Banking and financeSecond man sentenced over $2.8m home loan scamMan who left the country was charged when he returned in 'complex mortgage fraud case'.20 Jan 02:21 AM
CrimeWithin an hour of a teen turning 18, he critically stabbed a stranger in an alleyway The victim said the stabbing felt like he was ‘being whipped with a piece of string’.19 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime‘Moment of madness’: Black Power member instigated hospital gunfight with rivalsThe two groups then embarked on a car chase during which more shots were fired.19 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeSeatbelt bruises expose drunk, disqualified driver after crash he blamed on pregnant partnerAdam Hubac hit a bank and flipped his car, then told police his partner had been driving. 19 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeMan charged with alleged assault of former media exec appears in courtCCTV captured the former media executive allegedly being pushed off a balcony.19 Jan 01:49 AM
New ZealandBalancing children’s voices: Inside the hard calls of the Family CourtJudge: 'I have to plant you somewhere where you will be safe, where you will be loved.'18 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandNew police investigation into death of toddler Lachie Jones 'near completion'Senior detectives from the North Island are leading the new probe.16 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Of the most appalling nature': Judge gives home detention to man who exported child abuse materialA 21-year-old had a six-year addiction to child exploitation material.16 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Disingenuous': The IT worker, his company credit card, and overseas 'escorts'The 54-year-old's expenses were approved by his then-manager.16 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman, 26, charged with murder after man dies in NapierPolice cordons remain in place on Savage Cres as a scene examination continues.16 Jan 03:45 AM
New ZealandTourist who killed grandmother on rural highway breaks down at sentencingThe defendant and family members were all in tears in the Christchurch District Court. 16 Jan 03:36 AM
New ZealandSouthland man accused of driving 4x speed limit, burnouts in $160k Corvette The $160,000 sports car was seized and impounded for 28 days by police.14 Jan 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceFormer financial adviser David McEwen sends message from Lithuania, tells court he has no money'What’s he actually doing at the moment?' Judge asks as letter from Lithuania presented.14 Jan 02:52 AM
New ZealandSkipper and Sealord fined after fisherman dies ‘alone and undignified’ at seaSentencing court hears whānau had long sought answers as to 'what the hell went on?'13 Jan 07:19 AM
New ZealandIntoxicated mother assaults 3yo autistic son in front of neighboursThe 40-year-old woman admitted the incident after earlier denying the charge.13 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I was going to send you to prison': How the support of one team kept a woman out of jailJosephine was struggling to get her community work done. Then she got some help. 12 Jan 11:00 PM
CrimeThird member of well-known dog breeder family admits neglect after underweight dogs, lethargic puppiesThe odd case included an order to take off her wig in court after impostor fears.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Definite increase': The rise of 3D-printed firearmsPolice say 3D guns are being printed in houses and garages throughout New Zealand.11 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Sheer terror': Armed group storm teens' flat, rob them at knifepointThe victims were herded into a room where they were threatened and assaulted. 11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAcne drug and teen's OCD: Father’s fight for ACC coverIt will be a world first if the link between the medication and OCD can be proved. 10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandA teen was sexually violated then pack raped, now she's got justice and is rebuilding her lifeShe suffered a sex attack in a car before being kept in a room and raped by multiple men.09 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'He was relentless': Woman violently raped by partner had bruises for weeksShe told the man to stop having sex with her, but he wouldn't, and then he beat her.09 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandCops open homicide probe after newborn’s death in AucklandThe 10-week-old baby was taken to Starship hospital in critical condition.09 Jan 03:44 AM
New Zealand‘An impossible job:’ How do you really know if a killer is ready to rejoin the community?Sir Ron Young: 'I've probably seen more people convicted of murder than anyone else in NZ'08 Jan 11:04 PM
New ZealandFrom toddler torture to daycare abduction: The biggest criminal cases of 2025Some of Rotorua's most high-profile cases are revisited.08 Jan 11:00 PM
CrimeNeglectful German Shepherd breeder tries to overturn nine-year dog-ownership ban Janine Wallace was sentenced alongside her mother, Barbara Glover, after an SPCA probe. 07 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeHow a barefoot kid became one of the country’s top defence lawyersArthur Fairley, who has almost 900 trials under his belt, says law is like a test match.02 Jan 09:21 PM
New ZealandInside Operation Italian Sky: The takedown of a crime boss and his crewMillions in cash and drugs were shifted by air and land. 02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCard-cloning trade: Devices built for petrol and parking machines found in air fryers and laptopsSeven people have been prosecuted for card skimming in the past five years.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'I have nothing to hide': US tycoon implicated in $800k Auckland scam threatens to sue NZ PoliceMiloX crypto exchange founder Robert Vashisth tells the Herald: 'I'm no scammer'.27 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas miracle: Missing SPCA black cat Boris turns up 10 months after break-inAfter a vet check, Boris will be adopted by the woman whose house he chose.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung Shortland Street actor sentenced for brutal road rage assaultIt was revealed in court that the actor had filmed the victim as he bled on the ground.23 Dec 11:54 PM
CrimeAkl man caught with footage of Isis beheadings, murders, terror group promo materialOne video endorsed Isis attack methods that viewers could use in Australia.23 Dec 04:00 PM
