CrimeMurder-accused: It wasn't me. It was my brother ... or I was insaneDefence claims Wire Reddington's schizophrenia could support an insanity defence.07 Oct 05:01 AM
New ZealandFather of child who allegedly fatally shot hunter in Gisborne charged with manslaughterA 44-year-old man was killed while hunting in Tolaga Bay in August.07 Oct 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Balancing free speech and venues' right to refuse speakersOPINION: Urgent court proceedings can be reactive, highly stressful and expensive.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua woman dies two weeks after attack, man charged with second murderThe woman and her husband were attacked in their Western Heights home on September 23.05 Oct 09:12 PM
CrimeTipene Reddington's bracelet data undermines brother's murder accusationCrown: Ankle data suggests Tipene Reddington was at the house, not close to murder scene.04 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandManslaughter and meth: The man in the middle of two trialsThe man who shot an unarmed man he thought had come to kill him, can now be named.04 Oct 05:00 AM
Crime‘I’ll stab you up:' Murder accused allegedly threatened flatmate a week earlierLance Hall allegedly stabbed father-of-two Jason McNae in the neck with some scissors.03 Oct 07:00 AM
Crime'Do you want to die today?': CCTV shows moment of fatal Whangārei stabbingJason McNae died in the hospital. The defence claims it was self-defence.02 Oct 06:00 AM
CrimeDrill to the knee: Nightclub bottom smack allegation results in kidnap, tortureThe victim was taken to a gang-affiliated home before he was stripped naked and attacked.02 Oct 04:00 AM
CrimePauline Hanna's GP, scrutinised at Polkinghorne murder trial, keeps name secret for nowJustice Lang: "Public may think her actions fell below standards if name revealed."01 Oct 11:18 PM
Crime'I wasn’t even there': Brother of murder accused denies being the killerJamie Gill was drinking with the siblings before his body was found in a paddock.01 Oct 07:03 AM
New ZealandDrunk women not 'asking for trouble': Rape trial judge debunks 'common misconceptions'Judge in serial rape trial addresses 'common misconceptions' around sex crimes.01 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesWhy the Foodstuffs merger decision is likely headed to the High CourtANALYSIS: An odds-on chance Foodstuffs takes the ComCom's merger refusal to court.01 Oct 02:42 AM
New Zealand'He is an animal': Ex-partner of now convicted serial rapist speaksThe woman says John Hope Muchirahondo just 'took what he wanted'.30 Sep 08:00 PM
PoliticsPoll: Do Kiwis believe Kim Dotcom should be extradited to the US?The Justice Minister had previously given 'every' officer the power to arrest Kim Dotcom.30 Sep 04:00 PM
KahuUN sends please-explain to NZ Govt over alleged Māori human rights breachesThe letter asks about alleged breach of human rights of Māori.30 Sep 05:35 AM
New ZealandDetective's 'worst-case scenario': Serial rapist allegedly assaulted teen while under police investigationInside the police case that brought down a 'vile' serial rapist.30 Sep 05:00 AM
CrimeDead man was missing bits of his ear. A piece found nearby had his friend's DNA on itDefence lawyer says there are other ways the alleged killer's DNA could have got there.27 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHigh Court to hear fight over 1920s Epsom bungalow demolitionGroup appealing work because of 'precedent it could set'.26 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeBlood, flesh and a dinner plate: grisly forensic scene at Jamie Gill's deathThe 32-year-old victim grasped at the mud with his hands as he was dragged on his back.26 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandOur daughter's future: Couple fight $1.7m property seizures linked to cannabis growPolice found $153,000 in cash in couple's wardrobe. Now they've lost two homes.26 Sep 07:00 AM
Business‘Dirty money’: SkyCity handed $4.16m fine for anti-money laundering breachesCompany says it will bolster anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing systems.26 Sep 03:56 AM
New ZealandCoroner sets Pauline Hanna death review after Polkinghorne trial verdictThe review will be held in December 2024 to determine next steps in the coronial inquiry.25 Sep 09:43 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora job cuts and police cost-savings difficulties | Focus Morning Bulletin September 26, 2024More job cuts proposed for Kāinga ora, police cost-savings difficulties and what key NZ institutions have fallen in public trust?Watch25 Sep 07:41 PM
New ZealandCity could face 'extreme' penalties after fluoride extension deniedTauranga’s mayor is disappointed the council has been denied an extension to fluoridate.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestment'A sad day' – Shareholders Association regrets loss of Arvida to sharemarket'We regard this as like a death in the family,' the NZSA's Grant Diggle said.25 Sep 04:02 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why the Govt's sentencing reforms will annoy judges and clog the courtsOPINION: The New Zealand judiciary is not soft by world standards.25 Sep 02:00 AM
CrimeMurder victim found face down in muddy paddock with pieces of his ears missingWire Reddington says he didn't kill Jamie Gill - but if he did he was insane at the time.24 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandMAFS star loses realtor licence for not completing Māori cultural courseWilson said he had no issue with the course but didn't have time to do it before filming.24 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolkinghorne trial and e-scooters | Focus Morning Bulletin September 24, 2024How sex worker Madison Ashton reacted to 'botched' Polkinghorne case, last-ditch effort to save the iconic Chateau Tongariro and high hopes for new e-scooter contracts.Watch23 Sep 07:32 PM
CrimePolkinghorne case: The not guilty verdictPhilip Polkinghorne has been found not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in 2021. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Sep 08:43 AM
New ZealandNot guilty: Reaction outside court as Polkinghorne walks away a free manReaction from both sides outside court after not guilty verdict in Polkinghorne murder trial. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Sep 06:01 AM
CrimePolkinghorne and his sister return home after acquittalPhilip Polkinghorne and his sister return home after murder acquittal.Watch23 Sep 05:58 AM
New ZealandPhilip Polkinghorne trial timeline: Nine weeks that gripped the nationThe Auckland eye surgeon was accused of killing wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.23 Sep 04:32 AM
