Opinion'We failed you': Pauline Hanna's sister on toxic cocktail that cost her lifeOPINION: Philip had been selfish and unfair; I wish you had had the strength to move on.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk driver walked away from crash scene while cousin lay trapped under vanThe judge dealt with the RSE worker 'expediently' to avoid any burden on the NZ taxpayer.07 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Balancing free speech and venues' right to refuse speakersOPINION: Urgent court proceedings can be reactive, highly stressful and expensive.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWomen's secret marriage ends with a court battle over $1m house and luxury carThe court found a 50/50 spilt of their property would be 'repugnant to justice'.06 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandGong recipient who owes millions boasts of $8m fortune, alleged gang threatSouth Auckland businessman faces alleged gang threat amid financial scandal.05 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandCouple buy first home together at mortgagee sale – but the old owner wouldn't leaveThey spent $16,000 and four months evicting the previous owner who became a 'squatter'.04 Oct 11:00 PM
CrimeScrewed up notes and shredded paper: The clues that lead a counterfeit cash op being bustedNow a judge has described one of the women involved as a menace to the community.02 Oct 07:00 AM
CrimeDrill to the knee: Nightclub bottom smack allegation results in kidnap, tortureThe victim was taken to a gang-affiliated home before he was stripped naked and attacked.02 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionGiant fences, illegal carport spark Auckland Council, Environment Court action - twiceIn 2020, owner said fencing was temporary and surrounded a site of building renovations.02 Oct 02:16 AM
CrimePauline Hanna's GP, scrutinised at Polkinghorne murder trial, keeps name secret for nowJustice Lang: "Public may think her actions fell below standards if name revealed."01 Oct 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Horrified and deeply ashamed': 67-year-old found with 8500 child abuse imagesHowever, the family man has been given suppression due to concerns he might self-harm.30 Sep 09:12 PM
PoliticsPoll: Do Kiwis believe Kim Dotcom should be extradited to the US?The Justice Minister had previously given 'every' officer the power to arrest Kim Dotcom.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsJustice Minister gave 'every' police officer power to arrest Kim DotcomThe Megaupload founder plans to fight his extradition order.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council to forcibly sell cafe owner's properties after record $876k rates billDilip Rupa was the first person prosecuted for refusing to display Covid-19 QR codes.29 Sep 04:00 PM
CrimeFugitive jailed for 'gratuitous, shameful' attack that left 90yo man permanently disabledThe elderly victim was strangled from behind and savagely beaten in his own home.28 Sep 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Crims the only ones not celebrating Coster's exitOPINION: It was Coster who raised questions about his own political independence.28 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandGong recipient's firm owes $4m, including $180k for Rolls-Royce, says liquidatorRahal has resigned as a JP and the Honours Unit is probing whether he should hold a gong.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman's knife attack on ex-husband's new lover leads to prison and fight to stay in NZDonglan Wu is serving five years but has avoided deportation on humanitarian grounds.28 Sep 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHigh Court to hear fight over 1920s Epsom bungalow demolitionGroup appealing work because of 'precedent it could set'.26 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeI bargained with God to save my daughter after sexual assaultVictim's mum told judge who was sentencing Kurt Balemi that he was a 'danger to society'.26 Sep 07:10 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCourt of Appeal rejects case over Harditex house cladding systemAppeal has involved a complete relitigation of most trial issues - decision out today.26 Sep 02:45 AM
OpinionMāori and Pasifika have been priced out of paradiseOPINION: Building new houses that are warm, dry and secure is urgent and necessary.25 Sep 07:15 PM
CrimeInside some of the worst sex-offending by NZ teachersJust how bad are New Zealand's child sex-offending teachers?25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestment'A sad day' – Shareholders Association regrets loss of Arvida to sharemarket'We regard this as like a death in the family,' the NZSA's Grant Diggle said.25 Sep 04:02 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why the Govt's sentencing reforms will annoy judges and clog the courtsOPINION: The New Zealand judiciary is not soft by world standards.25 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJared SavageAnalysis: New job for top cop Andrew Coster win-win for NationalANALYSIS: The dignified exit gives a chance to appoint top cop in time for anti-gang laws.25 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandFormer St Peter's student recalls ‘strange’ piggyback rides with naked teacher at hot poolsBut Geoffrey Coker's lawyer claims the allegations are 'conflated rumours' and fake.24 Sep 08:00 AM
PoliticsTougher sentences for offences against public transport workersThere's a new aggravating factor for offences against public transport workers.24 Sep 04:32 AM
New ZealandPonsonby CEO pleads not guilty over alleged road rage attack on pensionerThe man's lawyer claimed publication of his name could cause financial harm to his company24 Sep 03:29 AM
KahuMāori mum's concern at children's access to damaging online material.Online harm wānanga shows parents what a minefield they face.23 Sep 07:54 PM
KahuCooking skills added to community work sentencesOffenders in Whangārei enjoy learning how to cook.23 Sep 06:57 PM
CrimePolkinghorne case: The not guilty verdictPhilip Polkinghorne has been found not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in 2021. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Sep 08:43 AM
New Zealand'Creep': Former St Peter's School teacher on trial for historic indecent assaultsThe offending is alleged to have occurred nearly 50 years ago and involved boys aged 9-12.23 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimePolkinghorne and his sister return home after acquittalPhilip Polkinghorne and his sister return home after murder acquittal.Watch23 Sep 05:58 AM