WellingtonCop kissing serial shoplifter also 'hoicked up a ball of spit' and spat at policeThe officer did not give "implicit or explicit consent" for the kiss, the summary said.07 Jul 03:58 AM
New Zealand'Wound has reopened': Mum's anguish after public tributes for murdered daughter takenThe tributes on Ōwairaka were removed, leaving her family devastated.06 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShould stealing kids be protected from citizen’s arrest? Child welfare watchdog airs concernsChief Children’s Commissioner says children should be free from 'all forms of violence'.06 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeCaught on tape: Identity finally revealed of Jaguar-driving teen behind CBD rampagePolice and footpath pedestrians had to dodge the vehicle to avoid getting run over.06 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusinessman loses $11.5k in bank transfer error, wages five-year legal battle to ID recipientThe wrongful recipient claimed she thought the money was 'inheritance'. 05 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency services scramble as vehicle goes off cliff in AucklandPolice, fire and ambulance crews were called to Maraetai Coast Rd just after 12.30pm.05 Jul 01:39 AM
New ZealandVehicle found submerged in Gate Pā waterwayPolice confirmed the vehicle was stolen and unoccupied.03 Jul 11:12 PM
New ZealandRotorua is 'back to basics' with new police beatPolice Minister Mark Mitchell was in Rotorua to announce the initiative. Video / Annabel ReidWatch03 Jul 03:01 AM
Wellington'Do the right thing': Police call for info after baby suffers broken bonesThe 3-month-old had a broken arm and fractures to her upper and lower body.03 Jul 12:29 AM
New ZealandAssault charge after migrant worker allegedly beaten for hours over unpaid wagesThe Migrant Workers' Association says it is supporting the victim. 02 Jul 06:05 AM
AucklandBoy-racer crackdown results in 154 infringement notices, 10 vehicles taken off road, 13 arrestsNearly 300 vehicles were stopped by police in the two-week late-night operation.01 Jul 02:24 AM
New ZealandFullers worker avoids prosecution after leaving job suddenly amid theft allegationsIt's understood the woman was called to a meeting then left her job with immediate effect.30 Jun 07:00 AM
AucklandMissing teen found safe and well after vanishing from Auckland mall six days agoThe teen was last seen at LynnMall in New Lynn. 29 Jun 10:47 PM
Auckland'Really good thing': PM backs 110km/h speed limit for Pūhoi motorwayMore than 7900 submissions supported the new speed limit, with 94% in favour.29 Jun 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm not ashamed': Rape complainant who later had relationship with cop goes publicThe IPCA has reopened an inquiry into a complaint against the Christchurch detective.29 Jun 06:43 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate homicide in ŌtāhuhuA person has suffered critical injuries following an assault at an accommodation block on Beatty Ave in Ōtāhuhu. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Jun 04:35 PM
PoliticsGovt adds 2 years to prison sentences for assaults on first responders, prison officersThe announcement comes as the Government's tougher sentencing rules come into effect.29 Jun 06:24 AM
CrimeShark tattoo comes back to bite fake cop in escape bid to RarotongaHe wanted to start over, but first the long-time conman needed a fake passport.29 Jun 05:48 AM
New Zealand'Substantial' damage: Flood recovery efforts ramp up in Nelson-TasmanResidents are urged to remain cautious after weekend flooding in Nelson-Tasman.29 Jun 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPensioner speaks out after charge dropped in Ponsonby CEO road rage caseThe 74yo claims he was attacked after their cars 'bumped' on the Northern Motorway.28 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandPair spend two hours on top of vehicle in rising floodwatersThe men were winched to safety from the bonnet of their car. 28 Jun 08:35 PM
New ZealandFamily beg for news of missing teen who vanished from Auckland mallThe teenager was last seen at the LynnMall Shopping Centre in West Auckland on Wednesday.28 Jun 10:52 AM
New ZealandSecond person charged after deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit-and-runThe man has been charged with being an accessory after the fact to manslaughter.25 Jun 10:59 PM
New ZealandExplained: Inside the controversy over police recruitment processThe police aim to hire 500 extra officers by the end of November.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged over deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit and runPolice arrested a 31-year-old man in Hamilton today.25 Jun 04:44 AM
New ZealandScammer who refused to name co-offenders may inherit share of $337k theft - judgeThe judge threw out the appeal, ruling his prison sentence 'could well have been higher'. 24 Jun 08:48 PM
New Zealand'Not Kiwi, nor Christian': Police Minister condemns Destiny Church's 'vile rhetoric' at protestThe groups targeted say action is needed as unrest rises to levels seen before March 15.23 Jun 02:14 AM
New ZealandMan charged over alleged machete assault outside Akl Sikh templeThe alleged offender arrived at the Sikh gurdwara in Takanini to apologise this afternoon.23 Jun 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Deeply concerning': Man pulls knife on woman on Wellington street, police appeal for helpThe victim was uninjured and ran for help to a nearby house to phone police.22 Jun 02:07 AM
New ZealandVideo shows man being slammed against stall during night market assault, goods flyingTwo people were critically injured at the Pakūranga Night Market yesterday. 21 Jun 11:31 PM
CrimeArmed police cordon off streetOfficers descended on a Mt Roskill street in response to a reported family harm incident. Video / Dean PurcellWatch19 Jun 05:28 AM
New ZealandChristchurch woman's carpark death likely a medical eventPolice say the death is not being treated as suspicious.19 Jun 01:54 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after body found in Christchurch carparkOfficers were called to the scene about 4.40pm.18 Jun 09:17 AM
New ZealandWoman's 'unexplained' death in hospital was unrelated to assault days earlierThe man who assaulted her cannot be named due to a pending appeal.18 Jun 06:56 AM
