New ZealandWatch: Blaze in Auckland’s Parnell causes 'absolute chaos', person arrested at sceneA witness told the Herald flames appeared to be about 20 feet high.07 Apr 05:04 AM
New ZealandIdentity of Auckland kidnapping-accused revealed as police hunt accompliceThe man sought name suppression so he could first inform his mother of his situation.07 Apr 03:30 AM
Rugby'Getting beyond the police': Eight members of rugby team and coach inside shot vanClub captain Guy Taylor was driving as shotgun pellets rained down on the van.07 Apr 01:04 AM
New ZealandHelicopter needed to airlift victim after Rangitīkei River accidentThe victim was flown to Palmerston North Regional Hospital.06 Apr 04:30 AM
New ZealandDirt bike rider critically injured in crash on major thoroughfareIt's the second serious motorcycle crash in the region in 24 hours.06 Apr 02:06 AM
CrimeDrug addict used devastating 2023 storms to loot, wreck new homesHe also endangered an Air NZ flight. 'The potential for catastrophe was high,' judge said.06 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandShooting may be 'gang' related; police investigation continuesPolice investigating but say there are no specific concerns for the public at this stage.05 Apr 10:55 PM
New ZealandFatal crash in Waipa may have happened hours before police reportPolice are investigating the cause of a fatal crash in Waipā.05 Apr 08:44 PM
New ZealandInvercargill mayor calls public meeting over 'inappropriate' youth crimeSome youngsters feel "bulletproof", mayor says.05 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandMaraekakaho motorbike crash: One person critically injuredEmergency services responded to a motorbike crash on State Highway 50.05 Apr 02:02 AM
New ZealandCaught in 4 minutes: Speedy police nab burglar red-handedOfficers happened to be in the area investigating reports of a suspicious male.05 Apr 01:49 AM
New ZealandMissing fisherman off Hawke’s Bay coast namedThe man who went missing off Waimārama on Monday was 54-year-old Jason Hollows.04 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandFather pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing deaths of two of his childrenA third child and the man's wife were critically injured in Hororata crash.04 Apr 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Failing consumers': Banks reviewing fraud rules after threat of Govt regulation'Banks are paying lip service to this at the moment but I don’t see any action.'04 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire chief says Waipu crash was 'difficult' scene as drivers trapped and children hurt'It’s been a while since we attended a serious incident of this nature.'04 Apr 02:12 AM
New ZealandMan dies from meth overdose in custody, 'missed opportunities' in Police careThe man died in police custody on June 24, 2023.04 Apr 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Horrifying': Mum who fled overseas forced to return kids to 'abusive' fatherHague Convention orders mum must return kids to NZ after fleeing overseas.03 Apr 10:54 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Man in a serious condition after Takapau crashA man in his 30s was in a serious condition in Hawke’s Bay Hospital on Thursday.03 Apr 09:05 PM
New ZealandSearchers stood down as police take over inquiry into missing fishermanHelicopters and supporting vessels sent back to shore after a sustained search effort.03 Apr 06:51 PM
CrimeThree Strikes: A law that targets the 'most predictable of the most predictable'Three Strikes laws are making a comeback. But should they?03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandSlain Mob boss had $230k in car when police busted meth-dealing ringDaniel Eliu was shot dead outside a South Auckland church.03 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Kauri crash, children among seven injured in serious Waipu crashA person has died in a fatal accident at Kauri, north of Whangārei.03 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandArmed police close Greenhithe street after reported Beach Haven kidnapping, woman injuredThe Herald understands police are responding to a reported kidnapping.02 Apr 09:46 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after attempt to abduct schoolgirl in West AucklandPolice said further charges could not be ruled out as the investigation continues.02 Apr 05:13 AM
New ZealandEx-NZ sports champ among group arrested over 50kg cocaine bust at Tauranga port11 men have been arrested.02 Apr 02:58 AM
New Zealand'Devastated': Officer loses $250k to scammers, ASB manager helped victim send money to thievesThree victims lost $550k through an ANZ 'money mule' account.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead in three-vehicle crash in Marlborough, Easter holiday road toll moves to sixThe fatal crash brought the Easter holiday road toll to six.31 Mar 06:21 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after threatening to kill at Central Auckland petrol stationPolice said they responded to an incident at a BP station on Khyber Pass Rd on Saturday.31 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandWatchdog refuses compo for $100,000 scam victim, says banks can't be compelled to check for fraudThe watchdog says banks can't be forced to monitor for references to known scams.31 Mar 02:52 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for information following fatal SH5 crash in RotoruaPolice would like to speak with anyone who saw a silver Mazda Atenza travelling along SH5.30 Mar 06:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHuge stash of 200 firearms: Concern for Auckland man's 'total disregard of security'The astonishing cache highlights the lack of a limit on how many guns one can own in NZ.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild Viaduct party: Four arrested as police called in with riot shields, pepper sprayWitnesses say revellers charged straight at police.29 Mar 07:35 PM
New ZealandDiary of an officer: Why police are moving to AustraliaPolice have rejected the Government’s pay offers. Here's why.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSushi shop stabbing: Locals return to Browns Bay centre after body removedThe victim is recovering in hospital.29 Mar 04:00 PM