KahuTwo new wāhine judges add kaupapa Māori to the benchTwo wāhine Māori judges sworn on at marae in front of peers and whānau.16 Apr 06:40 PM
New Zealand'Why didn't mum drive?' Judge's query to drink-driver caught doing 5 km/h in cityHe drove at 5km/h on a city street, leading to him being pinged for drink-driving.14 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'The victim told you to stop': Jail for man who pinned teen down and raped herThe rapist pinned his victim down by her neck until she almost lost consciousness.14 Apr 06:00 AM
WorldTrump answers questions for seven hours in New York fraud lawsuitThe former president's attorney says he was "not only willing but also eager to testify".14 Apr 04:53 AM
CrimeMan asks court to declare him legally deadHe is "plainly very much alive", says a High Court judge.14 Apr 04:36 AM
New ZealandNo progress, no empathy: Notorious child killer refused paroleMan who kidnapped, murdered Chch 6-year-old in 1986 still a risk to community.11 Apr 05:55 AM
New ZealandMan killed in Christchurch was visiting from India with wife and son"We all are trying to support the family."10 Apr 08:00 AM
CrimeBottle of bourbon a day: Drink-driver sentenced after seventh convictionFinal warning: Drink-driver on last chance for seventh offence.10 Apr 12:26 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Dangerous driving charge; and shed fire suspiciousNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo more Northland meth cooks get minimum periods of imprisonment quashedCourt of Appeal quashes minimum periods of imprisonment imposed on two meth cooks.09 Apr 05:00 PM
UFCDonald Trump spotted in crowd at Israel Adesanya fightFormer president was seen sitting alongside Mike Tyson, Kid Rock and UFC boss Dana White.09 Apr 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Innocent Agent’s killer: The woman with a 'black belt in manipulation'The woman who led a vulnerable misfit to his death can now be named.07 Apr 05:00 PM
NRLJarryd Hayne’s wife breaks down in court before bail granted to ex-NRL starJarryd Hayne’s wife broke down in tears as she made a passionate plea,06 Apr 03:23 AM
New ZealandChristmas Day nightmare: Man attacked couple in their backyardThe husband was undergoing treatment for cancer when he was knocked unconscious.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Movie star turns 104; Driver Reviver returnsNews in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman who ensnared intellectually disabled man in house fire namedStephen Ewart was incited to set fire to a residential flat in 2017.05 Apr 08:02 AM
New ZealandChristian woman with no criminal history meted out vicious assault on roadsideHer victim suffered brain bleeds after being kicked and punched on the ground.05 Apr 06:00 AM
WorldCleo Smith kidnapper gets prison sentenceThe man who admitted abducting a 4-year-old Australian girl has learned his fate in court.05 Apr 03:19 AM
New ZealandMan caught with 223g of meth allowed to stay in NZA tribunal found it would be unfair to separate the man from his infant daughter.04 Apr 05:00 PM
NRLJarryd Hayne guilty: Jury’s bombshell verdict against ex-NRL starA jury has delivered its verdict in the rape trial of the former NRL star.04 Apr 05:46 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentPopular Italian-style Waiheke Island vineyard, events centre up for saleOwner was also involved in restaurants Toto, Non Solo Pizza, Bar Vino and Il Forno.04 Apr 05:28 AM
New ZealandMan who brutally murdered tourist as a teen says killing ‘an accident’Scottish tourist Karen Aim's killer reveals he thought violence towards women 'normal'.03 Apr 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentBypass patient v Southern Cross: Court ruling on $105K claimHe was only in this country for a relatively short time and bought the policy.03 Apr 08:40 PM
New ZealandControversial Chinese CCTV cameras, lobbying shake-up & NZ fashion icon in administration | Focus Morning Bulletin: 4 April, 2023 Exclusive report on controversial Chinese security cameras installed in NZ, PM Hipkins triggers lobbying shake-up and the iconic Kiwi fashion retailer in administration in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch03 Apr 05:15 PM
CrimeWoman who left newborn in hospital waste bin didn't know she was pregnantThe woman pleaded guilty in November to concealing the dead body of a child.02 Apr 11:18 PM
New ZealandMan admits making false statement in relation to ‘serious’ workplace incidentMan pleads guilty to making false statement over workplace incident three years ago.02 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeJudge compares woman's meth addiction to 'a jealous lover' in sentencingThe woman was caught three times and continued to deal drugs while on bail.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Justice system is flawed’: Careless driver's community work sentence hard to takeSentence "hard to take", says niece of woman who died after being struck by a car.01 Apr 03:35 AM
WorldAndrew Tate’s detention in Romania replaced with house arrestAndrew Tate has won an appeal to replace his detention with house arrest.31 Mar 09:23 PM
New ZealandMan started a fire at party: Avoids jail after meeting with victimsMan set fire at Napier property after being confronted for stealing cash at party.31 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandAspiring pilot secretly filmed woman and two teenagers in their homeHe watched the videos, some of them lasting hours, for his own gratification.31 Mar 05:00 PM
Crime'Did his life mean nothing to you?': Mother's heartbreak over losing her sonThe woman that killed her son has continued to re-offend.31 Mar 05:23 AM
New Zealand'Fall from grace': Former prison officer took cannabis for pain, and ended up dealing itMatthew Fa'alele told police searching his home that they would find cannabis and weapons.31 Mar 04:58 AM
Crime'Humiliating': Mongrel Mob member forced stranger into sex act in own homeThe victim suffers ongoing nightmares and fears for her safety.31 Mar 04:25 AM