OpinionStefan Speller: Tackling crime in the CBDOPINION: Stefan Speller asks what role councils should play in crime prevention.21 Aug 04:36 AM
New ZealandTwo-car crash at Otamatea“The crash was blocking the road initially; however, the vehicles have now been moved.”21 Aug 02:39 AM
New ZealandTheft in broad daylight leaves an elderly woman distraughtPolice are investigating an incident where an elderly woman had her valuables stolen.21 Aug 01:11 AM
New ZealandNo body, no weapon murder case: Ex-prison guard retrial beginsMichael McGrath disappeared in 2017 and has never been found.21 Aug 12:29 AM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after Palmerston North stabbingPolice say the incident is not related to gang tensions in the area.20 Aug 10:01 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dead after fleeing police and hitting car in early hours inner-city crashPolice investigating a crash involving a motorbike, a car and a traffic light.20 Aug 08:39 PM
New ZealandIncrease in access and dropping prices of meth and cannabis a worry, study findsWorry over the availability and declining prices of meth and cannabis in Northland.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officer’s ride ends in the tideA police car got stuck in the sand at a beach in Invercargill.19 Aug 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsStuart Nash’s work wives, will Mike Hosking honour his bet and who won Chris of the week?It comes as another National politician struggles with his spelling.19 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeNo arrests yet: Killers still on the run in three fatal shootings this monthGang violence has been linked to some of the killings in Auckland and Palmerston North.19 Aug 01:41 AM
New ZealandHead Hunters gather for funeral of member Charles PongiPolice are warning grieving gang members to pay their respects peacefully.18 Aug 11:45 PM
New Zealand'I wandered about in a daze': What it was like being part of the Erebus recovery teamColin Monteath recalls his work after the plane crash that killed all 257 people onboard.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Do you want to die?' Teen begs for life as he's pulled from car and stabbed at party"Please, please don’t, I’m only 15, I’m 15, please stop," the victim pleaded.18 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimePolice hunting armed group of offenders after Grey Lynn jeweller robberyPolice got a report of a robbery about 4pm today, are still at the scene investigating.18 Aug 05:53 AM
CrimeWatch: Security footage shows tyre iron-wielding men smash dairy, threaten shopkeeperA "hard-working" dairy-owning couple are traumatised after Wednesday evening's incident.18 Aug 05:40 AM
New ZealandGang funeral sparks increased police presence across parts of AucklandPolice will be deployed around known gang locations in Ellerslie, Ōnehunga and Papatoetoe.18 Aug 04:22 AM
New ZealandTwo men arrested in Gisborne operation to target meth supply1.8kg of cannabis, 47 rounds of ammunition, and about $40,000 in cash were seized.18 Aug 04:09 AM
New ZealandFormer Auckland high school deputy principal jailed for child abuse imagesLawrence Peter Stephens pleaded guilty to 5 charges covering possession of 218 images.18 Aug 04:03 AM
New ZealandMotorists fined for failing to stop at Wairarapa train crossingA person was seriously injured in Waingawa after a train hit their car in July.18 Aug 04:01 AM
New ZealandTraffic chaos: Two injured after crash on Northwestern Motorway, bus collides on SouthernFire and Emergency NZ crews and St John are at the scene in West Auckland.18 Aug 03:27 AM
New ZealandDo not approach: Wellington police search for dangerous man Jayden HartHart is wanted for violent family harm.18 Aug 02:40 AM
New ZealandThree injured after car and logging truck crash, SH1 reopensPolice were called to the Waitahanui accident about 12.30pm.18 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandArrest in relation to sudden death of Taupō manPolice are investigating the sudden death of a Taupō man on August 13.18 Aug 01:25 AM
New ZealandState Highway 5 reopened after serious crashState Highway 5 has reopened several hours after a morning crash near Pohokura.18 Aug 01:09 AM
New ZealandFather charged with dangerous driving causing death of two of his kidsTwo of his children were killed, a third was critically injured.17 Aug 10:33 PM
New ZealandYanfei Bao: Alleged kidnapping and murder leaves community on edge"There’s an increased unsettledness or anxiety", a community group says.17 Aug 10:25 PM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured in Pukekohe crashThe crash on Paerata Road (SH22) was reported to police at 5.10pm.17 Aug 05:44 AM
New Zealand14-year-old linked to spike in vehicle thefts in leafy North Shore suburbsVehicle crime has risen dramatically in the area, say police.17 Aug 03:48 AM
New ZealandMan killed by falling branch while trimming treePolice were called to the rural property last night.16 Aug 09:58 PM
New ZealandWhat happens to Lauren Dickason now?Justice Cameron Mander told the jury Dickason’s future was now up to him.16 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandJury finds mother guilty of murdering three childrenIs killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?16 Aug 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial report: How Dickason family's new life in NZ descended into tragedy and heartbreakHerald senior crime journalist Sam Sherwood reports on a tragedy in small town NZ.16 Aug 04:47 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest associate of Queen St murder accusedWith the shooter still at large, police release new details about a car connected to him.16 Aug 03:57 AM
New ZealandTwo people dead after car crashes into tree overnightThe crash happened last night in rural Tautoro, near Kaikohe.15 Aug 10:15 PM