New ZealandOne dead following medical event on Lower Hutt beachAttempts to administer CPR failed despite emergency services' efforts.14 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandMan dies after jumping from side of boat near Moutohora Island, WhakatāneThe man was pulled unresponsive from the water after the jump.14 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandSearch resumes for bridge-jumper missing in Waikato RiverExtensive searches failed to locate the man, who jumped from Pukete Bridge.14 Dec 09:50 PM
New ZealandRunaway turkey found dead by police after bridge escapadeThere was no Christmas miracle for the 'big bird' on a Hawke's Bay highway bridge.14 Dec 08:39 PM
New ZealandOne dead after motorcycle crash in Pukekawa, WaikatoEmergency services were alerted to the crash at 5.35am this morning. 14 Dec 07:33 PM
New ZealandNapier gang leader's funeral processionUp to 400 mourners attend Mongrel Mob Barbarian chapter leader Angus Benson's funeral in Napier today.Watch14 Dec 03:03 AM
New ZealandMan arrested for overnight Auckland hit and run that left victim critically hurtA 52-year-old man faces a range of charges and a vehicle has been seized, police say.14 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Youth offending decreasing despite spotlight on young offendersYouth offending is not increasing, a new Ministry of Justice report has found.13 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: On-duty Auckland police officer embracing woman by stripper pole'There are very clear guidelines about what is acceptable behaviour.'13 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Sent to his death': Slain cop's mother seeks watchdog probe after son's murderA police report suggests Hunt could have used his car as a weapon after coming under fire.13 Dec 08:33 PM
New ZealandNZ's second-most powerful cop under investigation, on leave from policeThe IPCA is investigating Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.12 Dec 08:34 AM
New ZealandWatch: On-duty police officers filmed on stripper pole, investigation under way'There are very clear guidelines about what is acceptable behaviour.'12 Dec 06:16 AM
PoliticsThird bootcamp youth charged, OT limiting updates amid 'public scrutiny' on offendersIt says the offenders are facing 'public scrutiny'.12 Dec 03:41 AM
New ZealandPM left in the dark about assault of women by Vietnamese officialsPolice confirmed they were unable to charge the men, but were certain the crime happened.12 Dec 02:27 AM
New ZealandWhy police can't charge Vietnamese officials despite having 'no doubt' of sex assaultPolice confirmed they were unable to charge the men, but were certain the crime happened.11 Dec 09:02 PM
New ZealandBeloved grandmother one of four victims killed in crash near Rotorua'Tears from my eyes keep on falling.'11 Dec 06:59 AM
New ZealandPolice admit 77 min delay in attending Northland child double homicide was a mistakeA woman called police, 'hearing voices'. When they turned up, they'd been dead for hours.11 Dec 02:59 AM
New Zealand353 undersized pāua to be returned to the sea, divers to face chargesPolice stopped the car due to complaints about driving by members of public.11 Dec 02:46 AM
New ZealandNew ferry announcement and Winston Peters bans greyhound racing | NZ Herald News UpdateThe Government's new ferry deal announcement is expected today and Winston Peters announces greyhound racing industry will wind down over the next 20 months. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Dec 06:04 PM
PoliticsPolice Minister’s boy racer crackdown not this year, Labour says 'another broken promise'The minister says it's been more 'complex' than expected.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFatal crash in West Auckland, police investigation under wayPolice were called to the scene around 6.50pm.10 Dec 09:20 AM
New ZealandPolice are investigating the scene of a fatal crash in MasseyPolice are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in a driveway on Lanham Lane in West Auckland this evening. Video. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Dec 09:03 AM
New Zealand'Tears keep falling': Two men, two women killed in crash near Rotorua'It’s a tragedy to have lost four people so suddenly.'10 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandSecond murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin parkPolice executed two search warrants today as part of the investigation.10 Dec 04:13 AM
New ZealandSerious crashes on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua and SH1 north of TokoroEmergency services have responded to a serious crash on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua, and a second crash on SH1 north of Tokoroa. Video / Maryana Garcia / Ben FraserWatch09 Dec 08:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: Five arrests, motorcycles seized after police crackdown on illegal dirt biker gangOne person said they saw a large group of unruly riders being followed by police.08 Dec 05:58 AM
CrimeAuckland police arrest two dirt bikers following ride across cityPolice arrest two bikers following a crackdown of up to 100 dirt bike riders across Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch08 Dec 04:33 AM
New Zealand'Word of God': Destiny Church parents demand answers over 5-year abuse by youth leaderVictims' families believe Destiny Church failed to protect vulnerable boys.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable behaviour': 11yo arrested on North Shore after rocks hurled at elderly manA witness said the elderly man was sitting on some grass when the boy threw rocks at him.06 Dec 05:05 AM
New ZealandPolice officer 'thought I'd lost everybody' during cyclone rescue effortMoving through floodwaters on foot, officers saw seven people clinging to a pole.06 Dec 12:14 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Fire stand up at the Tawera Memorial Hall, SpringfieldAn out of control fire in Canterbury has doubled in size to nearly 980 hectares as crews battle to contain it.Watch05 Dec 11:16 PM
New ZealandBoP officers recognised for bravery under gunfireFour Bay of Plenty police officers have been honoured in the New Zealand Bravery Awards.05 Dec 10:54 PM
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 ZealandSouth Auckland fatal shootingPolice gather evidence at the Wattle Downs crime scene. Video / Michael CraigWatch05 Dec 09:35 PM
