New ZealandMan angry about wheelie bin contract ploughed into road worker with kids in his carFinn Higgins admitted six charges in the High Court at Hamilton today.03 Sep 01:14 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne considered selling Remuera home: AccountantPhilip Polkinghorne is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.03 Sep 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Improper' Covid cash claim: Ministry takes hotel building contractor to courtIssue over nearly $250,000 in pandemic-era wage subsidies.02 Sep 08:33 PM
CrimeAlibi or evidence tampering? Polkinghorne blood stain scrutinised at murder trialThe surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.02 Sep 07:22 AM
New Zealand'Frenzied and uncontrolled': Jealous ex's fish and chip shop stabbing attackAndrew Walsh-Thompson followed his ex and her new partner into the shop and lost control.02 Sep 06:00 AM
Crime'Deadlocked': Trial of police officer accused of assault ends with a hung juryTaylor Morgan was accused of striking a man he arrested with his fist and a weapon.02 Sep 05:00 AM
CrimePower expert says washing machine didn't run morning of Hanna's deathAuckland surgeon Philip Polkinghorne is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.02 Sep 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJane PhareDu Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debtNow Du Val investors and creditors want their money.02 Sep 04:00 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne's investment adviser tells of eye surgeon's $2.2m portfolioHe had invested into Apple, Amazon and other large multinationals.02 Sep 01:02 AM
CrimeWellington shop windows shattered by vandals, mushrooms thrown insideWholly Bagels and TJ Terrace Superette each had windows shattered.01 Sep 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCasino doors shut next week: What happens to 700 SkyCity Auckland staff?Will staff be paid? Will they have to come to work still? Work shifts? What will they do?01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: When teachers cross the line, the consequences must be swiftOPINION: Cases range from sexual misconduct to fraud, impacting communities' children.01 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimePrefect and deputy head boy turned corrupt baggage handler sentenced for major meth schemeThe organised criminal group wanted to smuggle 500kg of meth through Auckland Airport.01 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I was a total loser': How boot camp changed one man's lifeRhys Delamare backs boot camps to transform troubled youth.31 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'She did not look well': Defence tries to flip 'silly old fool' narrative at Polkinghorne murder trialThe eye surgeon is accused of having fatally strangled wife Pauline Hanna in Auckland.30 Aug 07:13 AM
New Zealand'Blow their heads off': Black Power member shot at rival in ED carpark, shut down hospitalThe shooting followed several altercations between the groups at a motel nearby.30 Aug 06:00 AM
PoliticsEmbassy staffer says NZ Govt ‘failed’ after Korean diplomat convicted of sexually assaulting himThe staffer told the Herald the 2017 assault left him with PTSD and unable to work.30 Aug 04:26 AM
Politics‘Stronger assurances now required’: Law group says greater action needed over Jones’ commentsThe Law Society said it's written to Collins again about the minister.30 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandTurning our negative into a positive: Why Grace Millane's mum is trekking Mt EverestMother of murdered backpacker is set to climb another mountain in a bid to help women.30 Aug 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Calculated torture': Mother forced to watch as son bashed with hammerTorture ringleader Dylan Hemana says he had a 'Once Were Warriors' upbringing.30 Aug 01:49 AM
CrimePolkinghorne's lawyer rips into 'intoxicated' police as defence takes the offensive at murder trialThe surgeon is accused of having murdered wife Pauline Hanna then staging a suicide.30 Aug 01:33 AM
LiveCrime'Are you suggesting I'm lying?' Prosecution casts doubt on suicide claim by Hanna's sisterThe surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.30 Aug 01:24 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeELE collapse: Deloitte repaying staff $4.1m owed, BNZ gets full amountReceivers have collected about 85% of the total amount owed by debtors.30 Aug 12:24 AM
Politics'Totalitarianism’: Collins to speak with Jones after he takes another crack at judgesJones has taken another swipe at the judiciary.29 Aug 02:33 AM
New ZealandOvernight deal buys Darleen Tana more time, but Greens keen to 'move on'The parties struck a deal before Thursday's court hearing.29 Aug 12:12 AM
CrimePolkinghorne murder trial not sitting today, defence to open tomorrowThe trial will resume on Friday at 10am.28 Aug 09:40 PM
New Zealand‘Significant investigation’: Five people charged over ACC fraudThe group were making fraudulent ACC claims, police allege.28 Aug 08:05 PM
Politics'A real stretch': Law expert says Darleen Tana's chances of winning in court 'not good'Tana is seeking a judicial review to avoid being booted from Parliament.28 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘It's ended his career’: SeaLink charged after diver dragged into ferry propellerMichal Kováč was critically injured after he was pulled under a ferry in May 2023.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDu Val Group: High Court to decide if interim receivership documents can be made publicJudge prepares to hear arguments in Hamilton on Monday.28 Aug 07:04 AM
CrimeWhere's Madison? Crown wrapping up, but star witness nowhere to be seenThe surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.28 Aug 06:30 AM
Politics'Communist judge': Barristers want action after ministers' comments on judiciaryIt comes after Shane Jones referred to one High Court Judge as a 'communist'.28 Aug 06:18 AM
PoliticsDarleen Tana saga: Greens head to court over the right to hold a meeting Tana is seeking a judicial review to avoid being booted from Parliament.28 Aug 05:40 AM
CrimeSurprise Crown witness casts doubt on claim Hanna's phone used to draft 4am messagesThe surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna and staging a suicide.28 Aug 03:27 AM
