CrimeWithin days of arriving in NZ, Aussie man helped scam 71yo out of $150kThe reluctant NZ resident wants to make up for the fraud – with volunteer work, not cash.06 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandMexican ‘tourist’ busted with $360k in cash and almost 14kg of methMan on three-month visa now faces years in NZ prison. The Crown has also taken his cash.06 Apr 12:00 AM
Crime‘It’s bulls***: Sexually violated teen feels abuser’s mental health given priorityTeen had to wait almost three years to face him in court.05 Apr 10:00 PM
Kahu‘Formal warning’: Govt orders influencers to stop promoting gamblingOnline casinos have enjoyed a surge in promotion online.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourier driver kidnapped by armed gang member, ordered to strip as parcels stolenWhile the NZ Post driver was not injured, he was left 'scared for his life'.05 Apr 05:00 AM
CrimeWatch: ‘Out of control’ – Teen Jaguar driver’s dangerous rampageNeurodiversity paired with lack of boundaries was partly blamed for ramming a police car.05 Apr 03:00 AM
CrimePolice hunt for stolen firearms leaked into Nelson after burglaryPolice request CCTV or dashcam footage from Parkers Rd on Sunday.05 Apr 02:11 AM
New Zealand'You can’t continue to make victims': Teen ram-raider, robber gets dressing down from judgeHe was in court on charges relating to stolen vehicles, ram raids and dairy robberies.04 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged with assault after throwing mystery liquid on parking wardenThe liquid stained the warden's skin, clothing, and work equipment, police say.04 Apr 07:10 AM
New Zealand‘An eye for an eye’: Gang member accused of murder says hit put on his lifeThe defendant gave his account of the shooting that left one dead and another injured.04 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeMental health concerns raised in unrelated Northland murder casesThe men were unable to enter pleas due to concerns around their mental health.04 Apr 04:56 AM
CrimeMusic festival security guard sentenced for upskirt recordings of 40 womenHe filmed up women's skirts in shops and while he worked at Electric Avenue.04 Apr 02:54 AM
TaxAuckland scaffolding company director sentenced to home detention for $558k tax fraudThe woman was ordered to pay reparations of $13,000, albeit at $50 per week.03 Apr 10:23 PM
CrimeMother remembered for her 'infectious laugh' murdered by son in her homeJennifer Sheehan's family said they couldn't comprehend what had happened.03 Apr 09:24 PM
New Zealand‘Speaking with a number of people’: Police update on homicide investigationOne man has already been charged with murder after Munns' death last month. 03 Apr 08:53 PM
New ZealandSex offender recalled to prison after watching Sia music videosMatthew Kelly was also caught communicating with another sex offender.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Snitch’: Man hits grandmother with car, later runs down teen, laughs as he lies criticalThe man mistakenly believed the teen was a witness in the case involving the grandmother.03 Apr 06:00 AM
Crime‘What evil looks like’: 501 paedophile swayed Australian judge, then offended again in NZAn Auckland judge took a rare step this week by ordering a sentence with no end date.03 Apr 05:00 AM
CrimeDetective Beard addresses media after Micah Fala sentencingDetective Inspector Scott Beard speaks after the sentencing of Auckland man Micah Fala, who secretly filmed nearly two dozen women. Video / Dean PurcellWatch03 Apr 03:42 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Police give update on unexplained death in WellingtonPolice give update on unexplained death in WellingtonWatch03 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandPolice made unlawful arrests and used ‘excessive’ force on men who filmed themA charge of common assault was laid against one officer, but later dropped. 03 Apr 01:20 AM
CrimeMMA fighter death: Why an Auckland man’s conviction was secretly tossedDarren Couper punched the victim an estimated 55 times after he'd been fatally stabbed.02 Apr 10:00 PM
Crime‘Girls do stupid stuff’: Accused cites jealousy in rape trialMan initially claimed he could not recall meeting his accuser when probed by police.02 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhether motorcyclist could see traffic signal before fatally hitting two pedestrians debatedThe 60-year-old man is defending two charges of manslaughter.02 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandTerrified woman carjacked by man on meth at busy intersection, ordered to driveHe got in her passenger seat, carrying a rubbish bag of clothes, and made demands.02 Apr 06:00 AM
Crime‘He was alone and unarmed’: MDMA deal ends with murderOne man was killed and another stabbed after a $150 drug deal went wrong.02 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandCar towed from scene of unexplained death in Wellington suburbResidents can expect a large police presence on Albemarle Rd.02 Apr 03:11 AM
New ZealandAuckland CEO Angelene Judge speaks about exposing her former friend's 'horrific' crimesAngelene Judge speaks about discovering her former friend had been secretly filming women and children. Video / Alyse WrightWatch02 Apr 01:08 AM
New ZealandInjured man appears in court after allegedly ramming police with child in carFive police staff were injured in the Lower Hutt incident.01 Apr 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDu Val saga: How were jewellery, artworks, firearms paid for?PwC sought court orders for Clarkes to deliver assets or provide information about them.01 Apr 09:58 PM
Crime‘I wasn’t able to consent’: Abduction, rape complainant grilled on consenting during blackoutThe man admits following her, picking her up and taking her to his home but denies rape.01 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeMan travelled on fake passports between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three yearsThe passports contained his photo but the details of someone else.01 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan in custody after five police officers injured in Lower Hutt vehicle rammingA 49-year-old man is due to appear in the Hutt Valley District Court.01 Apr 05:56 AM
New ZealandFormer Bay of Plenty lawyer admits $375k fraud after obstructing investigationMore than 1200 false claims were sent to the Ministry of Justice.01 Apr 04:37 AM