New ZealandPrison escapee accused of rape has prior convictions for similar offendingThe man has been convicted twice before for similar offending.26 Jul 01:31 AM
New ZealandMother's actions 'shocking and horrifying' but not her fault, claims defencePolice analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: ‘They were being wild... now I’ve got three dead kids’Mum told police after killing her kids she had been 'thinking about it for a while'.25 Jul 03:38 AM
New ZealandDentist fights to keep job after 'appalling' botched proceduresOne patient spent $32,700 on work another dentist said would fail 'catastrophically'.25 Jul 02:42 AM
New Zealand'Shoot him, shoot him!': Woman's desperate bid to save partner's life after attackWho pulled the trigger of the .22 rifle that killed Auckland man Brian James?25 Jul 12:37 AM
CrimeArgument over 'stubborn' comment precipitated heated argument, fatal stabbingThe fatal stabbing took place in January 2022.25 Jul 12:02 AM
New Zealand‘I just couldn’t anymore’: Lauren Dickason jury to view confession videoPolice analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason googled methods for killing before children died, court hearsPolice analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.24 Jul 09:22 AM
Crime16yo accused in torture-murder trial was 'vulnerable to exploitation', expert testifiesDemetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured and forced to hang herself five years ago.24 Jul 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFinal ‘koha’: Sir Wira Gardiner’s posthumous High Court win for veteransHigh Court decision tells Veterans' Affairs to aim for justice and don't sweat the detail.24 Jul 05:34 AM
New Zealand'Everyone was using': Defence witnesses reveal entertainment figure's drugs of choice“I know the effects of these drugs. When you see everyone super-hyped-up, you know."24 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandPrison escapee rape trial: Complainant quizzed about cannabis useThe trial entered its third day in Wellington's High Court on Monday.24 Jul 05:08 AM
New ZealandMt Roskill shooting trial: Who killed promising young barber Brian James?Brian James, 23, was shot dead at a home in Mt Roskill shortly before Christmas in 2021.24 Jul 04:30 AM
New ZealandMessages reveal murder accused mum's struggle with parentingPolice analysed hundreds of thousands of messages sent and received by Lauren Dickason.21 Jul 03:32 AM
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
