New ZealandFog cannon scares off ciggie robbers who left with icecreams insteadA member of the public tried to stop them from fleeing but was rundown in the process.25 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuCan the courts measure mana? How Māori tikanga is challenging the justice systemTwo recent cases show the courts are still grappling with the concept of mana.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiller mum Lauren Dickason sentenced today for murdering her three daughtersA judge will decide whether Lauren Dickason is sent to prison or a mental health unit.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM brushes off poll result as Kiwis deliver verdict on Budget 2024Christopher Luxon also stayed ahead of Chris Hipkins as preferred PM but the gap closed.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'48-hour nightmare': Teen allegedly kidnapped, raped after $20k ATM heistNow a father and son are on trial together in the High Court at Napier.25 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Moment of madness': Former teacher, artist’s fall from grace during Parliament protestsBilly-James Natanahira threw pavers at police during the March 2022 riot.25 Jun 05:00 AM
Crime'You are going to jail': Only one outcome for violent teen in jewellery store robberyHe herded employees into the back of the store and attacked one with a crowbar.25 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThree Strikes 2.0: Why the Government has watered down the hardline policyThe 'manifestly unjust' clause will apply to both sentence length and parole.24 Jun 11:40 PM
KahuChildren's Minister explains how 'boot camps' will benefit young offendersKaren Chhour defends the military-style camps.24 Jun 06:38 PM
Crime'Moment of stupidity': Honoured citizen pulled rifle on boy racersBut now he has been discharged without conviction for his actions.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow the Govt wants longer sentences by straitjacketing judiciary on guilty pleas, remorse, youthShould offenders get a discount for remorse or youth if they keep reoffending?24 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Middle man' sold firearms stolen in rifle club heistOwen Dlyakiya received four rifles and onsold two of them.24 Jun 08:00 AM
New Zealand'I sped up and hit him': Teen accused of murder sobs as he recalls running down manHe also told police he thought the man would jump out of his way.24 Jun 07:00 AM
Crime'Complex PTSD': Ghahraman blames threats, mental crisis for shoplifting - to learn fate on ThursdayThe Crown said the offending had the hallmarks of pre-meditation.24 Jun 03:56 AM
New ZealandParole for mum who used 5-year-old as ‘sexual plaything’ after 4 years in prisonThe woman will be released having served three years and 11 months behind bars.24 Jun 03:20 AM
CrimeStakes high for Golriz Ghahraman today as disgraced ex-MP returns to court for sentencingIt might not just be her political career that's over.23 Jun 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Police officers who use ‘rough justice’ are no longer acceptableOPINION: The latest police incident shows crooks haven’t changed but the cops have.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinistry of Justice staff ask if department is 'lessening its commitment' to te reoMinistry chief executive Andrew Kibblewhite met with staff in Auckland and New Plymouth.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGang member 'squatting' on beachside property takes eviction fight to Supreme CourtKevin Moore has been illegally occupying Māori coastal land for the past 11 years.23 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeMeth addict had been up for three days when he stabbed stranger on Auckland bus'I don’t know why the male attacked me. I was just trying to help him.'23 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘He didn’t deserve this’: Guilty verdict for murderer of ex-All Black’s cousinMurder victim sent Kiwi dad text saying ‘I love you’ as he lay dying of stab wounds.22 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeWoolworths heist: Staff cowered in back room before wild getaway, tree crashSerial burglar Logan Anaru had replaced his meds with meth, a judge was told.22 Jun 06:16 AM
New Zealand'Undue influence:' Women claim their uncle drained grandmother's $2.5m estateTheir uncle was the sole executor and the sole beneficiary of the will.21 Jun 10:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm so sorry': Watch the emotional moment lifelong Kiwi prisoner reunites with familyBeyond the wire: Documentary follows Kiwi prisoners on first 100 days of freedom.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandViolent history revealed of man guilty of burning his 'soulmate' to deathLeigh Beer has been found guilty of murdering Emma Field. Now his history can be revealed.21 Jun 05:44 AM
CrimeWatch: CCTV shows corrupt Air NZ baggage handler removing secret meth stash from flightThe footage has been released to the Herald after it was played for jurors today.21 Jun 04:43 AM
New ZealandTaranaki man found guilty of murdering 'soulmate' after setting her mattress alightEmma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold.21 Jun 02:14 AM
KahuKidnap victim 'wants to forget', while whānau has message for her tormentorKayla Pawa is recovering from her horrific ordeal, surrounded by aroha.20 Jun 09:44 PM
CrimeStay-at-home dad's illegal gun collection, clan lab raided after failed undercover gun buyHe was arrested after trying to buy two pistols from an undercover officer.20 Jun 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNeighbour v real estate boss: did drone photography for ad invade privacy?Case first went to Real Estate Authority, then Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal.20 Jun 02:57 AM
New ZealandCar-jacker who left baby on roadside admits motor theft, disputes abductionThere was a baby inside the stolen vehicle who was then abandoned on a berm.19 Jun 11:55 PM
New ZealandUnaddressed trauma and grief: Why teen stabbed a heavily pregnant womanCourt told the 19yo had lured the woman to an address under false pretences.19 Jun 11:40 PM
KahuGovernment’s ‘tough on crime’ policy is starting to blow out prison numbersPrisoners on remand rises drastically under new regime.19 Jun 08:36 PM
New ZealandArrest warrant, border alert issued for accused money launderer after court no-showThe man is accused of laundering nearly $250k in stolen money from two scam victims.19 Jun 05:00 PM
