CrimeWoman declined ACC referral sends psychologist 69 threatening texts in one hourShe told him she hoped he would get cancer and that his house burned down.23 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandSexual assault probe at popular music festival for teensA festivalgoer told the Herald he woke up and noticed detectives around a taped-off tent.22 Jan 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Loss of dignity': Benefit fraudster wins compo for privacy breach during MSD investigationPeter Thomas and his wife defrauded two agencies out of a combined $227,000. 22 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandStepdad gave young girl lollypops in exchange for silence about ongoing abuseThe man has now been jailed for 'hundreds' of indecent assaults he inflicted on her.22 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandTwo teens among four charged with Napier murderStreet dweller Boy Taylor was known in the Napier CBD as friendly and sometimes talkative.22 Jan 01:41 AM
CrimeSupermarket ‘grab-and-run’: Woman fears shopping alone after carpark attackGeorge Sampson stole her bag then spent $1609 in an hour using one of her bank cards.21 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand501 deportee loophole: Sex offender rejoins NZ community with no oversightThe man spent 15 months in an Australian prison before starting a 'suspended sentence'.21 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I’ve got four counts of manslaughter and I want to make you the fifth,' man tells copDylan Cossey spiralled into alcoholism following the street racing deaths.21 Jan 06:00 AM
Crime'He knew I was scared': Man allegedly raped teen after locking her in carTairone Walker denies being with the girl, saying he instead spent the night at home.21 Jan 05:36 AM
New ZealandPolice charge man, 22, after daylight carjacking outside popular Auckland cafeThe victim got out of his car but was punched and had his car stolen.21 Jan 02:22 AM
New ZealandCostly deception: Man’s crime spree with former bosses’ fuel cards, accountsJudge: He took advantage of the kindness of a former employer and then stole from them.20 Jan 05:00 PM
CrimeBlack Power member jailed after birthday celebration erupted into pub brawlFour people were injured at The Butter Factory in Whangārei last year.20 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Doggedness:' the key to record drug busts: Inside Customs operationsIt's not every day that Customs finds 725kg of concealed cocaine... but it does happen.20 Jan 05:12 AM
Crime'Pure aggression': Staff defend themselves with chairs as armed offenders raid Auckland eateryThe restaurant's co-owner said offenders were wielding sharp objects as well as hammers.20 Jan 03:13 AM
CrimeKiwi in Brisbane fighting for life after ex-partner sets her on fireA GoFundMe page for her family has already raised $22,000.19 Jan 09:35 PM
CrimeArmed robbers target Takapuna restaurant, offenders on the runThe manager ran to a neighbouring business in tears after the incident.19 Jan 07:12 PM
CrimeArmed robbery at Takapuna restaurantTokyo Bay, a Japanese restaurant in Takapuna, was cordoned off following a late-night armed robbery. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Jan 05:51 PM
Crime‘Don’t check your pockets’: Guard who smuggled drugs into prison blamed actions on menacing noteThe prison guard said he feared for his safety if he didn't comply.19 Jan 05:39 AM
CrimeUpper Hutt dairy incident caught on cameraThe owner of an Upper Hutt dairy was confronted by a man wielding a weapon this morning. Video / SuppliedWatch19 Jan 04:24 AM
New Zealand'It is sickening and they are evil': A teenage pack-rape survivor speaks outThree men raped her. She was in pain, felt powerless, 'frozen' and too afraid to resist.18 Jan 10:15 PM
New Zealand‘Love you mum’: 501 sentenced for stealing $249k Porsche before police pursuitPinched Porsche 911 eventually recovered after dramatic wrong-way police pursuit.18 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I was a mess': Sisters reveal what it's really like to confront sex abuser in court'I’ve grown my wings... like I'm free and I feel really good that it’s all now out there.'18 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Quite unusual’: Woman’s extravagant lengths to get free rentAfter being arrested, Christine Scott carried out more offending.17 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandFive arrests over $1m damage, theft in the Kinleith ForestsSeveral gates across the forests had been cut open to allow alleged offenders access.17 Jan 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’re a different kettle of fish’: Inside the three-year police investigation that busted the Comancheros gangJared Savage pieces together four different covert investigations which targeted the gang.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBullied prisoner slashes another inmate's face with razor from eye to chinReihana Cooper tied makeshift weapons to his hands before the attack.17 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandJailed Dilworth teacher dies days after compassionate releaseRobert Wynward sexually abused eight young boys at the Auckland boarding school.17 Jan 05:28 AM
Crime'My baby!': Protective mother shielded 3yo as masked strangers invaded motel room, swinging batThe attack stopped only after the bat split in two.17 Jan 05:04 AM
New Zealand‘I can do whatever I want’: Shoplifter threatens to rape staffer during theftThe 44-year-old smelled strongly of alcohol and had slurred speech.17 Jan 04:11 AM
New ZealandShooting of man in Auckland shocks neighbourhoodPolice investigating after three men assaulted a man before a shot was fired at a bar.17 Jan 03:50 AM
New Zealand'I felt like I failed her': Father haunted by preschool daughter's abuseJudge Marshall said the offending was too serious for anything other than jail.16 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘You stole his childhood’: Teen hitchhiker followed to playground and sexually preyed uponThe judge had 'never seen anyone less remorseful' than the offender.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Appalling’: Thieves steal $75k worth of safety fencesMore than 60 panels were uprooted from on top of a newly built retaining wall.16 Jan 05:01 AM
CrimeSocial media influencer outed as serial sex offenderThe former socialite had maintained suppression despite having been in prison since 2022.16 Jan 04:03 AM
