New Zealand'Never be the same': Partner pays tribute to man found dead in Auckland CBDTwo men have pleaded not guilty to manslaughter after Tahana, 29, died.06 Apr 01:10 AM
CrimeMurder charge filed against third man following Auckland barber's death last ChristmasRobin Leota was previously charged with being an accessory to murder after the fact.05 Apr 11:13 PM
New Zealand'It's not going to bring my son back': Families react after survivor admits crash that killed five teens"He's got to pay for what he's done".04 Apr 11:16 PM
New ZealandFamily's heartbreak: She came to NZ for a safer life; she was killed in her own homeThe family of a Colombian woman allegedly murdered in Christchurch speak to the Herald.02 Apr 05:00 PM
RoyalsPrince Andrew and his daughters linked to fraud casePrincesses now dragged into claims of "suspicious" financial deals surrounding the Duke.01 Apr 09:59 PM
New Zealand'Off the wall, unique' hearing to determine if judge's conduct can be investigatedSuch a situation "just doesn't happen in New Zealand", retired law professor says.01 Apr 05:18 AM
Crime'I'm not going!': Court outburst as killer sent to psychiatric facilityMurder defendant Ricky Rafferty was found unfit to stand trial last year.01 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandCourt gives green light to Mt Messenger Bypass but opposition continuesFollowing six years of court battles, the State Highway 3 roading project is set to begin.31 Mar 11:30 PM
Crime'Sting of the century': Entertainer accused of laundering $420k loses name suppression bidAbout 40 people were charged by police as part of Operation Trojan Shield31 Mar 11:15 PM
New ZealandPolice target millions of dollars in gang assetsPolice say a gang member who lost $85,000 in seized assets this week was "small fry".30 Mar 03:30 AM
CrimeMan accused of West Auckland murder was listening to voices in his head - psych reportThe defendant appeared in court via audio-visual link from a psychiatric facility.29 Mar 08:39 PM
CrimeCurfew altered so Brian Tamaki can go on holidayThe Destiny Church leader is accused of attending large gatherings during lockdown.28 Mar 11:15 PM
New ZealandGovt appeals High Court decision on NZDF, police vaccine mandatesThe February decision determined that vaccine mandates were "not demonstrably justified".25 Mar 05:02 AM
CrimeWoman crept into ex-husband's home before knife attack on his new partnerA psychological report has been ordered for Donglan Wu ahead of her sentencing.22 Mar 11:51 PM
New ZealandEpsom double murder: Man who stabbed couple deemed insaneA hearing in June will determine if he should remain at a lockdown psychiatric facility.22 Mar 08:40 PM
CrimeAlleged Hells Angels member pleads not guilty to murder of gang prospectAndrew Tovia Fepuleai surrendered peacefully after an hours-long Boxing Day standoff.22 Mar 08:10 PM
New ZealandEx-Conservatives leader Colin Craig needed chaperone due to affair suspicions, ex-ally testifiesColin Craig is seeking damages from former party board member John Stringer.21 Mar 05:00 AM
CrimePermanent suppression granted for intellectually disabled mum accused of newborn's deathThe woman was 17 in 2017 when her two-week-old son died at Starship hospital.16 Mar 10:19 PM
InvestmentKorean doctor, lawyer fined $130,000 over Helensville property dealDealings over Helensville land resulted in court case.16 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandWoman found guilty of murdering partner - her previous crime now revealedJury in Christchurch compost heap murder case returns verdict - Rena Joyce guilty.14 Mar 04:50 PM
New Zealand'Campaign of lies': Another defamation trial begins for ousted Conservatives leader Colin CraigFormer party leader again plans to argue he didn't sexually harass Rachel MacGregor.14 Mar 04:53 AM
New ZealandJury sent to deliberate in Rena Joyce 'body in the garden' murder trial at Christchurch High CourtThe jury in the Rena Joyce murder trial has been sent to deliberate their verdict.12 Mar 09:39 PM
New ZealandRena Joyce denies 'callous' murder of partner, gives evidence at own trialThe woman accused of murdering her partner, burying him in compost takes stand at trial.11 Mar 12:00 AM
CrimeJudge orders prison for blind man who participated in Auckland woman's brutal killingAngela Joy Smith was killed by two men in May 2020, leaving behind a 12-year-old son.10 Mar 11:45 PM
New ZealandMurder-accused Rena Joyce will take the stand at trialThe trial for Rena Joyce, charged with murdering her partner, continues in Christchurch.10 Mar 10:59 PM
New ZealandRent arrears and squatters threaten lease of strip club in condemned buildingThe strip club owner didn't pay rent for a year and refused to leave.08 Mar 09:46 PM
CrimeMan who sexually abused boys jailedRyan Burrows must serve at least two thirds of his sentence before eligible for parole.08 Mar 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Stakes are high': Police seek $10m of property linked to Head Hunter bossPolice allege Head Hunters pay a 20 per cent cut of any criminal profits to the gang.05 Mar 04:57 AM
New Zealand'Disastrous for his career': Dunedin student appeals convictionAccused's application was turned down in the District Court so he went to the High Court.04 Mar 07:16 PM
New ZealandStretching justice or a good thing? Defendants increasingly entering late guilty pleasThe Criminal Bar Association says it's not necessarily a bad thing that pleas are late.04 Mar 02:07 AM
New ZealandBehind the bench - a revealing look at NZ's judgesNew survey reveals the ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious beliefs of our judges.04 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandA glimpse inside the judicial system; NZ's courts swing open their doorsIt's the first insight into the operation of the country's courts in more than 20 years.04 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandVaccine mandates: Education, health workers launch High Court challengeAnother challenge to vaccination mandates is being heard in the High Court.03 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandGuilty: Jury rejects insanity finding for schizophrenic who murdered pregnant girlfriendAkash pleaded guilty to Gurpreet Kaur's murder in 2016 but was later granted a trial.01 Mar 01:20 AM
