ChristchurchPolice appeal for information about second accident 500m from double fatal truck crashTwo died at the scene and another person was airlifted to hospital in serious condition. 20 Nov 11:17 PM
CrimeKiller Nathan Boulter investigated four years ago for rape allegations when he was 14Boulter was 14 and already showing violent behaviour towards the 15‑year‑old girl.20 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandSix people charged over violent Destiny Church-linked pride protest are namedThe protest erupted during a storytime event at Te Atatū library.20 Nov 08:25 PM
Crime‘He was nice at the start’: Woman tells court of online control and abuse in rape trialThe two communicated daily through Instagram and sent pictures, despite an order not to.20 Nov 07:00 PM
Crime'Significant development': Arrest made after Dunedin arson attackPolice allege the 48-year-old used explosives to ignite the Lees St blaze.20 Nov 06:31 PM
Crime'Escalating violence': Teen who beat stranger to death to keep name permanently secretThe unprovoked attack happened months after he stabbed another person with a screwdriver.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRecidivist rapist avoids indefinite prison for more sex crimes because of ageIt will be 2041 before Darryl Grant Bridgeman is eligible for parole.20 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan appears in court charged with murder after New Plymouth foreshore deathPolice were called to the Coastal Walkway area last night after reports of an altercation.20 Nov 04:48 AM
CrimeSupermarket manager injured in brutal, surprise attack while stocking shelves His assailant, Shamah Riley, has now been sent to prison for the violent act. 20 Nov 04:00 AM
CrimeEmergency crews rush to serious multi-car crash on West CoastThree rescue helicopters have been sent to the crash scene near Ross.20 Nov 01:18 AM
Crime Dunedin man accused of using explosives to ignite abandoned houseThe 48-year-old has been charged in relation to one of three fires in Dunedin on Tuesday. 20 Nov 01:11 AM
Crime‘Absolutely tragic, completely avoidable’: Transport boss jailed for runaway truckA roadworker was fatally hit by the 20-tonne vehicle after its brakes failed.20 Nov 12:52 AM
CrimeTeen dies two days after Manawatū crash between car and truckThe collision involved a car and a truck on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Rd.20 Nov 12:08 AM
New ZealandPolice release footage of armed dairy robbery attempt in New PlymouthFootage shows the masked man entering the Ngamotu Rd store with a large knife.19 Nov 10:39 PM
ChristchurchSwiss national charged after fatal two-vehicle crashA 32-year-old man faces a charge of careless driving causing death.19 Nov 10:15 PM
AucklandDeath of woman at Ōtāhuhu housing complex not suspicious, say police The death will be referred to the Coroner.19 Nov 07:52 PM
New ZealandSex offender told teen he met on Snapchat and abused that he was 19 - he was actually 39Clinton Harvey used Snapchat with a filter and fake name to contact the 15-year-old.19 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeArrow fired into street during tense five-hour standoff which sparked mass evacuationCorey Innocente aimed a crossbow at police and threatened to blow up his house.19 Nov 06:00 AM
CrimeHead Hunters trio guilty of executing teen, hiding body in pre-dug graveProsecutors said the victim was killed over 1kg of meth.19 Nov 02:23 AM
New ZealandTrio accused of murdering Tristan Oakes enter pleasOakes' whānau also attended the appearance in the High Court at Tauranga this morning.19 Nov 01:19 AM
AucklandMotorist fined $150 by AT for driving along bus lane on police orders after crashThe man officially appealed but the fine was only reversed after Herald questions.19 Nov 01:00 AM
CrimeMan accused of killing Auckland resident is named five months after arrestIvan Jordan Fifita was found critically injured on June 29 and later died in hospital. 18 Nov 11:52 PM
CrimeManawatū Prison out of lockdown after bomb threat triggers searchesPolice received a phone threat about 8.40am, which suggested there was a bomb on site.18 Nov 11:22 PM
New ZealandMan killed in West Auckland alleged hit-and-run namedA 47-year-old Henderson woman has been charged over the death.18 Nov 09:32 PM
CrimeDefence scientists unveil new foldable, floating rescue deviceA Kiwi-designed tool could dramatically change search-and-rescue missions. Video / Herald NOWWatch18 Nov 09:20 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claimsOranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims eight years ago. Video / Herald NowWatch18 Nov 06:30 PM
CrimeElderly ex-teacher who sexually abused students in 1970s and 80s denied parolePlaintiffs are still coming forward more than 40 years after the alleged offences. 18 Nov 03:00 PM
Crime'I own you now:' Man allegedly asked woman for photo of bruise he left on her throatJordan Tegus is facing 17 charges, including rape and making an intimate visual recording.18 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘I’ll kill you’: Drunk man threatened woman helping his ex as she tried to fleeNow La Que has turned up to court with $1000 in cash and a handwritten apology letter.18 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandThree overnight Dunedin fires deemed suspicious, investigators called inOne fire tore through a vacant Harrow St building just before midnight.17 Nov 06:01 PM
CrimeName suppression lifts for man accused of killing of 11yo boy and his fatherPolice say the Bucklands Beach fire was deliberately lit with an accelerant.17 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeFugitive who immigrated to NZ with fake ID blamed Hungarian mafia fearsHe boasted: 'Everyone will fall for it ... One day we'll write about it in a book.'17 Nov 03:44 AM
CrimeWell-known Far North businessman named as alleged murder victim, woman chargedMonty Knight, a former councillor, died on Sunday following reports of an assault.17 Nov 01:01 AM
AucklandPolice treating death at Ōtāhuhu housing complex as 'unexplained', cordon in placePolice were called to Atkinson Ave at 1.50am after a body was found.16 Nov 10:10 PM
