New ZealandMan found not guilty of raping sleeping womanRiccardo Gilheaney-Fraser was found not guilty of rape after a week long trial.20 Feb 01:23 AM
CrimeStudent flat violently ransacked by 15 malesFour people were assaulted at the North Dunedin house.19 Feb 09:40 PM
New ZealandRebuild from Gabrielle underway, Hawke's Bay gang crime & Turkey moves from rescue to recovery | Focus Morning Bulletin: 20 February, 2023 The Government looks overseas for help in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, police crackdown as arrests are made for looting and rescue efforts dwindle in Turkey and Syria in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Feb 04:57 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after stabbing on Auckland busThe victim remains in hospital in a stable condition.19 Feb 02:01 AM
New ZealandStruck-off lawyer who married killer wants to practise againDavina Reid was struck off for smuggling contraband into prison.18 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime501 appeal: Kiwi widower ordered to leave Australia despite ex-partner’s tragic deathHe asked authorities for mercy in 2019 so he could mourn with his children.18 Feb 05:23 AM
New Zealand'Concerns for his safety': Killer driver's community sentence scrapped due to threats from victim's familyThe road worker's lawyer says he was getting threats.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rock bottom': Man living in car creates fake profiles in insurance scam, fetching him $27kLiving in their cars, the fraud was committed to support the man's family, it was heard.17 Feb 06:11 AM
New ZealandWoman challenged ex-partner over vanished new lover: ‘What have you done with him?’Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.17 Feb 03:17 AM
CrimeTeen told 111 murder defendant had choked her puppy; two months later she was dead"Stay away from my daughter, she's only 16," Trinity Oliver's mum recalled saying.16 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandMan claimed tracking ex-wife's car, tampering with wipers was 'friendly gesture'James Garcia tracked down his ex-wife's car in the middle of the night.16 Feb 08:07 PM
New ZealandJudge declares mistrial in child sex abuse caseDay four of trial fails to get under way as judge dismisses jury.16 Feb 06:08 PM
New Zealand'Unsatisfactory': Court rules on ongoing issues around psychiatric reports for offendersA defendant and a health service sought declarations on the provision of the reports.16 Feb 07:09 AM
New ZealandMan to be extradited for alleged machete attack in AustraliaThe alleged offending occurred in a drug deal gone wrong.16 Feb 06:00 AM
CrimeStrangulation case: Jurors watch CCTV from Auckland train station where 16yo girl was killedTrinity Oliver was found dead in September 2021.16 Feb 05:16 AM
CrimeSuitcase murder case: Accused mother wants identity kept secretShe was extradited from South Korea after the remains of her two children were discovered.16 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandVanished man's mother says defendant used to call her 'Mum'Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.16 Feb 12:15 AM
CrimeManslaughter trial: 'Relentless pursuit' blamed for man's drowning in Auckland harbourJames Jenkins, 24, disappeared beneath the water near Auckland's Viaduct in October 2019.15 Feb 05:43 AM
New ZealandWoman confronts man who sexually abused her as a childHe told her it was their "little secret" and would often buy her McDonalds aftward.15 Feb 05:00 AM
CrimeMan accused of strangling 16-year-old admits he killed her, but not on purposeThe body of 16-year-old Trinity Oliver was found in Manurewa in September 2021.15 Feb 04:47 AM
New ZealandVanished builder stashed cash and lived outside society norms, court hearsCrown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.15 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandSerious assualt in Featherston, victim’s car found burnt outPolice said a member of the public found an injured man on their driveway early today.14 Feb 11:26 PM
CrimeMandal Sellick murder trial: Ex-partner pleads guilty to cleaning crime scene before trial beginsMars Rakeem, 28, was shot to death in 2021.14 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandWoman who says army officer sexually violated her accused of 'charade'Trial hears what was supposed to be a consensual encounter, allegedly turned violent.14 Feb 05:44 PM
New ZealandSmashed over the head with pot plant for cigaretteBackpacker lost two teeth and suffered a broken eye socket in the violent attack.14 Feb 05:43 PM
CrimeCigarette heist: Trio aged 13, 14 and 16 charged with violent robbery after stolen car spikedA stolen vehicle was eventually stopped with road spikes.14 Feb 02:01 AM
CrimeMan accused of escaping prison van taken to hospital after police dog used during arrestThree men are accused of fleeing a prison transport van along an Auckland motorway.13 Feb 11:58 PM
New Zealand'Telling tales': Private investigator told wife of husband's affairThe woman's daughter also overhead part of the phone call, causing 'severe anxiety'.13 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of raping sleeping woman goes on trialRiccardo Gilheaney-Fraser's victim alleges she woke up to him having sex with her.13 Feb 03:00 AM
CrimeThree Mt Eden prisoners charged with dramatic motorway escape, but remain at-largeThe men vanished on Friday while being transported to Mt Eden prison.13 Feb 12:44 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest two people as search for escaped prisoners continuesTrio fled on foot from a transport van, before stealing a vehicle from a member of public.11 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandThe great escape: Man charged with assaulting an officer among trio on the runTrio fled on foot from a transport van, before stealing a vehicle from a member of public.10 Feb 09:23 PM
Crime‘Go, go, go, go!’: Moment escaped prisoner attempted to hijack woman’s carThe young woman said she was "paralysed" with fear when the man jumped in the backseat.10 Feb 05:42 PM
Crime'Helen Clark' MDMA scheme: Prison ordered for Gisborne man caught importing $500k ecstasy haulDefendant sentenced to prison after appearing today in the Auckland District Court.10 Feb 06:14 AM
