New ZealandKiwi arrested at Australian border with violent extremist material on phoneThe 24-year-old flew into Perth from overseas before he was stopped in a random search.24 Feb 06:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Blood vendetta’: Inside the Sydney underworld feud that felled ex-Kiwis star Matt UtaiCompetition is hot for the city's $6b annual illicit drug trade24 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeSuppression lapses for murder defendant accused of 'unprovoked' bus stabbings'Gentle giant' Sefo Leger, 59, was stabbed within minutes of getting on the bus.24 Feb 07:00 AM
Crime‘It was either her or me': Man accused of killing his ex claims he was trying to protect his familyAnaru Morunga told police he was 'cooked as a cooked thing' and hearing voices.24 Feb 06:00 AM
CrimeAccused claimed he was asleep before tourist's alleged pack rape. Then police showed him the videoProsecutors say a German backpacker was raped by three men after leaving a K Rd nightclub.24 Feb 04:59 AM
SportDrink-driving charge, ban and suspension for Kiwi AFL hopeful Mykelti LefauLefau’s licence has been revoked for 10 months after the weekend incident.24 Feb 04:42 AM
Auckland FCPrisoners earn coaching badges as Auckland FC-backed scheme kicks offThe programme gives prisoners a recognised football coaching certificate.24 Feb 03:08 AM
New ZealandJudge refuses strict monitoring for child sex offender despite risk concernsJudge Quentin Hix ruled Christopher Cooke's risk was tangible but not high enough. 23 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Medical child abuse': Mum's reactions 'not outside' those seen in parents of unwell kidsThe woman is on trial and accused of deliberately making her child sick.23 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandDisgraced lawyer who stole $375k from legal aid scheme struck offDisgraced Family Court lawyer Paulette Main has been struck off after a fraud conviction.23 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Happy and adorable boy': Dad admits killing 10-month-old son Mustafa AliMukzameel Mukhzar Ali pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter.22 Feb 10:41 PM
Crime'I’m not that guy to rape someone': Suspect's police interview played at gang rape trialHe said he remembered very little about the incident due to his inexperience with alcohol.22 Feb 10:08 PM
New ZealandMan woken by naked woman beating him on the head with a frying panThe attacker does not remember much of the event because she was high on meth. 22 Feb 09:00 PM
CrimeMiddlemore nurse jailed in major meth scheme is named after lengthy suppression fightHer husband is also in prison for participation in the same drug scheme. 22 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandJevon McSkimming saga: Woman demanded ‘$600 for every sexual act’'I accept that not every step I took in raising my concerns was the right one' - Ms Z.Watch22 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I have f***ed up': Man texts partner after prison attack and shotgun chasePolice said an argument outside a restaurant led to a car shooting and high-speed chase.22 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Eyes wide shut': Couple driven by money and greed in $200k crayfish smuggling operationThe couple received 849 live stolen crays air-trafficked from Dunedin in 2024.22 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandFugitive Aussie dealer hid in Far North, used NZ as 'safe harbour' to hide $1mThe man directed associates to deposit $1m into NZ bank accounts.22 Feb 01:00 AM
Crime'Simply not credible': Judge rejects fugitive cannabis cultivator's bizarre explanationHe had a voracious appetite for cannabis and some stellar luck, if he was to be believed.21 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi exiled from Australia, leaving children behind, after stealing 11 bottles of boozeThe man had been warned to stop offending, or he would be deported. He didn't listen. 20 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandShoplifter shoves frozen crayfish down pants, goes back for mud cakeThe 32-year-old had sorted himself a three-course meal. Trouble is, he didn't pay for it.20 Feb 07:00 AM
CrimeA missing tractor, crushed fences and tyre tracks - the clues an alleged killer left behindJasmaine Reihan's burnt body, phone and a knife were later found in the car on the beach.20 Feb 06:00 AM
AucklandPerson seriously injured after altercation on Onehunga MallPolice were called at 3.46pm after reports of an altercation.20 Feb 05:10 AM
New Zealand‘Absolutely terrifying’: Group storms dairy with machete, robs woman of cigarettes, moneyOne of the robbers filmed the offending on his cellphone while another jumped the counter.20 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan delivered coward punch to rubbish truck driver, who landed face-first on the roadCalem Jackson crashed into the rubbish truck before launching his attack on the driver. 20 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandOne of NZ's worst sex offenders will be monitored for another 10 yearsLloyd McIntosh has been under monitoring conditions for 20 years and remains a risk.20 Feb 12:53 AM
New Zealand‘Wanted’: Sydney cops seek Matt Utai’s son as shot ex-Kiwis league star fights for lifeFour people charged over Matt Utai shooting and other gang-related incidents.19 Feb 09:40 PM
CrimeThree arrested including 19yo in Christchurch gang-related shooting that injured fourThe shooting left one in critical condition, three others injured. 19 Feb 06:50 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, February 20, 2026Morning Headlines | Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested over misconduct and new density rules better fit for Auckland | Friday, February 20, 2026Watch19 Feb 05:54 PM
CrimeIdentity finally revealed for female teacher who groomed 11yo studentShe sent the boy nudes, encouraged him to ask her out, and spent the night with him. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor describes mother accused of medical child abuse as 'smart and clever' The mother has been charged with ill-treatment of her child and infecting with disease.19 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'You'll catch a bullet': Man facing violence charges convinces ex-partner to pull statementHowever, the defence say it was a "joint plan" to get the accusations dropped.19 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I'll bury you': Violent threats as taxi driver tensions explode over airport pick-up laneAmong the threats, Magan Vashisht said he would kick a woman's teeth in. 19 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeMurder-accused's mother begged police for help as her son's paranoia spiralledAnaru Morunga has been accused of murdering his ex-partner, Jasmaine Reihana.19 Feb 02:00 AM
