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
New Zealand'Mum is at peace': Woman whose remains lay undiscovered for 36 years finally buriedPatricia Burt laid to rest alongside her husband decades after disappearing.29 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Violent gang fight erupts after rugby game; Mayor 'absolutely disgusted'Graphic video emerges of fight that local mayor says shows gangs are 'out of control'.28 Jul 09:21 PM
New ZealandFive youths crash into police car, injuring two officers in Auckland pursuitThe pursuit ended in a crash in Wairau Valley.28 Jul 08:39 PM
New ZealandPolice officer injured after fleeing vehicle collides head-on on Auckland's North ShoreAn officer has been injured and multiple arrests made following a fleeing driver incident. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 07:47 PM
New ZealandStudy finds victim-blaming rampant in NZ: 52% respondents say deters crime reportingMore than half said it would deter them from reporting future crimes.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Last resort': Auckland Council selling Ōtara home to recoup $317k unpaid rates billThe property's owner hasn't made a rates payment in 19 years.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInjuries during violent incident at Wairoa rugby matchPolice say no firearms were used in disorder at rugby match.28 Jul 03:54 AM
CrimePerson injured after firearm discharged during an altercation in Glen EdenPolice are present on Waikumete Rd in Glen Eden following an altercation outside Westlight Apartments, where a firearm was discharged. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jul 05:16 PM
New Zealand'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.26 Jul 05:02 PM
New ZealandTwo men on the run after person injured in brutal home invasionPolice were called to the Flat Bush property on Thursday night.26 Jul 12:34 AM
New Zealand'We feel so helpless': Attempted robbery leaves owners shakenThe dairy owner was assaulted before the offenders fled.25 Jul 08:26 PM
New ZealandFleeing motorcyclist dies after crashing on major Gisborne roadPolice had earlier signalled the rider to stop, but they fled.25 Jul 09:35 AM
New ZealandPolice 'incredibly frustrated' after hoax mayday call in NorthlandEmergency services spent three hours searching for the vessel.25 Jul 06:00 AM
CrimeAcquitted after 11 years and three trialsHendrix Kahia and a relative perform a haka for his two counsel at Hamilton High Court, celebrating his acquittal of Wiremu Birch's murder after 11 years and three trials.Watch25 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandNZTA staffer gave confidential driver info to gang members in exchange for methThe King Cobras members then used it to find motorists after road-rage incidents.25 Jul 04:07 AM
New ZealandPolice not ruling out further arrests in Dannevirke High St burglaryBurglaries, poaching and letter box destruction keep police busy.24 Jul 09:17 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after car and dirt bike crash in Palmerston NorthPolice say road where accident happened likely to be closed for some time.24 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandSecond person dies after Ōtaki house fireInvestigations are continuing to determine the cause of the blaze.23 Jul 10:10 PM
New ZealandPolice quash speculation about progress in Breanna Muriwai caseBreanna's mother Jasmin Gray hinted at a significant update in the case.23 Jul 09:04 PM
New ZealandArmed police swarm Auckland suburb as part of 'ongoing investigation'A witness said 11 police vehicles were in attendance and officers were armed.23 Jul 05:24 AM
New ZealandMan facing driving charges after Waipawa police chase and brief manhuntA 39-year-old Hawke's Bay man was arrested after crashing his car fleeing from police.23 Jul 01:42 AM
New ZealandOne dead, one critical after Ōtaki house fireOne person is dead and another is critically injured.22 Jul 11:48 PM
New Zealand'Not the outcome we were hoping for': Cryptic update on Breanna Muriwai's disappearance'It wasn’t the outcome we were hoping for, but we still hold on to hope.'22 Jul 10:07 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder over death of 23-year-old woman in Palmerston NorthThe woman received medical attention, but died at the scene.22 Jul 03:23 AM
New ZealandTwo people hospitalised following alleged stabbing outside central Christchurch barEmergency services were called to the scene shortly after 4am.20 Jul 10:40 PM
