New ZealandTauranga homicide: Eight now facing murder chargesEight people now face murder charges after Te Kani died in May last year.16 Jan 04:48 AM
CrimeCourt martial: Woman accused of groping three people aboard ship, including superior officerShe is accused of having groped two women and a man.16 Jan 03:37 AM
New ZealandFour youths in custody, East Auckland butcher shop broken into overnightSaint Johns Butchery was targeted in a robbery at 3am.15 Jan 06:39 PM
CrimeThree arrests made following alleged shooting incident in KinleithThree men have been charged with firearm offences after incident in Kinleith.14 Jan 09:43 PM
CrimeMan, 18, charged with murder after woman found dead in DunedinNeighbours say they heard noises coming from the house the previous night.14 Jan 05:11 AM
New Zealand‘Absolutely gutted’: Car worth $100k stolen, dumped on road in piecesVehicle owner is waiting to hear back from police after thieves stole his 1977 Mazda.14 Jan 03:38 AM
New ZealandMan used toy helicopter to film up skirts of 22 girls in Newmarket shopping mallThe youngest victims were 10 and some were in school uniform.13 Jan 06:49 PM
New ZealandAssault victim suffers brain bleed and fractured skull in mass bar brawlWynton King was left 'fighting for his life' in an induced coma.13 Jan 06:09 PM
New Zealand‘You’ve ruined two years of my life’: Teacher groomed teen as form of 'escapism in lockdown’The two exchanged explicit messages for a fortnight during lockdown.13 Jan 05:04 PM
New Zealand‘I was lonely’: Man’s repetitive indecent assaults on two boysGlen Foreman's offending against the young boys stretched over 19 months.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I had bills to pay': Former teacher targets elderly in burglary, theft spreeThe woman spent the stolen funds on groceries, alcohol, and cigarettes.13 Jan 04:36 AM
CrimeFocus: Catalytic converter thieves caught red-handed as trend growsPortage Cars in New Lynn has caught two would-be catalytic converter thieves in the last month that could the business and other victim motorists thousands to replace. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Jan 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAaron Hendry: More police will not reduce crimeOPINION: Youth advocate calls out perennial election year trope.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan, 51, grooms teen in 'secret' relationship, promises marriageIt came to an end when the girl's mum learned of the relationship and confronted the man.12 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman fleeced more than $42k from social club accountThe theft was discovered when a member wanted to withdraw $10k but only $4 was available.12 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandUK ‘doctor’ faked degree from University of Auckland, court hearsThe woman worked in the NHS in a number of psychiatry roles for about 20 years.12 Jan 12:45 AM
New ZealandNorth Shore vape shop ram raided overnightBirkenhead store was burgled in early hours of the morning.11 Jan 08:59 PM
New ZealandAlmost 900 wrongful convictions in 10 years a ‘wrecking ball’ in people’s livesCompensation for miscarriages of justice in wrongful convictions is not a legal right.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Justice system a wrecking ball’: Pair's fight to clear their names'They’ve absolutely destroyed my life... I'm trying to get justice and I'm still at it.'11 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is for you': Man posts photo of knife to Facebook before stabbing womanHe went to her house and delivered on his threats hours after their social media exchange.11 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandBaby’s death in Auckland: Woman in court charged with murderA young woman appeared to smile nervously as she stood in court today.11 Jan 03:39 AM
Crime$200k hammer heist: Man pleads guilty to jewellery store smash-and-grab at Auckland mallBenjamin Webster smashed display cases with a hammer.10 Jan 08:10 PM
New ZealandNZ braces for cyclone Hale damage, Akl poker house heist & banks warn summer of scammers | Focus Morning Bulletin: 11 January, 2023 Communities brace for more wild weather, new details emerge on poker house heist and why emergency services are wary of Apple’s newest feature in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Jan 04:43 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRevealed: NZ's nine largest criminal fortunesCrime doesn't pay? Since 2011 courts have identified a billion dollars of its proceeds.10 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeWoman who twice escaped from MIQ hotel given discharge without convictionThe October 2020 incidents prompted a statement from the head of MIQ.10 Jan 05:34 AM
New ZealandShopping mall child sex offender back in jail after 'blatant' supervision order breachesGraham Bartlett was caught doing an indecent act on an infant at a shopping mall.10 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘I couldn’t walk anywhere by myself’: The rise of stalking in NZ'It isn't just an irritation, it's one of the most common precursors to homicide.'09 Jan 05:34 PM
New ZealandMotel resident claims drunk sex assaults on manager just ‘fun and games’He ignored the woman's pleas for him to stop and continued to grope her.09 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandThieves throw tyre iron through store window in early morning burglaryInquiries are ongoing after a cafe and a supermarket in Mt Albert were broken into at 5am.08 Jan 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMillionaire Mark Lyon's life of addiction and deviancy - and his deathFather of violated girl on Mark Lyon's death: 'You've put a smile on my face.'08 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime501 case: Father-of-three who moved to Australia as a 1yo wins deportation appealThe 46-year-old said he always regarded himself as an Australian.08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy I married a murderer: Former lawyer on prison love and the battle to clear his nameThe man has been jailed for one of the country's most heinous killings.07 Jan 06:04 PM
New ZealandAriki Rigby was killed by multiple ‘gang-affiliated’ people, says sisterSister of slain teen urges witnesses to dob in "gang-affiliated" killers.07 Jan 02:14 AM
New ZealandDairy crime fury: ‘If the Government is not able to provide safety . . . they have no right to govern’Anger among dairy owners over security is set to become an election issue.06 Jan 07:39 PM