WorldFrench courts lost DNA clue that may have prevented Pelicot abuseA DNA match in 2010 connected Dominique Pelicot with an earlier violent crime.18 Jan 08:24 PM
New ZealandAbuse in Care: Police prosecuted fewer than 1 in 10 referred casesEight offenders have been convicted of dozens of assaults on 15 children.18 Jan 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy authorities hammered these 10 tradies and cancelled their building licencesThe list features a 'ghost builder', a drug kingpin and 'a danger to the public'.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBalancing children’s voices: Inside the hard calls of the Family CourtJudge: 'I have to plant you somewhere where you will be safe, where you will be loved.'18 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuHome detention vs prison: How much we really spend to keep offenders locked inNew figures show sentenced inmate numbers rose to 5761 in September 2025.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged after family harm incident in MastertonThe victim was found unconscious and is in a serious condition in Wellington Hospital.16 Jan 03:29 AM
LifestylePrince Harry's legal team accused of fraud in Daily Mail phone-hacking caseThe High Court case is set for a nine-week trial starting next week.15 Jan 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNo conviction for illegal Mt Eden buildings: Real estate agent's job a factorBlockhouse Bay agent James Lu and builder Xian Fan Liu pleaded guilty to charges.15 Jan 08:32 PM
EntertainmentSting sued by former Police bandmates in $2m fight over streaming royaltiesAndy Summers and Stewart Copeland say a 1977 deal guarantees them 15%.15 Jan 07:00 AM
WorldKiller who said he was too injured to stand trial caught playing rugbySteven Naylor hit 193km/h before smashing into 23-year-old rider Owen Baugh.14 Jan 10:23 PM
EntertainmentTimothy Busfield's wife breaks silence after his arrestBusfield, 68, faces two counts of criminal sexual contact and child abuse.14 Jan 08:12 PM
New ZealandIgnored notice: Embattled painting firm hit with further penalty over workplace problemsWaikato business said it had not been trading since September 2022 and was insolvent.14 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceFormer financial adviser David McEwen sends message from Lithuania, tells court he has no money'What’s he actually doing at the moment?' Judge asks as letter from Lithuania presented.14 Jan 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRyman miscalculated staff holiday pay, makes $24m provision in accountsRetirement village company one of many that miscalculated holiday pay. 13 Jan 11:41 PM
WorldTrial begins for husband accused of killing wife in double-murder plot with au pairBrendan Banfield is accused of luring Joseph Ryan to his home in 'rape fantasy' plot.13 Jan 09:47 PM
EntertainmentAustralian author Craig Silvey charged over alleged child exploitation materialWA schools have been told to stop using his books from the 2026 year.13 Jan 09:38 PM
WorldBBC to ask US court to dismiss Trump's $17b lawsuitTrump claims the edited BBC speech clip was a 'fabricated' version of events.13 Jan 07:25 PM
WorldClintons threatened with contempt of Congress after refusing to give Epstein testimonyThe Republican-led House Oversight Committee ordered both Clintons to testify on August 5.13 Jan 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhere 'agitated' soldier who cops feared had knives, bombs handed himself in after searchThe NZDF went to court to prevent the Herald from publishing details about the soldier. 13 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandFirearms Safety Authority head Angela Brazier slams 'inaccurate' IPCA reportAngela Brazier says police leaders have 'targeted' her and ruined her reputation.13 Jan 12:00 AM
WorldUS senator sues Pentagon chief over 'unconstitutional' punishmentMark Kelly says censure and rank threats breach his constitutional rights.12 Jan 09:04 PM
New ZealandHow old is too old for a home loan?Advisers say many banks now expect home loans to be cleared by age 70.12 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandRedundancy 'charade': Influencer wins $48,000 after unfair dismissal findingThe ERA found the firm's redundancy process was rushed and largely predetermined.12 Jan 06:00 AM
BusinessNews of a second healthcare data breach emerges - six months after the factThe scope of the attack is still not clear.12 Jan 01:29 AM
New ZealandMum awarded $10,000 after son blocks her access to moneyHer son became a joint account holder while translating for his mother.12 Jan 12:19 AM
CrimeFishers warned: Prosecution likely for illegal toheroa, excess tuatua this summerTaking prohibited toheroa can mean a $500 fine or a court prosecution.10 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandEx-Kaipara councillor avoids conviction over shop assaultsJudge Greg Davis ruled a conviction would outweigh the comparatively low-level offending. 07 Jan 11:00 PM
CrimeNeglectful German Shepherd breeder tries to overturn nine-year dog-ownership ban Janine Wallace was sentenced alongside her mother, Barbara Glover, after an SPCA probe. 07 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandManage My Health hackers remove information about patient data onlineHackers calling themselves 'Kazu' had posted samples of the stolen data.06 Jan 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Treated like a terrorist': Lodge owners fume at six-hour council raidCompliance officers and police asked dozens of tenants to leave, then broke through locks.06 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldDuke of Marlborough denies strangling wifeHe appears in court accused of attacking Edla Marlborough on three occasions.06 Jan 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandBankrupted Akl developer 'millions in debt', blames housing market collapseThe developer was tipped into bankruptcy by Carters over a $225k building supplies debt. 05 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCourthouse crisis has lawyers insisting 'we need a new one now’Lawyers say some murder-accused are getting bail purely due to trial delays.04 Jan 05:01 PM
CrimeHow a barefoot kid became one of the country’s top defence lawyersArthur Fairley, who has almost 900 trials under his belt, says law is like a test match.02 Jan 09:21 PM
