CrimeLongtime inmate with history of stabbing elderly men released from prisonJacob Komene was released from prison last month, will be monitored.21 Jul 03:20 AM
Banking and financeHighest penalties to date for duo involved in market manipulationThe final two of four people involved in the FMA's case receive their penalties.20 Jul 11:50 PM
New Zealand‘Energetic and excited’: Slain sisters’ first day of school recalled by Timaru teachersTeachers at the school the slain Dickason children attended have wept in court today.20 Jul 11:03 PM
New Zealand'A cloud was over her': School mums recall meetings with murder-accused hours before deathsLauren Dickason admitted killing her 6yo and 2yo twins.20 Jul 04:32 AM
CrimeMan with undiagnosed schizophrenia thought he was battling 'evil presence' as he killed 62yo womanThe man was previously deemed not guilty by reason of insanity.20 Jul 12:22 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: Emotional first responders give evidence about finding children deadLauren Anne Dickason has admitted killing 6yo Liané and 2yo twins Maya and Karla.19 Jul 11:25 PM
New ZealandAlleged triple murderer had 'weight of the world' on her before move to NZLauren Anne Dickason has admitted killing 6yo Liané and 2yo twins Maya and Karla.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBody down bank: Identities suppressed for three men accused of murdering Claude TakaoThird man faces a murder charge after a man's body was found down a Whakatāne bank.19 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: Harrowing fertility journey outlined by husbandLauren Anne Dickason has admitted killing 6yo Liané and 2yo twins Maya and Karla.19 Jul 02:45 AM
BusinessToy Story: Zuru loses trademark battle with Lego over ‘compatible’ building bricksJudge says the use of the word Lego on packaging was an 'aggressive' move.19 Jul 01:00 AM
Crime'Monstrous' murder: Abusive partner handed lengthy prison term after setting woman on fireFirefighters discovered Teao Wiki's body in a bathtub.18 Jul 11:37 PM
Crime'Blind rage': Murder accused's violent past laid out in courtPolice were called to two separate incidents where a woman was the victim of beatings.18 Jul 11:15 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: Husband made desperate bid to revive smothered girlsLauren Anne Dickason has admitted killing 6yo Liané and 2yo twins Maya and Karla.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFather filmed baby happily playing less than three hours before shaking and killing himRam Kishore admits manslaughter and will be sentenced in September.18 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure on trial says he went into sleeping girl's room for a blanketIt's day six in the dock for a man facing rape, sexual assault and drugs charges.18 Jul 04:48 AM
CrimeComments about pimples prompted 16yo murder defendant to help torture 17yo 'best friend'Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was forced to hang herself after hours of torture.18 Jul 01:52 AM
CrimeConvicted murderer claims fatal knife attack was self defenceWarren Pay plunged a knife into the heart of Faapaia Fonoilaepa during a street fight.18 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandNo job, no insurance - burglar learns hard way about consequences of crimeMan who stole from orchard tries and fails to get discharge without conviction.17 Jul 08:50 AM
VideoThe trial of Lauren Dickason begins in High CourtThe Crown Prosecutor Andrew McRae and Defence counsel Kerryn Beaton KC address the High Court at Christchurch as the trial of Lauren Dickason begins. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Jul 07:51 AM
New ZealandNo extra money: Minor parties challenge to election advertising cash failsA High Court challenge from some of NZs smallest parties has failed17 Jul 06:47 AM
Crime'I did some bad things', 16yo accused of teen's torture and forced hanging told detectiveDimetrius Pairama, 17, was forced to hang herself five years ago this month.17 Jul 02:42 AM
New ZealandOwners who altered fire-damaged property ordered to pay $72kTower Insurance found that the tenants had altered the property.16 Jul 03:26 AM
New ZealandTriple murder case: Mum to mount insanity defence over daughters' deathsLauren Dickason will mount a defence of insanity and infanticide.15 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeBlack Power member who made armed kidnapping a career wins stoush over parole termsWattie Kahu was last sent to prison after a 2016 police standoff in which he was shot.13 Jul 05:22 AM
New ZealandFocus: Gloriavale leavers speak outside courtLeavers win Employment Court case, judge rules women born to work and any choice ‘illusionary’. Video / George HeardWatch13 Jul 02:47 AM
Crime'I saw a dead body': Another child witness testifies at teen torture-murder trial, says defendant confessedDimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and forced to hang herself five years ago.12 Jul 07:49 AM
Crime'Celebrated': Teen gets Mongrel Mob patch following murderRei Marshall was stabbed and then repeatedly hit with a claw hammer.12 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiwifruit growers' court appeal dismissed, rates hike here to stayIt concludes a two-and-a-half-year battle between orchardists and the council.12 Jul 02:18 AM
New ZealandAppeal Court cuts time double murderer Nathan Frost must stay in jailThe Appeal Court has reduced the double murderer's non-parole period from 20 to 18 years.12 Jul 01:57 AM
CrimeCabbies claim almost $1m lost through Covid-19 levy policyThe levy policy was also 'unfair and prejudicial' to drivers, the group allege.11 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure trial: Defendant admits up to 40 affairsA leading entertainment figure takes the stand to give evidence in his defence.11 Jul 04:27 AM
New ZealandTwo wrongs make a right: Man uses proceeds of crime to repay $21,000 in wrongfully received Covid-19 subsidiesPolice found $31,000 in cash, drugs and a firearm, but they had no search warrant.10 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandBurglar released from jail so he doesn't become 'a more hardened criminal'The man stole $15,000 worth of clothing and attacked a man about the head with pruners.10 Jul 05:58 AM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure trial: Police case attacked in defence opening'He’s made mistakes but that doesn’t make him a criminal'10 Jul 05:36 AM
