Crime'Real infants': Man who wanted to be 'famous child sex offender' jailed for 'horrific' materialThe material involving infants and animals was among the worst investigators have seen.16 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil spots unconsented work at $2.4m property on real estate adA man has been prosecuted for an unconsented cabana on his Pāpāmoa beachfront property.16 Dec 05:24 AM
New ZealandYoung Comancheros couriers first to face justice over multi-million-dollar drug operationPolice say the Comancheros ring moved at least 30kg of drugs north and south.16 Dec 05:00 AM
ConstructionFinal SFO sentence over $1m Broadspectrum roading fraud handed downAll five defendants in the Broadspectrum case pleaded guilty.16 Dec 02:12 AM
CrimePolice issue arrest warrant for man linked to Ruatiti double homicide as hunt for him continues People are urged to call 111 if they see Cole and not to approach him.16 Dec 12:38 AM
New ZealandInmate charged with manslaughter over elderly prisoner’s deathThe 28-year-old man is due to appear in the Auckland District Court today. 15 Dec 09:22 PM
New Zealand'It’s an interactive art piece': Man charged with stealing provocative flag'Good art will provoke thought. It provoked me to think that maybe I should pick this up.'15 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandWife killer seeking parole says he 'will become a very law-abiding person'Nai Yin Xue strangled his wife, then abandoned their daughter at a train station.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'It makes you feel sick': A parent's guilt after doctor groomed and abused boysKāpiti Coast GP Jared Cook abused teenage boys after befriending their families. 15 Dec 07:00 AM
Crime'Recklessness in the extreme': Woman thrown into the air after being hit by banned driverA judge described Jesse Grimwood's behaviour as 'deplorable'.15 Dec 06:00 AM
KahuBondi shooting: Kiwi describes 'hundreds running' to his cafe seeking shelterNew Zealander Tiffany Salmond says she was only 20m from the shooting.15 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Should not be approached': Police hunt man after double Ruapehu homicideHe is believed to still be in the remote Ruatiti area, near Whanganui National Park.14 Dec 10:46 PM
CrimeYoung actor from Shortland Street breaks man’s eye socket in brutal assault, flees in luxury SUVBrooklyn Nathan's attack left a man needing surgery and with debilitating double vision.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoadside drug-testing starts today – what you need to knowThe police will launch the new testing criteria from today across the Wellington region.14 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeBus driver quits, another strangled: 501 jailed for attacks during psychotic meth spiralDuring one attack, Carl Leu said he was hearing voices and thought he was trapped.14 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandThird homicide probe launched in three days after man's body found in Tauranga property Emergency services were called to the Fraser St address at about 11.40am.14 Dec 03:36 AM
CrimeMan who met woman while dressed as The Joker before raping her to have ongoing supervisionNathaniel Mahoney was dressed as The Joker at an expo when he met a woman and raped her.13 Dec 10:15 PM
Crime'It's really difficult': Who gets the kids for Christmas Day when parents separate?More than 60,000 Family Court applications are filed each year in NZ.13 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeInmate who shot stranger in the head has jail time extended after cocaine smuggled insideRussell Toleafoa tried to smuggle cocaine and other drugs into Pāremoremo prison.13 Dec 05:00 AM
CrimeHamilton IT manager jailed for sharing child exploitation filesMatthew Daniel Gregory admitted to making fake profiles to share the abuse material.12 Dec 06:12 AM
New Zealand'Kicked in the head': Commuters share public transport stories after fatal bus stabbingViolence on public transport is rare but commuters have been shaken by Monday's death.12 Dec 05:00 AM
CrimeRecidivist meth cook loses appeal over restrictive gun ban after clan lab raidSimon McCaulay didn't dispute his prison sentence - just the firearms order. 12 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice called to sudden death in RollestonThe circumstances of the death are being investigated.12 Dec 02:42 AM
New ZealandFormer Gloriavale leader Howard Temple jailed for sex offencesFormer Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has been jailed for sex offences spanning more than 20 years. Video / TVNZWatch11 Dec 11:36 PM
New ZealandWoman fatally stabbed 55 times by spurned lover named for first timeChantal McDonald's children ran into their Christchurch home during the attack.11 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandFormer Gloriavale leader Howard Temple arrives at Greymouth District CourtFormer Gloriavale leader Howard Temple arrives at Greymouth District Court ahead of his sentencing for long running sex offending against nine women and girls. Video / Anna LeaskWatch11 Dec 08:54 PM
Herald NOW‘He had the power’: Ex-Gloriavale leader faces sentencing for sex abuse of girls, womenThe disgraced former leader of the infamous Christian community, Gloriavale, will be sentenced today, Anna Leask reports.Watch11 Dec 07:11 PM
New ZealandMultiple arrests after meth found in wastewater testingDrugs, weapons and cash were seized as part of the operation.11 Dec 07:15 AM
Crime'Pure acts of evil': Two victims face their abuser after years of repeated sexual abuse George Ace's historical offending against two children spanned several years.11 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'They stole my dreams': Couple scammed $3.9m from more than 55 investorsAlex and Aroha Tuira targeted te ao Māori communities, building trust through close ties.11 Dec 05:00 AM
Crime'I need to show it's safe': Deputy Mayor rides bus to reassure publicSimpson said the driver on the 76 route was going the extra mile to make people welcome.11 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandHead Hunters pair jailed for fatal beating of man wearing gang hoodieSamuel Curle, 36, died in hospital weeks after the savage beating.11 Dec 02:59 AM
New ZealandDo you feel safe on public transport? Have your say as stabbings spark fresh concernsCCTV, safety screens and duress buttons have been rolled out on Auckland bus services. 11 Dec 01:39 AM
Crime'Violent behaviour is unacceptable': Police hunt group after store robberyCash and cigarettes were stolen before the group fled on foot. 11 Dec 01:37 AM
