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
New ZealandPolice execute search warrant for Queen St killing accused Dariush TalagiPolice recovered a rifle, ammunition and a quantity of cannabis during the search today.25 Aug 04:19 AM
New ZealandCouple badly burned, home torched as teen throws Molotov cocktail through bedroom windowPolice were called to the Cron Ave, Te Atatū house about 2.30am on Sunday, August 6.25 Aug 03:09 AM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after Palmerston North stabbingPolice say the incident is not related to gang tensions in the area.20 Aug 10:01 PM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: National, Act want them scrapped but cultural reports are essentialOPINION: It's complicated: That's why cultural reports are essential for just sentencing19 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuIs Māori crime portrayed unfairly in the media?A criminologist is questioning the ethics around news coverage of crime.19 Aug 01:53 AM
CrimeNo arrests yet: Killers still on the run in three fatal shootings this monthGang violence has been linked to some of the killings in Auckland and Palmerston North.19 Aug 01:41 AM
CrimePolice hunting armed group of offenders after Grey Lynn jeweller robberyPolice got a report of a robbery about 4pm today, are still at the scene investigating.18 Aug 05:53 AM
CrimeWatch: Security footage shows tyre iron-wielding men smash dairy, threaten shopkeeperA "hard-working" dairy-owning couple are traumatised after Wednesday evening's incident.18 Aug 05:40 AM
New ZealandUndue risk: Man who attempted to bring down NZ's power grid to remain behind barsGraham Philip refused to engage with a psychologist for a report.15 Aug 04:48 AM
New Zealand‘Are they going to shoot us?’: Police justified in setting dog on fleeing teenPolice were pursuing a car after its driver was seen firing a gun out the window.14 Aug 11:20 PM
WorldSecret home cameras caught wife ‘pouring bleach in husband’s coffee’He became suspicious when he noticed his coffee tasted strange.09 Aug 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Australia, NZ similarities on crime, gangs, economyOPINION: Letters on climate change, netball, harbour crossings, and milk prices.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree people in court over $10,000 of protest damageThree protesters accused of causing $10K worth of damage face jail time.08 Aug 12:01 AM
KahuTamaki's march against crime hopes to mobilise 1000-plusFreedoms NZ leader Brian Tamaki wants to make crime the No.1 election issue07 Aug 09:11 PM
PoliticsWhat is the best way to really tackle youth offending?Punitive measures are the most popular in the lead up to the election.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'A gutsful': The politics over youth crime, the numbers and what would make a differencePoliticians have had a 'gutsful', but is youth offending actually getting worse?06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrace Gordon: Tough on crime begets more violent crimeOPINION: NZ's lust for punishment is making matters worse, says a criminology lecturer.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Why fraud is the crime of the futureOPINION: Jarrod Gilbert on the rising threat of fraud.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice hunt 'dangerous' man in relation to Queen St homicideThe shooter had been on a Lime scooter before and after the incident.05 Aug 04:23 AM
New ZealandUnruly tourists deported from NZ cause new trouble in UKThe infamous family was deported after alleged shoplifting, dining-and-dashing, abuse.05 Aug 03:47 AM
New ZealandAuckland councillor concerned about increase in violent crime after CBD shootings'[It’s a] dreadful tragedy and it’s not the first one is it?'05 Aug 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce Cotterill: The world’s watching NZ - and it's not a pretty pictureOPINION: We probably underestimate the extent to which the eyes of the world are on us.04 Aug 09:00 PM