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
CrimeEx-MP loses appeal for $9k shoplifting spree, conviction to standJudge: 'Consequences of conviction cannot be said to be ‘out of all proportion’.'20 Oct 09:48 PM
New ZealandWho killed Christchurch estate agent Yanfei Bao? High-profile trial starts todayA Chinese national denies her killing and will face trial in Christchurch.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCompany director 'blackmails' employee for $1.2m after he allegedly stole $400kJustice Lang said Hua Wu signed an agreement under duress – but took too long to complain.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDestruction order upheld for 'well-loved elderly pet' that landed cyclist in ICUThe man suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung after rottweiler Indy rushed the riders.20 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I’ve just signed my life away to that woman': Partner's plea for help after changing willThe alterations, made when he had dementia, meant less went to his three daughters.20 Oct 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five yearsWhen struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.18 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeThe nickname that enraged a gang member and left a man with a bullet in his chestA chance meeting at a store led to a shooting, police hunt and three people being charged.18 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'They were not there to share drinks': Crown claims gang's deadly attack was retributionThe Crown has closed its case in the lengthy murder trial of nine Mongrel Mob members.17 Oct 07:00 AM
Crime'He was going to die': Whānau of inmate who has been on hunger strike for 92 daysFrancis Shaw: 'My hunger strikes are political actions not evidence of illness'.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMobster's tomahawk attack left bone fragments in man's elbowThe gang member has now failed in an appeal against his jail sentence.16 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandMeth-laced beer case: Witnesses describe the night Aiden Sagala collapsedHimatjit Kahlon has pleaded not guilty after being charged with the manslaughter of innocent 21-year-old Aiden Sagala. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Oct 05:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Jury trials under attack - a fundamental right is at riskOPINION: The Government risks undermining public confidence in the justice system.16 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Crown says manslaughter accused 'not blind' to meth production at Auckland unitHimatjit Kahlon has pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of Aiden Sagala.16 Oct 12:45 AM
New Zealand'It tasted salty': Trial under way into meth-laced Honey Bear beerHimatjit Kahlon is accused of the manslaughter of Aiden Sagala.15 Oct 10:13 PM
New ZealandMeth beer manslaughter case under way at High CourtHimatjit Singh Kahlon has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter after Aiden Sagala, 21, unknowingly drank a can of beer that contained methamphetamine. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Oct 09:21 PM
New Zealand'No remorse': Burglar breaks into neighbour’s unit, sells everything in itStolen items included a watch which was the woman's only memento of her late father.14 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeHeavy meth user had been awake for three weeks before alleged killingWire Reddington is accused of killing his friend after a night of heavy drinking in 2023.14 Oct 04:48 AM
CrimeFormer Green MP Golriz Ghahraman files appeal after shoplifting convictionShe was convicted in June for a $9000 shoplifting spree.14 Oct 12:19 AM
New ZealandJustice Minister open to proposals as court delays impact familiesOne barrister says the court delays are hurting people.12 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandCricket bat killer explains 'disgusting act' 12 years onMan who bashed stepdad to death finally offers some insight.12 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeEight years after shooting man in the gut, killer returned to prison on gun charge'I hope when you dream you see his ghost,' the victim's father once told Bodi McKee.12 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Fatal force': Daughter accused of murdering mother now namedJulia DeLuney accused of a "brutal and financially-motivated" murder.11 Oct 04:19 AM
CrimeKiller convicted of murder in emotional Whangārei court caseThe jury also found Hall guilty of two other charges related to two other victims.10 Oct 11:52 PM
