Crime'A lot about this is unusual' - Lawyers address jury as testimony finishes at meth syndicate murder trialCrime boss Uncle Six and a fellow henchman both pleaded guilty and testified against him.28 Jun 08:22 AM
CrimeMan films indecent act with 'elderly family dog'Videos of the act, along with thousands of exploitation materials were found on his phone.28 Jun 07:18 AM
New ZealandMan guilty of organising prostitution for underage girlThe man has denied any involvement with the prostitution throughout the trial.28 Jun 03:53 AM
CrimeSteve Braunias: Boston Wilson's trial for the killing of a childWilson's nephew, 10-month-old Chance, died in December 2021.28 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandVictim's hospital bed interview didn't result in miscarriage of justice“It shows the complainant in the immediate aftermath of the incident."28 Jun 03:17 AM
New ZealandSir James Wallace named as former rich-lister convicted of indecent assault; Govt moves to strip knighthoodFormer rich-lister finally unmasked more than five years after first charged.28 Jun 02:30 AM
CrimeBusted car thief turns on teens with a screwdriver in WhangāreiHe came at youngsters, aged 14 and 15, with a screwdriver and stole their phones.28 Jun 01:21 AM
New Zealand‘Vile’ sex offender gets 10 years’ jail for ‘harrowing’ attacks on young girlRoss Bigham's 'constant and relentless' assaults continued for seven years.27 Jun 06:32 PM
New ZealandRecidivist swindler who was '80 per cent sure' he wouldn't reoffend denied paroleGiven the conman had 75 dishonesty convictions, it was seen as too risky to release him.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTikTok crime spree: Youths steal cars, filming their crimes to broadcast onlineYouths stealing cars in a four-day spree broadcast their exploits on TikTok.27 Jun 06:24 AM
CrimeWhangārei Boys' High ordered to pay $14k to former employeeInconsistencies between the ERA and the Employment Court resulted in a win.27 Jun 06:00 AM
CrimeName of former member of high-profile charitable organisation convicted for child exploitation material to remain secretThe man was a former member of a high-profile New Zealand charitable organisation.27 Jun 05:47 AM
CrimePrisoner convicted of sexually violating cellmate claims injuries were self-inflictedHe has taken his fight against conviction to the Supreme Court, and lost.27 Jun 05:00 AM
CrimeTears in court as witnesses recount day baby Chance was fatally injuredThe 10-month-old had just opened his first Christmas present ever.27 Jun 04:35 AM
New ZealandAuckland woman charged with impersonating detectiveThe woman was due to appear in the Auckland District Court today.27 Jun 03:05 AM
New ZealandHit and run killing: Jury finds woman guilty of partner's murderThe jury could only reach majority, or 11-1, verdicts this afternoon.27 Jun 02:34 AM
New Zealand'Vindictive': Man accused of organising prostitution for 15yo denies offendingThe man said the woman is trying to "incriminate" him out of jealousy.27 Jun 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Here we go again, another trial for the killing of a childAnother young man in the dock, another entry into the long catalogue of infanticide in NZ.26 Jun 09:03 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mosque attack video appears on Twitter; social media giant initially refuses to remove itTwitter initially said it wouldn't remove the clip, then did after the Herald's inquiries.26 Jun 07:17 AM
New ZealandDrugs and a shoebox full of cash: Gang chief gets 12 years in prisonPolice op targeted gang's nationwide distribution of meth and other drugs.26 Jun 06:48 AM
Crime'I just lost it': Trial begins for Auckland man accused of murdering baby nephewTen-month-old Chance died in Birkdale, North Shore in December 2021.26 Jun 05:17 AM
New ZealandWatch: 30 seconds of terror, robbers' million-dollar rampage on jewellerNational Party leader Christopher Luxon says the heist had a 'profound' impact on owner.26 Jun 03:13 AM
CrimeWho is Uncle Six? Imprisoned crime boss reveals meth empire funnelling millions to ChinaDespite an overstayer who couldn't speak English, he built a lucrative criminal career.24 Jun 12:00 AM
CrimeCourtroom silent as killer describes stab victim's struggle for life amid botched hitHe recalled to the jury in vivid detail the violent last moments of Ricky Wang's life.23 Jun 05:23 AM
New Zealand'I am afraid': Off-duty restaurant worker shot in the arm by man hiding in the darkThe woman had just finished her shift and was heading home when the man opened fire.23 Jun 02:48 AM
New ZealandJewellery store robber smirks as he's jailed: How selfies with the loot sealed his fateBayley Christensen smirked while his victim spoke about the trauma of the robbery.23 Jun 01:21 AM
New ZealandTrial of man accused of killing Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods two years awayNot guilty pleas over death of Linda Woods in her Kaikohe home.22 Jun 10:12 PM
New ZealandMan denies murder charge in Linwood Park deathA 31-year-old man accused of killing a tourist from India has denied a murder charge.22 Jun 09:50 PM
New ZealandRangiora homicide: Man pleads not guilty to murderRichard Leman's dismembered body was found inside the boot of a parked car.22 Jun 09:18 PM
New ZealandArmed police raid Head Hunters gang pad, seize motorbikesWest Auckland residents can expect to see more police today, as they target gang activity.22 Jun 08:40 PM
New ZealandPolice called to fake dog attack in Dunedin and then assaultedWoman called for help when 'there was no nearby park and no dog',22 Jun 06:53 PM
New ZealandFudged the numbers? Inside the Government’s 1800 ‘new cops’ milestoneANALYSIS: Police and the Government are being cagey, refusing to front the numbers.Watch22 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime‘Sex slave’: Man jailed for historic sexual abuse of whāngai girl he still deniesNow older, the victim went to the police six years ago to report the offending.22 Jun 06:00 AM
CrimeChristmas crash: Pub row ends with drunk and dangerous driver in a paddockHe drove in an 'erratic manner' straight past the police station.22 Jun 05:00 AM