EntertainmentAmber Heard's lawyers say 'due process was compromised', ask for new trialThe star's lawyers claim the trial was "compromised" by a rogue juror.08 Jul 10:24 PM
New ZealandFormer head boy science whizz hit with US crypto fraud lawsuitIvan Ravlich is facing accusations he defrauded investors out of their crypto.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFather's defence in baby murder trial is 'fanciful', prosecutors argueDoubts over paternity preceded baby Poseidyn's violent death, prosecutors say.08 Jul 04:48 AM
New ZealandCrate Day tragedy: Family forgive man after girl falls off back of his uteJudge Jonathan Krebs has ruled that Joshua Wolland be discharged without conviction.08 Jul 02:33 AM
New ZealandWoman sentenced for New Year's stabbingJudge said it was worrying she carried the knife in public and was prepared to use it.08 Jul 02:03 AM
Entertainment'Not entitled': Amber Heard's lawyer's slam Johnny DeppLawyers for the actress have filed a motion contesting the verdict in Depp's favour.07 Jul 11:50 PM
Royals'Significant tensions': Prince Harry seeks judicial reviewThe prince is claiming the decision about his UK security status was unfair.07 Jul 07:41 PM
EntertainmentJohnny Depp's dig at Amber after eye watering charity donationThe Pirates of the Caribbean star has done what his ex-wife didn't.06 Jul 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDefence lawyer reveals abuse she cops for defending accused criminalsOPINION: Criminal barrister responds to being called 'an utter piece of s***'.06 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandTrio plead as alleged Hamilton 'kidnapping' re-trial gets set to kick offThe three will now be sentenced in September.04 Jul 10:33 PM
EntertainmentRicky Martin addresses restraining order allegationsThe Puerto Rican superstar has taken to Twitter to address the claims.04 Jul 08:39 PM
New ZealandPrisoners building new quarters after riotNew parts of prison are being constructed by inmates after a riot 18 months ago.03 Jul 06:27 PM
Entertainment'Salacious and false': Britney Spears' father denies spying claimsThe pop star's father has hit back at recent claims.02 Jul 12:12 AM
EntertainmentR Kelly placed on suicide watchThe disgraced R&B superstar was sentenced to 30 years in prison only days ago.01 Jul 10:15 PM
New Zealand'It was my livelihood': Pilot accused of being stalker, danger to passengersGraham Lindsay has finally received an apology from the CAA and is pursuing compensation.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'One less weight in my life': Sister's relief young mum's killer won't get out of jail earlySamuel Samson murdered Azalia Wilson while they were in a motel room with their baby.01 Jul 06:30 AM
New ZealandPrison for former Dilworth staffer: 'I lived for 30 years fearful of the knock on the door'Alister Harlow has been sentenced to three years, eight months' prison for sex abuse.01 Jul 04:48 AM
New ZealandFormer real estate agent Aaron Drever facing bankruptcy chargesAaron Drever denies wrongdoing and says the charges will be 'successfully defended'.01 Jul 03:51 AM
New ZealandSobs of relief as guilty verdict returned in Kopu murder trialA jury has found Adrian Phillips guilty of murdering father-of-one Bayden Williams.01 Jul 02:46 AM
New Zealand'It's not worth the risk': Police nab motorist five times over alcohol limitMember of the public reported concerns about the man's hair-raising driving in Southland.01 Jul 02:34 AM
New ZealandCar driven through red light at 124km/h before fatal crashSunny Mikaiera Nepia has admitted his high-speed dangerous driving killed a woman.01 Jul 01:37 AM
CrimeAltered sentence for man whose meth importation trial was eclipsed by Joseph Parker suppression battleTevita Kulu was sentenced in 2019 to 18 years' prison for the "home-grown" operation.01 Jul 12:46 AM
New Zealand'I wouldn't have been on this planet for much longer': Drink-driver with 40-year history claims sobrietyA repeat drink-driver claims to have ditched the booze and to be enjoying recovery.01 Jul 12:28 AM
CrimeCase of mum accused of murdering her three daughters back in courtLiané, Maya and Karla were found dead at their Timaru home.30 Jun 09:40 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldI detest what he did, but driver in fatal crash shouldn't be in prisonOPINION: How do we know what life in prison is going to do to him? Do for him?30 Jun 02:38 AM
RoyalsPrince Andrew should be FBI's next target, say Ghislaine Maxwell victimsThe Duke of York is still said to be a 'person of interest' to the agency.30 Jun 12:00 AM
Royals'Meritless': Meghan Markle slams half-sister's lawsuitThe Duchess of Sussex is being sued by her half-sister, Samantha Markle.29 Jun 09:50 PM
New ZealandFocus: Timaru car crash driver sentencedTyreese Fleming was sentenced in the Timaru District Court to two-and-a-half years prison, but 15-year-old Javarney's father Stephen Drummond says he is disappointed with the outcome. Video / George HeardWatch29 Jun 01:47 AM
New ZealandPolitical figure loses suppression appeal but may seek Supreme Court dateThe Herald is arguing for identifying political figure named during high-profile case.28 Jun 05:28 AM
New ZealandNZ brand Allbirds to cover costs of US staff seeking abortionsThe company said the Roe v Wade ruling would directly affect the rights of its staff.26 Jun 06:25 PM
New ZealandA day too late: Baby boy dies in mother's bed, hours before critical helpFunding only provides 15 per cent of newborns with pēpi-pods each year.26 Jun 05:16 PM
EntertainmentSpartacus actor apologises to unborn daughter after Roe v Wade overturned"I feel a need to apologise to her and she hasn't even been born."26 Jun 12:23 AM
New ZealandNational MP told to remove post supporting Roe v Wade decisionSimon O'Connor posted it was a "good day" after Roe v Wade decision was overturned.25 Jun 10:21 PM
WorldNot done yet? Supreme Court conservatives flex muscle in sweeping rulingsLiberal justices suggest rights to same-sex marriage and contraception may be imperilled.25 Jun 06:23 PM
