New Zealand'Against his will': Mum says son was ‘forced’ to testify against Mongrel Mob boss'He would stay up all night making sure no one was coming,' victim's mum tells trial.14 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan who spent taxpayer money on gambling, adult entertainment says prison too harshNathan Downey fraudulently obtained nearly $200k from MSD.14 Feb 04:40 AM
CrimeChurch leader plotted with US rapper, baggage handlers to smuggle $8m of meth into NZHe used his 'mana' in the community to recruit young men into the scheme, the Crown says.13 Feb 11:57 PM
New ZealandMassey security guard death: Man denies killing Ramandeep SinghThe security guard's body was found in a Massey reserve a week before Christmas.13 Feb 08:42 PM
CrimeChild killer fights murder sentence, says meth addiction should have been consideredTwo-year-old Nevaeh was found face-down in water with two large rocks on top of her.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan's last words after being stabbed for allegedly testifying against gang bossThe crown says Eli Johnson paid the ultimate price for testifying against the Mongrel Mob.13 Feb 07:00 AM
Crime'Babe, I don't think son's breathing': Mum recalls morning of baby's deathO'Shea Tuhoe Sergeant was 5 weeks old when he died of head injuries.13 Feb 06:11 AM
New Zealand'Feared for his life': Gang member robbed man after being out of jail for just a weekHagen Henare had earlier been involved in kidnapping a woman for a gang boss.13 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Growing problem': Nelson man shares child exploitation video on SnapchatHe told the court he regretted sharing the video and knew his actions were wrong.12 Feb 05:00 PM
Crime'I never touched her': Taiawa Harawira, son of Māori rights icon, denies child sex predator chargeProsecutors dismissed his testimony about his famous mother as "simply incredible".12 Feb 06:06 AM
CrimeTeen father who dropped 5-week-old son from chest height twice had smoked cannabisThe father is on trial over the death of his son O'Shea Tuhoe Sergeant.12 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'This is a Kangaroo court': Psychologist saw ADHD clients despite being under supervisionGunther van der Heijden didn't turn up for the HDPT hearing.12 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland dad on trial accused of murdering baby daughter, assaulting sonAnother young man is on trial accused of killing his daughter.12 Feb 02:01 AM
New Zealand'I was forced to keep a really big dirty secret' - Ambulance officer's abuse finally revealedFormer Blenheim ambulance officer Roger Haack was convicted of indecent assault.11 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate after person threatened with firearm in AucklandThe victim confronted several individuals who were suspected of stealing his bag.10 Feb 08:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe hunt: Fugitive dad Tom Phillips urged to give up, police told to offer rewardMore than two years ago Marokopa dad vanished with his three young children.10 Feb 05:30 AM
CrimeMelbourne Hells Angels boss turned 501 jailed for Auckland murderHe sparked a seven-hour standoff in which police rescued his barricaded family.09 Feb 10:07 PM
CrimeMan who attacked lawyer in courthouse lift challenges time behind barsThe lawyer was rushed to hospital in an ambulance and suffered multiple injuries.09 Feb 08:00 PM
CrimeIllegal prostitution operation involving Brazilian women ends in sentence for organiserThe man was booking 15 Brazillian woman as sex workers in hotels around the North Island.09 Feb 07:27 AM
New ZealandTwo teens charged with taking man's car and ram-raiding dairyTeenage pair charged jointly with aggravated robbery, burglary and wilful damage.09 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandPublic tip-off leads to liquor store robbery arrestPolice said information provided by the public was key to making this arrest.09 Feb 04:48 AM
New Zealand'This is huge': Gail Maney granted appeal hearing to fight ‘Gone Fishing’ convictionGail Maney spent 15 years in prison for ordering the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys.09 Feb 03:16 AM
KahuGrandma attacked by motorist who 'tried to snap' her arm at popular beach carpark“I don’t know why people didn’t jump in to help me.”08 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin police first to get new TasersFrontline staff have started wearing the new model of Tasers, which have a range of 13m.08 Feb 09:42 PM
CrimeTeen admits role in violent armed robbery at Michael HillMore than $50,000 worth of jewellery was stolen and three women were injured.08 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime'Where's the tall guy?' Deportee storms home, questions man at gunpointThe man was deported from Australia for burglaries and robbery.08 Feb 05:03 AM
CrimeMan who stabbed uni student to death on walkway deemed insanePsychiatrists described the man as among the most unwell patients they've seen.08 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandCustoms seize $69m of MDMA and meth at Auckland portThe drugs were hidden in the panels of recently arrived vans.08 Feb 02:13 AM
New ZealandPolice search for attacker after female jogger assaulted at Ōtara reserveThe man was wearing all-black, Nike-branded clothing and shoes.08 Feb 01:14 AM
New ZealandFacial recognition, Auckland fire and benefit blowouts | Focus Morning Bulletin February 8, 2024Supermarkets trial facial recognition, crews work through the night on huge waste facility fire and benefit recipients expected to stay on payouts for longer in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / GettyWatch07 Feb 07:07 PM
New ZealandRotorua store hit in ram raidThousands of dollars in damage was caused to the Otonga Rd Bottle-O store during the ram raid. Video / SuppliedWatch07 Feb 05:50 AM
New ZealandNotorious murderer and prison escapee Phillip John Smith takes Parole Board to courtHe claims the board 'misinterpreted' parts of the law when considering him for release.07 Feb 05:00 AM
CrimeTrial date set for trio charged with murder nine months after Auckland teen vanishedJayden Mamfredos-Nair's remains were found in Dairy Flat last month.06 Feb 10:57 PM
CrimeMan accused of stabbing two fellow inmates at Auckland prison, killing one, appears in courtBoth the defendant and the person who died have interim suppression.06 Feb 10:23 PM
