PremiumPremiumSharesPushpay insider trader loses latest bid for suppressionBusinessman sentenced in 2023 fails to overturn conviction and retain name suppression.08 May 06:16 AM
New ZealandTeen killer attempts to appeal murder conviction 23 years laterThe victim's mother says she is shocked by the attempt – and how she learned about it.08 May 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Mastermind' jailed 11+ years for $11m drug syndicate in ChristchurchThe drug ring's "mastermind" received an 11-year prison sentence in Christchurch.07 May 07:55 AM
New Zealand'Considerable havoc': Man banned from running a business for lifeMichael Le Roy has repeatedly caused environmental harm.07 May 03:00 AM
Crime'I’m going to kill us both': Man smashed into stationary truck after hearing break-up newsThe toxic relationship ended with the defendant and his now ex both needing surgery.05 May 11:50 PM
New Zealand‘Let nature take its course': NZ woman wins court order that could let her starve to death Doctors say the woman isn't physically ill, but psychologically believes that she is. 05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for sending girl, 14, semi-naked photos of himself He then asked for a lighter sentence when he was put on the child sex offender register.02 May 09:00 PM
CrimeBattered pensioner bound and dumped in carpark before attackers burgled his homePier Raviola died in hospital several days after the brutal attack.01 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Cheers for the memories': A rapist's text after motel violation of impaired womanJury found Rigby guilty of rape in one instance, but not guilty of other sexual charges.01 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court hears case on employment status of family carers'He just continued to work and they paid for it,' lawyer says of Ministry funding change.30 Apr 05:58 AM
Crime‘**** off’: Stephen Stone storms out of courthouse after Crown's double murder retrial bid droppedStone spent 25 years in prison following the 'Gone Fishing' cold case trial in Auckland. 29 Apr 09:50 PM
New ZealandPregnant beauty therapist awarded $100k after being made to quitThe woman said the employment issues robbed her of the joy of being pregnant. 28 Apr 08:00 PM
CrimeMigrant farm worker claims she was 'roped' into importing cocaineRuth Ramirez-Alfonso was arrested in a major 2021 cocaine bust in New Zealand.28 Apr 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMan used fake passport to swindle nearly $1m in Covid wage subsidy fraudThe case is believed to be the largest scam of its kind.28 Apr 05:30 AM
CrimeJailed rapist takes his sexsomnia defence to the Supreme CourtDamin Cook claimed he was asleep when he raped a woman at a party. 28 Apr 03:31 AM
New ZealandStabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged with abducting 3-year-old from daycareA man has been charged with taking a child from an early learning centre in Rotorua.23 Apr 11:26 PM
New ZealandCanterbury cocaine ring: Smuggler believes he 'should be treated more leniently' than meth importersThe criminal group of Colombian and Argentinian dairy workers operated for four years.20 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandHomeowner's 'worst nightmare': Woman's face cut, thought she would die in knifepoint burglaryThe man heard the woman sold her car for $1000 and believed she'd have cash in the house.18 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandMark Lundy timeline: The events that followed the deaths of Christine and AmberThe 66-year-old has been granted parole and will be released from prison next month.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSex crimes case: Appeal court declines man's bid to keep name secretHe has 20 days to appeal the decision.17 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandWorst weather yet to come and Mark Lundy has another chance at freedom | NZ Herald News UpdateWorst weather yet to come, Mark Lundy has another chance at freedom and most state schools running at capacity or above.Watch16 Apr 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Resorted' to drone: Body corporate wins case against Paraparaumu unit owner'Drone wash was not as effective as a manual wash would have been' - tribunal decision.14 Apr 10:17 PM
New ZealandHow 'Polk' documentary seeks to honour Pauline Hanna's story'You’re aware that this is because a person’s died.'14 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandHow one man's $80 speeding ticket spiralled into $34k and bankruptcyPeter Prescott will now have more added to his debt after another failed attempt at court.13 Apr 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEx-Files: Do I have to send my children back to Australia?OPINION: My kids and I are settled here but my ex wants them to return to Melbourne.13 Apr 12:00 AM
Crime‘Unworthy of belief’: A judge didn't believe one man's story, but the higher courts didNow Tony Harrison's arson conviction has been quashed.12 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandInmate's transfer protest leads to 'tussle', Corrections officer falling over balustradeThe prisoner grabbed a milk crate, ripped a phone from the wall and allegedly swung it.10 Apr 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSex crimes case: Why an entertainment figure’s identity is still secretIt has been six months since a Court of Appeal hearing about name suppression. 09 Apr 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPublic Defence Service overhaul raises concerns about miscarriages of justiceThe PSA questions how many lawyers will replace those potentially being laid off.06 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeMMA fighter death: Why an Auckland man’s conviction was secretly tossedDarren Couper punched the victim an estimated 55 times after he'd been fatally stabbed.02 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLegal legends: How two intellectual giants continue to shape NZ Sir Geoffrey Palmer told the Herald he deplores the way in which legislation is now made.30 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime‘Meritless and vexatious’: Man tries to sue police for flying chopper over his homePeter Fuller claimed police used the Eagle helicopter to harass him for three years.29 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a babyThe three-day sentencing came to an end with lengthy jail terms handed down.28 Mar 07:00 AM
