Crime'Someone else put it there': Convicted meth cook successfully claims gun was plantedThe man said an acquaintance had set him up after a car deal between them soured.07 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandDad claims work stress behind 'out of character' assault on partnerDad who assaulted partner of 16 years struggling to come to terms with what he did.07 Mar 03:40 AM
New ZealandMan filmed himself violating children in public changing roomsThe 35-year-old Christchurch man filmed himself raping a young child.06 Mar 09:46 PM
New ZealandMan denied lamb leftovers hits support worker in headAngry lunch guest assaults support worker when denied leftover lamb.06 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandWorker left with burns and PTSD after electric shock awarded $30,000The lingering effects of electrocution have left the man unable to work.02 Mar 09:18 PM
New ZealandFake online reviews, misleading ads among charges against TV ShopThe Commerce Commission has laid charges against The TV Shop for misleading shoppers.28 Feb 10:14 PM
Crime'Demeaning' revenge attack: Pair shave woman's head, escape conviction'Disgraceful and demeaning' - the victim was attacked while holding her 3-year-old son.28 Feb 05:36 PM
New ZealandParking fine stoush: Academic resigned after alleged privacy breachEx film tutor says privacy was breached when car parking fines were given to his employer.28 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandA tourist says he was left disabled after slipping in a NZ McDonald's. 14 years on, he's still fightingTourist injured in fall wants ACC to cover bills so he can continue a normal life.26 Feb 07:55 PM
New ZealandCyclone recovery visas offered, Judge to visit Gloriavale & one year of war in Ukraine | Focus Morning Bulletin 24 February, 2023New cyclone recovery visa applications open, Employment Court Judge to visit Gloriavale and Ukraine marks one year of war with Russia in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Feb 04:38 PM
New Zealand'Cut you up with a machete': Sent to jail for violence on familyMatthew Stott also threatened his mum and to cut up his ex's grandmother with a machete.23 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandJudge orders building company to reveal documents in a dispute over cost to build homeBuilding company ordered to say if documents exist, and if so, to hand them over.23 Feb 05:00 AM
CrimeKing Cobras shooting: Gang member's boss found 3D-printed semi-automatic gun at workplaceMonnier Time hid the 3D-printed semi-automatic pistol at work.22 Feb 10:06 PM
New ZealandMan on a mission for cheesecake gets caught drink driving againHis second trip ended when he crashed his car into a bank and was flown to hospital.22 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan makes three false emergency calls in one week, starts fires to film firefighters in actionThe man claimed he was burning his court paperwork which led to a fire.22 Feb 04:58 AM
New ZealandWoman who drove drunk, kicked police officer walks from court with clean slateA mix of shock, upset and alcohol was behind her impulsive decision to drive home.21 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandAl fresco justice: Gisborne court operates outside following Cyclone GabrielleThe outdoor hearings ran 'without a hitch', the Chief District Court Judge said.21 Feb 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Conned' on his final day after nearly 28 years as a JudgeJudge retires after more than 21 years on the bench.20 Feb 05:51 PM
New Zealand'Something needs to be done to re-programme you': 'Danger to women' back behind barsThree women have protection orders out against the 22-year-old.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSquatter found with drugs, a shotgun and ammunition in remote mountain valley homeThe squatter 'pestered friend' for the gun in order to shoot goats, he said.20 Feb 07:10 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Reshuffle and AVL allows courts to reopen in HastingsJury trials were called off and could be affected into next month.20 Feb 01:05 AM
New Zealand'Rock bottom': Man living in car creates fake profiles in insurance scam, fetching him $27kLiving in their cars, the fraud was committed to support the man's family, it was heard.17 Feb 06:11 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionInsolvent developer proposed $250/week payment over 5 yearsCourt approves scheme to repay debt one lawyer says is $2 million.17 Feb 04:32 AM
New ZealandMan to be extradited for alleged machete attack in AustraliaThe alleged offending occurred in a drug deal gone wrong.16 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Gross breach of trust': Former scoutmaster jailed for sex abuse of boysHe was considered a 'father figure' to his victims, the court heard.15 Feb 05:37 AM
New ZealandWoman confronts man who sexually abused her as a childHe told her it was their "little secret" and would often buy her McDonalds aftward.15 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandSmashed over the head with pot plant for cigaretteBackpacker lost two teeth and suffered a broken eye socket in the violent attack.14 Feb 05:43 PM
CrimeCigarette heist: Trio aged 13, 14 and 16 charged with violent robbery after stolen car spikedA stolen vehicle was eventually stopped with road spikes.14 Feb 02:01 AM
CrimeMan accused of escaping prison van taken to hospital after police dog used during arrestThree men are accused of fleeing a prison transport van along an Auckland motorway.13 Feb 11:58 PM
CrimeThree Mt Eden prisoners charged with dramatic motorway escape, but remain at-largeThe men vanished on Friday while being transported to Mt Eden prison.13 Feb 12:44 AM
Crime'Helen Clark' MDMA scheme: Prison ordered for Gisborne man caught importing $500k ecstasy haulDefendant sentenced to prison after appearing today in the Auckland District Court.10 Feb 06:14 AM
New ZealandDocuments allegedly held by builder may hold clues to cost blowout on new homeCouple take builder to court to release documents they claim would prove they were misled.10 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandThief blames gang after being caught with stolen meat and quad bikeThe thief told police he had been kidnapped by gang members.10 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandShip to shore: Marine companies fined for failing to report ship welder's burnsCompanies can pay dearly for failing to tell Maritime NZ of worker burned while welding.10 Feb 03:55 AM
