Jaime Lyth is a multimedia journalist for the New Zealand Herald, focusing on crime and breaking news.
Jaime Lyth began working under the NZ Herald masthead in 2021, as a reporter for the Northern Advocate in Whangārei. Her time in Northland exposed her to rural communities often overlooked and isolated from support systems and resources that New Zealand's inner cities receive. She is passionate about reporting on such social issues and inequalities. In 2023, she joined the NZ Herald team in the Auckland newsroom as a multimedia journalist, focusing on crime and breaking news. She has reported on youth crime and has extensively covered the chronic issue of retail ram raids and gun crime across the country. Jaime spent her childhood in Selwyn and Christchurch. She studied a Bachelor of Communications at Massey University in Wellington. Jaime can be contacted at jaime.lyth@nzme.co.nz
Residents of Auckland tower face eviction within days: 'We can’t go back in’
Residents find out tomorrow if they have to leave by Monday.
'Very weird': School leader queries new rules on sending sick kids to class
'It’s a dilemma that parents and schools have faced forever and a day.'
Third man charged with murdering Damon O'Rourke
Damon O'Rourke was shot in January this year and died from his injuries.
Screaming heard as two critically injured people found in Westmere cul-de-sac
Neighbours heard man screaming from inside a car and going "ballistic".
'Sad and bizarre': Swarbrick slams K Road rainbow crossing vandal, man arrested
'As a result of our inquiries, a 31-year-old Auckland man was arrested.'
Blockbusted: Pair charged for $20,000 Lego heist
Police have laid a brickload of charges after the Lego was allegedly stolen.
'Shocking day for media': Melissa Lee says outdated legislation has to change
It's been a bad week for the NZ media industry with hundreds of job losses confirmed.
'Get stuffed': Paddy Gower slams 'go woke, go broke' naysayers
'When it comes to the sort of Facebook keyboard warriors, I ain’t got no time for that.'
Man charged with arson after scrub fire in North Auckland; state highway closed
Fenz confirmed crews contained the fire near the Kaipara Coast Highway at 10.46am.
'Embarrassing': Chlöe Swarbrick on David Seymour's call for student protesters to be marked absent
The world doesn’t stop at the classroom door, Green Party co-leader says
Serious injuries after car crashes into building in Masterton
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
Knife recovered from Gisborne brawl scene, police update
Three men injured in the altercation have now been discharged from hospital.
Kaikōura man part of criminal network 'responsible for most SMS scams' in 2023 charged
A 28-year-old Kaikōura man has been charged for alleged large-scale text scamming.
Friends pay tribute to ex-army man who died in horror crash
'Woody was a real genuine Kiwi who loved to ride and loved his mates.'
Woman arrested following Pukenui homicide
The police say the 'deceased and alleged offender are believed to be known to each other'.
One in five drugs not as expected - NZ report
Use of substance-checking services has surged with a 51 per cent increase.
NZ-wide morphine shortage impacting palliative care, new stock months away
A woman dying from lung cancer is suffering in pain but can't access the drug.
Diary of an officer: Why police are moving to Australia
Police have rejected the Government’s pay offers. Here's why.
Police investigating brutal Orewa College student assault
Police asked the community to cease sharing videos of the assault.
Easter exodus: Commuters facing major delays, 3 dead in South Island crashes
Traffic is worsening across the motorway network as people head away for the long weekend.
Gisborne rainbow crossing restored after Destiny churchgoers paint it white
'We’re thrilled the rainbow crossing was repainted overnight' - Mayor.
Police investigating homicide in 'very quiet' street
One person is in custody and a homicide investigation has been launched.
'Kick in the guts': Cuts to rural police mooted, rent to skyrocket from $22 a week
The changes include cuts to allowances and subsidised rentals in remote areas.
'There is hope': Nicola Willis on recession, GDP
Finance Minister speaks to Mike Hosking the day after NZ slipped into recession.
PM's wife Amanda Luxon hosting $110 afternoon tea
She will reveal what it is like being married to the Prime Minister.
'Extremely lucky no one was injured'; Six youths arrested after intersection vehicle pile-up
The group fled following the crash but were arrested nearby.
Police ask for dashcam footage after man tries to abduct Auckland student
'He grabbed the student’s arm and tried to pull the student into his vehicle.'
Body in bag mystery: Police reveal new details in 'complex' case
Interpol is involved in the investigation in a bid to identify the dead woman.
The scammers targeting Kiwis: How do you catch an invisible criminal?
Fraud is now the most common type of offence overall.
Meet the man who gets deliberately scammed
“It can go on to things like extortion, blackmail, that type of stuff.”
David Seymour criticised for claiming foreign ECE teachers 'less useful'
The Associate Education Minister blames poor funding for low morale in the sector.
What's a money mule and why are Kiwis getting caught in international scams?
Mules may not be aware they are part of a wider scam defrauding others.
Watch: Anatomy of a scam - why it's called phishing
A blow-by-blow analysis of a common scam.
Scambusters: Facebook Marketplace and Trade Me scams swindling Kiwis
Popular online sites can be a playground for scammers. What can be done to prevent them?
Southern Motorway crash cleared, but traffic queues remain
The crash was blocking two northbound lanes on the southern motorway.
Gas leak on Meola Rd, residents told to close windows 'immediately'
'Please refrain from using any naked flames until further notice.'
'Big challenges ahead of us': PM on first 100 days, final health anouncement today
Christopher Luxon spoke to Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking this morning.
‘Immature’: Seymour lashes out at ‘crying’ media, blasts 1News reporter
'They have spent years celebrating and dancing at every slip that a politician makes.'
Seymour says 'no question' jobs will go from public sector
Act's leader says despite increases in spending, public services have not improved.
Number of jobs lost could be even higher in Newshub closure
A source told the Herald freelance workers weren’t invited to this week’s meeting.
'Shift in gear': Sizzling 30C temps before autumn storm arrives
Conditions will turn in the south on Saturday, ushering in days of wet and wild weather.
Questions over $30m in public funding after Newshub axing bombshell
The restructuring of TV3 includes the end of commercially funded shows.
Man, 25, charged with murder after Mt Albert death
The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident.
Mt Albert homicide: Kāinga Ora admit resident complaints before ‘tragedy’
The estate, with 20 one-bedroom units, is known to have had security issues in the past.
'Bodyguards for months:' Security issues rife at housing estate before homicide
One man died after a reported 'disorder incident' on He Ana Way, in Auckland’s Mt Albert.
Homicide investigation launched after man dies at Auckland Kāinga Ora estate
Police, an ambulance and a fire truck are on the scene at Asquith Ave.
'It was hot!' Auckland traffic worker reveals story behind viral pizza box hat
The Auckland worker who went viral for his ingenious sun protection at mahi speaks.
'Senseless and cowardly act of violence': Marcellin College responds to attack on student
'We condemn this senseless and cowardly act of violence.'
'Bunch of cowards': Councillor condemns 10-person pack attack on boy by rival school students
The young victim was allegedly struck on the head with a bottle and stomped on.
'Significant congestion' expected in central Auckland due to festival
Big Gay Out starts at 12pm at Coyle Park.
Auckland Transport "reviewing" bike ban on buses
Bikes are not permitted on any of Auckland's bus services unless they can be folded up.
Why Malolo Island is perfect for your next Fiji holiday
Owned by a local Fijian family, and a true, family-focused paradise for travellers.
'Are you kidding?... It’s a bloody car park' - Real estate agent's $450 shock move-in cost
A real estate agent has surprised people by charging move-in costs for a car park.
Police find body in Te Akau, Waikato
Formal identification and a post-mortem will be carried out today.
'He was quite lovely': Older man living in sleepout at scene of fatal fire
The fire was first reported just after midnight.
Stay at the first and only resort in Fiji with authentic overwater bures
Where glass floors put the ocean bed directly beneath your feet.
Snow to scorching: Health warnings as hottest weather of summer forecast
Health officials warn people to stay cool and hydrated.
Watch: Driver rams police car in front of Queen St shoppers
'It was definitely scary,' a witness said.
Watch: Rubbish strewn across road after recycling truck catches fire
A rubbish truck caught fire, which is now under control.
'One of a kind': Friends and family pay tribute to Taranaki crash victim
“Her beautiful soul was an absolute delight."
Cyclist dead after serious Warkworth crash
The crash at the intersection of Falls Rd and Mansel Dr was reported to police at 6.58am.
One person dead, Parnell street cordons remain
Police confirmed they were responding to an ongoing incident in the Parnell Rise area.
Six kids arrested after cruising in stolen cars
Police in Auckland have taken six youths into custody.
Worker critically injured on North Shore, roads closed
One person has been transported to hospital in a critical condition.
Four men charged after 'violent' home invasion, car spiked twice in 100km police chase
Neighbour woke up to sounds of ‘shouting and fighting’.
'Violent death': Man attacked before being found dead in Waikato River
The body of John Isaac was found at about 7pm last Thursday.
Albert Park police stalemate: Man in wheelchair arrested, roads closed, buildings evacuated
A witness said he saw about 30 police officers at the scene.
Crash cleared, three lanes on Auckland SH20 reopened
Three northbound lanes out of four were closed.
'My body's falling to bits': Woman pleads 'let me die'
Currently the end-of-life legislation is only an option for people who are terminally ill.
One person dead after motorcycle crashes into parked truck
Taradale Rd has reopened after it was blocked by a separate crash.
'Fight of her life': Mum, influencer shares rare cancer diagnosis
'Gina is in the fight of her life against stage 4 signet cell carcinoma.'
Two-storey house fire in Blockhouse Bay
The home was well ablaze when firefighters arrived.
'No longer speaks': 10yo gets flu, suffers brain injury after seizure
A Kiwi family say their son is being pushed out of rehab and hospital facilities.
Armed police stand-off closes busy West Auckland road for five hours
Police cordons on the street were stood down before 8am this morning.
Family holiday ruined after hero dad run over trying to stop thieves stealing his car
The Kannangara family were looking forward to a trip away to celebrate buying a home.
High-rise window smashes to street below in downtown Auckland
A street in the CBD has been cordoned off following the incident.
No body: How do police decide a missing person might have been murdered?
When do disappearances get upgraded to a homicide investigation?
'Immense sorrow': Brother witnesses sea tragedy, family bereft after 19-year-old drowns
Hiran Joseph is being remembered as 'a lovely boy just starting his life'.