New ZealandPsychiatrist speaks of Olivia Podmore’s ‘despair’ at sacrifices she madeDr Erik Monasterio spoke at the coronial inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore in Christchurch District Court on April 22, 2025.Watch22 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandMāori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.Watch30 Aug 08:38 PM
New Zealand'Gone Fishing' murder case heads to Court of AppealConvicted killers Gail Maney and Stephen Stone head to court 35 years after disappearance of Deane-Fuller-Sandys. Video / NZHeraldWatch12 Aug 01:59 AM
New ZealandQuashed: Court of Appeal orders retrial for man accused of murdering toddler17 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandSacred site on Ōwairaka Mt Albert damaged by illegal tree planting, authority rules14 Oct 08:18 AM
New ZealandPeter Ellis saga explained: The twists and turns of Chch Civic Creche sex abuse case07 Oct 01:31 AM
New ZealandMurder trio's appeals dismissedThe three offenders unsuccessfully appealed their convictions in Wellington.19 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandChild rapist has public protection order removed - despite being deemed high riskRapist Mark Chisnall has had an order potentially keeping him in custody for life removed.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrive-by shooters 'only wanted to scare'The pair will continue to serve their sentence behind bars.28 Aug 11:06 PM
New ZealandToupees and necklaces: Murderer's legal action costs taxpayers nearly $1 millionPhillip John Smith has cost taxpayers thousands of dollars each year.20 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandCourt of Appeal dismisses case of man killed by policeSteven Wallace was killed by police in 2000.15 Aug 01:47 AM
New Zealand'Mr Big' undercover sting: Man cleared of murder wanted Crown to pay upDavid Lyttle's conviction for the fatal shooting of his mate was quashed.05 Aug 05:24 AM
New ZealandAnti-water bottling campaigners overturn consentsConsents had allowed companies to extract billions of litres a year.20 Jul 02:00 AM
CrimeAltered sentence for man whose meth importation trial was eclipsed by Joseph Parker suppression battleTevita Kulu was sentenced in 2019 to 18 years' prison for the "home-grown" operation.01 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandSerial rapist cites childhood of abuse in failed court bid"Signature" offending seen in abductions of three different women for sex.13 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandMegaupload accused dies: 'Heartbroken' Kim Dotcom pays tribute to best friendDotcom only accused left facing US extradition.12 Jun 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Completely unsound': NZ's biggest-ever fraudster's appeal rejectedJohn Richard Bracken will stay in prison despite begging in tears to be let out.09 Jun 10:59 PM
New ZealandRapist's non-parole period quashed by Court of AppealMan who raped two women allowed to appeal against sentence; non-parole period quashed.09 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'We're the ones doing a life sentence, not him': Young mum's family angered by killer's appealAzalia Wilson died from blunt force injuries to her head, neck, abdomen and face.07 Jun 05:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDisgraced lawyer launches bid to return to lawDisgraced lawyer Davina Murray has launched a bid to get her legal career back.02 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandKiller fights for right to men's mags in prisonStephen Hudson said his right to freedom of expression was breached.01 Jun 10:35 PM
New ZealandFatal police shooting from 22 years ago under spotlightSteven Wallace's encounter with police lasted just six minutes before he was shot.30 May 09:18 PM
BusinessFormer New Zealand women's rugby league team physiotherapist denied shot at Supreme Court appealNorthland physio Skye Renes denied Supreme Court appeal against ACC fraud convictions.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandScott Watson wins legal challenge to argue crucial evidenceControversial photo montage evidence to go under microscope.25 May 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWaiheke vineyard loses yet againBusiness argued the Environment Court had exceeded its jurisdiction.24 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandInmate busted using girlfriend to smuggle meth behind barsPlan foiled by "non-contact" visit.21 May 07:30 AM
New ZealandTeen murderer's trial evidence a 'train wreck', appeal lawyer saysHaami Hanara was just 14-years-old when he murdered Kelly Donner.17 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan who murdered pregnant partner appeals against convictionJayson Poihipi said his lawyer told him not to give evidence at trial.12 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's biggest-ever tax fraudster appeals after $17.3 million conJohn Richard Bracken pleaded not to be sent back to prison.05 May 02:45 AM
