New ZealandDriver airlifted to hospital in serious condition after logging truck rolls in South OtagoThe logging truck rolled on Coe Rd near Stony Creek just after 11am.01 Dec 01:27 AM
AucklandYoung woman missing from Auckland formally identified, death referred to coronerPolice say the death of 25-year-old Te Anihana Pomana is before the coroner.30 Nov 11:33 PM
Crime'Significant distress': Shot fired at popular Thames swimming holeThe Eagle helicopter tracked a fleeing vehicle and officers arrested two people.30 Nov 12:03 AM
New ZealandCrime pays no more: Police win order to sell chop shop boss’s propertiesPolice can now sell Ahmadi’s Upper Hutt yards worth nearly $1.8m.29 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandChild among four in hospital after crash near Waterview TunnelThe crash happened about 10.45am on State Highway 20, near the Waterview Tunnel.29 Nov 12:48 AM
New Zealand'Daddy's not waking up': Child found with decomposing body days after dad last seen alive The dead man was earlier due to be sentenced for neglecting his newborn son.27 Nov 04:00 PM
AucklandJury find couple not guilty of murder after ‘soldier’ stormed house with knifeThe jury was unable to reach unanimous verdicts after nearly seven hours' deliberation. 26 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice renew search for man wanted over mother's deathKaren Gilbert-Palmer's car was found the morning after she was killed.26 Nov 04:15 AM
Golf'You'll always be our hero': Cop dies days after major golfing milestoneThe ex-national clan lab manager is being remembered as 'the best husband and father'.26 Nov 04:00 AM
Crime'I'm here to kill you': Man jailed for trying to decapitate dad with axeFrank Harris said he lost control of his body and was sorry he tried to kill his father.26 Nov 04:00 AM
AucklandTenants fought for lives after 'soldier' stormed house in Akl homicide caseThe jury has begun deliberating whether the couple are guilty or acted in self-defence.25 Nov 04:00 PM
WellingtonTwo more men arrested as 45-year-old killed in Waikanae is named Five people are now in custody in relation to the death of Michael Kenneth Tofts. 24 Nov 10:49 PM
New ZealandCrews continue to battle a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in WaiukuA toxic smoke warning has been issued after a major fire at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Nov 04:51 PM
CrimeAppeal Court upholds Northland meth dealer’s jail termPolice linked Carlyn Anderson to nearly a kilogram of meth sold in two Northland towns.24 Nov 04:00 PM
Auckland'Furious and frenzied attack': Murder trial shown graphic footage of dying home invader'It was either us or him,' the woman later told police.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The important message from police for victims of sexual abuseOPINION: Roughly 30,000 Hawke's Bay women have suffered sexual violence in their lives.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Done without official confirmation': Te Anihana Pomana's family criticise police over media releaseHer whānau say the public announcement came before they could inform relatives.24 Nov 07:24 AM
Wellington'Her angels will never be forgotten’: Business' tribute to Sanson childrenA Givealittle page for mother Chelsey Field has reached nearly $400,000.24 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice speak to man after indecent act at Hawke’s Bay beachOfficers say extra patrols will run at Ocean Beach this summer.24 Nov 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJudith Collins confirms KC probe found no wrongdoing by senior NZDF officerThe complaint was lodged in 2023 but a formal inquiry didn't start until July 2025.22 Nov 06:00 PM
Golf'Taken everything I own': Cop completes major golfing milestone weeks before he diesThe 58-year-old vowed to complete every 18-hole golf course in NZ amid a cancer diagnosis.22 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSwipe right for drugs: The secret signals and emojis hidden on dating appsResearchers say emojis on dating profiles signal the drugs available: meth or cocaine.22 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandRemuera financier acquitted of money laundering in $800k scamJudge Paul Murray said the evidence was 'murky' but Michael Sperry's guilt was not proven.21 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeSenior Auckland detective under investigation after objectionable material found on work devicesThe alleged discovery follows an audit launched in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal.Watch21 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeTeen dies two days after Manawatū crash between car and truckThe collision involved a car and a truck on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Rd.20 Nov 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Police integrity failures expose gap in law on misconduct in public officeOPINION: Andrew Coster failed to act on misconduct claims against Jevon McSkimming.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Screaming got louder': Police launch homicide investigation after Waikanae deathOne neighbour told RNZ he heard raised voices and what sounded like gunshots.19 Nov 10:52 PM
New ZealandSupport for schoolmates of Sanson fire victims lacking, guardian saysHugo, August and Goldie were killed on Saturday.19 Nov 03:50 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claimsOranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims eight years ago. Video / Herald NowWatch18 Nov 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Serious youth crime is dropping nationwide, but is up 56% in one districtBurglary is falling in terms of the most common offences, with robbery and assault rising.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice treating 'horrific' deaths of Sanson children as a homicideAugust, Hugo and Goldie were killed on Saturday.18 Nov 04:40 AM
ChristchurchHunter dies after fall from cliff in Golden BayEmergency crews were called to Motupipi farmland at about 6.30pm on Saturday.17 Nov 11:24 PM
New ZealandFamily tragedy: Sanson fire updateWhat police say about the Manawatū blaze that left four dead. Video / RNZWatch17 Nov 02:24 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched, woman in custody after Northland deathA 57-year-old woman will appear in the Kaitāia District Court tomorrow.16 Nov 04:00 AM
