CrimeFresh details emerge in alleged Botany kidnapping, $2000 and shoes stolenPolice allege the accused women robbed the victim of $2000 and a pair of shoes.07 Apr 09:10 PM
New ZealandWho helped Tom Phillips stay hidden for years? Police probe continuesPolice told the Herald they have spoken to several people. 07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan discovered he was being burgled when thief disconnected Wi-Fi modemBurgler Rangi Ferrall kicked the victim in the stomach and punched him in the face.07 Apr 06:00 AM
KahuFather’s fury: Former detective says system failed his coward-punch victim sonFormer detective TeUraura Nganeko says police framing decides justice.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHastings man who stabbed father-in-law three times gets home detentionThe pair faced off with a flagpole and a baseball bat before one pulled out a knife.06 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeCar fleeing police over alleged meat theft stopped on Remutaka Hill RoadPolice say a bag of meat was allegedly stolen from a Masterton shop.06 Apr 04:43 AM
New ZealandSchool social worker shared sexual fantasies, intimate photos with teen studentShe said she was vulnerable at the time and the student made her feel good about herself.05 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday, April 6, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, April 6, 2026. Trump sends fresh warning to Iran, US fighter pilot rescued from mountains, NZ Police call for crackdown on boy racers.Watch05 Apr 07:09 PM
Crime83yo driver's spotless record was impressive, then he caused a fatal crash"It really was an accident in the truest sense of the word," the judge said.05 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandGirl too afraid to report stepfather’s sexual abuse - her fears came true when she did"I lost most of my family, no one believed me," she has recalled.05 Apr 03:00 AM
Crime'The pain, the pain!': Shrieking stab victim had told battered woman she deserved beatingA judge had sympathy for the defendant's circumstances, but her response was uncalled for.04 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Chance encounter': Headlights help officer spot Mobster wearing insignia on night driveJames Te Whata was returning from a tangi, wearing a gang tee, when a cop spotted him.04 Apr 02:00 AM
Crime'Vulnerable with men': Woman who inspired ex to kill blames new beau for swindlesA judge was dubious of Sandy Younes' claims that she was merely another victim.03 Apr 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang member records rap lyrics for songs while behind bars serving drug sentenceInvestigation into how inmate recorded vocals for music videos while in prison underway.03 Apr 04:00 PM
Crime'No footprint': Extent of man's child exploitation offending might never be knownLouis Fleming used sophisticated computer equipment to wipe any trace of his activity. 03 Apr 05:00 AM
WellingtonYoung person charged as Lower Hutt death investigated as homicidePolice say the incident was isolated and involved people known to each other.03 Apr 04:42 AM
CrimeMental health worker's tears as he is cleared of sex abuse charges in speedy verdictThe jury deliberated for less than an hour, finding the man not guilty on 16 charges.03 Apr 04:00 AM
CrimeMan charged with murder after two people found dead in Hamilton EastA man has been charged with two counts of murder after two people were found dead in Hamilton, police say. The 34-year-old man will appear in the Hamilton District Court tomorrow.Watch02 Apr 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Slurring his words': Man who fatally crashed into speeding motorcyclist had been at pubVictim Richard Chase had just completed a wheelstand when his bike was struck.02 Apr 09:00 PM
CrimeConflicting abuse claims: Judge declines discount for sex offender’s sentenceThe offending destroyed the once-tight family unit.02 Apr 06:02 AM
Crime'This is the offending you do when no one is watching': Crown sums up medical child abuse caseDefence lead Marie Dyhrberg, KC, says there was 'no direct proof of harm'.02 Apr 05:00 AM
CrimePolice allege man plotted to be country's 'most deadly mass shooter'Police say the 20-year-old emailed the threats to schools, police stations and Parliament.01 Apr 06:32 PM
CrimeMan raped friend's daughter after being welcomed into their home following jail releaseJerry Moka jumped out the window and ran off when his friend confronted him.01 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandFacebook car scammer used stolen vehicles to lead police on high-speed chasesRohinel Prasad used fake bank transfers to trick people into handing over their vehicles. 01 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandProtesters who scaled 15-storey Fonterra building cost dairy giant almost $300kThe activists have now been sentenced for the protest, which saw some abseil the building.01 Apr 04:00 AM
Auckland'Upwards of 160km/h': Man charged after allegedly speeding wrong way down highwayThe driver is being charged for recklessly operating a motor vehicle. 01 Apr 02:03 AM
Crime'All our own doing': In recorded call, chatty prisoner admitted bloody robbery plotOne supermarket carpark victim was wounded with machete blows. Another was shot at.31 Mar 10:54 PM
New ZealandWhat sparked army veteran and ex-policeman’s spiral into criminal offendingSam Sweetman was suffering mentally when he attacked another officer and fled police.31 Mar 04:00 PM
AucklandGraphic content warning: Mt Albert party spirals into violenceDozens of police officers, ambulance staff and firefighters rushed to the incident on Friday, which spread across a number of streets in Mt Albert as up to 100 people gathered.Watch31 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeDriver allegedly flees police in stolen car and crashes, hides in stream before arrestThe 43-year-old man is due to appear in Christchurch District Court on April 1.31 Mar 03:04 AM
Auckland'Good Samaritans': Police seeking family who helped teen assaulted at Auckland bus stopIf this was you or you know who this family is, police would like to hear from you.31 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere's decades-old convictions for murdering Swedish tourists have been quashedThe Supreme Court found his 1990 trial was unfair and the evidence was partly 'concocted'.31 Mar 01:00 AM
CrimeSupreme Court quashes David Tamihere’s convictionsIn a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has quashed David Tamihere’s convictions for the murders of Swedish backpackers Sven Urban Hoglin and Heidi Paakkonen. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Mar 01:00 AM
Crime'Only supposed to rob him': Man admits killing while on home detentionHe was present when an Auckland businessman was stabbed and run over by his own car.30 Mar 09:37 PM
