Employment'Extremely lucky to survive': Company fined $275k for poisoning employeeThe worker spent four weeks in hospital being treated for fluoroacetate poisoning.29 Jul 03:52 AM
New Zealand'Difficult' but 'rewarding': Chief Coroner on reality of the job and why she's retiring'My passion is investigation, so that's why the role of coroner is such a good one.'29 Jul 12:25 AM
BusinessCouture crime: Cake decorator named in Trelise Cooper burglary caseThe 45-year-old also worked as a private investigator and denies the allegations.28 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandOne-lane bridge death: Would metal barriers have saved a life?Sun strike, poor layout, smashed barriers, speed, and fatigue all played a part.28 Jul 02:05 AM
New ZealandAnother group of youths in custody after overnight incidentAnother group of youngsters have been caught up in police incident in Auckland overnight.27 Jul 11:05 PM
New ZealandSecond kauri dieback offender fined for entering closed tracksDamon Gojack pleaded guilty after he was issued several trespass notices.27 Jul 06:32 AM
New Zealand'How could you be so cruel?': Driver sentenced after 5-year-old's deathThe 77-year-old man pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death.27 Jul 04:32 AM
New ZealandDesert Rd murder trial: Ex-wife says $10k handed over in bid to keep her awayDoomed man sent associate with money and a message for ex-wife, jurors told.27 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandMurder mystery: Napier man jailed, released, now suing for $300kThe 2008 murder of Chattrice Maihi-Carroll in Napier continues to haunt authorities.26 Jul 08:26 PM
New ZealandBloody end for young father in Desert Rd caseMassage parlour manager's jailhouse call tipped cops off to dead body, Crown says.26 Jul 03:43 AM
New ZealandNZ man avoids paying $212,000 dowry to ex-wifeA UAE woman living in NZ sought a "deferred dowry" after divorcing her husband.24 Jul 06:43 AM
New ZealandMan who gagged, sexually assaulted woman jailed for 3.5 yearsPierre Coster had a history of violence towards women but showed "high levels of remorse".24 Jul 12:18 AM
EmploymentCare provider fined $552k over woman's death at support homeThe woman drowned when left alone in a bath in October 2016.23 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandSex-case athlete's bid to get judge to step aside thrown outIt's okay for lawyers to talk to media about topical justice issues, High Court says.23 Jul 04:15 AM
KahuWaiheke Island protesters support arrested womanWaiheke marina project opponent pleads not guilty to assault, trespass, injuring charges.23 Jul 01:37 AM
InvestmentOverseas investor associate fined $170k for not seeking consent in sensitive land purchaseClevedon Kawakawa Road Limited made a purchase of land for an overseas investor in 2013.22 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Eli Epiha tells his story for the first timeOPINION: At least we know some of the background to what remains the inexplicable murder.21 Jul 07:28 AM
New ZealandPolice officer acting in 'self defence' when he injured ex-wife, court hearsThe officer is giving evidence to the jury in his trial for family violence charges.21 Jul 04:34 AM
New ZealandBusinessman facing child rape allegations: More charges possiblePolice analysing computers as man remanded in custody.21 Jul 04:13 AM
BusinessCommerce Commission alleges Moola engaged in cartel conductThe Commerce Commission alleges Moola breached the Commerce Act.21 Jul 03:18 AM
OpinionLiam RātanaLifting the bar: A court process that felt like a Māori processOPINION: Newly minted barrister Langdon Bradley brought the joy to his marae.20 Jul 10:43 PM
New ZealandSportsman facing sex charges claims judge's TV comments mean she must step asideSex case athlete's lawyer suggests close-knit legal community is too close in this case.20 Jul 06:28 AM
BusinessTrelise Cooper burglary: Cake retailer fights for continued suppressionA 42-year-old man has already pleaded guilty to the high-profile burglary.20 Jul 05:35 AM
New ZealandJudicial review heard over coronial inquest into death of Wendy ShoebridgeThe High Court Justice has reserved his decision.19 Jul 06:05 AM
New ZealandMegaupload case: Health shock sees extradition target walk freeThe extradition case against a Megaupload defendant has been dropped.19 Jul 06:04 AM
New ZealandPenrose incident: Shot man appears in court on multiple charges; can't be namedA man is charged with wounding, assault, burglary, reckless driving and failing to stop.16 Jul 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceSex, lies and betrayal: Grappling with shock revelations after a divorce or breakupReaders tell the Herald their heartbreaking stories.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandShot constable David Goldfinch recalls moment confronting Eli EpihaConstable David Goldfinch told the Court that after Eli Epiha started firing he "made a decision: 'I'm going to kill you.'" Video / TVNZWatch15 Jul 07:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Shot officer speaks in court, looking like a ghostOPINION: Epiha's trial is solely concerned with the shots he fired at Goldfinch.15 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'This is where I die': Cop recalls moment he confronted gunmanPolice officer describes being hit by four bullets from military-style assault rifle.15 Jul 01:47 AM
New ZealandTrial date set for man accused of house party altercationThe man is accused of wounding another partygoer at a Westmere mansion.14 Jul 02:44 AM
New ZealandNo work under way to expunge historic sex work convictionsPeople complain of discrimination when applying for jobs, travel and study.13 Jul 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: One grim fact, many untold stories in killing of Matthew HuntSo far, jurors have only had glimpses into the minds of Eli Epiha and Natalie Bracken.13 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice officer on trial accused of 'violence and terror'The man faces nine charges including ill treatment and assault of a child.13 Jul 03:34 AM
