New ZealandSearch for missing trampers to continue overnight'We have been searching from the river mouth up into the high country.'20 May 06:52 AM
New ZealandManaged isolation facilities pinged over failures to keep staff safeThe vehicle, understood to be a van, had been travelling towards Cromwell when it crashed.19 May 10:54 PM
New ZealandTaranaki man killed by police pointed firearm at officers before being shot - commanderThe 54-year-old was shot yesterday afternoon on Mamaku Rd, off State Highway 3.19 May 10:53 PM
New ZealandMan dies after being shot by police near New PlymouthThe man was shot and died at the scene.19 May 07:21 AM
New ZealandAre New Zealand's new Covid-19 laws really a step towards a police state?Reaction to the govt's handling of the pandemic has ranged from high praise to criticism.19 May 03:35 AM
New ZealandSon killed by driver high on meth: 'It wasn't an accident'"It wasn't an accident it was a tragedy."18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRapist claims guilty verdict was 'unreasonable'Man convicted of raping teen unsuccessfully argues the verdict was unreasonable.18 May 07:15 AM
New ZealandMan charged after fatal crash that killed off-duty copA 61-year-old man faces two charges in relation to constable's death in Karaka crash.18 May 06:17 AM
New ZealandGang raids under lockdown: Police seize $1.2m, drugs and gunsMillions of dollars, drugs and firearms have been seized by Police during lockdown.17 May 10:18 PM
New ZealandParaglider crashes into Lake BrunnerThe sole occupant of the paraglider was out of the lake and being assessed.17 May 04:11 AM
New ZealandBomb squad deployed after suspicious item found on South Auckland streetA member of public called Police after coming across a suspicious item in Manurewa.17 May 03:17 AM
New ZealandSerious crash: Two dead, one critical, SH5 re-openedA woman in her 50s sustained critical injuries in double fatal crash16 May 07:15 AM
New ZealandMurder charge laid after woman found dead in Te Anau motelPolice found the body of a woman last night.15 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandLeo Molloy sticks to rules, no level breaches on first Friday of freedom - policePolice said they were not aware of any significant level 2 breaches last night.15 May 08:06 PM
New ZealandScammers promising 'free' Samsungs on fake siteScammers are using a fake NZ Herald site to trick people into handing over credit cards.15 May 04:43 AM
New ZealandDeputy Police Commissioner Mike Clement retiresClement retires after 42 years with police.15 May 03:57 AM
New ZealandTwo primary school-aged children identified as vandals after schools trashedTwo children have admitted vandalising two schools in West Auckland over the weekend.15 May 01:36 AM
New ZealandPolice searched for suspects in unapproved trial of facial recognition techThey did not have any of the necessary clearance from their bosses or the government.14 May 07:59 PM
New ZealandSinister twist: Bullet holes found in missing dad-of-two's carPolice have serious concerns for Julian Varley, who has not been seen since January.14 May 05:28 PM
New ZealandBudget 2020: Law and order by the numbersPolice expect to collect $77 million of Crown revenue in 2020-21.14 May 07:03 AM
New ZealandBody pulled from water was gang memberThe man was pulled from the water on Tuesday.14 May 04:30 AM
New Zealand'We're not waiting outside houses counting people': Top cop on level 2 powersPolice Commissioner says staff will step carefully with 'remarkable' Covid-19 powers.14 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandWest Auckland homicide: Police speaking to people at house where woman found deadPeople at house known to each other, say police.14 May 02:27 AM
New ZealandPolice won't rule out 'following up' gang after 100-strong Matamata funeralWaikato's acting top cop says they had extensive dialogue with the group beforehand.14 May 12:22 AM
New ZealandMum found dead in Auckland house: Police murder inquiryPolice say they are speaking to a number of people after the discovery of the body.13 May 08:33 PM
New ZealandJustice minister Andrew Little 'concerned' with police facial recognition trialMinister of Justice Andrew Little says police failed to get any necessary clearance.13 May 06:20 PM
New ZealandGrave concerns for missing Otautau manDale Watene was last seen on April 16.13 May 09:52 AM
New ZealandPolice identify body found in Evans Bay inlet, WellingtonDivers at the site of the recovery have today found a number of items.13 May 09:24 AM
New ZealandBusier roads in level 2 sparks warningAfter speeding continued during lockdown, police want to remind motorists to slow down.13 May 08:23 AM
New ZealandPrivacy shock: NZ Police trialled facial recognition tech without clearance'The data can be used against us, whether by police, or maybe by some other third party.'12 May 08:24 PM
New ZealandBody discovered in the water at Evans Bay in WellingtonPolice are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.12 May 04:22 AM
New ZealandMental health patient drowned 'searching for Taylor Swift'A grieving mother questioned whether her son's privacy was worth more than his life.11 May 08:35 PM
New ZealandMan drowns tending to fishing net off Petone beachCries for help were heard from the shore but emergency services couldn't reach him in time11 May 03:18 AM
New ZealandMissing man's body found: Family in South Korea can't come say goodbyeCovid-19 travel restrictions prevent family from visiting NZ.11 May 03:13 AM
