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
WorldUS Justice Department seeks end to special review of Trump documentsThe appeal is the latest salvo in weeks of litigation.14 Oct 10:49 PM
New ZealandSacred site on Ōwairaka Mt Albert damaged by illegal tree planting, authority rulesTūpuna Maunga Authority says planting was in a previously unmodified area.14 Oct 08:18 AM
New ZealandWoman wakes to find accused man in bed with her, court toldThe fourth of six young women testifies in the rape trial of a Wellington man.14 Oct 07:01 AM
World'None of this is normal or acceptable': US Capitol riot hearing on Trump's behaviourThe panel into deadly Capitol riot is summing up at last hearing of year before midterms.13 Oct 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePushpay insider trading case: Accused argues for anonymityThe case is the largest such proceeding in NZ history by the value of shares traded.13 Oct 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Mortifying': Victim on child rapist's defence that sex with 12yo was consensualThe defence called her a liar and suggested she consented to sex as a 12-year-old.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHopes Ellis ruling will see more men working in early childhood sectorLess than three per cent of New Zealand early childhood educators are male.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum gives evidence at inquest into shaking death of Greymouth toddlerThe inquest into the fatal shaking death of toddler Leith Hutchison continues in Greymouth10 Oct 10:56 PM
New Zealand'Living with a life sentence': Teen haunted by a violent rapeUnlike her rapist who received intensive supervision, Sarah says she got a life sentence.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi sports star avoids conviction, keeps name secret forever for family violenceThe victim rolled into a ball to protect herself from the sporting star.10 Oct 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Supreme Court's audacious decision on tikangaCOMMENT: Law should not be made like this - it's judicial activism with a capital A.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrific tragedy': Widow gives birth after husband's alleged murderThe newborn baby boy is the spitting image of his father, who he will never meet.09 Oct 05:08 AM
EntertainmentKevin Spacey emerges for sexual assault lawsuitFive years after he was accused of sexual abuse, the actor has fronted a New York court.07 Oct 06:19 PM
New Zealand'How you can still be alive is beyond me': Judge shocked at recidivist drink driver's diabetes claimsShailendra Deo's drink driving was so bad other motorists had to veer onto the footpath.07 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Human waste overflowing': Landlord who failed to deal with human waste, mould, rats to pay tenants $3520"Hose for washing machine empties out of window. Kitchen water goes on the lawn."07 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentAirline pilot sues retired couple over attempt to buy Metropolis apartmentSide issue of basement car park and storage unit partly at the centre of the court battle.07 Oct 03:40 AM
New Zealand'She should have been safe' - Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at murder of Christchurch woman Valerie HeaneyHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Valerie Heaney in Christchurch06 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Publicly vilified': Firm that hired soon-to-be charged fraudster alleges vendetta by victimThe company chose to stand by the man 'for their own commercial reasons'.06 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestment'A pothole in the road' - real estate agent on $3000 fine, censureAward-winning real estate agent's business was found guilty of unsatisfactory conduct.06 Oct 04:25 AM
New Zealand'He should be in jail': Bashed taxi driver suffered brain bleed, attacker gets home detentionDriver who came to in hospital three days later fuming at sentence imposed.06 Oct 01:33 AM
New Zealand'No compassion': Bereaved families want fairer coronial systemThe mother of a young man who took his own life wants a faster and fairer coronial system.05 Oct 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Considerable damage': Prison youth unit still closed two months after roof protestThe Hawke's Bay Regional Prison Youth Unit remains indefinitely closed due to damage.05 Oct 02:05 AM
LifestyleWagatha Christie: Rebekah Vardy taunts Coleen Rooney on InstagramRebekah Vardy has made a dig at Coleen Rooney in a recent Instagram post.04 Oct 10:06 PM
New ZealandLabour and National donations trial: Jami-Lee Ross cleared, split verdicts for othersThe SFO prosecution involved seven people, including a NZ Order of Merit recipient.04 Oct 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLeasehold land dispute: $31,000 annual rent spirals to $81,000"I've been to hell and back. It's been a nightmare for the last five years." - Tim Smith03 Oct 04:27 AM
New Zealand'It's just gross' - Married At First Sight bride slams FBoy IslandMAFS 'bride' slams reality TV shows saying she believes toxic behaviour is promoted.02 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for manslaughter after King Cobras gang member shot dead on rural Canterbury roadDaniel French has been jailed for the manslaugher of King Cobras gang member Luke Sears.27 Sep 08:51 PM
InvestmentTakeaway meal theft alleged in lobby: tenant evicted"Tenant's partner screaming and using foul language on multiple occasions."27 Sep 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFire risk fears: Apartment owners, Argosy suing aluminium panel makers, suppliersCladdings now mostly removed from buildings at centre of court case.27 Sep 04:45 AM
New Zealand'Justice delayed is justice denied': Two-year Tribunal backlog labelled 'inhumane'A human right court is taking an "inhumane" amount of time to hear complaints.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Don't practice what we preach': The push for open justice against NZ systemJournalists are shining a light on our legal system, revealing systemic problems.25 Sep 05:18 AM