New Zealand'Wrong place, wrong time': Attempted home invader thwarted by baseball batAn attempted home invader got more than he bargained for when he forced entry into a home.09 May 10:16 PM
New Zealand‘Makes us sad’: Ariki Rigby's family say ‘incompetent policing’ saw teen's body mistaken for a sheepFamily talk out of bungled response - police say review to be carried out.09 May 10:04 PM
New ZealandFocus: Sunnynook dairy robbed second time in two weeksThe owners of Tonkin Drive Dairy have been left devastated and frustrated after the second incident in two weeks at their store. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 May 05:50 PM
CrimeRepeat drink-driver claims he was too scared to have blood taken after crashThe 53-year-old, who had six drink-driving convictions, crashed his motorcycle into a car.09 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice wrong to take and retain photos of man at random checkMahia Tamiefuna was convicted using photos taken unlawfully.09 May 02:55 AM
New ZealandTeen admits killing mother with 10kg dumbbellA Dunedin teen has admitted bludgeoning his mother to death in her bed with a dumbell.08 May 10:44 PM
New ZealandSecurity brought in for retail crime wave, 'disappointment' in Whaitiri & teacher pay offer falls short | Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 May, 2023 Retailers urgently call on more help to change the tide on a crime wave, the latest comments from the Prime Minister on Meka Whaitiri and questions around whether it's time to officially open the debate on New Zealand becoming a republic in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch08 May 06:43 PM
Crime'God complex': Complainants tell of unconsented touchingThe man's defence will open its case to the jury this week.08 May 05:00 PM
CrimeLoss and betrayal: Woman robbed of life savings suing thief for $800kVictim tells thief during cross-examination in civil case: 'I trusted you'.08 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandDriver deemed unfit to stand trial for manslaughter after dementia diagnosisStanley Hiroti won't go on trial for causing the fatal crash while driving drunk.08 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to disorder in West AucklandThe police dog squad was at the Waimumu Rd property along with an ambulance.08 May 02:13 AM
Crime'Child abuse': Support worker claims colleague yelled at, dragged boyOne support worker said it felt like she was "witnessing child abuse" but it was denied.08 May 02:00 AM
Crime'Disappointing on several levels': Teens abuse police after dairy theftPolice dismayed and disappointed at level of abuse directed at officers by teens.08 May 12:52 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after overnight burglary of luxury sunglasses storeMan arrested after premium brand sunglasses store on Queen St targeted.07 May 08:17 PM
CrimeAmbushed: Man jailed for vicious attack on lawyer in court house elevatorThe victim continues to suffer from ongoing injuries sustained in the vicious attack.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy teen who planned terror attack in Auckland keeps his name secretYoung man's plans targeted non-Muslims in Auckland.05 May 10:20 AM
CrimeTenant told home was a ‘pigsty’ awarded $1000 in damages, but can’t keep pet catKristen Gaunt was awarded $1000 in damages for the 'unnecessary' comments.05 May 07:00 AM
Crime501 deportee sent to prison for attacking couple in Auckland CBDFrank Fualema's previous attacks on strangers made headlines overseas.05 May 03:08 AM
New ZealandRetired senior educator charged with sexual offendingThe boy was aged 5 and 7 at the time of the alleged offending.05 May 01:16 AM
CrimeStaff member at top Wellington school pleads guilty to assaultHis identity, and any details that could identify him, remain suppressed by the courts.05 May 12:08 AM
New Zealand'What are you going to do, get me whacked like Angela?': Murder trial hears secret conversationsAngela Blackmoore murder accused's ex-partner gives explosive evidence.04 May 11:47 PM
CrimeJurors find gun enthusiast who shot at moving car with AR-15 guilty of murderCorrdon Femitiai Vailoa Esera brought the semi-automatic weapon from his home.04 May 11:28 PM
New ZealandConviction for death of gang rival stands by majority verdictDamien Shane Kuru's manslaughter conviction appeal dismissed but one judge disagrees.04 May 10:45 PM
CrimeFocus: Mt Albert murderer sentenced to prisonShamal Sharma, who fatally strangled Lena Zhang Harrap has been sentenced to prison. Video / Cameron Pitney Watch04 May 10:22 PM
New ZealandCrown Solicitor investigated over workplace culture allegationsProbe launched by the Solicitor General after complaints from staff.04 May 07:40 PM
New ZealandFocus: High-speed crash leaves destruction in Te AtatuThe driver walked away from the high-speed crash on Te Atatu Rd, in West Auckland, overnight before being taken away by police. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 May 05:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEnys Delmage: Youth offenders or trauma victims?Opinion: NZ is out of step, globally, with our minimum age of criminal responsibility.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDad focused on drugs instead of protecting his daughters from repeated physical abuseBoth girls had numerous broken bones, some of which were healing.04 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Unresponsive' prisoners dragged, carried from cells by guards during riotParata Taite, 26, and Manutaki Kameta, 29, have been jailed for their roles in the riot.04 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandMeth-in-suitcase smuggler fails in bid to have case heard in Supreme CourtJiri Kupec tried to smuggle 20kg of meth into New Zealand in suitcase linings.04 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot: Trio guilty of most chargesThe verdicts have brought the 11-week trial to a close.04 May 03:39 AM
CrimeJury convicts man of manslaughter for robbery that ended with shot to headProsecutors described Robbie Hart's shooting death as intentional and 'execution'-like.04 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandVictim needed to 'watch herself', murder accused allegedly said hours before killingThe Crown alleges Angela Blackmoore was brutally murdered to free up a business deal.04 May 01:44 AM
CrimeLena's final hours: Murderer tried to run over another stranger 24hrs before strangling victimThe bizarre attacks were outlined in detail for the first time today.04 May 01:36 AM
