New ZealandRest home fraudster jailed for ‘prolonged, premeditated’ theftThe man has suppression pending an application to the Supreme Court.23 Nov 07:38 PM
New ZealandSupreme Court rules in favour of lowering voting age to 16Appeal makes it to NZ's highest court, but only Parliament can decide if law will change.20 Nov 10:27 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand’s first Chief Coroner has diedJudge MacLean showed compassion and empathy for grieving families.20 Nov 07:45 AM
New ZealandFrenzied attack: After 13 years in jail, killer still blames his victim'Rouvi stressed the fault of the victim, saying she had woken him when he was sleeping.'18 Nov 05:49 PM
New Zealand"Closure": Alan Hall's family await Crown investigation findingsAlan Hall spent 19 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit.17 Nov 11:34 PM
WorldMH17 verdict does ‘nothing’ to bring Kiwi victim’s family justice or closure298 people, including two New Zealanders, died in the 2014 downing of flight MH17.17 Nov 09:31 PM
EntertainmentActor Kevin Spacey to face 7 additional sex charges in UKThe actor will be charged with more charges relating to the same alleged victim.16 Nov 06:52 PM
New ZealandMan appears in court charged with murder of Anaru MoanaAnaru Moana was last seen in December last year.15 Nov 10:21 PM
New ZealandMissing body: Pair charged with murderPolice lay charges for the killing of a father-of-two who hasn't been seen since December.15 Nov 05:25 PM
CrimeFocus: Malcolm Rewa wants fourth trial Convicted killer and rapist Malcolm Rewa's lawyer Mark Ryan explained why there had been a miscarriage of justice, and that a retrial was necessary. Video / PoolWatch15 Nov 02:10 AM
New ZealandConvicted killer's colleagues not told of criminal history until they saw news linking him to David BainPaul Wilson was able to keep his murder conviction secret from workmates for months.15 Nov 12:07 AM
New ZealandSuitcase homicides: Arrested Korean woman may be extradited ‘soon’ according to NZ CoronerThe South Korean Ministry of Justice says it may 'surrender' the woman in 30 days.14 Nov 11:48 PM
New ZealandCourt to consider Malcolm Rewa's murder appealRewa was convicted of murdering Susan Burdett, in a case that spanned two decades.14 Nov 08:26 PM
New Zealand‘We deserve answers’: Inquest into how man killed for second timeAn inquest for a murdered life coach and the dad of her killer's first victim has begun.13 Nov 11:51 PM
EntertainmentAlec Baldwin sues to 'clear his name' in set shootingBaldwin says he's been fired from jobs because of the fatal shooting on the set of Rust.12 Nov 06:13 PM
New ZealandStaff member at top Wellington school charged with assaultPolice confirmed they had charged the staff member.11 Nov 11:34 PM
New ZealandMan who kidnapped builder over botched job found guiltyWilliam Taranaki Taingahue Rangi was found guilty after a two-hour deliberation.11 Nov 09:41 PM
EntertainmentOscar-winning director liable for $12.4m in rape caseThe 69-year-old filmmaker has been ordered to pay a large sum by the court.10 Nov 10:52 PM
New ZealandAuckland cop who destroyed own drink driving evidence sentencedThe officer snuck into a station to destroy his blood samples.10 Nov 09:41 PM
New ZealandFamily court step-dad decision may deter blended families, divorce lawyer saysThe man paid for designer clothes and bags, holidays and the $24k tuition.10 Nov 05:06 AM
New ZealandCourt and justice staff to take industrial action amid cost of living woesCourt and justice staff in the PSA will work to rule.10 Nov 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Name suppression needs close attentionOPINION: Our editorial on the Justice Minister's concerns about court suppressions.08 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCity of the future? Developers win approval for new hub to house 60,000 peopleHuge plans for centre of projected city of 60,000 get green light.04 Nov 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClive Elliott: Is Aotearoa headed for social apartheid?OPINION: We are currently experiencing a momentous paradigm shift.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiller says wife's infidelity brought great shame to familyShame and despair over adultery magnified by murderer's Indian culture, court hears.02 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeMongols trial: Self-defence will be ‘easily disproven’, crown saysThe crown says the accused would struggle to use self-defence on some of their charges.02 Nov 05:14 AM
New ZealandMcLaren driver Frank Deliu successfully challenges conviction for having wife and son in front seatThe High Court acquitted Frank Deliu because of a legal loophole.01 Nov 06:00 AM
InvestmentLandlord cited climate change as possible reason for home humidityRent reduction ordered of $50/week for damp premises31 Oct 08:47 PM
CrimeA Moment In Crime: Murder of a good Samaritan - the tragic death of Austin HemmingsHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the murder of Auckland dad Austin Hemmings.31 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandBaby found dead in hospital rubbish bin - woman chargedPolice charge woman in relation to the discovery of a baby's body in a hospital bin31 Oct 02:08 AM
New ZealandArdern on office attack: 'Extremely upsetting' incidents becoming more commonPM says anti-social incidents are taking place regularly but they aren't okay.28 Oct 08:55 PM
CrimeDoes a criminal's 'appalling upbringing' require softer punishment?Some judges question whether commissioned written cultural reports are really necessary.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Lives shattered’: Man jailed after underage teens targeted, ‘plied’ with alcohol for sexChristchurch man jailed for targeting underage girls for sex27 Oct 08:21 PM
New ZealandCaught out: Pair pinged over blue cod plunderFishermen fined, boat forfeited after pair lie about why they had more fish than allowed.27 Oct 07:53 PM
