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
New ZealandUS money launderer claims innocence ahead of $10m forfeiture hearing in NZDavid Rae admitted to money laundering in connection with the Medicare fraud schemes.27 Mar 10:35 PM
CrimeNotorious criminal Dean Wickliffe released from prison, stops hunger strikeThe 77-year-old prisoner has been on a hunger strike for over two weeks.26 Mar 04:29 AM
New Zealand‘Sloppy’: Lawyer fined over name slip in high-profile caseSue Grey was being interviewed when she revealed too much information about a baby.26 Mar 12:30 AM
KahuPrison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe hospitalised, parole hearing moved forwardWickliffe's parole board hearing has been brought forward due to his declining health.24 Mar 03:30 AM
New Zealand‘I’m done’: Artist loses battle over copyright in landmark case with her exCourt rules she retain sole legal ownership, but copyright must be shared with ex-husband.23 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandA Mongrel Mob teen’s court lies in a murder case and a two-year police probeHe gained his Mongrel Mob patch before sentencing but told the court he had cut ties.19 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSix years after NZICC fire, court case loomsThe case is being brought against two subcontractors, who deny liability for the fire.18 Mar 10:26 PM
CrimeMan who raped woman lying next to sleeping child claims he got his ‘wires crossed’The court told the rapist his explanation 'smacks' of reducing the gravity of offending.16 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Battered and bullied’: Ex-council boss ends five-year pool battle with councilCouple reached a confidential agreement days before a Supreme Court hearing.15 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandTeen left wheelchair-bound by rare condition after food poisoning battles ACC for coverHis family argued earlier treatment might have improved his condition.15 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why victim’s veto on name suppression is a bad ideaEDITORIAL: Name suppression used too widely but letting victims decide is a mistake.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLegal expert says name suppression change won’t fix issue ‘exploited’ by someHuge delays when defendants choose to appeal suppression decisions are hurting victims.11 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeRights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldviewLai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.05 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with manslaughter after 11-year-old cyclist's crash deathThe woman also faces charges of driving with excess breath alcohol and failing to stop.03 Mar 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt ignored advice on giving sex offence victims ‘veto’ on name suppressionDocuments show multiple groups opposed the changes, raising 'strong concerns'.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Scared out of his mind’: How mercy dash yachtie tried to save Peter Beckett’s lifeEnglishman rushed to help ex-Napier councillor after his own near-death in Guatemala.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMurdered girl’s mother has died but her fight with killer over his $15k compo continuesSam Te Hei was one of two men who murdered Colleen Burrows in 1987.27 Feb 06:47 AM
