WorldWoman may be freed for murder after police officer indicated as real killerJudge rules she was in a 'malleable mental state' when investigators questioned her.18 Jun 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Bang bang bang': Neighbour describes 'scary' drive-by shooting, residents in shockIt's the third confirmed drive-by shooting in Auckland in the past fortnight.17 Jun 10:56 PM
New ZealandWoman allegedly murdered in bedroom blaze was unconscious, trappedEmma Field was alive when the fire took hold.17 Jun 09:00 AM
CrimeBus passenger says stab attack on driver was 'dumb, drunken', but it wasn't his firstThe serial stabber also attacked a man at Auckland Hospital, resulting in kidney loss.17 Jun 06:39 AM
New ZealandPolice rewards: Who decides who gets them, and how often are they claimed?Police rewards offered over the years - why, when and what for?16 Jun 11:10 PM
WorldPolice identify Michigan splash pad shooterMichigan shooter's motive remains unknown after opening fire at splash pad.16 Jun 10:56 PM
World'In no rush': Gunman's chilling move after opening fire at Detroit splash padThe gunman fired as many as 28 times, stopping multiple times to reload.16 Jun 02:52 AM
Crime'Open the till': Teen BK employees stabbed in unprovoked attack“I want the money. Give me the money or I’m going to stab him,' Ethan Simon told staff.16 Jun 12:00 AM
WorldUS woman's murder conviction overturned after 43 yearsThe woman was a psychiatric patient when she incriminated herself in a 1980 killing.15 Jun 11:13 PM
Crime24 days in hell: Blowtorch-wielding kidnappers wanted cryptocurrency passwordThe victim was forced to dig what was supposedly her grave at a remote Far North property.15 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandThe Bain murders 30 years on: Where is David? Why are Kiwis obsessed with this case?The Herald looks at the infamous case and the aftermath that haunts a family today.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland high school rugby league players filmed in mass post-game brawlPrincipal says students involved had 'brought embarrassment to our school'.14 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'He’s had a tough time': Teen who smashed brick into man's head keeps name secretHis 69-year-old victim says the attack's left him a 'shadow' of his former self.14 Jun 05:01 AM
CrimeFatal shooting following 501's machete attack; two men jailed for manslaughterBarber Brian James was shot to death during a tussle for a gun in a pitch-black bedroom.14 Jun 02:27 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with murder after car strikes and kills man in West AucklandThe woman and the man were known to each other, police say.13 Jun 09:15 PM
New ZealandPolice examine car as serious incident closes road in MasseyPolice have been examining the scene on Moire Rd through the night.13 Jun 05:35 PM
New Zealand'Shadow of what I used to be': Man smashed in head with brick while restraining thiefVictim says his attacker should not be allowed to keep his name secret.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Now he's gone': Mother of baby Mustafa breaks silence over son's tragic death'I love and miss you so much my boy.'13 Jun 08:12 AM
New ZealandBaby Mustafa farewelled as homicide investigation continuesThe 10-month-old died on Saturday.13 Jun 01:00 AM
WorldDeath row inmate's eerie final words before executionMan convicted of the murder of his lover and her husband had a final message before death.12 Jun 09:02 PM
New Zealand'She knew what she was doing:' Woman sent injured child overseas to avoid police probeThe 35-year-old was accused of assaulting the girl who turned up at school with injuries.12 Jun 07:11 AM
Politics'A bit scary': National MP assaulted during raucous Golden Bay protest, police alertedThe incident happened after a local community board meeting.12 Jun 04:57 AM
New ZealandTe Kūiti baby boy was ‘the joy of the house’Te Kūiti Muslim community grieving after death of baby Mustafa Ali.11 Jun 10:08 PM
New ZealandMan appears in court on murder charge after fatal stabbing at Waikanae BeachThe man's name will remain secret until at least early July.11 Jun 10:03 PM
New ZealandMan arrested and charged with murder in Waikanae BeachA homicide investigation has been launched after a suspected stabbing in Waikanae Beach on the Kapiti Coast.Watch11 Jun 09:12 PM
New Zealand'I'm so terribly sorry': What Carmen Thomas' killer ex Brad Callaghan told Parole BoardFirst parole hearing for man who murdered, dismembered Auckland mum Carmen Thomas.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen's 'bully boy' attack left victim with concussion, broken bonesJudge: 'If you went to prison, I don’t know you would come out a better person.'11 Jun 06:43 AM
New ZealandFirefighter recalls finding alleged murder victim's body in dark, burnt-out roomEmma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold of her bedroom.11 Jun 05:00 AM
CrimeTe Kūiti baby death: 'Inconsistencies' in parents' stories - policeThe baby had been known to police due to previous 'non-accidental' injuries, police say.11 Jun 03:08 AM
CrimeMan whose partner fell to death from moving car acquitted of manslaughter, guilty of kidnappingHe said he wanted to get his drunk partner home safely. Family said she screamed for help.11 Jun 01:23 AM
CrimeMan slashed young girl's throat in 'savage, unprovoked' attempted murderHe woke her up at 3am before trying to kill her with a fish-filleting knife.10 Jun 11:14 PM
Crime'Didn't do anything wrong': Father of Te Kūiti baby speaks outThe 22-year-old dad is worried police will charge him over his son's death.10 Jun 07:05 PM
New ZealandMan who lived with murdered girlfriend’s corpse for nearly a month denied paroleGordon Hieatt strangled his girlfriend to death during a fight about rent.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Watson's appeal, the state's power and fact v outrageous fictionOPINION: Braunias was there as Scott Watson got his long-awaited chance to appeal.10 Jun 07:56 AM
