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
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
