New ZealandChristchurch man to defend accusations he raped or violated 15 womenJohn Muchirahondo is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMother left with boot imprint on forehead after partner’s attackKiro Fortes strangled woman before throwing her to the ground and stomping on her.28 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandBusinessman dubbed ‘little prince' of counterfeit cigarettes faces deportationHan Zhang, who imported drugs and tobacco, wanted to remain in NZ to be close to his son.28 Jul 12:03 AM
Crime'Started to feel a nothingness': How Golriz Ghahraman explained shoplifting to judgeMore than a dozen documents used to decide sentence for ex-Green MP have been released.27 Jul 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKing Cobras defect to Comancheros as gang moves into rival Auckland turfComanchero takeover could inflame tensions in volatile gang scene27 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A guy came out and started blasting': Witness describes terrifying moment person shot"Guys in balaclavas" were trying to grab a woman before one was shot, witness claims.27 Jul 03:01 AM
CrimeA new era for Piha surf club after 'nasty, gutless' looting in cyclone aftermathSerial burglar Dylan Hendriks admitted similar offending, but he denied the Piha heist.27 Jul 12:00 AM
CrimePerson injured after firearm discharged during an altercation in Glen EdenPolice are present on Waikumete Rd in Glen Eden following an altercation outside Westlight Apartments, where a firearm was discharged. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jul 05:16 PM
Crime'Serial victim of domestic violence': Woman avoids life sentence for murdering partnerThe 'serial' abuse victim had steel plates in her face after another man stomped her head.26 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Extreme and disturbing': Men took pics of preschooler, shared with online predatorsJudge: 'The offending against a [relative] is the ultimate betrayal of trust.'26 Jul 06:13 AM
CrimeMeth, firearms seized in Kaikoura police raid; duo arrestedMeth, cocaine, cannabis, and firearms were discovered in the raid.26 Jul 05:04 AM
Crime'This is a stick-up:' Hammer brandished in dairy robbery during man's two-day crime spreeTequila Pomepi had only recently come out of jail when he stole a car and headed north.26 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandWarehouse Group staffer hacks system, steals $95k vouchers to ‘mess with bosses’Troiden Jamieson will pay less than 10% per cent of the money back.26 Jul 04:17 AM
New Zealand'Low blow': Veterans’ donations box stolen in RSA break-inThe area commander said the theft targeted those who had sacrificed much for our country.26 Jul 12:49 AM
New ZealandTwo men on the run after person injured in brutal home invasionPolice were called to the Flat Bush property on Thursday night.26 Jul 12:34 AM
New ZealandWellington musician convicted of rape can now be namedMartin Ditlhabi, now 27, was arrested after a raft of sexual allegations on social media.25 Jul 11:59 PM
New ZealandViolent man wants to serve home detention with his mum - who moved cities to escape himTroy Brophy's history includes dishonesty, traffic offending and family violence.25 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Despicable': Father's ashes dumped on street after West Auckland burglaryA local woman who helped retrieve the ashes said the thieves were 'scum'.25 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Black Power member performs haka as he is found not guilty at third murder trial in 11 yearsThe jury believed his defence that another man killed Wiremu Birch in Taupo.25 Jul 06:00 AM
CrimeAcquitted after 11 years and three trialsHendrix Kahia and a relative perform a haka for his two counsel at Hamilton High Court, celebrating his acquittal of Wiremu Birch's murder after 11 years and three trials.Watch25 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'No justice': Timaru teen sentenced to home detention for 'depraved' child sexual offendingBlake Ivan Miller admitted 'extremely serious' sex offending but has avoided jail.25 Jul 05:33 AM
New ZealandHamilton burglar busted on bottle shop roof with $3k product punched police dogThe father of seven was jailed for just over five years on 19 charges.24 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandCommissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiryCommissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiry.Watch24 Jul 06:40 AM
CrimeMum warned kids weren't safe around her, kills her infant, then gets name suppression'Not long before my anger becomes too much for the kids’ safety,' she warned in texts.24 Jul 02:09 AM
New ZealandPerson damages plants outside chapel at Elliotts Funeral ServicesA person intentionally damaged the plants outside the chapel at Elliotts Funeral Services in Tauranga. Video / SuppliedWatch24 Jul 01:59 AM
New Zealand'A miracle': Tradie escapes gunfire by millimetres in Beach Haven shootingThe unsuspecting tradie was sitting in his ute when someone opened fire on his vehicle.24 Jul 12:57 AM
New ZealandManhunt under way in northwest Auckland for 'evil' repeat offender'He is considered dangerous and should not be approached.'23 Jul 09:15 PM
New Zealand'I slipped through the cracks': Parole Board repeatedly botches rape victim notificationParole Board apologises after sex offender released on parole without victim’s knowledge.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOfficer feared he would be 'shot and killed' after hearing gunshot during foot-chaseAren Curtis, who has 130 previous convictions, was wanted for a string of burglaries.23 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandConvicted rapist takes claim he attacked woman in his sleep to Supreme CourtA jury earlier found Damin Peter Cook was not asleep when he raped a woman.23 Jul 07:48 AM
New ZealandHIV exacerbated killer's psychosis as he stabbed grandfather to deathGuy Thompson died from blood loss on his neighbour's kitchen floor.23 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandNorth Shore home and car sprayed with gunfire in early-morning attackOne neighbour said she heard 11 shots in quick succession.23 Jul 12:49 AM
New ZealandWaikato woman charged with toddler's attempted murderThe 33-year-old woman was granted continued name suppression today.23 Jul 12:14 AM
CrimeYoung woman who helped cause 18yo Connor Boyd’s death loses Court of Appeal suppression battleThe justices also rejected her bid for a reduced sentence.22 Jul 11:14 PM