PremiumPremiumAged care'Reform overdue': Push for fairer retirement village dispute systemThe proposed system would minimise legal representation in disputes.29 Jul 02:00 AM
WorldFormer My Kitchen Rules star faces assault allegationsAnthony Mu allegedly beat and tackled a child, and when she was 18 hauled her by her hair.29 Jul 12:28 AM
WorldFlorida family accused of abusing 9 children, face $837k bondThey are accused of cruelty and harsh punishment towards 7- to 16-year-olds in their care.28 Jul 11:16 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki ordered to pay $108,000 over battle to remove Māori child from Pākehā foster parentsOranga Tamariki engaged in a campaign to discredit the foster parents, says justice.28 Jul 10:21 PM
EntertainmentCroc wrangler Matt Wright pleads not guilty in high-profile justice caseThe charges relate to a 2022 helicopter crash that killed Chris Wilson.28 Jul 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandBankrupted Akl developer 'millions in debt', blames housing market collapseThe developer was tipped into bankruptcy by Carters over a $225k building supplies debt. 28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouple set to lose $1.7m in property after commercial-scale cannabis bustPolice found 331 cannabis plants in four different stages of cultivation and $153k cash.28 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandWoman adopts ex-partner’s baby to save her from meth exposure, non-accidental injury'I know mummy will make sure you see all your family,' says judge. 28 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Rarely encountered': Record-breaking LSD bust worth $1 millionLSD seizure breaks NZ record for quantity found in one person's possession.28 Jul 06:30 AM
CrimeMen forfeit $70k in drug proceeds after meth lab arrestsPolice found 1.6kg of meth at a clandestine lab in Herekino.28 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Trail of blood': Violent attack after couple followed home from pub'You can’t call the police because we know where you live and we’re gangsters.'28 Jul 04:57 AM
New Zealand'Deeply regret this': Doctor's oversight leaves patient with swollen face, constant painThe doctor overlooked a crucial ultrasound finding before removing part of her thyroid. 28 Jul 04:29 AM
New ZealandFamily didn't have a chance to say goodbye after teen died from post-op complicationsHDC: A significant number of changes have been made to the health sector since the death.28 Jul 02:00 AM
Crime'Insidious offending': Uni student behind NZ's first 'SMS blaster' attackNearby phones were 'effectively hijacked' by the device, which operated out of his car.27 Jul 04:44 AM
Crime'A monster': Woman discovered abusive husband had been secretly recording herShe was forced to send the man photos proving her whereabouts.27 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandCalendar Girls told to take down social media posts that were too revealingSeven women are seeking a declaration over their employment status with Calendar Girls. 27 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'A lot of deception': French bakery owners vanished, leaving debts unpaidThe couple left behind shoes, clothing and a large collection of souvenir 'bells'.26 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We ensure it's not a lottery:' Former cop and MP turned PI on finding out the truth Northland PI Mike Sabin works with a team of six former-detectives to gather evidence. 26 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandHow a gang funeral ride brought South Auckland traffic to a standstillAbout 40 motorbikes formed the biker convoy in South Auckland.26 Jul 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Disrespectful, discourteous:' Bottom-slapping, back-touching lawyer censured He claimed the bottom slap was 'blokey' and the back touch was an 'innocuous courtesy'.26 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesKiwi victims of Qantas cyber attack can lodge complaint in NZ, expert saysAn NZ lawyer says affected people in this country can still take action against Qantas.26 Jul 12:26 AM
New Zealand'This is home': Family's plea as 7yo boy with epilepsy faces deportationJoshua, 7, faces deportation because his health issues are deemed a burden.26 Jul 12:00 AM
CrimeHow a CFO labelled a 'money mule' in $400k laundering case had his convictions overturnedThe Court of Appeal has quashed Alan Jones' convictions and home detention sentence. 25 Jul 10:00 PM
EntertainmentBafta-winning actor charged with raping womanAll offences are alleged to have occurred in January 2023, relating to the same woman.25 Jul 08:34 PM
AucklandAuckland man jailed for brutal attack on Taiwanese tourist in Mission BayThe man also knocked out a petrol station worker in an unprovoked attack.24 Jul 10:21 PM
WorldMan wrongfully jailed for 32 years sues prosecutors, detectivesJohn Huffington, 62, was twice wrongly sentenced to death for murders he didn’t commit.24 Jul 10:12 PM
WorldCanadian ice hockey players found not guilty in high-profile assault caseThe case had captured the country's attention.24 Jul 09:41 PM
WorldArgentine man wins $12,500 after Google captures him nakedJudges ruled Google violated his privacy, undermining his dignity.24 Jul 09:14 PM
WorldOutback killer's family farewells him in private funeralBradley John Murdoch had been diagnosed with terminal throat cancer in 2019.24 Jul 08:06 PM
New ZealandHigh-ranking school employee charged with indecent assault, impeding breathingThe Herald understands the complainant was previously a student.24 Jul 05:42 AM
New Zealand'I want answers': Tensions rise as man refuses to leave council meetingA speaker demanded answers about a pit dispute on his property.24 Jul 04:52 AM
New ZealandSerial Auckland sex offender's jail term cutThe prosecutor said Fairgray's offending was “calculated and careful”.24 Jul 01:34 AM
WorldWoman accused of posing as nurse in elaborate identity theft schemePolice say she used at least 10 aliases to pose as a nurse.23 Jul 10:36 PM
WorldOfficers face no charges in case of black man punched during traffic stopWilliam McNeil was wrestled out of a car in Florida and punched multiple times.23 Jul 10:28 PM