New ZealandNew poll shows Kiwis feel less safe, want more police and harsher penaltiesThe latest step of the Herald's Rebuilding Better explores solutions to crime.03 Jun 05:15 AM
New Zealand'Sad reality': Supermarket staff fitted with bodycams to combat rising crimeCrime prevention or breach of privacy? Not all are happy with bodycams at the checkout.02 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeNZ-born grandmother to be deported after stabbing man with 15cm kitchen knifeThe woman had stopped taking her schizophrenia medication at the time of the offending.02 Jun 07:48 AM
CrimeAuckland police officer charged with on-duty assault of two others following fleeing driver incidentThe 31-year-old has been placed on restricted duties.02 Jun 03:27 AM
New ZealandMan jailed 15yrs for killing drug-ring member buried on Desert RdA man who served time for dumping victim's body is sentenced again - this time for murder.02 Jun 12:28 AM
New ZealandFocus: Why new tasers could see police forced to wear body-camerasNew tasers are understood to be rolling out to frontline cops, but why does this mean they could be forced to wear body-cameras. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Jun 11:35 PM
New ZealandTriple murder case: Mum to mount insanity defence over daughters' deathsLauren Dickason will mount a defence of insanity and infanticide.01 Jun 09:52 PM
New Zealand'Scary': Mayor's shock as woman killed in his own neighbourhoodFar North mayor Moko Tepania woke up to the "terrible" news in his neighbourhood.01 Jun 09:38 PM
CrimeRuakākā double homicide case: Mental health of accused woman in questionThe trial of a woman charged with murdering two children has been set for 2025.01 Jun 09:34 PM
New ZealandFocus: Bollards stop ramraid thieves gaining entry to Kiwi LiquorBollards stop ramraid thieves from gaining entry to Kiwi Liquor on Jellicoe Rd, Panmure. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Jun 07:02 PM
New ZealandPolice to go electric, Auckland ram raiders thwarted & Council jobs 'held hostage' | Focus Morning Bulletin: 2 June, 2023 Police steer towards electric future, how the Government is helping those worst hit by weather events and bollards stop ram raiders in their tracks in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch01 Jun 05:09 PM
CrimeBrad Flutey late to court after request for adjournment declinedFlutey requested an adjournment the day prior and then showed up late.01 Jun 02:14 AM
New ZealandMeth-laced beer: Manslaughter charge laid after death of 21-year-oldPolice have charged a man aged in his 40s in relation to Aiden Sagala's death.01 Jun 12:01 AM
CrimeKūmara farm manager sentenced for attack on seasonal workerThe victim was hit with a fence post resulting in a fractured arm.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandArrest made after possible firearm incident in DunedinPolice have scrambled to a possible firearm incident in Dunedin for the second time today.31 May 08:17 AM
CrimePsychologist says John Beckenridge wanted to punish ex by taking sonHe has been described as 'controlling, coercive and running out of options'.31 May 06:37 AM
CrimeNo penalty: Professional caught drink driving avoids convictionCourt hears that drink-drive conviction would erode trust in clinician's clients.31 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice spike vehicle on Southern Motorway, arrest seven youthsGull Torbay and New World Long Bay were hit by burglars early this morning.30 May 09:04 PM
Kahu‘I’m over everything’: Dave Letele on courts after Nate Nauer’s jail sentenceDave Letele has hit out at the justice system after Nate Nauer was jailed.30 May 06:49 AM
New ZealandCorrections counts the cost after inmate's roof rampageInmate's rampage causes $240,560 in damage.30 May 03:02 AM
VideoMillions pumped into fog cannons, flooding in Waihī & tourists find Madeline McCann 'shrine' | Focus Morning Bulletin: 30 May, 2023 The Government is set to invest millions in fog cannons, civil defense responses to a flooded Waihī beach and tourists find a bizarre Madeline McCan 'shrine' in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch29 May 09:56 PM
New ZealandWatch: PM Hipkins joins Mike Hosking to talk pursuit policy, youth crimePrime Minister Chris Hipkins told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking that changes to police fleeing driver pursuits were “probably overdue”. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch29 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCatching the Mama Hooch 'predators': Inside the police investigationPolice video interview with now-convicted Mama Hooch rapist Roberto Jaz can now be shown.29 May 01:28 AM
New Zealand'Such a stupid thing’: Shop owner 'callous' about fatal crash after robberyA man in his 20s died after allegedly helping to break into the Bottle-O.28 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandNew police pursuit revealed, wet weather lashes North & drone strikes rock Kyiv | Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 May, 2023 Revised pursuit policy set to be unveiled, heavy rain and wind hits the upper North Island and Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch28 May 05:43 PM
New ZealandFocus: Retailers say fog cannons, bollards no match for thieves Retailers across NZ are criticising government-funded security measures as ‘just a deterrent, not a solution’ to tackling the surge in retail crime. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland dairy owner’s heart almost stopped after shop raided a sixth timeThe incident came just a week after the owner lost her husband to cancer.26 May 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow an original biker gang outwitted pad-raiding young rivals and pocketed $1mKurt Bayer reports on how a remarkable underworld saga unfolded.26 May 05:01 PM
OpinionSteve Braunias'Do not shake your head': The judge who had had enough of a child killerNo one could comprehend the violence. No one could get their heads around it.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSexual predator sentenced to 13 years' jail for degrading abuse'You are a sexual predator who uses whatever means available to get whatever you wanted.'26 May 08:11 AM
CrimeFormer sports star avoids conviction for assaulting a woman, wilful damageHe was also granted permanent name suppression.26 May 03:40 AM
New ZealandITL: Survivor of Mama Hooch sex attacks breaks silenceSurvivor of Mama Hooch sex attacks breaks silence. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 May 01:08 AM
New Zealand'Scared for my life': Dairy worker details horror as group of weapon-wielding thieves attack shop“They pushed me back and one of them was trying to make an attack."26 May 12:06 AM
New ZealandPapakura High School burglaries: Police arrest and charge 18-year-oldItems stolen from the school included 65 Chromebooks, televisions, and tablets.25 May 10:55 PM