a catering job.07 Oct 09:44 PM
AucklandHouse gutted as suspicious fire tears through vacant property, 2nd blaze to damage propertySix fire trucks were called to the Avondale property.30 Sep 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Ngāti Ockham': Iwi-Pākehā collab brings 720 new city homesBy working together, an iwi collective and a Pākehā developer are yielding big results.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Auckland'Ran out of options': Fugitive accused of $1.8m scam surrenders after year on the runHe's accused of splurging $117,000 on luxury jewellery before handing himself in.12 Sep 10:00 PM
AucklandDisgraced realty agent Aaron Drever faces more jail for hiding income during bankruptcyDisgraced agent misled officials, concealing nearly $50,000 earned from a catering job.05 Sep 08:00 PM
KahuWhy the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection is crucial for Labour and Te Pāti MāoriPeeni Henare and Oriini Kaipara campaigned at flea markets today.31 Aug 01:10 AM
New Zealand'Wonderful community': Son's relief after missing woman with dementia found Family searched through night for missing mum before she was spotted 18km away.20 Aug 08:58 PM
AucklandUrgent search on for missing Auckland woman with dementiaLinda, who goes by her middle name, Anne, was last seen in Mt Albert late this morning.20 Aug 08:56 AM
New ZealandInternet restored for thousands in Auckland, NorthlandOne NZ will be carrying out a full investigation into the outage, a spokesperson said.19 Aug 09:02 PM
New Zealand'May provide new leads': New DNA tech could solve cold case child rape and murderThe rape and murder of Alicia O'Reilly, 6, in her own bed 45 years ago remains unsolved. 15 Aug 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Density fight hots up; what Auckland schools really needOPINION: Chris Bishop's housing plan faces more pushback – this time from the West.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty horrific': Mother's plea after terrifying train station attack left teen shoeless and bleedingHis new shoes, worth over $300, were stolen during the attack.06 Aug 05:00 AM
Auckland'Submerged': Burst main floods Auckland street, water shoots 10m in airFirefighters were called to Rosebank Rd around 12.30am.04 Aug 05:59 PM
AucklandWatch: Burst water main in Avondale sends water spraying roughly 8–10 metres into the air.A 150mm water main has burst on Rosebank Road in Avondale, causing localised flooding to multiple sections and sending water 8–10 metres into the air. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Aug 05:04 PM
AucklandMan charged with arson over fire that destroyed historic Auckland churchPolice arrested a 42-year-old man at a New Lynn property last night21 Jul 10:48 PM
RacingCocaine disqualification prompts top jockey to make lifestyle changesA star jockey realised he needed to make huge changes if he wanted to make a comeback.21 Jul 02:27 AM
