Crime'Did it happen?': Jury find youth not guilty of school sexual assaultThe jury found there was reasonable doubt and acquitted the boy on all charges.19 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandWoman in tears as she appears in court charged with murdering gang memberShe is accused of murdering a Mongrel Mob member, Te Reo Wickcliffe-Heta.19 Jan 01:48 AM
New ZealandWatch: Wrong-way driver mounts footpath during dramatic two-hour police chaseWith the bumper barely hanging on, the car continued speeding down the road.18 Jan 07:52 PM
VideoArmed police descend on Portage Rd in West AucklandOne person has been taken into custody after armed police responded to reports of a person becoming aggressive. Video / SuppliedWatch18 Jan 07:44 PM
VideoRush-hour police chaseRush-hour police chase as car mounts footpath in Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch18 Jan 06:34 PM
New ZealandExplainer: Retail theft is rising, but why do people shoplift?A survey in 2023 found 92 per cent of retailers contacted had experienced crime.18 Jan 06:08 AM
New Zealand'I can't send this man to jail': Judge's conundrum in sentencing machete attackerJaden Minhinnick sliced off his neighbour's earlobe and left him with a broken arm.18 Jan 05:30 AM
Crime30-year-old says he was lookout, not mastermind as teen bandits committed $146k smash-and-grab“You were the adult," a judge noted today, rejecting his bid for a shorter sentence.18 Jan 04:49 AM
New ZealandPriest’s ‘sanctified’ robe and hat stolen from churchA church in Wellington is reeling from the theft of precious religious garments.18 Jan 04:32 AM
Crime'Very stupid decision': Essential worker who took ski holiday during Covid lockdown sentencedIt's unlikely he would have been caught had he not tried to scam free ski passes.18 Jan 04:00 AM
CrimeNew Grace Millane doco to include unseen CCTV footageFive years after her murder, a new doco will explore her killer's trial.17 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I said no': When a woman's word isn't enough for police to lay rape chargesHer medical file said: "Sex assault by bodily force: Probable".17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMob leader to stay in jail after loaded gun found in car during gang tensionsHe says he took the gun off someone else because he was 'concerned about public safety'.17 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm in deep water': Man who sold bleach as cure for Covid-19 jailedRoger Blake's company made more than $100,000 selling the product during the pandemic.17 Jan 06:00 AM
Crime'I've paid a huge price': Anti-vax personality Liz Gunn to get day in court for airport scuffleThe controversial media personality says she was the victim.17 Jan 02:28 AM
Crime'I drowned it': Mum's chilling confession revealed after infanticide guilty pleaThe woman, who still has name suppression, will be sentenced in May.17 Jan 12:31 AM
CrimeSchoolgirl allegedly assaulted in gym toilets by older studentTeen's evidence: 'He pulled me into the bathroom and told me I have to do what he says'.16 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'We trusted you': Salon manager put client payments into her own accountLisa Hermes thought she was entitled to the $2808 after incurring expenses.16 Jan 02:53 AM
CrimeJudge rebukes violent man: What kind of message are you sending to your daughter?'What would you say if she came home with a black eye?'15 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandThe Mob captain, the gambler and the prison ring controlled by a phone hidden in a toiletMore than 300 texts and 450 calls were made to smuggle drugs into prison.15 Jan 04:00 PM
Property'It’s gone mental': Time running out to grab a bach bargain before prices bounce backAgents say the last time they were this busy was during the crazy boom time.15 Jan 06:45 AM
CrimeTeen on learner licence doing twice the speed limit crashed and killed his mateBrodee Broughton died after being thrown from the car, which landed on top of him.15 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeThe tale of two community groups who were both ripped off by trusted employeesThe women lied, forged, stole thousands of dollars - and showed little remorse.14 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo body: How do police decide a missing person might have been murdered?When do disappearances get upgraded to a homicide investigation?13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInfamous conman Wayne Eaglesome on his life of crime and faking his own deathNot even Wayne Eaglesome knows how many aliases he has - 'I dare not hazard a guess.'13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Breach of trust': Carer stole thousands from bedridden, tetraplegic clientHe stole the victim's bank details and used them to set up several online accounts.12 Jan 09:00 PM
Crime'That boy’s got hope': The tiny gesture that gave a judge hope for a troubled teenJudge Greg Davis met the 15-year-old during a Rangatahi Court session.12 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwis consume record amount of cocaine as drug cartels and gangs flood marketThose in Auckland and Queenstown use the most cocaine per person, Herald analysis shows.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMalaysian man jailed for raping sleeping partnerRapist claimed actions were linked to his cultural background.12 Jan 05:40 AM
CrimeIsrael Adesanya issues partial apology after controversial courthouse social media postsThe Auckland-based celebrity was in court this week.11 Jan 11:16 PM
New ZealandSupermarket staff left cowering in back room after late night break inPolice called off pursuit because of dangerous driving but nab offenders soon after.11 Jan 08:39 PM
New ZealandKiller road, Wellington water restrictions and hot weather | Focus Morning Bulletin January 12, 2024Calls for urgent safety work after road claims six lives in under a year, Wellingtonians face higher water restrictions and muggy weather set to stick around in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Jan 06:54 PM
New ZealandWorkers traumatised after teen shows explicit child abuse material, Crown says'There is a particular type of cruelty about this type of offending behaviour' - Judge.11 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat kids who commit serious crimes have in commonHaami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.11 Jan 04:00 PM
