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
Personal FinanceGovt cuts snippet of red tape associated with deathThe probate threshold is set to rise.31 Jul 05:44 AM
CrimeTech being tested to clamp or seize cars of Kiwis evading court finesBailiffs are testing devices to scan plates for overdue fines.24 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSport'Dangerous' run it straight concerns ignored by Govt officials before teen's deathPapers show it was treated as a private issue but is now the subject of top-level talks. 20 Jul 10:00 PM
Crime'Disgusted by my actions': Man who scammed 21 people apologises, but won't give up co-offendersJack Hennessy scammed 21 victims, stealing $337,700 in just 14 days.16 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandSnapchat predator raped teen while on bail for similar offendingHe groomed and violated a 13-year-old while awaiting trial for raping a 16-year-old.14 Jul 05:00 PM
Auckland'Mum, I’m a strong boy aren’t I?’ Murdered 5-year-old's mother breaks down in court over final phone call with son A coroner's inquiry into Malachi Subecz's death in 2021 began today. 14 Jul 02:41 AM
WellingtonCops claim Kiri Allan told police she wrote the law, grabbed shrubs during arrestNew police documents claim Allan refused to accept the court summons served on her.08 Jul 09:03 PM
New ZealandGovt to ease anti-money laundering checks for family trust house salesThe Government plans to relax checks for 'low-risk' house sales in family trusts.08 Jul 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShould stealing kids be protected from citizen’s arrest? Child welfare watchdog airs concernsChief Children’s Commissioner says children should be free from 'all forms of violence'.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'It's all safe mum': Murder accused allegedly took $85k hidden in mother's dressing gownHelen Gregory's friends have testified about missing money and suspicious phone calls.04 Jul 06:00 AM
Herald NOWJustice Minister announces new offences for 'coward's punches'Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith joins Herald now to discuss the Government's new announcement and sentence structure for a one-punch attack, also known as a 'coward's punch'.Watch30 Jun 07:14 PM
PoliticsMinister ditches agency's Māori name, forming new group instead of ‘Māori-only one’ She wants the group to represent more than just Māori.27 Jun 12:56 AM
New Zealand'Not tackling backlog': Back-up court trial system under scrutinyThere are frustrations over back-up trials and claims they're not tackling backlogs.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ prison numbers projected to spike under tougher crime laws - see the numbersPrisoner numbers are expected to jump 36% in the next 10 years.12 Jun 01:28 AM
PoliticsGovernment agrees to big change for proposed anti-stalking law, doxing includedThe committee believed the act of “doxing” should be added to the list. 10 Jun 03:21 AM
New ZealandTaupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery chargesThe man is one of three accused of trying to bribe the complainant.09 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandCrown urged to consult Māori on coastal rights amid funding scheme reviewCosts for coastal marine title claims are expected to rise to $19 million in 2024-25.06 Jun 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Budget 2025 misses the mark on justice reformOPINION: Access to justice or bogus rhetoric? 01 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandVictims voice concerns over legal aid as Government boosts fundingOne victim's ex is out of jail and wants legal aid to oppose a protection order.31 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandCouple's renovation dream almost derailed by court's error in $8k window disputeThey won a case over incorrect window sizes but the decision had 'serious errors'.31 May 06:00 AM
