New ZealandDargaville residents "terrified and frustrated" by noisy burnouts'Everyone including my wife and me is terrified.'09 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandArson blamed for blaze that destroyed Polynesian cafe in PukekoheTuesday's blaze completely destroyed the takeaway shop, which had only opened this year.08 Aug 07:54 PM
CrimeGore toddler's death staged to look like an accident, ex-detective saysThe former investigator believes Lachlan Jones was placed into a pond after his death.08 Aug 01:59 AM
Politics'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot campsChildren's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTipene Funerals made police complaint against director accused of swindling clientsSeveral families have come forward after a Herald investigation.07 Aug 05:16 AM
New ZealandArmed police spotted in OhauitiArmed police are turning people away from a street, a reader says.06 Aug 02:49 AM
CrimeFoul play suspected in Northland beach deathJo Sione-Lauaki was found dead on a remote Northland beach on Friday, after failing to return home on Thursday night. Video / Cameron Pitney / NZ HeraldWatch06 Aug 01:18 AM
New ZealandArmed cops arrest man after car chase and crash near motorwayA 35-year-old man was arrested after crashing during a police chase.05 Aug 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Nats conference hugs and kisses, silly statements and plan for better mathsOPINION: It was happy days for National over the weekend but is the party subtly changing?05 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's like she just disappeared': Family of Jo Sione-Lauaki say police suspect foul playPolice have asked for sightings of a Mitsubishi Outlander near Omamari Beach.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCar collides with property: wedged between house and retaining wallEmergency services responded to an address on the North Shore where a car collided with a house. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Aug 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Distressing': Staff member assaulted in armed robberyParamedics checked the staff member at the scene, who was not seriously injured.04 Aug 07:26 AM
CrimeSecurity guard assaulted in foiled jewellery store aggravated robberyDairy and Business Owners Group Chairperson, Sunny Kaushal speaks to media following an attempted robbery in Mt Roskill. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Aug 05:25 AM
New ZealandHeartbroken mother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones breaks silenceMichelle Officer gives exclusive interview, speaks of loss, heartbreak and accusations.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDu Val Group in interim receivershipThe High Court has put Auckland apartment developer Du Val Capital Partners and other Du Val Group companies into interim receivership. Video / Alex BurtonWatch02 Aug 01:09 AM
Kahu'Enough is enough': Flaxmere community calls out behaviour around new housing developmentCommunity members gathered to discuss unsafe driving, theft, and illegal dumping on marae.01 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'She just wanted to go home to her baby': Father describes daughter's last moments before fatal hit and runJason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'01 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'A nightmare': Heroic neighbour recounts efforts to save slain teen after Taranaki fightA 25-year-old man has been charged with murder over the incident.01 Aug 03:02 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Four injured, two seriously, in Napier crashFour people were injured in the Thursday crash, two seriously and two with minor injuries.01 Aug 12:38 AM
New ZealandBehind the anxious wait to find Yanfei Bao’s remains and what happens nextThe discovery of her remains brings some closure but the police case is far from over.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPromising young rugby league player killed after Taranaki altercationA 25-year-old man has been charged with murder over the incident.31 Jul 05:01 AM
CrimePolice chase car through HastingsA man rammed two police vehicles while fleeing before he was arrested. Video / Dez NepeWatch31 Jul 01:02 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police chase car through supermarket car park, man arrested, gun foundNearby schools were advised to go into lockdown, as a precaution.30 Jul 11:53 PM
New ZealandConfrontation at Pukekohe cinema after mums brought own snacksPatrons of Cinema 3 in Pukekohe have filmed a confrontation with staff who called police after they refused to leave the cinema following a row over movie snacks.Watch30 Jul 10:54 PM
New ZealandYanfei Bao murder: Forensic experts scour shallow grave scene; autopsy results expectedThe Christchurch real estate agent had been missing for more than a year.30 Jul 08:12 PM
New Zealand'Babysitting' mental health patients keeps police from core work, minister saysThe minister said other agencies had become used to relying on police.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officer hospitalised after falling through liquor store windowPolice confirmed an officer is receiving treatment for moderate lacerations.30 Jul 09:19 AM
New Zealand25yo charged with murder after teen dies in TaranakiPolice remain at address of altercation to conduct scene examination.30 Jul 05:06 AM
New ZealandA new search has begun for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei BaoPolice have started a new search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao. Video / Kurt BayerWatch29 Jul 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrowing mistrust in law enforcement amidst long police wait times in NorthlandPublic losing confidence in police after long wait times spanning more than an hour.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Tracing the links from abuse in care to crime on Queen StOPINION: The links between violence in public and private and how the state acts.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Kill them too': Pregnant woman rescues toddler during gang brawl after rugby gamePolice said no arrests have been made and inquiries are ongoing.29 Jul 06:43 AM
PoliticsFirearms Prohibition Orders too broad, give police too much power – select committeeThe orders as originally proposed would capture people who are no threat to public safety.29 Jul 12:25 AM
New ZealandGang funeral procession due to travel 34km across AucklandPolice will be monitoring the procession carefully this afternoon.29 Jul 12:20 AM
