CrimeMandal Sellick murder trial: Ex-partner pleads guilty to cleaning crime scene before trial beginsMars Rakeem, 28, was shot to death in 2021.14 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandWoman who says army officer sexually violated her accused of 'charade'Trial hears what was supposed to be a consensual encounter, allegedly turned violent.14 Feb 05:44 PM
New ZealandSmashed over the head with pot plant for cigaretteBackpacker lost two teeth and suffered a broken eye socket in the violent attack.14 Feb 05:43 PM
CrimeCigarette heist: Trio aged 13, 14 and 16 charged with violent robbery after stolen car spikedA stolen vehicle was eventually stopped with road spikes.14 Feb 02:01 AM
CrimeMan accused of escaping prison van taken to hospital after police dog used during arrestThree men are accused of fleeing a prison transport van along an Auckland motorway.13 Feb 11:58 PM
New Zealand'Telling tales': Private investigator told wife of husband's affairThe woman's daughter also overhead part of the phone call, causing 'severe anxiety'.13 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of raping sleeping woman goes on trialRiccardo Gilheaney-Fraser's victim alleges she woke up to him having sex with her.13 Feb 03:00 AM
CrimeThree Mt Eden prisoners charged with dramatic motorway escape, but remain at-largeThe men vanished on Friday while being transported to Mt Eden prison.13 Feb 12:44 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest two people as search for escaped prisoners continuesTrio fled on foot from a transport van, before stealing a vehicle from a member of public.11 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandThe great escape: Man charged with assaulting an officer among trio on the runTrio fled on foot from a transport van, before stealing a vehicle from a member of public.10 Feb 09:23 PM
Crime‘Go, go, go, go!’: Moment escaped prisoner attempted to hijack woman’s carThe young woman said she was "paralysed" with fear when the man jumped in the backseat.10 Feb 05:42 PM
Crime'Helen Clark' MDMA scheme: Prison ordered for Gisborne man caught importing $500k ecstasy haulDefendant sentenced to prison after appearing today in the Auckland District Court.10 Feb 06:14 AM
New ZealandThief blames gang after being caught with stolen meat and quad bikeThe thief told police he had been kidnapped by gang members.10 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandManhunt underway for three prisoners who escaped on Auckland motorwayPolice were informed immediately and are actively searching for them.10 Feb 03:50 AM
CrimeSentencing: Porn addict accidentally sent child abuse images to acquaintance, spurring police search warrantThe man was joined in court by his pastor and other supporters.10 Feb 02:21 AM
New ZealandMan called police after being swindled while trying to hire underage prostitutesAmit Sharan claimed he'd never met the girls, but CCTV footage proved otherwise.10 Feb 02:21 AM
New ZealandThree men arrested after high-end poker house gunpoint heistWaitematā police have been investigating the incident since early January.10 Feb 01:38 AM
New ZealandCake decorator embroiled in corrupt council contract may be deportedShe helped a council manager dishonestly obtain a $459k contract.10 Feb 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Violent, flurry of blows': Witness describes assault before deathThe manslaughter trial for Frank and Benjamin Sweeney continues at the High Court.10 Feb 12:28 AM
VideoFocus: What you need to know about cocaineEverything you need to know about cocaine.Watch09 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandDownfall: Drug kingpin’s assets, including two Mercedes and $180k cash seizedCourt rules illicit gains to be handed over to police.09 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandDrugs, cash, guns and luxury cars: What police found during cannabis raidThe man claimed the drugs were for his own use. The judge wasn't buying it.09 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice employee leaked confidential files that ended up on FacebookThe woman used the police intelligence software to look up information for a friend.09 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandRed Fox Tavern killers in bid to overturn their convictionsChris Bush was shot dead at the Maramarua pub in 1987 and his killers still deny it.08 Feb 08:32 PM
CrimeMobster guilty of 501 deportee assault, not guilty of shootingYou can't call police because "We're the Mongrel mob", victim told.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand216kg meth bust: Photos reveal the undercover police operation to catch former Olympic boxerA former Olympic boxer was caught with more than 200kg of drugs in Hamilton.08 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeMan accused of hit on Mongrel Mob boss loses bid to await trial at homeThe defendant appeared in court earlier this week for the request.08 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandFormer Olympic boxer caught with 216kg of methA former Olympic boxer was caught with more than 200kg of drugs in Hamilton.08 Feb 03:37 AM
CrimeMelee outside court: Boxing Day kidnap accused now charged with manslaughterJovan Pora has been in jail since December, charged with kidnapping.07 Feb 09:54 PM
New ZealandThree waters could be axed today, retail crime surge & Kiwi kidnapped in Indonesia | Focus Morning Bulletin: 8 February , 2023 Controversial government policies could be axed today, the death toll keeps climbing from the devastating Turkey/Syria quake & a Kiwi pilot is kidnapped by Indonesian separatist fighters in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Feb 06:35 PM
New ZealandShopping errand for wife ends in tragedy: Cyclist dies after driver opened car doorMan sentenced over death of cyclist vows to improve safety for cyclists and drivers.07 Feb 05:50 PM
New ZealandWoman refuses neighbour a cigarette, stabbed 23 times and left for deadK-Cyn Nathan will spend the next 4 1/2 years in jail for attempting to murder a neighbour.07 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch men on trial over multiple allegations of stupification and sexual violationThe trial is expected to run for at least three months before a judge alone.06 Feb 10:23 PM
Crime'Dirty paedo': Multiple men confront former Dilworth teacher as he's sentenced to prison for 'prolific' abuseHe taught at the school from 1977 to 1983 and served as senior housemaster.06 Feb 09:38 PM
