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
New ZealandPhilip Polkinghorne trial timeline: Nine weeks that gripped the nationThe Auckland eye surgeon was accused of killing wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.23 Sep 04:32 AM
LiveCrime‘Let Pauline rest in peace’: Polkinghorne found not guilty of murdering wifeThe Crown said the Remuera surgeon strangled his wife. The defence said it was suicide.23 Sep 03:53 AM
OpinionOpinion: Pauline Hanna wasn't the one on trial – here's the happy life I wish she'd hadOPINION: I didn’t know Pauline. I think I would have liked her.23 Sep 03:10 AM
CrimeSex, drugs and despair: Inside the Polkinghorne murder trial, which gripped the nationThe eye surgeon's eight-week murder trial was based on circumstantial evidence.23 Sep 02:50 AM
CrimeRevealed: Jury's question to judge in Polkinghorne murder trialThe jury will return to court at 11am.22 Sep 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Gross negligence': Family to sue banks after disabled son lost $250k in scamNeither NZ nor Australian police are investigating the fraud due to a miscommunication.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe home invasion, the mental health facility on a wealthy road, and a community’s fearOn June 13, 2023, a man escaped from a mental health facility and invaded a home20 Sep 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Eight weeks of suspense - what’s next in the Polkinghorne trial?OPINION: The Polkinghorne murder trial nears closure as the jury prepares to deliberate.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Your wife’s a lucky woman': Disturbing allegations mount against former NZ Police doctor16 former police recruits have now raised concerns about the retired GP’s examinations.20 Sep 04:59 PM
Crime'That was your undoing': How DNA from a Coke bottle led police to a violent offenderNathan Lewis sent to jail for 10 years for man's assault, violent pub and KFC robberies.20 Sep 05:59 AM
PoliticsGreens given all-clear to 'waka jump' Darleen TanaThe decision paves the way for Tana to be booted from Parliament.20 Sep 04:46 AM
CrimePolkinghorne murder trial: Jury sent home, deliberations to resume next weekThe former eye surgeon sobbed in court this morning as his 111 call was played.19 Sep 06:02 AM
CrimePolkinghorne sobs before jury retires to consider verdict after 52 daysThe former eye surgeon sobbed in court this morning as his 111 call was played.19 Sep 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBig win for ex-Hanover co-owner Mark Hotchin in property disputeLawsuit was against the vendor of a retail unit bought six years ago by Hotchin's company.19 Sep 01:00 AM
KahuOpinion: Is it time we called the coalition government’s policies 'austerity'?OPINION: The Government's razor gang approach has cut services deeply.18 Sep 06:15 PM
New ZealandPhilip Polkinghorne trial: The jury is going out - what happens now?What happens once the jury goes out after hearing eight weeks of evidence?18 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeJury will deliberate Polkinghorne verdict tomorrow: 'Don’t allow emotion, sympathy or prejudice guide'Justice Graham Lang told the jury to focus on the facts.18 Sep 06:44 AM
New Zealand'I don't like it at all': Prison wake-up call for teen who stabbed woman outside pub'I want you to reach 21 and live a good, pro-social life,' the judge told him.18 Sep 06:00 AM
