CrimeCourt orders longer sentence for teen who raped stranger in bushes at Albert ParkPeter Kosetatino initially sought home detention and permanent name suppression.05 Jun 05:16 AM
CrimeCar fall victim had tried to flee moving car in past, 14yo witness says at manslaughter trialKatelyn Rua-Tuhou had a history of fleeing moving vehicles when drunk, defence claims.05 Jun 04:16 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic car fire causes gridlock on motorway ahead of rush hourMotorists face lengthy delays after a car burst into flames on SH16.05 Jun 04:05 AM
New Zealand'Hear the grinding metal': Motorist recounts dramatic chase on rimsThree police cars were wrecked and three motorway lines were closed during the incident.05 Jun 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBrothers Beer liquidation: Major bank among creditors owed moneyThe pre-pandemic business was popular and expanded hospitality outlets from one to seven.05 Jun 02:05 AM
CrimeAirport baggage handler admits he was part of crime syndicate accused of $50m meth import schemeKimela Piukana helped divert the illicit bundles from overseas commercial flights.05 Jun 01:57 AM
New ZealandAssistant principal offered students sex toys at schoolSeelan Ramiah abused his position of authority for his own sexual gratification.05 Jun 01:14 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating ‘unexplained death’ in WhangaparāoaA woman was found unresponsive at around 8pm last night.05 Jun 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGP sounds alarm over hospital delays: ‘We don’t know what the real wait time is’Patients are told they'll be seen in six weeks, but wait months.04 Jun 11:46 PM
New Zealand'Headed in right direction': Police Minister, Commissioner say crime is falling in downtown AklFoot patrols in the central city04 Jun 11:45 PM
ConstructionPrecinct Properties' $300m-plus Auckland splurgePlans for 350 apartments at Downtown Carpark, a further 500 on Queen St, more in Mt Eden.04 Jun 09:00 PM
New Zealand'It's not safe': Auckland residents demand more cops in cityAuckland residents are getting frustrated at the lack of protection in the CBD.04 Jun 07:58 PM
New Zealand'Cynical': Passengers fume at Jetstar's ’low speed‘ claim after tarmac emergencyA counselling service has been set up for passengers on the affected flight.04 Jun 07:06 AM
New ZealandThree police cars damaged in fleeing driver incident that closed three Northern Motorway lanesThree southbound lanes just after Tristram Ave are blocked.04 Jun 06:52 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhai Rawa vs Parnell Terraces: Appeal Court rules for Māori leasehold landownerApartment owners' body corporate chairman expressed disappointment with the decision.04 Jun 04:22 AM
CrimeMan recalls moment partner opened door on motorway and fell to her deathProsecution says kidnap and manslaughter accused is suffering selective amnesia.04 Jun 02:46 AM
New ZealandPerson found critically injured on South Auckland streetPolice were called to Langiola Dr, helped take someone to hospital with serious injuries.04 Jun 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Doesn't want to wear his shoes in public': Boy threatened with weapon at bus stationAn AT boss says the aggressive incidents are 'really horrible for everyone involved'.04 Jun 02:36 AM
New ZealandArmed shoplifter accused of assaulting Auckland Airport retailerWoman who allegedly stole $1400 of goods arrested by cops patrolling the area.04 Jun 02:19 AM
KahuTāmaki Makaurau will be lighting up for MatarikiAuckland's city centre will see its largest-scale Matariki lighting installations ever04 Jun 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shaping Auckland stadium debate; junking the PM's junketOPINION: 'Putting a roof on Eden Park won’t solve the inherent problem of its shape.'03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAudit raised issues at council pool weeks before preschooler's near-drowningDoctor who helped saved boy's life has raised 'serious concerns' about pool safety.03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: 25-level LynnMall tower details out; Westgate food hub risesNZX-listed giant has for two years had towering plans for New Lynn so what's the holdup?03 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeMurderer ditched post-prison ankle bracelet before fatal robbery in West Auckland parkVictim remembered by his family for having an infectious laugh and gift of the gab.03 Jun 06:46 AM
New Zealand'Nightmare': Apartment tower residents go without power for two daysElderly people stuck on upper levels relied on neighbours for food and water.03 Jun 05:51 AM
New ZealandLong weekend traffic builds as holidaymakers return homeYes, Auckland traffic is the worst.03 Jun 03:52 AM
Crime'Don't call police or we'll come back': Gangsters attack man in violent home invasionPolice later seized Daniel Natua's gang patch and gun cache after raiding his home.03 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandStruck-off lawyer implies PM supported his comebackHowever, Christopher Luxon's office said it knew nothing about the case.03 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi remains in Bangkok after breaking back, neck during Singapore flightThe man said there was no time to put his seatbelt on before the plane plunged.02 Jun 09:02 PM
New ZealandWealthy property investor on gun charge arrested after Ferrari incidentThe man is also on domestic violence charges, Herald inquiries reveal.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAuckland Council must pay $803k for CRL tunnel running under part of valuable siteCost awards now out in compulsory acquisition case for land owned by YMCA North Inc.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandJetstar flight turned back after ‘significant turbulence’It's the second aircraft flown by the carrier to encounter flight troubles this week.02 Jun 04:21 AM
New Zealand'Tower of Ōtara': Rickety backyard structure sparks safety concernsThe ramshackle tower has become 'like a tourist attraction'.02 Jun 12:00 AM
Crime'False prophet': State caregiver created cult, twisted doomsday religious doctrine to molest boyHe was charged in 2022 with exploiting his positon of trust over 15 years earlier.02 Jun 12:00 AM
