New ZealandGrafton murder accused clutches Bible in court, pleads not guiltyThe woman turned herself in after several days in hiding.16 Mar 11:23 PM
New ZealandFormer top sports star admits assault and wilful damage in offending spanning three daysHe told police he was 'angry' at the time of the incidents.16 Mar 07:14 AM
CrimeClean record ends for 73-year-old handed first conviction after three winesShe and her husband had been at the local social club for the night.16 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandElderly man says he ‘didn’t know’ possessing child abuse images was illegalMan had 68,500 images and videos on his computer and hard drives.15 Mar 09:09 PM
New Zealand'I just want my finger back': Bakeworks fined after workers’ fingers mangled in machineryA second injured woman says she still suffers from flashbacks and nightmares.15 Mar 05:31 AM
New Zealand'Freaked out': Poacher caught with 250 pāua fled fisheries officers by running into the seaPāua poacher sprung at checkpoint fled into the sea with suitcases of shellfish.15 Mar 05:02 AM
New ZealandEx-member of charitable organisation sentenced for child sex abuse imagesThe man was 'disgusted' by his actions and has shown genuine remorse, the court heard.14 Mar 06:57 AM
New ZealandChild sex offender caught after bank alerts authorities to ‘questionable online purchases’Registered child sex offender's online purchases alerts bank.14 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki care provider abuse: Man pleads not guiltyHe is one of three accused of historic offending against boys.13 Mar 04:52 AM
New ZealandSpending spree: Ministry purchases $4000 desks, $13,000 wardrobesThere was one picnic table but most of the new furniture was to furnish judges' chambers.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrison rioters caused $1 million in damagePaul Makoare was just 18 years old and a remand prisoner when he took part in the riot.10 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandDisqualified driver caught breaking rules again on ‘e-bike’'You have been trying hard yet here you are again and that makes me sad' - Judge Rielly.10 Mar 05:28 AM
New ZealandMum and young daughter flee police at 150km/hZyla Butler faces 10 charges after the alleged incidents around the Waikato this week.10 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I smashed the b****': Man's violent assaults result in jailCharlie Wikitera wanted sex. She said no, so he beat her so badly she can’t remember it.10 Mar 04:52 AM
CrimeHigh Court upholds man's extradition to Australia over alleged machete attackThe man has been accused of attacking three men with a machete in a drug deal gone wrong.10 Mar 03:44 AM
New ZealandNorth Shore stabber deemed insane, says devil told him to attack peopleHe went on a rampage with a kitchen knife before someone took him down with a crutch.09 Mar 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Sexual fantasy': Father offers daughter up for sex to woman on dating siteThe man was drunk at the time and claimed he was lonely.09 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandHe sailed to NZ as a high-flying US property developer. He's now in jail after a $1.3m tax fraudNow behind bars, Colin Rath previously led a 'very privileged' life.08 Mar 01:22 AM
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
