PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: On crime, climate, a stadium, grey power and men's healthOPINION: Letters and premium debate on the All Blacks and more.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsCrime convictions up - spike in serious and violent offencesThere's been an uptick in the number of people charged in the year to June 2023.19 Sep 06:06 AM
New ZealandRuff ride: Man imprisoned after stealing car with labrador in the backThe car thief had an unexpected passenger.19 Sep 03:24 AM
New ZealandBrutal attack on Napier teen filmed, three women arrested and chargedVideo of the incident has been classified as objectionable material.18 Sep 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Monster': Gangster's victim slept with a bat after being kidnapped and beaten'I’m going to go and get the clean-up gear and a gun,' Filthy Few member told victim.18 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDowntown Auckland crime: Parties share their views after calls for greater police presencePolice presence is biggest driver for safety in cities, says Scott Pritchard15 Sep 01:50 AM
New Zealand'They're not afraid': Young staff member left terrified after armed robbers storm shopA staff member at a vape store put his hands up as a hammer was waved at him.15 Sep 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fear campaign': National and Act hit back over MP’s Hawke’s Bay 'mega-prison' claimsAnna Lorck claims Hawke's Bay Prison's extra land would make it a target for expansion.14 Sep 11:28 PM
New ZealandArmed with hammers and a firearm: Police hunt 'multiple offenders' after robberiesIt follows an armed robbery at Mt Albert Sports Bar the previous night.14 Sep 08:39 PM
New ZealandVictim remained remarkably composed during indecent assault, judge saysThe stranger entered woman's house and indecently assaulted her.10 Sep 04:10 AM
CrimeAuckland safety hubs imminent to address theft, antisocial behaviour in CBDThe four hubs ARE expected to be up and running by the end of next month.08 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimePower tools, vehicle used in three overnight Waikato burglariesOffenders broke into a liquor store, supermarket and motorcycle store overnight.08 Sep 05:54 AM
New Zealand'You f*** with me, I break your legs': House sitter kidnapped, beaten, threatenedThe man heated shears on a kitchen element then threatened to cut off the victim's toe.08 Sep 12:21 AM
KahuDavis defends plans to put youth through justice systemDavis is committed to preventing young people from committing ram raids.06 Sep 10:23 PM
New ZealandGang leader has $2.1m of homes, vehicles, cash stripped by policeThe asset seizures follow Operation Dusk - a major police investigation in 2019-2021.06 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldSuspect indicted on attempted murder charge of Japan’s Prime MinisterKishida was campaigning when a man threw a homemade pipe bomb at him.06 Sep 04:03 AM
KahuLeo Molloy installs 240-volt electric fence at bar as vandals cause $60k damageAuckland bar owner Leo Molloy spends thousands to hot-wire his bar roof.06 Sep 12:45 AM
CrimeMurder trial witness recounts ‘terrifying’ encounter with Mongrel MobThe witness came home to find door ajar, and friend David Kuka "gasping for air".05 Sep 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy is New Zealand feeling increasingly divided?OPINION: Increasing crime seems to be a symptom of a dissatisfied New Zealand.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'My life will be doomed': Kiwi man set for deportation from Australia fears for his life"I was used and abused by the gangs in NZ. My life will be doomed if I am sent back."03 Sep 05:39 AM
CrimeArrests, vehicles impounded after burnouts cause road damage costing thousandsHamilton police are also looking at charges in relation to reparation for the damage.01 Sep 04:05 AM
KahuRotorua attacks: Call to confront problem head-onMerepeka Raukawa-Tait says we must work with the families to stem crime.30 Aug 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialLet democracy and good leadership triumph over the bad and the uglyOPINION: Our editorial shout-out to voters and politicians amid the election clamouring.30 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuChildren wearing colours, meaning there is a gang influence in attacks - TapsellThe council is spending $1.8m on security - but Tania Tapsell wants more police.29 Aug 06:51 PM
New ZealandHunt for Yanfei Bao: Police prepare fresh searches in Greenpark areaThe man accused of kidnapping and murdering Bao was due back in court on Friday.29 Aug 02:53 AM
CrimeMan jailed for 'extreme' child exploitation material following Customs investigationHe also had a recording of the Christchurch Mosque Attack livestream.29 Aug 02:03 AM
New Zealand'Excessive force': Police officers punched, kicked teen lying on groundOne officer described colleagues kicking the teen while he was in the foetal position.28 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandPrime Minister weighs in on ankle bracelets following 'damning' reportIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.28 Aug 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFormer High Court Judge: What critics of sentences do not understandOPINION: A former High Court Judge puts the case for understanding the judiciary.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister responds after leaked report into ‘foiled’ ankle braceletsIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees "foiling" their bracelets.28 Aug 06:02 AM
CrimeFour firearm-wielding offenders caught after Taupō robberyThe men, aged 25, 27, 31 and 38, will appear in court in the coming months.28 Aug 03:55 AM
WorldGuns found to be legally purchased in fatal Florida hate crimeA 21-year-old fatally shot three Black people in Florida with guns he bought legally.27 Aug 11:53 PM
New ZealandCommunity safety meeting being held amid unease over Christchurch crimeLast month, seven Canterbury businesses were targeted in an overnight crime spree.26 Aug 02:22 AM
New ZealandPolice name 70-year-old victim of Queen St fatal stabbingPolice are completing the scene examination today.25 Aug 04:27 AM
