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
New ZealandEpileptic man who had a seizure while driving, causing a fatal crash, had been told not to driveFaalili Kauri had also stopped taking his medication before he got behind the wheel.30 Mar 06:00 AM
Crime'Toxic misogynistic attitude': Rapist claps from dock at end of victim's statementThe victim described Jordan Tegus as 'an evil, rotten person, without a heart and soul'.30 Mar 05:03 AM
Crime'Quite scary' hands: Abuse trial hears child may have tampered with own feeding linesAn aunt told the High Court that the child was strong and could disconnect feeding lines.30 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Brazen offending to account': Shirtless service station burglary suspect faces courtPolice were alerted about 2.30am after an alarm and fog cannon activation.30 Mar 03:11 AM
CrimeWealthy Auckland businessman behind deadly meth beer import ends suppression battleHis uncle was an assassin. That notoriety was why NZ media couldn't name him for 2 years.30 Mar 02:32 AM
New ZealandFuel pipeline cut in apparent sabotageFire and Emergency NZ assistant commander Chris Delfos says the damage to the fuel pipeline appears to be deliberate. Video / Michael CraigWatch29 Mar 08:00 PM
Crime'Trusted him completely': Caregiver sexually abused intellectually disabled teenZeak Smith was supposed to help the girl thrive. He instead exploited her vulnerabilities.29 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang members in prison allegedly control corrupt airport staff to import drugsTwo influential inmates allegedly used smuggled cellphones to arrange meth shipments.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'May God's plan for your life come to fruition': Rapist's court prayer retraumatises victimThe young woman had told the court the man had 'used her faith against her'.29 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Disappointed': Police arrest 30 people at Beach Hop in WhangamatāPolice issued around 40 liquor-ban infringement notices at the event.29 Mar 03:32 AM
CrimeWedding ends in chaos with allegations groom slammed into table, bridesmaid chokedJudge Thomas Evangelos said conflicting, alcohol‑blurred memories clouded events.28 Mar 11:00 PM
CrimeMachete attack robbery: Man with over 200 convictions jailed againHis criminal resume includes a standoff in which he fired a gun from his deck.28 Mar 04:00 AM
CrimeNeighbours react following mass party violence leads to six injuredSix young people have been injured after an Auckland party spiralled out of control, with reports of machetes, vicious assaults and a car being driven at partygoers. Video / NZHWatch28 Mar 12:34 AM
AucklandMt Albert mayhem: Party spirals out of control, witness says group had machetesA car was also driven at partygoers and a number of vicious assaults reported.27 Mar 08:10 PM
New Zealand'Just a way of life': Shoplifting twins say they were raised to steal in order to eatThe 24-year-olds targeted supermarkets across Auckland.27 Mar 08:00 PM
AucklandFour injured in Auckland emergency incident - 15-20 police cars seen70-100 people could be seen gathered in groups near the scene in Mt Albert.27 Mar 10:36 AM
New Zealand'A sadistic and cruel man': Family torn apart by stepfather's physical, sexual violence on kidsThe children's mother has sided with her husband, who still denies any wrongdoing.27 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandCouple used sister's identity, fake birth details in years-long immigration scamHussein Dawood claimed the whole idea was his as he wanted to be with his wife.27 Mar 04:00 AM
Crime‘She never came back’: Detective details mother’s response to police searchThe woman is accused of intentionally making her child sick.27 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandChop-shop owner who took $800k in stolen cars loses bid to cut jail termThe vehicles were quickly stripped for parts and shipped to the Middle East.26 Mar 05:00 AM
CrimeMan accused of violent home invasion rape extradited from Asia to stand trialHe has pleaded not guilty to all 12 charges. 24 Mar 10:49 PM
CrimeSerial arsonist who targeted baby boutique jailed after another medication lapseDuring a previous mental health medication lapse, he criminally harassed a radio host.24 Mar 05:06 AM
New Zealand‘Cruel in the extreme’: Man tortured family cat as relationship broke downRongjian Feng snapped cat's teeth with pliers, lifted it by its tail and tried to kick it.24 Mar 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeExclusive: Who is Pork? Decade-long transtasman graffiti mystery solvedHis tags dominated NZ and Australia skylines, but he stayed in the shadows. Not anymore.24 Mar 01:59 AM
CrimeMans vehicle taken, three teens arrested.Three females aged 14-18 were arrested following an incident in Manurewa around 2am, where a man’s vehicle was taken. Video / Hayden WoodwardWatch24 Mar 01:52 AM
AucklandWoman with burns in bedside court hearing after vehicles, carport destroyed in suspicious blaze A 45-year-old woman is in Middlemore Hospital being treated for injuries.23 Mar 07:20 PM
