CrimePolice name man killed in Hamilton homicide as 55-year-old, seek Subaru sightingsResidents say they heard gunshots in a street they describe as usually quiet.23 Dec 02:22 AM
CrimeDriver arrested after joining police convoy in Commodore with flashing blue and red lightsPolice also found meth and a 3D-printed gun in the man's car. 22 Dec 11:09 PM
New ZealandDiesel mechanic shoots up colleague's cars amid allegations of workplace bullying Marie Hearn shot eight rounds of bullets into two cars owned by her colleague.22 Dec 05:00 AM
AucklandBoy found sleeping above loaded shotgun as police raid stolen car denPolice say four stolen cars were found at a Glen Eden address.22 Dec 04:54 AM
New ZealandTeen who killed 2yo stepdaughter wins bid to appeal against sentence in the Supreme CourtJessica Mulford killed Harlee-Rose Niven in 2021. Now, she wants her sentence reduced.22 Dec 04:00 AM
AucklandCar hits pedestrian in busy Auckland intersection, one in serious conditionThe crash happened at the intersection of Dominion and Balmoral Rds.22 Dec 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Be on the lookout': Police warn Ruatiti bush visitors in hunt for ColeMitchell Cole, 29, is a person of interest and is believed to be armed.21 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandBystanders praised after alleged rock-throwing incidentPolice said several large rocks were used to smash a family’s car windows.21 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandIRD failed to report alleged kidnapping of $3m 'money mule' victim to police Police only found out about the alleged victim when the Herald started asking questions. 21 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Drugs are a pathway to hell': Judge lambasts woman over tiny home scamThe victim responded to an ad on Facebook for a tiny home that never existed.21 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimePolice chase and catch fleeing driver from CBD to SilverdalePolice chased and caught a fleeing driver from the CBD just north of the Puhoi off-ramp. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Dec 05:25 AM
New Zealand'Callous and cruel': Daughter attacked as she tried to protect mum from violent dadHawaiki Dean Little had earlier repeatedly hit his dog with a large shovel.21 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice keen to identify mystery man seen near Ruatiti double killingThe couple were found dead in their rural driveway, days after a suspected shooting. 21 Dec 01:02 AM
New ZealandWhy police say they could not safely move sooner on Tom PhillipsRegular assessments weighed if armed squads should lead attempts to find him.20 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandWatch: Police intervene after Destiny-linked protesters block South Auckland Sikh paradeAbout 50 protesters blocked Great South Rd about 2pm to confront the parade.20 Dec 07:37 AM
Crime'Bone visible': Bar owner describes stab wounds in Ponsonby Rd fightA witness said the injured man had wounds to his arm and neck.20 Dec 07:03 AM
New Zealand'Gross overreaction': 501 deportee stabs motorist in neck during roadside scuffle 'The attack on the victim was serious and potentially life-threatening.'20 Dec 06:00 AM
Crime'This is non-negotiable': Minister clashes with health officials over youth suicide deathsTe Whatu Ora says a coroner's recommendations are unfeasible, but the minister disagrees.20 Dec 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrug crisis: 'Big step forward' in new strategy to combat gangs, organised crimeGovernment to explore new agency for organised crime, Minister to drive cohesive approach 19 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tauranga Paedophile Catchers': Teens lured innocent gay men, assaulted and filmed themThe group's actions have been described by a judge as a hate crime.19 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeDeadly habit: Truckie who killed RSE worker had history of using his phone while driving'He was doing something he never should have been doing, and a man died.'19 Dec 05:03 AM
New ZealandTeacher aide who sought child abuse images has prison sentence quashedQuade Strange had expressed a desire to sexually abuse a young child.19 Dec 04:00 AM
CrimeDad on meth with child in car first to fail new Wellington roadside drug testThe driver refused to give police a blood sample and has lost his licence for 28 days.19 Dec 02:32 AM
New Zealand‘The tears just keep flowing’: Friends tend dogs at slain couple’s rural farmFriends entered the remote Ruatiti farm to calmly secure Trina Cole’s mastiffs.19 Dec 01:00 AM
CrimeGunshots on quiet street: Armed police guard Hamilton home and toilet blockOne dead, one injured as police piece together what happened. 18 Dec 11:44 PM
CrimeProminent Northland businessman facing sexual offending charges to keep name suppressed for nowThe man has been charged with rape and other offences relating to multiple complainants.18 Dec 10:31 PM
New ZealandTeen murderer's life sentence to be quashed after colleague beaten, chained to car and draggedJacob Ramsay's killing was motivated by an alleged 'small' debt he owed the offenders.18 Dec 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Most culpable' teen in gay bashing ring fought to have no record of the crime on his fileThe group would lure gay and bisexual men through Grindr and then attack them. 18 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice release offender profile in Hastings homicide case The 37-year-old was found dead in a house in Camberley in October.18 Dec 04:39 AM
New Zealand'Shocking, premeditated, vile': Once-trusted teacher jailed for sexually abusing studentsJudge says the ripple effect of Matthew Ireland's offending has been devastating.18 Dec 04:00 AM
AucklandPolice seek stolen valuable artwork 'Infinite Sea' taken from Piha homeThe stolen piece is described as round and made of glass, a mirror, LED lighting and PVC.18 Dec 01:26 AM
CrimeKiwi house hit by vandalism and arson, causing $15k damage and lost incomeThe break-in shut down life-support systems in kiwi enclosures overnight.17 Dec 10:53 PM
Crime'Dagger in the heart': Kyle Whorrall's mother speaks on arrests and slain son's legacyNature lover Kyle could name 100 dinosaurs aged 2 and used to beg mum for a pet tarantula.17 Dec 08:00 PM
CrimeDeputy Commissioner stays silent on McSkimming home detention sentenceA victim's advocate has called the sentence 'wrong on so many levels'. 17 Dec 07:56 PM
