New Zealand'Cowardly and dangerous': Man deported after killing sleeping stranger with brickHe and a co-offender dropped the 7kg brick on the victim and kicked him repeatedly.27 Mar 04:00 AM
CrimeExtremist attack: Man sentenced in brutal YouTuber assassination plotAfter admitting attempted murder he recanted, claiming he was there for a debate only. 23 Mar 06:00 AM
Crime‘Kill us both’: Man admits speeding up, crashing into truck as partner broke up with himHe was initially charged with attempted murder following his partner's gruesome injuries.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Devastating theft’: $11k of equipment stolen from Auckland school’s food gardenThe school claims more than $11,000 worth of garden equipment was stolen last month.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Keep the kids safe': Police monitoring South Auckland schools after threat of planned brawlOne school said they had notified police and would have a 'strong staff presence'.05 Mar 03:58 AM
CrimeMurder-accused gives evidence on point-blank Queen St shootingHis lawyers claimed self-defence but the defendant described something different.21 Feb 07:39 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Manurewa Marae inquiry is in everyone’s interestOPINION: Security is the buzzword these days, it’s simply everywhere.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Black hole’: Crown quitting 109 new homes underwritten by KiwiBuildFirst home buyers did not snap up these 109 homes: now we the taxpayers have bought them. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGirl, 5, put outside classroom as punishment leaves school alone, found with stranger'She tried to go back home because she reckoned nobody wanted her in the classroom'.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Gang associates in custody after stolen sports cars race through children’s crossingTwo men got into a woman's vehicle and allegedly tried to make her drive away.19 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after motorcycle incident in South Auckland parkEmergency services at Mountfort Park in the South Auckland suburb of Weymouth after one person died in a motorcycle incident on February 18, 2025. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Feb 09:08 AM
New ZealandTwo people seriously injured in South Auckland dog attackThe council says there is no risk to the wider public but they will be investigating.16 Feb 03:08 AM
New ZealandDog owner’s $700 vet bill after pet eats dead eel at popular Auckland waterfront walkOfficials say the Wattle Downs and Ōrākei Basin incidents are not connected.14 Feb 04:32 AM
New ZealandCrash blocks major Auckland road; motorcyclist critically injuredPolice said a motorcyclist is fighting for their life after the accident.08 Feb 12:02 AM
New Zealand‘Fearless’: Flip-flop-wielding great-granddad fends off dogs attacking Auckland neighbour'They bit him on the elbow and on the hand.'06 Feb 12:29 AM
PoliticsManurewa Marae: Inquiry findings delayed hours after press conference calledPublic Service Commissioner said the delay in releasing the report was 'unfortunate'. 31 Jan 05:41 AM
New Zealand$100 vouchers to fill out Census: Stats NZ inquiry clears Whānau Ora of data breachFirst of two inquiries after whistleblowers' allegations makes several recommendations.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Auckland Council confiscated more than 100 recycling binsAt least two warnings were served on households before the bins were taken away.04 Jan 03:43 AM
New ZealandThieves fleece visiting charity food growing group twice in 10 daysThieves have hampered the efforts of a charity food growing initiative visiting Northland30 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition after man assaults relative, police officers in AucklandOne person is in a critical condition after two family members fought in Clendon.28 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandMan allegedly points gun at South Auckland resident, fleesThe alleged offender was arrested in Māngere, found with cannabis and shotgun cartridges. 12 Dec 12:08 AM
New Zealand'Scared': Neighbour speaks after fatal shooting in South AucklandA man was rushed to Middlemore Hospital but succumbed to his gunshot injuries.05 Dec 09:58 PM
New Zealand'Appalling tragedy': Man fatally shot in South Auckland, police combing property at Wattle DownsThe man was rushed to Middlemore Hospital but succumbed to his gunshot injuries.05 Dec 08:12 AM
Politics‘We got that wrong’: Electoral Commission accepts failure over Manurewa Marae voting base selectionThe commission admits its mitigation plan was not sufficient.03 Dec 04:13 AM
New ZealandDriver in custody after person reportedly shot at in AucklandPolice followed the vehicle until it came to a stop on Great South Rd.25 Nov 03:36 AM
New Zealand'Never be the same': Mum-of-six has skull ripped open in stray dogs attackThe mother says her kids were only 20 or 30 metres away from the daytime mauling.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland principal got school funds for massages, clothesDavid Wallis' behaviour amounted to 'serious misconduct', tribunal rules.08 Nov 06:48 AM
New ZealandCaught on camera: South Auckland dairies illegally sell single cigarettesHidden camera exposes illegal sale of single cigarettes in Manurewa dairies. Video / Michael Morrah / Mike ScottWatch02 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Driving me nuts': Mum of newborn fuming at three years of dirt bike bedlamThere are an enormous number of complaints in reserves, says Local Board chairman.02 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandOne person arrested after child sexually assaulted near Auckland parkA nearby primary school and preschool were on high alert following the incident.31 Oct 10:36 PM
New ZealandPolice following 'several lines of inquiry' after child sexually assaulted near Auckland parkA nearby primary school and preschool are now on high alert following the incident.30 Oct 07:58 AM
New ZealandPark benches to be removed after reports of 'indecent behaviour'A resident complained she was harassed by people who used the seats and felt unsafe.22 Oct 11:52 PM
New ZealandPolice release picture of girl missing from ManurewaFranque was last seen at her home on October 2.15 Oct 06:52 AM
New Zealand'Terrible crime': Man charged with attempted murder after crash leaves passenger with serious injuriesThe offender allegedly intentionally crashed a car into a parked truck.15 Oct 04:55 AM
