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
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
