New ZealandConvicted teen rapist wins sentence discountDenial does not necessarily preclude the possibility of rehabilitation, Appeal Court says.19 Sep 10:22 PM
CrimeEx-Whangārei mayor fined $15,500 for air pollution, refused discharge without convictionThe judge said Stan Semenoff took two years to finally school his staff on handling fires.15 Sep 02:04 AM
WorldErin Patterson gets life imprisonment for murders, 25 years for attempted murderErin Patterson has been handed three life imprisonment sentences for each murder, with a non-parole period of 33 years.Watch08 Sep 12:34 AM
CrimeDrug dealer says rehab changed his life as he escapes jail termCourt says addict drug-dealer, facing 77 charges, genuinely realised harm meth causes.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for 30-years of 'monstrous and ongoing' sexual offendingMan's sexual abuse of relatives continued even after he was given a chance to stop.07 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeFocus: North Shore man arrested following extensive searchPolice have arrested a 'person of interest' on Auckland's North Shore following an extensive search on Tuesday night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Aug 12:06 AM
New ZealandMan stomped on his partner's ankle, then beat her the next day with the crutch she was usingSentence a 'reward' for man with 100-plus convictions who joined rehab programme.30 Aug 07:35 AM
New ZealandChildren's life in squalorA jury has accepted children's claims of years of abuse by their meth-using mum27 Aug 11:53 PM
New ZealandWatch: Mask refuser tasered, arrest captured on CCTVStore's mask policy negated Health Ministry's guidelines, Northland man Brad Flutey says.25 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandIllegal supply of two-way radios a serious problem, authorities sayA man caught illegally importing and selling two way radios faces fine of up to $30,000.21 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandRam raid threat: Is it time for harsher punishments and law changes?Knee-jerk policies rarely address the root of the problem, criminology expert says.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen roped into knifepoint dairy robbery by his older brotherYounger of two brothers sentenced for his part in aggravated robbery of Whangārei dairy.09 Aug 01:52 AM
CrimeThieves target Mount Wellington liquor storeLiquorland on Lunn Ave, Mount Wellington was broken into at 4am. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Aug 10:24 PM
New ZealandMore Auckland stores targeted by thieves overnightRamraid of Tamaki Liquor in Mission Bay and smash-and-grab style burglary of Micheal Hill, Takapuna. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Aug 07:20 PM
CrimeLiquorland Parnell targeted in overnight burglaryLiquorland in Parnell was burgled shortly before 4 am. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Aug 07:24 PM
CrimeWatch: Locals fight back during Auckland smash and grabRemuera locals stand up to theives who targeted a store. Video / Supplied Watch27 Jul 09:02 PM
New ZealandDrink-driver rams petrol pump, attacks cabbie with scissorsWhen passenger leaned forward to drink his coffee, driver knew he was in trouble.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'In any other country in the world you would be dead': JudgePolice officers left the force after being shot at by a man who also wounded a police dog.13 Jul 05:04 AM
New ZealandWhangārei at risk of looking lawless after weekend brawl - judge"What makes this pretty bad ... is the arrogance of it."11 Jul 05:29 AM
CrimeSmith & Caughey's department store on Queen Street burgledOffenders gained entry shortly before 11 pm, before making off with an amount of high-end stock. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Jun 06:32 PM
New ZealandWould-be thieves escape after failed ram raidA police dog unit was unable to find those responsible.07 May 08:36 PM
New ZealandPolice 'shocked' as 7, 10, 11 and 12 year old kids caught 'holding stolen toys' at shopping centre burglaryFour alleged offenders were found holding stolen toys and other goods.28 Apr 02:39 AM
New ZealandWatch: New video of ram raid robbery - filmed by those involvedPolice fear kids could be killed in a crash if the worrying trend continues.27 Apr 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHelen White: We need to restore law and order to our city centreOPINION: Labour MP investigates the mysterious disappearance of a police presence.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'In a lot of pain': Jay-Jay Feeney's brother still has pellets in body after CBD shootingAn 18-year-old man has been arrested over the incident.05 Mar 10:53 PM
New ZealandWhangārei dog's whereabouts unknown following fatal attack on another dogOwner of dangerous Whangarei dog fined $1500 for its attack on another dog.25 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandIwi loses millions to fraudsterIn the High Court at Whanganui on Thursday Huirua pleaded guilty to six charges.24 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandFifth-time drink-driver jailed for causing woman's death in crashNorthland man who caused fatality while drink-driving for a fifth time, sent to prison.01 Feb 05:46 AM
New ZealandVideo: Gunman shot dead, three cops injured - fresh call to arm policeThe shooter is dead but three officers have been shot - one is seriously injured.29 Nov 12:30 AM
CrimeFocus: Homicide investigation launched after West Auckland police incidentArmed police swarm a property in Green Bay, following an earlier homicide near the New Haven Motel, New Lynn. Video / Michael CraigWatch05 Nov 02:42 AM
New Zealand'Bullet casings on the footpath': Police investigating after gunshots heard'A firearm may have been discharged into the air,' police say.08 Sep 09:27 PM
Crime'We have lost hope in the system': Vape store robbed for third time in a week"We have lost hope in the system," owner says.02 Sep 09:10 PM
New ZealandVapeys Vape Store in Panmure robbed for third timeVapeys Vape Store on Jellicoe Rd in Panmure has been robbed for a third time. Video / SuppliedWatch02 Sep 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDo the public really want Kiwi cops with guns?Police Association: Not every cop has to be walking around town with a gun on their hip.17 Aug 05:00 PM
