New ZealandThree arrests for smuggling nearly half a million cigarettesThe trio are due to appear in an Auckland court today.15 Jun 12:34 AM
New ZealandTensions high as woman in court in relation to death of Hibiscus Coast man Joe HartFive months on from Hart's death, a woman has appeared in court to deny reckless driving.14 Jun 10:33 PM
CrimeWorkplace spycam: Assistant manager of pub secretly filmed female workers changingThe five victims say they were distraught, angry, hurt, betrayed and disgusted.14 Jun 07:00 AM
CrimeBeer-guzzling burglar nabbed after leaving a bottle - and DNA - at the crime sceneHe took the beer from a fridge mid-heist and left the empty on the steps.14 Jun 06:19 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki 'fraud': Pair charged with $2 million scamPair also face charge of money laundering $791,500.14 Jun 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentLawyers to vacate historic central Auckland buildingA historic building, used as law offices for over a century, is being vacated.14 Jun 04:21 AM
New ZealandFake email trial: Grandmother found guilty of forgeryWoman wrote a fake postponement email for a petroleum-industry conference.14 Jun 03:40 AM
New ZealandBooted out: Sri Lankan man with sex assault and counterfeiting convictions denied asylumOffender argued he would be persecuted if he returned to Sri Lanka. But this was rejected.13 Jun 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTears, fears, and too many beers: A typical day in courtSome beg for mercy. Some are bored. Kurt Bayer spends a day in court.13 Jun 06:05 AM
New ZealandBad catch: Fishing company loses multi-million dollar trawler over coral weighing ‘less than half a pound of butter’Judge: “Failure to record was at the heart of these charges – not the amount of material”.13 Jun 05:39 AM
New ZealandDriver charged over death of young Auckland lawyerA 62-year-old woman has been charged.12 Jun 11:46 PM
New ZealandCurfew tailored so woman who assaulted police can attend churchShe fought a female constable and spat directly in her face, hitting her in the eye.12 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Sense of entitlement': Man sexually abused young girl for yearsThe man stood in the dock, sighing as the judge outlined his offending.12 Jun 05:23 AM
New ZealandStruck off doc who touched teens claims no sexual motivationTribunal: The teens should have been able to rely on him not to abuse their trust.12 Jun 04:29 AM
New ZealandPensioner guilty of child exploitation loses fight to keep name secretSuppression ends for man in "state of dissonance" over his offending.11 Jun 08:58 AM
CrimeGang member threatened to cut out woman's unborn baby, stole another mum's food moneyNykell-T Hegotule blamed a methamphetamine addiction that started at age 13.09 Jun 05:06 AM
Crime'I'm not a monster': Tattooist sexually assaults clients, blames autismHe had preyed on his victims, taking advantage of his position as a tattooist - Judge.09 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandElite sports trainer had sexual relationship with teen athlete who fell pregnantThe prestigious coach had a sexual relationship with a girl 24 years younger than him.09 Jun 03:17 AM
New ZealandRape trial: Jury returns verdicts on accused Seda TivJurors deliberated for about four hours.09 Jun 03:15 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile prisoner accused of fraud will keep name secret for nowThe man argued publishing his name would prejudice his right to a fair trial.08 Jun 05:20 AM
New ZealandLogbook lies: Truckie's entries 'unlikely to be physically achievable'He drove almost the length of New Zealand without a proper break.08 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandParking warden left 'looking over her shoulder' after assaultJudge: 'She was only doing her job and didn’t deserve to be treated like this.'07 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan, 52, in court charged with killing dialysis patient Linda WoodsJudge refused name suppression but accused can't be identified while decision is appealed.06 Jun 11:37 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in briefs - logging truck flips, cyclone grants, and double murder accused in courtNews in briefs from Northland.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You simply cannot get behind the wheel again': 86-year-old's sixth drink driving offenceAngry words with his passenger led to yet another drink drive charge.02 Jun 03:43 AM
CrimeAuckland police officer charged with on-duty assault of two others following fleeing driver incidentThe 31-year-old has been placed on restricted duties.02 Jun 03:27 AM
New ZealandMan booted out of rental after former partner ends their leaseThe plaintiff challenged the Tenancy Tribunal decision in the Nelson District Court.01 Jun 06:11 PM
New ZealandMPI officers spent $10k trying to save farmer’s starving calves, but 35 still diedThe man was feeding the animals eggs and water.01 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandMeth-laced beer: Manslaughter charge laid after death of 21-year-oldPolice have charged a man aged in his 40s in relation to Aiden Sagala's death.01 Jun 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIs Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising storyThe Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily ties: Dad and son jailed back-to-back for different offendingTattoo artist refused to give blood sample because he is afraid of needles, court told.31 May 07:03 AM
CrimeNo penalty: Professional caught drink driving avoids convictionCourt hears that drink-drive conviction would erode trust in clinician's clients.31 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan chased doctor with crossbowJade Follett also attacked a DHB car with a tomahawk, the judge said.31 May 02:55 AM
New ZealandRugby player rains punches on barely conscious victimRising rugby player sin-binned for three months after violent attack on man outside bar.30 May 06:00 AM
