New ZealandDrink-driver pulls fingers at motorists trying to tell him his dog was being draggedMotorists manoeuvred their vehicles around David Devenport's to force him off the road. 10 Oct 09:39 PM
New ZealandMan bit woman until she bled during sex assault, masturbated on public transportWellington chef Aakash Aakash has been sent to prison for the sexual offending. 10 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeMan who ran over 14yo, dragging him 30m, had been banned from driving for medical reasonsPolice found him 3km away in the act of removing damaged parts from his minivan.10 Oct 05:00 AM
CrimeArrest after Father’s Day armed robbery at Hamilton steak houseOfficers found drugs, ammunition and stolen property during the raid.10 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandBurglary getaway driver started drinking, doing drugs and crime at 13Now Toma Arama-Heta is getting out of jail after his sentence was halved on appeal.10 Oct 04:00 AM
Crime'High-risk arms supplier': Police raid nets 3D gun cache, 20yo charged Police raided a West Auckland property, uncovering illegal firearms and ammunition stash.09 Oct 10:37 PM
CrimeMan accused of smashing Winston Peters’ window appears in court, pleads not guiltyThe 29-year-old has elected trial by jury after appearing in Auckland District Court.09 Oct 10:03 PM
Crime‘Manifestly excessive’: Judge converts Casketeers fraudster’s prison term to home detentionHer four-month home detention follows six months already spent behind bars.09 Oct 09:02 PM
New ZealandMan leaps into van as thief drives off with it, suffers injuries in crashJacob Blake embarked on a lengthy crime spree fuelled by his meth addiction. 09 Oct 07:00 AM
Crime‘I pushed him away’: Teacher accused of sexually abusing a boy claims he tried to kiss herThe woman is defending charges at a trial in the Wellington District Court.09 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandFamily court lawyer with 'disorganised mind' jailed for $375k legal support scheme fraudPaulette Main fraudulently claimed the money for more than four years.09 Oct 05:00 AM
ChristchurchMultiple people seriously injured after 5-vehicle crash near AshburtonNZTA warns of significant delays and advises motorists to consider an alternative route.09 Oct 02:56 AM
ChristchurchCar drags crumbling caravan through Christchurch streetsPolice say the driver was fined after towing the caravan through Fendalton.09 Oct 02:16 AM
CrimeInmate’s plea for redemptionFilthy Few associate Mark Kimber says the crash that killed Geoffrey and Karen Boucher changed him and he wants the chance to say sorry. Video / Mike ScottWatch09 Oct 01:16 AM
CrimeName suppression lifted: Officer charged over Angel Riley deathKeeve, who joined Northland Police in 2017, now lives and works overseas.08 Oct 11:30 PM
CrimePolice name New Lynn homicide victim as whānau offered supportThe 32-year-old man died at the scene despite the efforts of first responders.08 Oct 10:32 PM
New Zealand'A dark, ugly night': Neighbour's dispute ends with a loaded gun and a body found in torched homeMathew Hannon handed over a gun and ammunition. Shortly after, Sidney Bridson was dead. 08 Oct 06:00 AM
Crime'The animals were just left': SPCA seized more than 50 animals, many in poor healthOne llama was found with chewed ears, sparking concern over severe neglect.08 Oct 05:00 AM
CrimeWoman pleads not guilty to interfering with remains of baby found in wheelie bin, will claim insanityThe baby's body was discovered in a Freemans Bay wheelie bin in July. 08 Oct 04:12 AM
CrimePrimary school teacher who sent 11yo student nudes gets home detentionShe will not have to register as a sex offender but loses permanent suppression.08 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandMan pleads guilty after ramming police cars with child in vehicleFive police staff were injured in the Lower Hutt incident.08 Oct 03:35 AM
CrimePolice hunt for balaclava-clad person seen before Whangārei house fireThe person was seen on Raumanga Valley Rd in the early hours of the day before.08 Oct 01:17 AM
AucklandAccelerant used in fire that killed father, boyHarrowing details emerged about the fire that claimed two lives.07 Oct 11:52 PM
CrimeBus driver fatally punched belligerent passenger, left him at stop as he continued routeThe victim had refused to pay a fare and was racially abusing the driver when punched.07 Oct 10:29 PM
CrimeAuckland teen accused of street fight murder loses name suppressionHe was accused in August of wounding another man. Police have now added a murder charge.07 Oct 09:22 PM
CrimeFake talent agent lured woman with promise of modelling career, then assaulted herDelfin Cruz convinced the 20-year-old she needed to get drunk to 'pass a test'.07 Oct 04:00 AM
CrimeMan charged with murder after fatal incident in New LynnEmergency services found the victim critically injured just before noon on Monday.07 Oct 01:09 AM
CrimeDunedin homicide: Police appeal for dashcam footage in murder probeAneli Helu Katea, 36, was found dead at a Great King St address on Friday.06 Oct 11:54 PM
New Zealand‘You mocked our son as he lay dying’: Mother addresses killer who filmed son after delivering coward punchDaytona Thompson has now been sentenced for the manslaughter of Daniel Nganeko.06 Oct 11:06 PM
CrimeJulia Deluney appeals conviction and sentence for killing elderly mumThe shocking case will return to court for an appeal hearing.06 Oct 08:05 PM
CrimePolice violence spike: What’s behind the surge?Former police negotiator, Lance Burdett on what’s fuelling rising attacks on police. Video / Herald NowWatch06 Oct 06:29 PM
New Zealand'The worst nightmare': Man who used meth to boost gym results became delusional, killed his father Basil Anderson jnr thought he'd been hypnotised and was under his father's 'mind control'.06 Oct 04:30 AM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after man dies in AucklandPolice and paramedics were called after reports a person had been injured. 06 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandFlat Bush standoff: Police use tear gas after officer shot, man arrestedWatch: Moment police use teargas on South Auckland home, ending a three-hour standoff.Watch06 Oct 02:19 AM
