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
New ZealandBoy declined as refugee could be forced to leave NZ without motherA mother was afraid of being deported to India because she had children out of wedlock.27 Oct 04:08 AM
New ZealandWoman admits role in 'retribution' killing of man in his Christchurch home after break-up'Go and get him', woman urges killer couple.26 Oct 11:19 PM
New ZealandWoman facing eviction barricaded herself into apartment before cutting window cleaners' abseil ropesPolice had to smash their way into the apartment.25 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan who calls judges 'lazy cow' and 'pervert' fails in latest of many court casesCourt staff declined to act on lawyers, so Christopher O'Neill challenged them to a duel.25 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandLand development firm goes to Supreme Court to suppress identity of rest home fraudsterThe man is currently employed in senior role overseeing multi-million dollar developments.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We want a voice’: Grandmother of murdered boy in OT care wants his story known'Our family have to almost grieve in silence due to the stigma of having a child murder.'23 Oct 03:11 AM
New ZealandFocus: More theft victims speak out, frustrated over police inactionMore and more victims of theft across Aotearoa are speaking out, frustrated with police inaction when reporting crimes. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Oct 02:20 AM
WorldAfghan couple accuse US Marine of abducting their babyBitter court case unfolding to determine the fate of a little Afghan girl.21 Oct 06:18 AM
KahuButtabean foodbank robbery has silver lining - and a twistDave Letele has been humbled by the generosity of people and businesses after the theft.20 Oct 08:51 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 20 October, 2022 Protesters could cause more chaos, someone just got $16 million dollars richer and Wayne Brown gets set to meet with the PM in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Oct 04:45 PM
New Zealand'Serious and premeditated': Bankrupt builder stole $60k from theatre charityThe now-convicted fraudster has been twice bankrupted and his building company liquidated.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Catastrophic injury': Man sues builder for running over dogThe dog's owner took his friend to court for a $21,000 vet bill.19 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan who threatened to kill PM has conviction quashedMichael Cruickshank sent emails to the Prime Minister in 2020 threatening her life.19 Oct 01:00 AM
EntertainmentThat '70s Show actor on trial on three rape chargesFormer star Danny Masterson is set to face his three accusers in court.18 Oct 08:41 PM
New ZealandWhakaari owners to face trial next year over fatal volcanic eruptionOwners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.18 Oct 04:26 AM
EntertainmentHow Amber Heard plans to fight back against Johnny DeppDocuments reveal how Heard plans to appeal the defamation case brought by her ex-husband.15 Oct 10:50 PM
