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'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
New ZealandDairy owner barricades herself in steel cage for safetyMore dairy owners expected to install cages in stores to keep them safe.06 Jan 05:28 PM
CrimeMan arrested, another critical after rural South Auckland attackEmergency responders rushed to Batty Rd in Karaka about 3.15pm yesterday.06 Jan 12:39 AM
CrimeBeer, drugs and knuckle dusters: Dodgy items people tried to take to court, revealedA list of banned items people tried to get past court security officers has been released.05 Jan 05:00 PM
Crime501 appeal: Rising sportsman told to return to NZ after repeated attacks on partnerHe was sent to prison for biting, punching and choking his partner during jealous rages.05 Jan 04:54 PM
CrimeSecond person charged in Te Puke deathA 17-year-old male has been charged with murder.05 Jan 03:31 AM
New ZealandDairy killing: Slain worker’s family thanks community for enormous supportOver $100,000 was raised for Janak Patel's family through a Givealittle page.05 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: Petrol station ram raided by thievesA petrol station on Kaurilands Rd in Titirangi, Auckland was ram raided by thieves a third time this morning. Video / Gloria Sharma Watch05 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandThieves leave destruction behind after robbing Pt Chevalier dairyThieves leave destruction behind after robbing a Pt Chevalier Dairy shop this morning. Video / Sally PriceWatch04 Jan 11:39 PM
New Zealand‘Not a safe place’: Business owner shattered after store ram raided a third timeGAS station on Kaurilands Rd, Titirangi, robbed overnight.04 Jan 11:04 PM
New ZealandDairy owner ‘shaken’ after thieves rob store in AucklandThieves attacked Point Superette on Raymond St, Pt Chevalier just before 8am today.04 Jan 08:52 PM
CrimeDrug smuggler and former kickboxing champ Karel Sroubek to be deportedThe 41-year-old will be deported, an immigration body has ruled.04 Jan 05:56 AM
CrimeShouts in court as man who took body to cop station appears on murder chargeThe defendant drove the body to Counties Manukau Police Station last week.03 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandFocus: Takanini Spark store damaged during ramraidSpark store Takanini was hit by ramraid thieves overnight causing significant damage. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Jan 05:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMafia-like tactics: How a gang's drug empire came crashing downBig business: The inside story on the inner workings of a major organised drug operation02 Jan 05:39 PM
CrimeTheft from Whangārei playground leaves community angry and upsetWhangārei community leader at a loss to understand theft from kids playground.02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSummer reads: True crime - who killed Japanese tourist Kayo Matsuzawa?Senior Herald reporters take an in-depth look at four true crime cases.01 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionICYMI: Paul Henry - why Scott Watson’s conviction for Sounds murders ‘is an affront to me’Opinion: The conviction of Scott Watson is infested in doubt.01 Jan 06:56 AM
VideoPolice dramatically arrest alleged burglar in HillsboroughOfficers and police dog dramatically arrest an alleged burglar who fled from them in Auckland suburb of Hillsborough. Video / SuppliedWatch01 Jan 02:38 AM
