New ZealandVengeful, jealous and angry: Man who attacked his girlfriends to remain under supervisionKaelmn Waho is a high-risk offender who will be monitored by Corrections until 2029.13 Sep 04:00 AM
CrimeAuckland suitcase double-murder trial: Counsellor recalls Hakyung Lee’s ‘crisis of faith’As Hakyung “Jasmine” Lee’s husband was dying in hospice care, the former Sunday school teacher revealed to a palliative care counsellor that she was having a “crisis of faith*.Watch12 Sep 02:31 AM
New ZealandMotorcylist accused of killing deaf and blind pedestrian granted bailPaige Johnson, 24, died three days after being struck on a Rotorua crossing.12 Sep 01:10 AM
CrimeSunday school teacher to child killer: Murder defendant revealed ‘crisis of faith’12 Sep 12:55 AM
CrimeSuitcase double-murder trial: Reporter gives details about the grisly court case making headlinesWatch11 Sep 07:39 PM
CrimeTom Phillips case: gagging order remains in place after urgent injunction hearing at High CourtWatch11 Sep 04:21 AM
New ZealandKim Dotcom loses fresh bid to block US extraditionKim Dotcom has fought extradition since the US request was lodged in 2012.10 Sep 08:46 AM
New ZealandJudge to review urgent Tom Phillips case media gag order in WellingtonThe injunction prevents certain details related to the case from being published.10 Sep 04:29 AM
Crime“She had a smile that lit up the world,” Papatoetoe South School teacher on 'suitcase murder' victim“She had a smile that lit up the world,” longtime Papatoetoe South School teacher Mary Robertson said of the older sibling as she gave evidence in the High Court at Auckland today.Watch10 Sep 03:56 AM
Crime'Beautiful, joyful, bubbling': Teacher, jurors weep remembering young siblings killed by mumSiblings Yuna and Minu Jo were in Years Three and One when they were killed.10 Sep 02:37 AM
Crime'It's war': Teen who thought he was firing at 'enemies' killed his mateChaelim John McCarthy has been on trial for murder. Now the jury has returned a verdict.09 Sep 11:25 PM
CrimeAustralian manslaughter defendant accused of fatal Auckland Airport crash namedThe victim was dropping off his wife at the airport to attend a funeral in Fiji. 09 Sep 10:24 PM
New ZealandTeen stepmum bids to halve jail term for 'defenceless' toddler's deathJessica Mulford's lawyer claimed the original sentence was manifestly excessive.09 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure named for sex crimes against babysitterThe Supreme Court has dismissed music promoter Pato Alvarez’s appeal. 09 Sep 05:26 AM
Crime'Descent into hell': Dark details released as mum admits killing childrenThe Crown says Hakyung Lee didn't act insane as she fled to Korea in business class. 09 Sep 04:54 AM
WellingtonFatal hostel blaze victim's final moments played to courtThe 111 call made by Liam Hockings was played to the jury this morning.08 Sep 11:45 PM
CrimeBodies in suitcase trial: Insanity defence announced as trial begins for mum accused of killing kidsThe bodies were discovered by a family who won an abandoned storage unit auction.07 Sep 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Potentially lethal': Police recruits taught unapproved arrest tactic for three yearsPolice bosses only became aware after the technique was used on parliamentary protesters.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not an item of cutlery': Driver claims 12cm hunting knife was for cutting pizzaA man said he was entitled to carry a hunting knife to defend himself, and cut his pizza.06 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandNeighbourly spat ends up in court after farmer dug trench in neighbour's drive during floodingThe trench left the driveway inoperable, leaving neighbours unable to leave.05 Sep 11:00 PM
CrimeJulia DeLuney jailed for 18 years for murdering her mother in Khandallah attackShe struck her mother around the head with an object several times. Her motive was money.05 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandGangs, meth and a murder trial: Why a key Crown witness rethought her loyalty to Mob bossWilliams is accused of shooting Ryan Woodford at point-blank range.05 Sep 02:00 AM
CrimeMurder defendant named: Suppression lifts for woman after Black Power member's deathSelwyn Robson was given a full gang funeral in May. 04 Sep 11:58 PM
New Zealand'Manifestly inadequate:' Defence Force appeals attempted spy’s 2-year sentence NZ's first convicted attempted spy could end up in civilian prison if appeal succeeds. 04 Sep 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonKiller daughter to be sentenced: What did the jury know?The Herald breaks down the key points from the Khandallah trial that led to the verdict.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unsustainable caseloads': Chief Justice laments too few judges, not enough courtsCriminal trials are becoming longer and more complex, now lasting more than three weeks.04 Sep 12:20 AM
Wellington'Voices told him to burn': Loafers Lodge murder-accused had previous attempted arson convictionHe does not dispute lighting the fire that killed five people.03 Sep 04:58 AM
New Zealand'I stand here broken': Mum confronts attacker who stabbed her and toddler, then killed baby'Sometimes my body burns and it feels like I am fading away into death.'03 Sep 04:00 AM
WellingtonAccused killer fled mental health care in Auckland weeks before lighting deadly fireThe first psychiatrist has given his opinion in the case.03 Sep 12:09 AM
