New ZealandMan living in extended supervision facility charged with indecent assaultThe man lives at an 'outside the wire' unit in the grounds of Rimutaka Prison.14 Jan 04:17 AM
New Zealand'Spiritual healer' jailed for sex assaults gets early release despite lack of insightSonny Chin maintained touching his clients indecently was part of the healing process.14 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandViolence convictions quashed after judge proceeded with trial despite witnesses' absenceA witness alleged gang members threatened her life; the High Court overturns convictions.13 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seize $413k from baggage handler in meth import caseThe syndicate's 'logistics organiser' stored large amounts of cash at his sister's house.13 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandKiller may have been acting out TV show scene when he stomped victim to deathNew evidence, including the anime show, has been shown to Supreme Court justices.13 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeAvondale murder case: Auckland man's identity withheld to inform family in ChinaThe woman was found dead inside an Avondale home over the weekend.13 Jan 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Degrading': Man drags naked partner outside, pours boiling water over herSimon Kereopa then told his partner 'you deserve it, and that’s what you get'.11 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime'Desperate, greedy': Dream wedding prompted bride-to-be's $61k Briscoes swindleThe church youth group volunteer avoided jail but not a conviction.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after woman’s body found in Auckland homeResidents have been warned to expect a police presence as the scene is examined. 10 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandBailed Mongrel Mob boss still on run before meth-dealing sentencingMathew Karetu was busted when police found $68,100 and a gun in a Louis Vuitton handbag.10 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandPatient who tried to strangle nurse was not provoked - reportA 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted strangulation.10 Jan 06:15 AM
New ZealandTyre-slasher strikes in Gulf HarbourA person has been seen slashing tyres in Gulf Harbour before running off. Video / SuppliedWatch10 Jan 04:01 AM
New Zealand‘No progress’: Notorious rapist Roger Kahui declined paroleRoger Kahui refuses to see a psychologist or engage with rehab programmes behind bars. 10 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Humblest man’: Police name victim of ‘suspicious’ Pukekohe deathA postmortem examination was conducted, and the death is now being treated as suspicious.09 Jan 10:42 PM
New ZealandYoung murderers: The cycle of violence and neglect revealedMurderers shared common backgrounds of abuse and violence.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSunny Kaushal: Fighting crime needs the team of five millionOPINION: Small crimes go unpunished leading to larger crimes with real human consequences.08 Jan 08:00 PM
CrimeA Moment In Crime podcast looks back at NZ's cops before the courtsHerald crime podcast tells the stories of NZ's disgraced, offending cops.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeath of Pukekohe man, 48, being treated as ‘suspicious’A postmortem examination was conducted, and the death is now being treated as suspicious.07 Jan 11:26 PM
New Zealand'Remorseful she's been caught': Office worker had been stealing for yearsRonel Viljoen used company money for car repairs, household items and a Soda Stream.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan with 11 children, 163 convictions loses bid for early jail releaseDavid Bagley already had his sentence reduced for his treatment in state care as a child.07 Jan 05:56 AM
New ZealandThree arrested after smash-and-grab at Auckland mallA jewellery store at Westfield St Lukes was targeted in a heist that resulted in a chase outside the mall. Video / Tim Hēmi / SuppliedWatch07 Jan 04:51 AM
CrimeMan in court charged with murder after child's body delivered to copsThe man allegedly killed the child on Sunday before taking the body to the station.06 Jan 03:52 AM
New ZealandFeilding park robbery: Man shot during $2000 marketplace shoe sale gone wrongThe men travelled to a park to meet a seller before everything turned violent.05 Jan 10:33 PM
New ZealandWhere is John Mills? Auckland homicide probe with no bodyThe last time Melissa heard from her brother he told her his tyres had been slashed.05 Jan 09:10 PM
CrimeVerbal abuse, intimidation and brawls: Courtroom chaos as violence escalates Court violence surges with 450 assaults in five years; security breaches under scrutiny.04 Jan 05:25 PM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering Hamilton baby keeps name secret for nowSuspect remanded in custody after special hospital bedside hearing. 03 Jan 09:21 PM
New ZealandVigil held for slain policewoman as Kiwis are told to look out for eachother | NZ Herald News UpdateHundreds gathered for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s vigil, whilst Kiwis are urged to look out for each other. Dame Tariana Turia will be held by iwi for one more day.Watch03 Jan 07:16 PM
New ZealandSeveral hundred gather for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s vigilThe family of slain policewoman Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming joined police at a community candlelight vigil in Nelson to honour her life. Video / Katrina BennettWatch03 Jan 06:20 AM
New ZealandMultimillion-dollar meth busts at Auckland airport in first two days of 2025Meth had been soaked into clothing to conceal it.03 Jan 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSummer reads: A look inside New Zealand's gang sceneA behind-the-scenes look at NZ's criminal underbelly.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘All kinds of messed up’: Locals distraught at Hamilton baby’s death as man faces murder chargeA man aged 34 has been charged with murder and attempted murder.02 Jan 03:54 AM
CrimeMan charged with allegedly murdering policewoman Senior Sergeant Lyn FlemingA man has been charged with murder and faces seven more charges after the death of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.Watch02 Jan 01:56 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after fatal family harm incidentA 34-year-old man has been charged with murder after allegedly killing a baby at a Hamilton address yesterday.Watch02 Jan 01:54 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after baby’s death in Hamilton34-year-old allegedly killed baby and attacked its mother and a second child in Hamilton. 02 Jan 12:26 AM
