CrimeWithin an hour of a teen turning 18, he critically stabbed a stranger in an alleyway The victim said the stabbing felt like he was ‘being whipped with a piece of string’.19 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime‘Moment of madness’: Black Power member instigated hospital gunfight with rivalsThe two groups then embarked on a car chase during which more shots were fired.19 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeSeatbelt bruises expose drunk, disqualified driver after crash he blamed on pregnant partnerAdam Hubac hit a bank and flipped his car, then told police his partner had been driving. 19 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeMan charged with alleged assault of former media exec appears in courtCCTV captured the former media executive allegedly being pushed off a balcony.19 Jan 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrice of meth in NZ dropped to new low in 2025, cocaine market growing according to new researchMeth used to be $1000 a gram. Now it's only $283 in Auckland. 18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the 1990s Nazi war crimes probe that drew in New Zealand policeTwo Kiwi officers joined a rare worldwide hunt for suspected Nazi killers.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuHome detention vs prison: How much we really spend to keep offenders locked inNew figures show sentenced inmate numbers rose to 5761 in September 2025.17 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimePaedophile revealed: How an ex-Māori Party candidate ended up with rare indefinite sentenceKelvin Martin can finally be named following a two-year bid for secrecy.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason’s ex-husband remarries as he rebuilds life in South AfricaGraham Dickason quietly remarried in South Africa several months ago.16 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Of the most appalling nature': Judge gives home detention to man who exported child abuse materialA 21-year-old had a six-year addiction to child exploitation material.16 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Disingenuous': The IT worker, his company credit card, and overseas 'escorts'The 54-year-old's expenses were approved by his then-manager.16 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandTourist who killed grandmother on rural highway breaks down at sentencingThe defendant and family members were all in tears in the Christchurch District Court. 16 Jan 03:36 AM
AucklandPolice probe targeted shooting after person critically injured in daylight Auckland attack A central Auckland resident has claimed a person jumped out of a vehicle and opened fire.16 Jan 12:43 AM
New ZealandGirl who made Waitārere 111 call 'incredibly traumatised'Police have yet to speak to the three critically injured victims of Wednesday's shootings.15 Jan 10:43 PM
AucklandLoaded 'AK47-style' gun found under house after police track fleeing pairThe Eagle helicopter tracked the fleeing car to Redoubt Rd in Manukau.14 Jan 11:00 PM
Auckland'Totally unacceptable': Man charged after Auckland bus driver sprayed with fire extinguisherThe incident comes weeks after driver Sefo Leger died in a bus stabbing.14 Jan 09:51 PM
New ZealandPolice at Waitārere Beach property after fatal shootingA property on Waitārere Beach Rd cordoned off on January 14, 2026, after a shooting in which one person died and three others were left critical. Video: Mark MitchellWatch13 Jan 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind barsLee Kohiti took his life soon after expressing a desire to return to jail.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIntoxicated mother assaults 3yo autistic son in front of neighboursThe 40-year-old woman admitted the incident after earlier denying the charge.13 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan left in intensive care after being shot near children’s playgroundPolice are making inquiries into a nearby car fire to see if the incidents are linked.13 Jan 12:01 AM
New ZealandHell's Angels central Auckland headquarters swarmed by PoliceA heavy police presence was seen around the Mt Eden gang headquarters on Tuesday morning following a fleeing driver incident. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Jan 11:36 PM
New Zealand'I was going to send you to prison': How the support of one team kept a woman out of jailJosephine was struggling to get her community work done. Then she got some help. 12 Jan 11:00 PM
AucklandPolice swarm Hell's Angels' Auckland headquarters in unfolding operationWitnesses saw three people removed from the house, with one taken into a car. 12 Jan 10:50 PM
New ZealandSouthland man accused of war veteran plaque theft keeps name secret for nowPolice allege nine plaques worth $5000 were taken over four weeks in 2023.12 Jan 08:56 PM
CrimeThird member of well-known dog breeder family admits neglect after underweight dogs, lethargic puppiesThe odd case included an order to take off her wig in court after impostor fears.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who used woman's bank card worried potential employers will think he's not honestBut a judge has told Aaron Robie that is 'the point of a conviction'.12 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandManage My Health: What we know about hacker and ransom demandNZ Herald senior reporter David Fisher has been following the breach, and will break down what happened, and who is behind it.Watch12 Jan 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Frightened all the time': Inside a $3m kiwifruit tax evasion scam'Money mule' was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted after threatening to blow the whistle.12 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Definite increase': The rise of 3D-printed firearmsPolice say 3D guns are being printed in houses and garages throughout New Zealand.11 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Aggressive' overtaking driver almost causes head-on crash - then flips the birdThe frightening display was clearly captured on a bus driver's dashcam.11 Jan 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Sheer terror': Armed group storm teens' flat, rob them at knifepointThe victims were herded into a room where they were threatened and assaulted. 11 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeFishers warned: Prosecution likely for illegal toheroa, excess tuatua this summerTaking prohibited toheroa can mean a $500 fine or a court prosecution.10 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElite private school taught Tom Phillips bushcraft, shooting skillsThe future fugitive trained in bushcraft, survival, and firearms at posh private school10 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandEscort stole thousands from clients while entering her payment details into their phonesAnahera Marino then wanted home detention to continue escort work to repay her victims.10 Jan 05:00 AM
