CrimeLake Hāwea homicide: Trial date set for husband accused of killing wife Police launched a homicide investigation in November.03 Mar 08:31 PM
Crime‘Land of weed’: Man thought he was paying $45k for a job and visa ... now he’s behind barsThe Vietnamese man ended up in a cannabis growing op that used $300 of stolen power a day.03 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice call for new information to solve violent home-invasion killingBrett Fraser, 51, died from blunt force trauma to the head during the attack in Kelston.03 Mar 12:53 AM
New Zealand‘Unimaginable grief’: Heartfelt tribute for mum shot dead in parkOnerahi community on edge after broad daylight shooting in park. 02 Mar 10:21 PM
New Zealand‘Monster’: Sex offending youth worker escapes jail claiming church job in MelbourneThe Uniting Church says they have no record of offering Fale McCarthy a job.02 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeEx-Catholic teacher’s 40th sex abuse conviction emerges as another victim steps forwardThe former Marist Brother has already been sentenced three times for preying on children.02 Mar 05:29 AM
New Zealand‘Like a wild animal’: Lawyers in heated spat over a sandwich and a courthouse meeting roomBoth sides have been reminded to treat colleagues with respect and courtesy.02 Mar 03:36 AM
New Zealand‘F*** this’: Frustrated mum removed baby's oxygen, tried to leave ED after delaysNow the Waikato woman has ended up in court for the way she handled the situation.01 Mar 10:34 PM
CrimeTwo young people in custody after police spike fleeing vehicleThe vehicle was stopped in Auckland's Sandringham after being tracked by the Eagle helicopter. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Mar 08:04 PM
CrimePolice investigate armed robbery at North Shore barInvestigations are underway following an armed robbery at The Rudder on Hauraki bar on Auckland's North Shore, where offenders fled on Lime scooters. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Mar 07:05 PM
New ZealandHe shoved his partner. He realised he needed help. His next steps changed his life.A husband shares why he self-referred to a domestic violence program last Christmas.01 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record highConsumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.01 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeWoolworths arsonist was trying to cause a distraction so she could steal groceriesThe grocery store blaze was started in the loo paper aisle and filmed by a TikTok user.01 Mar 06:00 AM
CrimeSecurity guard beat his partner in public after late-night row in WellingtonMembers of the public provided evidence that helped secure a conviction.01 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'A wolf in sheep’s clothing:' How one woman's $500k theft destroyed a family business'Because of you, the company [had] to shut down with the loss of all jobs.'28 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandTrio suffer stab wounds, man charged, after incident in TakaniniPolice are investigating after three people were stabbed on Kutukutu Street in Takanini last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Feb 04:58 PM
New Zealand‘Scared out of his mind’: How mercy dash yachtie tried to save Peter Beckett’s lifeEnglishman rushed to help ex-Napier councillor after his own near-death in Guatemala.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Plainly predatory': Man sexually exploited woman with dementia he met at the dairy'You took advantage of a vulnerable person, our mum who could not defend herself'.28 Feb 07:19 AM
Crime'Agonising pain': Murder victim's family describe their loss as killer is jailedBob Kleiman’s body was found in a Whangārei home in 2022. Now his killer has been jailed.28 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Left in the dark': Waikato college parents blast school over threat closure'These kids were really scared.'28 Feb 04:30 AM
New Zealand'She deserved better': Ariki Rigby was murdered for wearing Mongrel Mob T-shirtFamily say they will make a 'whole lot of noise' at sentencing of murderer Jimmy Heremaia.27 Feb 08:57 PM
New ZealandMan denies murdering Nelson police officer Lyn FlemingIn court this morning, man admits driving charges. 27 Feb 08:48 PM
New ZealandHauraki Plains College receives second threat, school closed todayThe first threat came yesterday morning. Last night, there was another one.27 Feb 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lack of employer support for new citizens' arrest law should give Govt pause for thoughtOPINION: Some of the Government's biggest business allies see problems with the new bill.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Thuds’ from man's punches as he attacked ex-partner heard by golfer 50m awayA man was playing golf when he heard screaming; he looked up and saw a woman being beaten.27 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandMurdered girl’s mother has died but her fight with killer over his $15k compo continuesSam Te Hei was one of two men who murdered Colleen Burrows in 1987.27 Feb 06:47 AM
Crime‘I saw a stab wound’: Teen bystander tried to stop fatal Dunedin bus hub fightThe teenage witness held his hoodie to the other boy's stab wound.27 Feb 03:07 AM
New ZealandThreat made to Hauraki Plains College, young person questioned by police Police say there’s no ongoing concern, and they’re not seeking anyone else.27 Feb 02:22 AM
New ZealandPaul Goldsmith speaks to media about a new citizens' arrest initiativeMinister for Justice Paul Goldsmith spoke to media about a new initiative that plans to ease laws around citizens’ arrests. Video / Dean PurcellWatch26 Feb 09:49 PM
New ZealandGalway St cordoned off after large brawlDetectives are at the scene following a large fight among a group of men on Galway St in Auckland CBD, which resulted in one male suffering serious injuries.Watch26 Feb 06:37 PM
CrimeDowntown Auckland brawl leaves man seriously injured, police investigatingCCTV footage is being reviewed to identify those involved.26 Feb 06:35 PM
New ZealandWife killer reveals why he abandoned 3yo daughter 'Pumpkin' overseasNai Yin Xue's daughter was dubbed 'Pumpkin' after being found in Pumpkin Patch clothing.26 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeFoot fascination teacher says his 'soul was broken' when he stroked girls' feetMatthew Sue claimed one girl was walking funny and he wanted to check her feet were okay.26 Feb 06:37 AM
Crime‘A scared child’: 13yo fatally stabbed teen at bus hub after being told to pull down his socksEnere McLaren-Taana was fatally stabbed at Dunedin's bus hub last year.26 Feb 05:15 AM