New ZealandWas it a loan or a gift? Father takes legal action against daughter over $5k for overseas tripBefore the father filed his claim, he told his daughter: 'You will regret this.'21 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'My children are cold': Council ordered family to switch noisy heat pump off at nightAfter being issued an abatement notice, the family turned to the Environment Court.21 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandHardship on both sides: The unusual tenancy battle leaving a landlord and her tenants in turmoilThe woman was assaulted overseas and wanted to move back into her newly tenanted home.21 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandDrunk gang member pulled loaded shotgun from under sleeping children and fired it20 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandFractured whānau: Grandson appointed guardian after fight over kaumātua's care goes to court20 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandNot-so-shared-driveway: Misleading information sees real estate salespeople fined $21,00019 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandThief who has been stealing for half his life wants to quit after $25k crime spree19 Sep 08:00 PM
New Zealand'How can you be so dark and evil?': Family's question to killer as he's jailed for life18 Sep 11:51 PM
New ZealandWoman rescued by bystanders after ex forces her into car, strangles her while speeding18 Sep 07:00 PM
CrimeMan in rehab caught peddling drugs from within facility while on bail for dealingMichael Clark was caught with 207g of meth in his room at Auckland's Grace Foundation. 18 Sep 08:00 AM
CrimeDistressed teen throws drink, walks out while giving evidence in abuse trialThe girl became upset while discussing claims against two Oranga Tamariki caregivers. 18 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A bigger risk': The alarming history of the man who shot Brownie the dog in the head at supermarketPolice once issued a plea not to approach Daniel Livingstone, 'a high-risk offender'.18 Sep 04:49 AM
New Zealand'Avoidable tragedy': Friends going to Rhythm & Vines killed, hit by car while fighting on dark road Jardon Te Hau and Waylon Uatuku died within hours of each other. 17 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandLate-night knocks, toe tugging and power tools: Tribunal slams landlord's conductOne tenant said they were woken by the landlord tugging at their toe.17 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandLonger jail time for man who put gun to injured hostage's head, yelling 'I’ll f****** kill him!'Crown lawyers argued that Jade Raymond Mellow's sentence was 'manifestly inadequate'.17 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan shoots dog in the head after it barked at him in supermarket carparkDanny Livingstone then shot the dog's owner in the arm. 17 Sep 01:00 AM
Crime'Family crest': Judge orders police to return gang member's seized patchSyd Te Rata said wearing the gang patch was a way of honouring his friend who had died.16 Sep 10:04 PM
New ZealandBrothel in suburbia: Mount Maunganui home seized; Madam illegally employed up to 150 sex workersMay Chen operated three brothels out of Tauranga and Auckland.16 Sep 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I want to get out': Former Act Party high-flier to stay in prison for sex crimesFormer Act Party president Tim Jago accepts he now has a 'label' as a sexual offender. 16 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'If you ran, you were hit harder': Jury hears child abuse claims against Oranga Tamariki caregiversOne girl told police she was locked in a room for three days without food.16 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandSerial rapist cleared of kidnapping woman 19 years on, despite admitting he had done itFrankie Edwards admitted five 2006 incidents involving women. But he only committed four. 16 Sep 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Highly careless': Judge blasts importer after toy cars pose choking risk to young kidsHundreds of the colourful cars may still be in circulation despite a nationwide recall.15 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandWoman jailed for fatal crash while chasing partner's wife was 'overwhelmed by emotions'Sharanjit Kaur killed Jono Baker while driving recklessly in an oncoming lane.15 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandBotched ram raid: Would-be robber leaves empty-handed and with two broken teethThe car used in the ram raid was taken by force from a man parked at Te Mata Peak.15 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandInjured teen's five teeth stored in milk, but dental staff didn't see reimplantation as urgentThe long-term prognosis for the 14yo's teeth was 'seriously jeopardised' by the delay.15 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Too fast': Cancer survivor died in sea biscuit river tragedyA coroner said the jet ski towing her was speeding and called for more 5-knot limit signs.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandIndian national with NZ-born child to be deported for indecent assault of womanAmrat Dhounsi was told he has three months to get his affairs in order before leaving NZ.14 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandEx-property management worker siphoned more than $860k, largely in tenants' bond moneyAt first it was a mistake but when she didn't get caught, she carried on.14 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Boy racer bravado': Teen girl killed in street race that ended in crashJack Greer, one of the racers, has been sentenced for his involvement in the fatal race.14 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandLandlord claims tenant ‘almost bankrupted her’ over damage to homeA landlord says she has been left in financial peril over damage amounting to thousands of dollars caused to her property by a tenant who left owing more than $9000 in rent.Watch14 Sep 12:00 AM
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
