CrimeMan exchanged 1600 messages with key player in $2.9m stolen property ringJudge: 'You established yourself as the main conduit for stolen property in Wellington'.04 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'They probably see me as a monster:' Murderer reflects on drug-induced rage killingJoseph Rota strangled Wellington hairdresser Huri King-Mosen in a jealous rage.04 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Brought a knife to a fist fight': Jury shown chilling footage in bus station murder trialThe Crown alleges he murdered the victim, his lawyer says it was self-defence.04 Nov 04:17 AM
New ZealandInmates claim prison gang assault was 'utu', sentences should be reduced under Māori loreSeven Black Power members attacked a Nomad inmate after 'an unwanted sexual advance'.02 Nov 03:00 AM
Crime'I panicked ... I knew couldn't help him': Was man's death an accident or murder?Bob Kleiman's body was found the day after he was shot in the head.01 Nov 05:41 AM
CrimePolkinghorne's blame game backfires as he returns to court after murder acquittalJudge: There was no evidence at trial suggesting Pauline Hanna purchased or used meth.31 Oct 10:40 PM
CrimePolkinghorne sentenced to 150 hours of community work for meth useThe surgeon sought to downplay his P usage, but it was a centrepiece of the Crown case.31 Oct 08:54 PM
CrimePhilip Polkinghorne arrives at the Auckland High Court to face drug chargePhilip Polkinghorne arrives at the Auckland High Court to face drug charges with his family and his lawyers. He will be sentenced at Auckland High Court this morning.Watch31 Oct 07:52 PM
New ZealandLife sentence for rapist who made girls his ‘playthings’ for 20 yearsHe punished his victims when they resisted his abuse. Now he will be punished, they said.31 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandIwi entitled to thousands of hectares and millions in compensation, High Court rulesHigh Court rules Crown breached its duty, affecting 4047ha and millions in compensation.31 Oct 03:44 AM
Crime‘It’s my fault’: Father’s anguish at son’s role in fatal Mongrel Mob intra-gang attackArana Huriwaka stabbed James Barton in the neck after a dispute over gang rules.31 Oct 02:27 AM
New ZealandWhakaari eruption: Conviction has ‘concerning implications’ for landlordsIsland's owners are challenging the criminal conviction of their company.29 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering Hawke's Bay teenager Ariki Rigby loses suppressionJimmy Heremaia is being held at his own request in the segregation unit of a prison.29 Oct 05:05 AM
CrimeMigrant's 'leading role' in syndicate that smuggled meth in a picture of the Virgin MaryThe Colombian national has been jailed and now faces the possibility of deportation.29 Oct 05:00 AM
Crime'Brutal act': Drug-dealing duo left body to rot after Epsom motel attackIt was the second homicide one of the men had been linked to.28 Oct 05:58 AM
Crime'You preyed on them': Man jailed for 20 years for raping girls in his careVictim: 'Every man I looked at was a monster, every boy was a demon'.27 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolkinghorne's meth dealer tried to blackmail him after wife's deathEye surgeon due to be sentenced on meth charges on November 1.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Promising player' argues conviction for covert sex video will destroy his rugby careerPlayer also wants suppression but judge says disruption to rugby career isn't hardship.25 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'No one dies alone': Passenger describes holding bus attack victim's hand in final minutes'I wanted her to know she was not alone.'25 Oct 05:56 AM
New ZealandFamily react to guilty verdict in Honey Bear meth trialHimatjit Singh Kahlon has been found guilty of the manslaughter of 21 year old Aiden Sagala. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Oct 02:19 AM
CrimeFonterra manager guilty of manslaughter over meth-laced beer deathAiden Sagala, 21, died after unknowingly drinking contaminated beer.25 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandMan pleads guilty to manslaughter after 10yo son fatally shoots hunterThe defendant did not have a current firearms licence.24 Oct 11:14 PM
New ZealandMurder-accused appears in court; Christchurch victim can now be namedPolice confirmed the pair knew each other.24 Oct 09:15 PM
New ZealandBody in the boot homicide: Accused will stand trial in 2026Richard Leman was found dead inside parked car at abandoned house.24 Oct 08:28 PM
New ZealandYanfei Bao case: Open home held at scene of alleged murder, court hearsHome opened to clients four days after murder.24 Oct 01:17 AM
CrimeInmate tries to kill two prisoners, cut off own body parts – court finds him saneOne of Anthony Wheble's violent prison yard attacks was captured on CCTV.23 Oct 05:55 PM
CrimeGym coach jailed for sexually abusing children admits he's 'now in the right place'But, a judge says his refusal to identify some victims is relevant to gauging his remorse.23 Oct 01:30 AM
CrimeMeth-tainted beer trial: Manslaughter defendant’s kind nature led to tragic mix-up, lawyer saysAiden Sagala overdosed after he drank a beer given to him by the defendant.23 Oct 12:59 AM
New ZealandYanfei Bao murder trial: Accused waives right to appear in the courtroomA Chinese national denies killing and is standing trial in Christchurch.22 Oct 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Grave concerns': Partner describes unfolding horror when Yanfei Bao never came homeA Chinese national denies killing and is standing trial in Christchurch.22 Oct 01:58 AM
New ZealandSouth African triple murderer Lauren Dickason served with deportation orderThe South African-national will be deported at the completion of her sentence.22 Oct 12:29 AM
CrimeWatch: Honey Bear meth beer manslaughter defendant caught on camera handling deadly productAiden Sagala, 21, suffered a fatal overdose after unknowingly drinking liquid meth.21 Oct 04:34 AM
New ZealandYanfei Bao case: Estate agent lured to house and murdered, high-profile trial hearsA Chinese national denies killing and is standing trial in Christchurch.21 Oct 03:10 AM
CrimeMan facing manslaughter charge after assault outside cinema complexLuke Smith was fatally injured in central Wellington.20 Oct 11:40 PM
