PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: Shoplifting crackdown - When law and policy clashOPINION: Tough on crime or tough to follow? The contradictions in Govt’s retail crackdown.26 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice to appeal rulings returning confiscated gang patchesJudge Bruce Davidson cited earlier cases in returning Syd Te Rata’s patch.22 Oct 07:02 PM
CrimeJames Tuwhangai in the High Court after stabbing a woman 18 timesTaumarunui man James Tuwhangai in the High Court at Hamilton this morning for sentencing on a charge of attempted murder after stabbing a woman 18 times.Watch20 Oct 10:36 PM
New Zealand'False, baseless and damaging': Mowbray family hits back at false TikTok claims over child abuse case16 Oct 02:34 AM
PremiumPoliticsTrespass law changes open to misuse? Goldsmith backs stronger private property rights over judicial safeguard07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsKiwis are drinking less, and violent crime is dropping. New data shows how the two relate05 Oct 08:31 PM
New Zealand‘Better judgement could have been exercised’: Police chief on firearms directive22 Sep 07:09 PM
PremiumPoliticsLatest crime data show chances of prison sentence at all-time high; 'staggering' rise in drug-use charges16 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsShorter voting enrolment deadline: Minister has 'every confidence' Kiwis can adapt15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsPolice slam Govt citizen’s arrest proposal; gives public more power than cops14 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A very sad case': How one landlord’s compassion ended in debt and despairFiona McLaren had to pick up the pieces when her tenant damaged the property and left.14 Sep 12:00 AM
CrimeOpinion: Suppression orders don’t work when the internet won’t forgetLifting the injunction could allow responsible media to address important questions and reassess Phillips’ actions. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeAuckland suitcase double-murder trial: Counsellor recalls Hakyung Lee’s ‘crisis of faith’As Hakyung “Jasmine” Lee’s husband was dying in hospice care, the former Sunday school teacher revealed to a palliative care counsellor that she was having a “crisis of faith*.Watch12 Sep 02:31 AM
CrimeSuitcase double-murder trial: Reporter gives details about the grisly court case making headlinesReporter Emily Ansell talks with Herald NOW about the double-murder trial that is making headlines Video / Herald NOWWatch11 Sep 07:39 PM
New ZealandKim Dotcom loses fresh bid to block US extraditionKim Dotcom has fought extradition since the US request was lodged in 2012.10 Sep 08:46 AM
CrimeJulia DeLuney sentenced for murder of mother Helen GregoryJulia DeLuney was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment today as a result of murdering her own mother. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Sep 07:08 AM
New Zealand'Unsustainable caseloads': Chief Justice laments too few judges, not enough courtsCriminal trials are becoming longer and more complex, now lasting more than three weeks.04 Sep 12:20 AM
PoliticsChief Justice speaks on the stress judges face in a overloaded justice systemChief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann speaks on the "heavy load" that judges carry on a day to day basis in a justice system she says is under considerable stress. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Sep 03:19 AM
PoliticsPM asked Attorney-General to warn Cabinet after minister’s controversial ERA comments Collins said she warned Cabinet of the "need for careful use of language". 02 Sep 12:21 AM
New Zealand'Abusive incidents': Parking fee hike sparks public backlashThe minimum fine increased from $12 to $20 after Government changes.30 Aug 03:09 AM
PoliticsAlcohol law proposals: Moves to make it easier for bars to open during big sporting eventsThe reform would simplify the process of allowing bars to open for major sporting events. 28 Aug 12:15 AM
New Zealand'System error': Fines text mistakenly sent to thousands of New ZealandersSome people would have received the same message about paying a fine up to eight times.26 Aug 06:07 AM
Politics'Biggest change since 2004': Building consent reforms to be unveiled todayThe Govt signalled in late 2024 it was investigating options for major reform. 18 Aug 12:48 AM
New ZealandKiwi living in Australia for decades arrested at NZ border over unpaid $58k student debtHer lawyer said such a move was 'very, very rare'. 15 Aug 06:00 AM
Politics'Intrusive behaviour': Govt outlawing disruptive protests outside people’s homesThe new law will take into consideration a range of factors, such as the time of the day.15 Aug 03:09 AM
WorldGary Glitter among criminals denied freedom as UK parole board toughens approachAround 700 dangerous criminals were denied parole under stricter reforms.10 Aug 10:34 PM
New ZealandBusinesses urged to bypass free mediation service due to wait-listThe current wait time for mediation is seven weeks due to high demand.09 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraGovt allocates $25m for potential referendum on four-year termsFinance Minister Nicola Willis reduced the original budget from $33.057m to $25m.06 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandLeaked paper reveals Govt's alcohol reform U-turnMinister McKee expressed disappointment over the leaked Cabinet paper.05 Aug 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Prison could get 460 more high-security inmatesLabour says the document shows groundwork being laid for a 'mega-prison' in Hawke's Bay.05 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldUS to require $25,000 bond for some visitorsThe 12-month pilot programme targets countries with high visa overstay rates.04 Aug 10:23 PM
Infrastructure reportWhy PPPs are back: Tackling NZ's infrastructure challengesSouthbase's Will Birch explains four reasons the PPP route is attractive to government.04 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandNational scandal: Inquest finally delivers answers on Malachi Subecz murder'He was just a very, very special kid to me' - his mum described herself as a pushover02 Aug 05:00 PM
