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
New ZealandSushi shop attack: Police remove stabber's bodyPolice say their scene examination is almost over.29 Mar 06:44 AM
New ZealandNZ police officers 'struggling to put food on the table'; food donations urgedCanterbury police officers are collecting food donations for struggling colleagues.29 Mar 01:18 AM
New Zealand'Didn't deserve that': Sushi shop owner hospitalised after stabbing; assailant deadAssailant dead at the scene, say police who remain at the scene.28 Mar 11:22 PM
Crime‘Abhorrent act’: Homicide inquiry launched after body found in burnt-out vehiclePolice can’t yet reveal how the person died, they say.28 Mar 10:23 PM
New ZealandWatch: Full video emerges of 'hate crime' vandalism of Auckland's rainbow crossingHooded and masked vandals can be seen filming themselves painting over rainbow crossing.28 Mar 08:03 PM
New ZealandŌtaki industrial fire rages as crews work to extinguish flamesIt is not yet clear how the fire started.28 Mar 07:37 PM
TalanoaConstable Gerard Pambuai: A voice of Papua New Guinea PidginGerard Pambuai's children know when mum is serious - she starts speaking another language.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for 79-year-old tramper missing five in Waikato forestThe woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.28 Mar 05:46 AM
New ZealandPair plead not guilty in 'horrific' child abuse case, mum of kids chargedThe two people charged over the children's injuries have appeared in court.28 Mar 02:24 AM
New ZealandGisborne brawl deaths: Tangi under way for victimThe incident on Saturday night left two dead and three critically injured.28 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandWitness saw gloved man 'loading body into boot'; police confirm car fire death suspicious”She saw a fellah all dressed in black. Black gloves, black everything.”28 Mar 12:49 AM
New ZealandSearch under way for 79-year-old tramper missing over four days in WaikatoThe woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.27 Mar 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Ministerial roles a tangled forestOPINION: It's time to do some serious pruning.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay police discover body after vehicle fireAn unexplained death in Flaxmere is under investigation.27 Mar 03:40 AM
New ZealandGisborne brawl deaths: Assault charge upgraded to cause grievous bodily harmIncident on Saturday night left two dead and three critically injured27 Mar 03:24 AM
New ZealandSuspicious vehicle fire in Hastings overnight, police conducting scene examinationInvestigators are conducting a scene examination at one of two fires in Hastings.26 Mar 07:28 PM
New ZealandWatch: Large fire in Christchurch engulfs two vehicles, sends smoke across cityPolice said the fire was being treated as suspicious.26 Mar 04:00 PM