CrimeMeth-fuelled 'fantastical story' collapses as man found guilty of ex's murderJustice David Johnstone said the graphic evidence made the trial ‘distressing’.02 Mar 04:59 AM
AucklandVideo of man punched, kicked by security guards sparks investigationIt is unclear what started the altercation when it broke out in broad daylight.02 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan withdrawn from methadone at 'dangerously rapid' rate later diesA man was removed from methadone programme rapidly, and six weeks later he died.02 Mar 01:43 AM
AucklandPolice investigating 'destructive' attack on 3 ambulances after tyres slashed, left undriveableSt John says it remains available in an emergency despite incident.01 Mar 10:05 PM
CrimeMother jailed after ignoring driving ban 13 times, caught with children in the carPaula Trainor drove 'erratically' and crashed into a sign with the children in the car.01 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'A liar and a manipulator': Nurse scammed $112k from colleagues, then went gambling The 34-year-old claimed her mother had died and her father had a 'brain problem'.01 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Lived in fear and cried silent tears': Woman confronts rapist, 50 years onA girl was raped by Warren Smith 50 years ago. Now, he's been imprisoned.28 Feb 10:00 PM
CrimeKava ban sought for notorious Melbourne rapist after new victim groped in PonsonbyJamie MacArthur offended again within two weeks of his deportation to New Zealand.28 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandDrunk driver used police officer's phone to access criminal database while calling a lawyerMichael Mackey also smashed a whisky bottle over the head of a family member.28 Feb 03:00 AM
CrimeMillie Elder-Holmes to fight latest casino advert finesThe social media influencer paid $5000 last year. Now she's fighting a new $10k fine.27 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Blunder and mistake’: Judge spares pharmacist a conviction after karaoke bar gropingBut Timothy Cham now risks losing his New Zealand pharmacy licence over the offending.27 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeWoman arrested after $75k necklace theft attempt and smashed $20k cabinetPolice say the woman entered the Galway St store carrying a metal pole.27 Feb 08:11 AM
CrimeReckless driving charges after late-night anti-social road meet in TaranakiPolice say one vehicle was impounded and 14 infringement notices issued.27 Feb 07:38 AM
New ZealandMobster claims seized red, bulldog jersey was his ex-wife's, not gang insignia After losing a bid to have it returned, he's promised his ex-wife chocolates.27 Feb 06:46 AM
Crime‘Imaginative grip on reality’: Murder accused's state of mind at time of ex's death questionedAnaru Morunga has been on trial for the alleged murder of his former partner. 27 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe young man who planned a mass killing, dubbed a national security threat can now be namedHe also distributed extreme child sex abuse material.27 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Utter mayhem': Group of 10 teen burglars' crime spree ends with three in prisonThe group stole a car and broke into businesses in Hamilton and Te Kauwhata.27 Feb 03:00 AM
CrimeDNA breakthrough links serial rapist to horrific 1988 teen attackRewa pleaded guilty this month after a swab matched him to the attack on the 16-year-old. 27 Feb 12:18 AM
New ZealandMan arrested and charged after Cannons Creek shootingThe man is due to appear in Porirua District Court today.26 Feb 11:08 PM
CrimePack rape defendant says backpacker was happy, thankful after 90-second intercourseHe told jurors the woman asked for sex while sitting next to his still-naked friend.26 Feb 10:39 PM
Auckland78yo dog walker attacked with broom handle in popular Auckland park after pet off leash'He stomped up to me and was yelling at me to put my dog on the leash... I had no idea.'26 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime'I reached, she reached, I won': Murder-accused gives new account of ex's stabbingAnaru Morunga admitted stabbing Jasmaine Reihana but denied intending for her to die.26 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'She was entitled to feel safe': Man raped teen who was shaking with fearThe 14-year-old tried to avoid eye contact, but Jahvis Taiaroa wouldn't leave her room. 26 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Deadly consequences': Picture sparks chilling warning over 'nangs' useThe gas gives users a short-lived high along with dissociation and hallucinations. 26 Feb 02:00 AM
CrimeAlleged phone scammer accused of taking $15k from elderly victimOfficers stopped a vehicle of interest on St Lukes Rd just before 1am.26 Feb 12:34 AM
CrimePM addresses latest stats showing crime victims down 49,000 The drop covers the year to October 2025, compared with the prior two years.26 Feb 12:22 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: National makes law & order announcement.PM Christopher Luxon, with ministers Paul Goldsmith and Mark Mitchell, makes a law & order announcement vIdeo/NZ HeraldWatch26 Feb 12:22 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: National makes law & order announcementPM Christopher Luxon, with ministers Paul Goldsmith and Mark Mitchell, makes a law & order announcementWatch26 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandFarmer behind NZ's biggest GST fraud has $16m of assets confiscatedJohn Richard Bracken, then 54, was sent to prison in 2021 on 39 charges of tax fraud.25 Feb 11:11 PM
AucklandMan dies next to motorbike at rural Auckland shared driveway, police probe deathHe was dead when police showed up around 9pm.25 Feb 06:32 PM
CrimeTourist threatened with hammers, robbed after car cuts him off on West Auckland footpathThe victim, new to Auckland, was robbed just a week after arriving in the city.25 Feb 06:22 PM
New ZealandCity Kickboxing coach demands tough coward punch sentences after friend’s deathFifteen deaths have been linked to coward punches in New Zealand since 2011.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeatings, whippings and food deprivation: Guardian admits manslaughter of boy after years of abusePauline Timu admitted slapping, whipping and filming the boy as 'discipline'.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You have no idea what's coming': Man drove 'mobile molotov cocktail' into partner's houseCarl Philipp, in a rage over disputed child support payments, set a car and house on fire.25 Feb 07:00 AM
