New ZealandJury finds mother guilty of murdering three childrenIs killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?16 Aug 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial report: How Dickason family's new life in NZ descended into tragedy and heartbreakHerald senior crime journalist Sam Sherwood reports on a tragedy in small town NZ.16 Aug 04:47 AM
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New ZealandLawyer says woman allegedly indecently assaulted by sportsman lied"The truth is you were a willing participant," lawyer Paul Knowsley said to the woman.15 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandUndue risk: Man who attempted to bring down NZ's power grid to remain behind barsGraham Philip refused to engage with a psychologist for a report.15 Aug 04:48 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: Deliberations moving to third day as jury head homeIs killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?15 Aug 04:47 AM
New ZealandYanfei Bao homicide case: Man charged with murder appears in court, pleads not guiltyThe accused cannot speak or read English, his lawyer told the court today.15 Aug 03:03 AM
New Zealand‘Are they going to shoot us?’: Police justified in setting dog on fleeing teenPolice were pursuing a car after its driver was seen firing a gun out the window.14 Aug 11:20 PM
New ZealandCouncil to appeal contractor’s $6.1m High Court-ordered payoutThe Whangārei District Council's appealing against $6.1m in costs for a contractor.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHearing under way for doctor who posted controversial Covid videos onlineDr Samantha Bailey is accused of sharing "misleading and inappropriate" information.14 Aug 03:41 AM
New ZealandMurder, infanticide or insanity - jury retires in trial of killer mum Lauren DickasonIs killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?14 Aug 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Julian Batchelor's long-simmering property spat before his divisive co-governance tourRoadshow organiser's 15-year battle with DoC, Māori over access to land.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMurder. Infanticide. Insanity. Jury to make call on triple murder-accused Lauren Dickason's fate next weekCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason's lawyer: Case is 'the very kind the law of infanticide was designed for'A Crown expert says there is no basis for an infanticide defence.11 Aug 05:39 AM
New ZealandEnchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue responseThe Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.11 Aug 02:07 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: Crown tells jury ‘you will be sure’ this is a case of murderProsecutor Andrew McRae has given his closing address to the jury.11 Aug 01:20 AM
WorldUS Capitol riot: White House lawyers struggled to control raging TrumpTrump’s attempts to remain in power were firmly rejected by White House counsel.10 Aug 11:15 PM
New ZealandAccused in fatal hit and run near Te Papa namedThe man accused of killing one woman and badly injuring another can now be identified.10 Aug 09:24 PM
New ZealandFinal witness finishes evidence for Lauren Dickason trialCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.10 Aug 03:58 AM
New Zealand'My world was falling apart': Lauren Dickason gives most detailed account of killing childrenCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.09 Aug 04:41 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason at 'increased risk of deterioration' in weeks leading up to alleged triple murder - expertCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.08 Aug 11:19 PM
New ZealandMan at helm of Covid response team arrested at airport, accused of dishonestly obtaining $1.4mThe man allegedly bought a house, multiple vehicles and went travelling with the money.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum should've been hospitalised for 'severe' depression - expertCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.08 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandFamily remember 'beloved' hit-and-run victimMegan Finlayson was remembered by her family as someone with "infectious joy".07 Aug 05:19 AM
New ZealandCrown psych expert remains firm: Killer mum ‘undoubtedly significantly depressed’ but not insaneThe trial continues.07 Aug 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'A gutsful': The politics over youth crime, the numbers and what would make a differencePoliticians have had a 'gutsful', but is youth offending actually getting worse?06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrace Gordon: Tough on crime begets more violent crimeOPINION: NZ's lust for punishment is making matters worse, says a criminology lecturer.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: What the jury heard in third week of high-profile murder caseRecap of what jury have heard so far as defence opens its case in Lauren Dickason trial.06 Aug 01:24 AM
New ZealandUnruly tourists deported from NZ cause new trouble in UKThe infamous family was deported after alleged shoplifting, dining-and-dashing, abuse.05 Aug 03:47 AM
World'Chaotic scene': Popular livestreamer's giveaway turns into riot in New YorkPolice arrested 65 people at Manhattan's Union Square as a tech giveaway got ugly.05 Aug 01:25 AM
New ZealandMissing Marokopa family: Police issue fresh appeal as search continuesThe fate of Tom Phillips' three children remains unknown.04 Aug 11:50 PM
WorldPutin’s 'fiercest foe' sentenced to 19 years' prisonRussian court convicts opposition leader Alexei Navalny on charges of extremism.04 Aug 09:37 PM
WorldTrump ‘irritated’ judge did not call him ‘President’Former US President speaks to a cheering crowd hours after pleading not guilty.04 Aug 09:15 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for sixth drink-driving conviction has given community the finger, judge says"You were grossly intoxicated."04 Aug 07:59 PM
