New ZealandWitnesses describe ‘heart-wrenching screams’ in Hamilton attack that killed childFairfield residents recall grim details of the violent incident early on New Year's Day.01 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeHomicide investigation underway after child killed, others injuredForensics investigators are at the scene of a serious incident in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield. Video / Dean Purcell / SuppliedWatch31 Dec 07:13 PM
New Zealand2024's high-profile court stories: Gangs, illegal prostitution and an infamous murderWe look back on serious court cases and a parole hearing with a twist.31 Dec 03:58 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for information on Lower Hutt assault from public, sightings of teenage boyThe assault happened about 11am Saturday at Avalon Park. 31 Dec 06:39 AM
New ZealandArmed person on the loose on North Shore: One person seriously injured in assaultPolice say the alleged offender is armed with a weapon other than a gun. 31 Dec 12:39 AM
New ZealandPolice seek victim after assault at Hawke’s Bay racing eventPolice seek assault victim for welfare check after incident at Livamol Classic Raceday.31 Dec 12:13 AM
New ZealandThe confession that provided new hope in a 50-year-old cold caseA Herald investigation in 2019 uncovered fresh evidence in a 50-year-old unsolved murder.30 Dec 05:00 PM
World‘Particularly vile’: China court hands boy life sentence for murdering classmateThe bullied classmate was killed in an abandoned greenhouse.30 Dec 05:15 AM
New ZealandPolice name woman who died after Ngāruawāhia brawl, urge witnesses to speak upPolice are 'committed to identifying who is responsible'.30 Dec 03:06 AM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition after man assaults relative, police officers in AucklandOne person is in a critical condition after two family members fought in Clendon.28 Dec 11:11 PM
World‘Horrific and violent’: NY prison guards caught on camera fatally beating inmateNY attorney-general released body cam footage to provide 'transparency'.28 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandJeweller still wary months after violent robbery left him hospitalisedJeweller calls for more CCTV after violent robbery in Papatoetoe.28 Dec 11:09 PM
New ZealandDriver punched in Christmas Day road-rage attack reveals details'When he punched me, the force of it made me slump in my seat.'28 Dec 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPonsonby shooting inside story: Why gunman was refused entry to bar and what happened next'He had the glassy eyes... it was like he wasn’t all there.'27 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandAlleged shooter in gang-related killing named after court appearancePolice arrest Wipuhara Kapene, accused of shooting Albert Enoka in Lower Hutt.27 Dec 08:12 AM
New ZealandPolice launch homicide investigation after woman dies after Ngāruawāhia fightShe died before she could be airlifted to the hospital.27 Dec 05:01 AM
New ZealandWoman dragged 10m after Auckland mall carpark robberyThe victim was dragged when she tried to retrieve her handbag as her assailant drove away.27 Dec 04:12 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in August 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.26 Dec 06:30 PM
EntertainmentHollywood studio Sony Pictures ‘fully and firmly’ supports Blake LivelySAG-AFTRA also condemned the 'starling and troubling allegations' against Justin Baldoni.25 Dec 07:58 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after fatal shooting of former gang leaderPolice seek CCTV footage after gang-related shooting in Lower Hutt.24 Dec 01:25 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest third man after violent death of Boy Taylor in Napier CBD'Police cannot rule out further arrests and charges.'23 Dec 07:36 AM
New ZealandWellington woman dies in hospital after assault during walk homeA man known to the victim has been charged with assault.23 Dec 04:48 AM
New ZealandWoman in court charged with murder of Gisborne manWayne Dewes died in hospital from severe injuries. 23 Dec 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Please stay': Stabbing victim foresaw 'frenzied' knife attackShe was stabbed repeatedly in the face, upper torso and abdomen by a man in her home.22 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandAccused murderer Stuart Edmondson’s 50 pigs and three dogs saved by animal welfare groupMale pigs be desexed then will 'live their best lives'.22 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton police launch investigation after man critically injured in early morning assaultThe man is now in a critical but stable condition in hospital.22 Dec 02:58 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest two men after violent death of Boy Taylor in Napier’s CBD'Police cannot rule out the possibility of further arrests and charges.'22 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland bar brawl erupts after man allegedly punches woman for refusing danceHeadquarters owner Leo Molloy has offered to compensate the young victim and her father.21 Dec 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Gratuitous and unprovoked': Thief jailed for fatal attack on 60yo who wanted stolen car backThe victim was backing away when he was hit with a blindside punch.20 Dec 09:00 PM
New Zealand'She panicked': Mum feared OT uplift after brothers' brutal fight over LegoThe children needed medical assistance but the parents failed to take them.20 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandCoromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to WellingtonAn animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.19 Dec 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely disgusting': Father of teen fatally run down outside nightclub reacts to parole decisionThe male defendant appeared before the Parole Board for the first time today.19 Dec 05:06 AM
New ZealandWomen charged over violent death of 8yo Rickah’Shae namedThe boy died in November following an alleged assault.19 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandThird murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin parkThere have now been three men charged with murder.18 Dec 10:16 PM
