New ZealandAriki Rigby homicide: Teen's hands, feet were severedGraphic content warning: slain teenager's sister describes chilling details.04 Apr 12:21 AM
CrimeMan in court accused of shooting at police in lengthy armed stand-offThe 33-year-old was arrested after a lengthy impasse with police.04 Apr 12:20 AM
New ZealandMore Christchurch youth offences as officer assaulted, 13-year-old joyridesA 14-year-old will appear in Youth Court on Thursday facing charges of assault.04 Apr 12:08 AM
EntertainmentLeonardo DiCaprio testifies in Fugees star money-laundering caseMichel is accused of funnelling money from fugitive Malaysian financer Jho Low.03 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandAdrian Selwyn death: trio accused of Epsom manslaughter plead not guilty39-year-old Adrian Selwyn was found dead at a Manukau Rd address last month.03 Apr 10:56 PM
New ZealandViolent robber stabs victim in public carpark, police release imagePolice have released images of a violent robber who seriously injured victims in car park.03 Apr 09:32 PM
New ZealandMan accused of abduction and rape of school-age girl in BlenheimPolice arrested the man after an incident near the Blenheim Railway Station.03 Apr 06:08 AM
Crime'Absolute thuggery': Victim elbowed in face during MMA hold"Absolute thuggery:" Judge describes defendant who assaulted stranger.03 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandDrunk, talking to passenger and crashed into stopped trafficShe drank beer and tequila and was behind the wheel while more than five times the limit.03 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand328kg meth bust: Kombucha found alongside drug-laced beer in mega haulPolice located Kombucha bottles alongside meth-spiked beer in Manukau raid last month.03 Apr 02:37 AM
CrimeWoman who left newborn in hospital waste bin didn't know she was pregnantThe woman pleaded guilty in November to concealing the dead body of a child.02 Apr 11:18 PM
New ZealandKFC staff lock doors to protect father, son from attacker with metal pipeStaff locked doors to protect two men involved in 'frightening' chase.02 Apr 10:52 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous' fugitive: Pensioner who murdered elderly woman still missingBronwyn Warwick is wanted by police and is considered dangerous.02 Apr 08:46 PM
New ZealandThieves target stores around Auckland overnightThieves have smashed their way into at least three Auckland businesses overnight.02 Apr 07:03 PM
New ZealandLiving wage boost, new youth crime stats & Hipkins' honeymoon over | Focus Morning Bulletin: 3 April, 2023 Boost for those on Living Wage, nearly half of retail burglaries are committed by youths & is PM Chris Hipkins' Honeymoon over in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch02 Apr 05:29 PM
CrimeJudge compares woman's meth addiction to 'a jealous lover' in sentencingThe woman was caught three times and continued to deal drugs while on bail.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan admits making false statement in relation to ‘serious’ workplace incidentMan pleads guilty to making false statement over workplace incident three years ago.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand23-year-old charged with abduction and rape in BlenheimThe accused is due to appear in the Blenheim District Court tomorrow.02 Apr 05:39 AM
New Zealand‘Justice system is flawed’: Careless driver's community work sentence hard to takeSentence "hard to take", says niece of woman who died after being struck by a car.01 Apr 03:35 AM
New ZealandFamily outraged as woman gets home detention for killing man who hadn't showeredLawrence Rangiwai died in 2021 after his caregiver pushed him into a glass ranch slider.01 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandHusband sentenced after wife reported concerning material on laptopKane Colin Brady was arrested in 2018 after police seized the device.01 Apr 12:45 AM
New ZealandAspiring pilot secretly filmed woman and two teenagers in their homeHe watched the videos, some of them lasting hours, for his own gratification.31 Mar 05:00 PM
Crime'Did his life mean nothing to you?': Mother's heartbreak over losing her sonThe woman that killed her son has continued to re-offend.31 Mar 05:23 AM
Crime'Humiliating': Mongrel Mob member forced stranger into sex act in own homeThe victim suffers ongoing nightmares and fears for her safety.31 Mar 04:25 AM
Crime‘You have destroyed their lives’: Man broke into flat and raped woman, watched women sleepThe 21yo raped a woman and returned the next night to watch her and two flatmates sleep.31 Mar 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous' fugitive: Pensioner murdered elderly woman, kidnapped law student74-year-old Bronwyn Warwick has a rap sheet of more than 130 convictions.31 Mar 02:34 AM
CrimeEx-rugby player admits possessing meth worth $300kPita Wilson yesterday admitted possession of 498g of methamphetamine.31 Mar 01:17 AM
Crime'Abhorrent': Man jailed for predatory sexual abuse of young girlsThe man was between 11 and 16 when he repeatedly sexually assaulted three girls.31 Mar 01:06 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous' pensioner on the run: Police appeal for sightings of Bronwyn WarwickPolice say she should not be approached.30 Mar 11:15 PM
New ZealandYoungster, 9, involved in car thefts and burglaries in ChristchurchPolice say youth offending is an issue being experienced across the country.30 Mar 10:48 PM
CrimeHe was on bail for Sofitel hotel shooting. It didn't stop him killing his ex-partner and her fatherThe gang member's identity had been secret until today.30 Mar 10:11 PM
New ZealandWatch: Youths apprehended after high-speed pursuit across AucklandFive youths are in custody following a high-speed pursuit across Auckland overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Mar 07:08 PM
New Zealand'Cavalier and maverick': Couple sentenced for migrant worker rortTwo of the offending trio were sentenced in the Te Awamutu District Court today.30 Mar 05:56 AM
CrimeStashed cash, guns and meth: Key pair in Bay drug operation appeal sentencesThe man who played a central role stashed $1.5m in a hydraulic compartment in his bed.30 Mar 04:07 AM