New Zealand'Daddy's not waking up': Child found with decomposing body days after dad last seen alive The dead man was earlier due to be sentenced for neglecting his newborn son.27 Nov 04:00 PM
AucklandJury find couple not guilty of murder after ‘soldier’ stormed house with knifeThe jury was unable to reach unanimous verdicts after nearly seven hours' deliberation. 26 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice renew search for man wanted over mother's deathKaren Gilbert-Palmer's car was found the morning after she was killed.26 Nov 04:15 AM
New ZealandCrews continue to battle a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in WaiukuWatch24 Nov 04:51 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: The important message from police for victims of sexual abuse24 Nov 04:00 PM
Auckland'Furious and frenzied attack': Murder trial shown graphic footage of dying home invader24 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Done without official confirmation': Te Anihana Pomana's family criticise police over media releaseHer whānau say the public announcement came before they could inform relatives.24 Nov 07:24 AM
Wellington'Her angels will never be forgotten’: Business' tribute to Sanson childrenA Givealittle page for mother Chelsey Field has reached nearly $400,000.24 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice speak to man after indecent act at Hawke’s Bay beachOfficers say extra patrols will run at Ocean Beach this summer.24 Nov 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJudith Collins confirms KC probe found no wrongdoing by senior NZDF officerThe complaint was lodged in 2023 but a formal inquiry didn't start until July 2025.22 Nov 06:00 PM
Golf'Taken everything I own': Cop completes major golfing milestone weeks before he diesThe 58-year-old vowed to complete every 18-hole golf course in NZ amid a cancer diagnosis.22 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSwipe right for drugs: The secret signals and emojis hidden on dating appsResearchers say emojis on dating profiles signal the drugs available: meth or cocaine.22 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandRemuera financier acquitted of money laundering in $800k scamJudge Paul Murray said the evidence was 'murky' but Michael Sperry's guilt was not proven.21 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeSenior Auckland detective under investigation after objectionable material found on work devicesThe alleged discovery follows an audit launched in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal.Watch21 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeTeen dies two days after Manawatū crash between car and truckThe collision involved a car and a truck on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Rd.20 Nov 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Police integrity failures expose gap in law on misconduct in public officeOPINION: Andrew Coster failed to act on misconduct claims against Jevon McSkimming.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Screaming got louder': Police launch homicide investigation after Waikanae deathOne neighbour told RNZ he heard raised voices and what sounded like gunshots.19 Nov 10:52 PM
New ZealandSupport for schoolmates of Sanson fire victims lacking, guardian saysHugo, August and Goldie were killed on Saturday.19 Nov 03:50 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claimsOranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims eight years ago. Video / Herald NowWatch18 Nov 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Serious youth crime is dropping nationwide, but is up 56% in one districtBurglary is falling in terms of the most common offences, with robbery and assault rising.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice treating 'horrific' deaths of Sanson children as a homicideAugust, Hugo and Goldie were killed on Saturday.18 Nov 04:40 AM
ChristchurchHunter dies after fall from cliff in Golden BayEmergency crews were called to Motupipi farmland at about 6.30pm on Saturday.17 Nov 11:24 PM
New ZealandFamily tragedy: Sanson fire updateWhat police say about the Manawatū blaze that left four dead. Video / RNZWatch17 Nov 02:24 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched, woman in custody after Northland deathA 57-year-old woman will appear in the Kaitāia District Court tomorrow.16 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandFormer Transport Minister shares speeding history in solidarity with ChambersPolice Commissioner Richard Chambers was caught speeding last week.16 Nov 01:00 AM
AucklandPerson dead after Auckland hit-and-runThe person was found badly injured in Henderson in the early hours of this morning.15 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandQuarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake testAuthorities tested the brakes of 58 vehicles and found 15 of them were faulty.15 Nov 07:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Why police culture overhaul can’t wait any longerOPINION: Building back trust in the police is going to take a lot.14 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Police must adopt full transparency in McSkimming scandal to rebuild trustOPINION: The job to rebuild trust in police is immense.14 Nov 04:00 PM