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
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
