New ZealandBodiless murder trial: Newly-released inmate denied helping suspect cover his tracksEx-prison guard David Benbow is on trial, accused of killing his friend Michael McGrath.26 Feb 10:52 PM
CrimeNo more monitoring allowed for sex offender who targeted multiple women since deportation from AustraliaThe 51-year-old narrowly averted an indefinite sentence five years ago.24 Feb 03:24 AM
CrimeMurder defendant charged with strangling teen described fight, 'chokehold' on day of her death, friend saysDefence lawyers acknowledge he caused the death of 16-year-old Trinity Oliver.24 Feb 02:28 AM
EntertainmentAlec Baldwin pleads not guilty in involuntary manslaughter caseThe actor has entered a plea in the case that could see him spend 18 months in prison.24 Feb 01:02 AM
New ZealandBodiless murder trial: 'I don’t give a f*** what happened to him', accused allegedly told friendsEx-prison guard David Benbow is on trial, accused of killing his friend Michael McGrath.23 Feb 11:00 PM
EntertainmentHarvey Weinstein sentenced to further 16 years in prisonThe former movie mogul is already serving a 23-year sentence from New York conviction.23 Feb 08:01 PM
EntertainmentR Kelly sentenced to 20 years for child sex crimesBut he won't spend a single extra day in prison.23 Feb 06:40 PM
New ZealandStranded Cook Strait ferry passengers have ‘strong case’ for payoutFerry passengers who forked out money over the delays could get it back, Consumer NZ says.23 Feb 01:50 AM
New ZealandPlea for separate Whakaari/White Island trial rejected by judge'Everyone has already waited far too long,' the judge said.23 Feb 01:05 AM
New Zealand'High level of brutality and callousness': Double homicide appeal dismissedSamuel Fane's lawyer appealed both the convictions and sentence.22 Feb 10:07 PM
CrimeKing Cobras shooting: Gang member's boss found 3D-printed semi-automatic gun at workplaceMonnier Time hid the 3D-printed semi-automatic pistol at work.22 Feb 10:06 PM
New Zealand'Hey bro, you need to pay': Businessman admits kidnapping role over $265k debtA Rotorua man has pleaded guilty to being a party to kidnapping.22 Feb 09:45 PM
EntertainmentNipsey Hussle’s killer gets 60 years to life in prisonEric R Holder Jr was found guilty of murdering Nipsey Hussle in 2019.22 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandRush to fix 501 deportee Bill, immediate slash inquiry & Auckland Council boss quits | Focus Morning Bulletin: 23 February, 2023 Government rushes to fix 501 deportee treatment bill, immediate slash inquiry for East Coast & the CEO of Auckland Council calls it quits in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Feb 04:52 PM
New ZealandFiery outburst in court as alleged cartel kingpin finally stands trialFive alleged former accomplices are set to turn Crown witnesses.22 Feb 06:15 AM
TechnologyUS Supreme Court weighs Google’s liability in Isis terror caseCan Google be sued for helping extremists spread terror message, attract recruits?21 Feb 05:22 PM
New ZealandDisqualified driver escapes punishment for flouting court ordersDriver disqualified after almost killing victim back behind wheel without consequences,21 Feb 02:24 AM
EntertainmentMajor charge against Alec Baldwin droppedIf convicted of the now-dropped charge, the star would have faced five years in prison.20 Feb 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Conned' on his final day after nearly 28 years as a JudgeJudge retires after more than 21 years on the bench.20 Feb 05:51 PM
Crime'Only in mafia movies,' Crown says of Viaduct manslaughter trial where man drowned after being 'hunted'James Jenkins, 24, drowned near Auckland's Viaduct in October 2019.20 Feb 02:58 AM
EntertainmentUS prosecutors seek 25 more years' jail for R KellySinger already serving 30 years for child porn and enticement in a New York case.17 Feb 05:11 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionInsolvent developer proposed $250/week payment over 5 yearsCourt approves scheme to repay debt one lawyer says is $2 million.17 Feb 04:32 AM
New ZealandCarmen Thomas murder revisited in Herald podcast A Moment In CrimeA Moment In Crime podcast looks back on the murder of Carmen Thomas by her ex17 Feb 12:13 AM
CrimeTeen told 111 murder defendant had choked her puppy; two months later she was dead"Stay away from my daughter, she's only 16," Trinity Oliver's mum recalled saying.16 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandGloriavale: Faithful Pilgrim tells Employment Court leaders were not 'yes men'The former principal told a court the community's leaders do not rule like tyrants.16 Feb 05:53 PM
CrimeStrangulation case: Jurors watch CCTV from Auckland train station where 16yo girl was killedTrinity Oliver was found dead in September 2021.16 Feb 05:16 AM
CrimeSuitcase murder case: Accused mother wants identity kept secretShe was extradited from South Korea after the remains of her two children were discovered.16 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandElderly woman and two others facing 72 charges after historic sex and physical abuse investigationThose charged are a 72-year-old woman, a 33-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man.16 Feb 04:11 AM
CrimeMan accused of strangling 16-year-old admits he killed her, but not on purposeThe body of 16-year-old Trinity Oliver was found in Manurewa in September 2021.15 Feb 04:47 AM
CrimeCigarette heist: Trio aged 13, 14 and 16 charged with violent robbery after stolen car spikedA stolen vehicle was eventually stopped with road spikes.14 Feb 02:01 AM
CrimeMan accused of escaping prison van taken to hospital after police dog used during arrestThree men are accused of fleeing a prison transport van along an Auckland motorway.13 Feb 11:58 PM
New ZealandGloriavale trial: member rejects evidence by leavers about slavery, servitude at secretive communityGloriavale member slams leavers' evidence in court, calls claims 'nonsense'.13 Feb 01:24 AM
CrimeThree Mt Eden prisoners charged with dramatic motorway escape, but remain at-largeThe men vanished on Friday while being transported to Mt Eden prison.13 Feb 12:44 AM
Crime'Helen Clark' MDMA scheme: Prison ordered for Gisborne man caught importing $500k ecstasy haulDefendant sentenced to prison after appearing today in the Auckland District Court.10 Feb 06:14 AM
