New Zealand'I would have taken them all': Man snuck into SPCA after hours, freeing all the caged animalsA staff member was injured trying to retrieve the escapees, one of which remains missing.27 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after sixth alleged firearms incident in Levin since last weekThere were five alleged firearms incidents in Levin last week.26 Aug 08:15 AM
New ZealandPolice make 'significant' cannabis bust at rural Hawke's Bay addressTwo men, aged 33 and 44, are charged with cannabis cultivation.26 Aug 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Struggling with its identity': Police boss' email offers blunt assessment of police college cultureRichard Chambers ordered changes after revelations of standards slipping among police recruits. Video / Marty Melville, Cameron PitneyWatch25 Aug 05:00 PM
Herald NOWPM on major events fund, police training and stimulating the economyPrime Minister Christopher Luxon talks to Ryan Bridge about changes to major events fund, police training issues and planned projects to stimulate the economy.Watch24 Aug 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Barely' equipped: Concerns over new police recruits' readinessSenior police raised issues in a survey obtained exclusively by the Herald's investigative reporter Michael Morrah.Watch24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead, two critical after weekend of serious crashes across NZTwo people died in crashes in Northland and South Taranaki overnight.23 Aug 06:23 AM
AucklandPredator teacher worked as Santa at three Auckland malls after vetting failureScentre Group is reviewing vetting processes after learning the man had prior convictions.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLaw expert urges Clean Slate Act review after teacher hid convictions, abused girlsA man with indecency convictions became a teacher, abusing nine pupils.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSafe heist: How private investigator helped police break $4m crypto safe theftPair charged for stealing $4m cryptocurrency, four years ago in affluent Westmere. 21 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeacher jailed for abuse; Clean Slate Act hid past convictions from schoolsPolice warned man should not be alone with children a decade before he abused nine girls. 20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTradesperson dies at school in LevinEmergency services vehicles were seen at the school shortly before 8am.19 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandOne person dead in two-vehicle crash south of Dunedin The accident happened on SH1 at the Allanton-Waihola Rd around 1am.19 Aug 09:50 PM
New ZealandTamihere murder appeal: Chief Justice tells court of 'issue' with evidence Tamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 18 Aug 11:17 PM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere's last chance to clear murder convictions? Infamous case hits Supreme CourtTamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 17 Aug 10:55 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | $1 trillion debt looms and five unions take Government to courtNZ Herald Morning News Update | Gangs make prison violence harder and ‘Donald Trump played into Putin’s hands’.Watch17 Aug 07:29 PM
New ZealandWhanganui Police dog handler Matt McLay on how to train a police dogMatt McLay introduces himself and his dog Ulfi, and explains what's next now that they have graduated and are ready for the streets.Watch17 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand89-year-old speaks from hospital after confrontation with man he chased on farm at 3amKaikohe's John Coleman was a New Zealander of the Year nominee for a pā gift to Māori.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandArmed police swarm Chch suburb Shirley after group in car brandishes gun at passersbyTwo men will appear in court over the coming week. 16 Aug 08:39 PM
Wellington'One wrong decision ruins lives': Rescuer describes chilling aftermath of fatal crashThe crash occurred at the intersection of Waharoa Rd East and Pohlen Rd about 5.25pm.16 Aug 06:23 AM
New ZealandPolice officer spotted using phone while driving past school childrenA Hamilton schoolboy on a bus stealthily captured footage of a police officer using his phone while driving.Watch15 Aug 05:09 AM
WellingtonMan shot outside home, run over by getaway carThe man is still in a critical condition nearly two weeks later.12 Aug 09:58 PM
New ZealandConcrete water tank falls off truck near Hastings roundaboutThe tank broke into several pieces and a fence was damaged.11 Aug 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPolice Minister Mark Mitchell on how his police days are catching up with his healthPolice Minister Mark Mitchell said it felt as though an elephant was sitting on his chest. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Humbled': Stranger's heroic actions to save woman in Auckland harbourPolice said they were "extremely proud and humbled" by the person's actions.11 Aug 04:49 AM
New ZealandWhatawhata crash victim named as Te Awamutu residentEmergency services were called to the scene around 9.10am on Saturday, August 9.11 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandAuckland school locked down after 'aggressive' adults walk onto groundsPolice say school staff escorted the group away and prevented them from re-entering.11 Aug 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Northland is often our forgotten region, now it needs our helpOPINION: There has been a spike in violent crime in Northland this year, straining police.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian dies in Hamilton car crashEmergency services were called to the scene about 3pm.10 Aug 09:15 AM
New ZealandMan charged after woman found dead at South Auckland addressA 50-year-old man has been charged with assault.10 Aug 07:40 AM
New ZealandMan's body pulled from water at Auckland marinaEmergency services were called at about 3.30pm after reports a man had fallen from a boat.10 Aug 04:53 AM
New ZealandSmooth criminal? Salon calls out woman who did runner after Brazilian waxThe woman said she'd be back after visiting an ATM when her card declined.08 Aug 08:05 AM
New ZealandWoman found dead in Parnell apartment blockA woman has been found dead in 'unclear' circumstances at an apartment in the affluent suburb of Parnell, Auckland.Watch07 Aug 11:09 PM
New Zealand'It's really dangerous': Rise in online gambling scams targeting MāoriFake profiles use stolen images, including those with moko kauae.07 Aug 04:50 AM
