CrimeMurder trial aborted for man who smothered 5yo daughter with pillowA new trial date has not yet been set for Mukesh Prashad.13 May 07:40 AM
Crime'Papa, no!': Final words of 5yo smothered to death by father revealed in courtHours later, he showed up at the police station with his daughter's body in the boot.12 May 01:21 AM
WorldBritish police want suspect in Madeleine McCann case to face murder trial in UKDetectives want to charge Christian Brueckner ahead of the incident's 20th anniversary.04 May 09:22 PM
New ZealandFormer Shortland Street actor admits possessing graphic child abuse material28 Apr 06:00 AM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Government should clarify what changes mean for social service providers26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumLifestyleI was sexually abused by my grandfather. I later learnt he'd done the same to Dad20 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Life hasn’t been the same': Teen's struggles after being groped by former pastorThe man, who was her relative, continues to maintain his innocence. 16 Apr 05:04 AM
CrimeMother admits she fatally starved toddler, who weighed just 6.23kgThe child was eating Weet-Bix, yoghurt and one bottle a day, she later told police. 14 Apr 01:48 AM
New Zealand‘Most horrific content I have ever viewed’: The case that made a detective quitA man has been jailed after police found his collection of 2575 objectionable images.10 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDisgraced teacher Timothy Fisher worked at 12 public schools after indecency convictionsA police vet once carried a 'red stamp' warning he must not be left alone with kids. 10 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister Erica Stanford on Charlotte's ChangeStanford recalls the moment a survivor of abuse approached her at an event. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Akin to aunt and nephew:' Young woman who slept with 12-year-old wants to be a teacherJudges ruled the woman's teaching ambitions did not outweigh the gravity of her crimes.08 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandWho helped Tom Phillips stay hidden for years? Police probe continuesPolice told the Herald they have spoken to several people. 07 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeMan raped friend's daughter after being welcomed into their home following jail releaseJerry Moka jumped out the window and ran off when his friend confronted him.01 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice looking for man 'approaching' young children in WellingtonSeveral instances of a man approaching children have been reported to Wellington police.30 Mar 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChild snatcher back in jail facing new charge a week after releaseTekuru was jailed in January for taking a toddler from her daycare with sexual intent.25 Mar 06:50 PM
New ZealandParents prosecuted after baby tests positive for meth, brother's teeth rotten almost to the gumsSocial workers got a 'place of safety' warrant, which allowed them to remove the children.22 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandShort mosque shooting video was a teen's entry ticket to a world of sickening extremism onlineBeing an 'edge lord' online gave Ronndog Keefe a status he could not find in real life.21 Mar 09:06 PM
New Zealand'Disturbing dynamics': Inside the private groups helping cult leavers rebuild their livesGroups in Christchurch and Auckland now meet fortnightly in secret venues.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOnline sting: Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to confront man over indecent teen chatsA video was posted on social media outing the man. Police are now investigating.18 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandFather acquitted of murder says toddler and baby had 'a scuffle' before son's deathAnthony Pickering said he gave his daughter a 'whack on the bum' for making the baby cry.16 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: This year's Six Nations is showing us how rugby should be playedOPINION: Several readers supported Bruce Cotterill's opinion that there is a TVNZ bias.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I deserve unhappiness': Convicted sex offender says he wanted to get caughtThe 33-year-old was found with 61 images and videos in September 2024.15 Mar 03:00 AM
WorldDisgraced UK TV star found dead in prison cellJohn Alford, born John Shannon, first found fame in the ITV drama London's Burning.15 Mar 02:44 AM
New Zealand'I will forget you, but never forgive': Victim faces abuser in courtNeil Robert Wallace was described in court as a 'predator who hid in plain sight'.14 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandAustralian college suspends censured NZ teacher after sex talk with students revealedOne of Morgan's questions was: 'How long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?'13 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandRelative of baby who died of head injuries admits lying to police over claim father confessedPoseidyn Reigns Hemopo-Pickering was 10 months old when he died in 2020. 13 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Sick and dangerous' teacher aide jailed for sexual abuse of girlsEarly victim, now an adult, apologises to girls who were abused after her.13 Mar 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Let's support a more self-sufficient AotearoaOPINION: Hindsight is a great tool with regards to our Covid response, a reader says.12 Mar 04:00 PM
