CrimePolice visiting woman on unrelated matter find dead man on deck with 'shrine' around bodyHe had been dead for up to 14 days and was identified from one remaining fingerprint.14 Nov 06:56 PM
New ZealandThe 932 day wait for High Court - is there another way to get justice for sexual assault victims?'It was just a waiting game. I felt like I was lost in the system.'14 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Jevon McSkimming scandal has rocked New ZealandersOPINION: We are seeing institutional failures in multiple areas, writes one reader.14 Nov 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Police must adopt full transparency in McSkimming scandal to rebuild trustOPINION: The job to rebuild trust in police is immense.14 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'You don’t like being told what to do': Judge jails repeat offender who cut off her ankle braceletNgakurarangi Kohu reversed 15 metres into a police car, narrowly missing an officer.14 Nov 07:00 AM
WellingtonCop under fire in 'cover-up' put under investigation just before official retirementAn independent King’s Counsel has been appointed to carry out the probe.14 Nov 05:59 AM
New Zealand'Getting battered': Woman rescued from rocks after tide traps her at Castor BayShe was found trapped on rocks between Castor Bay Beach and Kennedy Park.14 Nov 02:51 AM
PoliticsJevon McSkimming: Department of Internal Affairs says interference with Police Minister’s emails was inappropriate 'It is not appropriate for departments to withhold information from ministerial staff.'14 Nov 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Setbacks we can do without': Napier boutique store burgled overnightPolice say the break-in occurred about 3.20am, with cabinets smashed and stock stolen.14 Nov 02:34 AM
New Zealand'Groupthink self-interest': Chambers lays into former top cops as recruits graduateThe Police Commissioner has described this week as 'appalling' and a 'kick in the guts'.14 Nov 12:51 AM
World'High roller': Shock details emerge after mum, daughter charged over alleged $81m fraud syndicateGold bars, casino chips and luxury goods were seized from their home.13 Nov 11:51 PM
AucklandPolice confirm new roadside drug test device – and where it'll be rolled out firstThe Securetec DrugWipe 3 S can detect cannabis, methamphetamine, Ecstasy and cocaine.13 Nov 11:21 PM
New ZealandPublic urged to help: Police probe Bay View firearms incidentArmed police cordoned Main North Rd after a firearms incident about 10.50am on Thursday.13 Nov 09:43 PM
New Zealand'Worst that I have ever seen’: Father fears street violence could turn deadlyResident wants to see stronger police responses to incidents after a street brawl.13 Nov 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Plain-talking IPCA report sets standard for other inquiriesOPINION: Paul Goldsmith’s crackdown orders the Navy and spies to target Pacific gangs.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKatie HarrisKatie Harris: Who can we trust when there's a predator in the police station?The same culture has never allowed a permanent woman Police Commissioner.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New drug-driving testing regime welcome newsOPINION: The regime will go a long way towards making our roads safer.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Betrayed the uniform’: Frontline cops slam McSkimming falloutPolice fear victims may now hesitate to report sexual offences.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHomicide probe launched after Hastings woman's unexplained deathDetectives from other districts have joined the Hastings inquiry.13 Nov 06:31 AM
New Zealand'Causes significant harm': Police break up North Island drug labs, arrest 10Police also located methamphetamine, a loaded pistol, cash and electronic devices.13 Nov 06:07 AM
New ZealandTwo-vehicle crash closes road near New Plymouth Airport, two critically injuredEmergency services were called to the scene about 5.05pm.13 Nov 05:58 AM
World‘She just stopped breathing’: Son questions mother’s sudden death in ThailandKarla Drescher was found unresponsive in her Phuket hotel room on October 27.13 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice probe fatal Hurunui crash that closed State Highway 7The crash happened just after midday in Culverden, with a truck hitting a tree.13 Nov 04:33 AM
New ZealandAviation security boss on leave after damning police conduct reportChris de Wattignar is on leave as the CAA works through employment process.13 Nov 04:08 AM
New Zealand'Lack of empathy': Fire brigade's plea after public abuse following fatal crash'Don’t harass or yell at the volunteers on the ground. That isn’t cool at all.'13 Nov 03:50 AM
New ZealandManhunt under way: Police name prisoner who fled during hospital escortWanted man escaped from Mt Eden Corrections Facility custody just before 9am Friday.13 Nov 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsStaffer wouldn’t have read McSkimming allegation emails as not their job, Mitchell saysThe office gets so many emails one person couldn't read them all, he said.13 Nov 03:29 AM
New ZealandDunedin bottle store to close earlier after backlashPolice and health officials told a hearing that late-night sales fuelled alcohol harm.13 Nov 03:25 AM
New ZealandFive injured in crash on SH2 at PaengaroaBay of Plenty emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash about 2.40pm.13 Nov 03:19 AM
New ZealandHow the top cop’s speeding slip caps a rough week for policePolice Commissioner Richard Chambers admitted to speeding and called it the "dumbest thing" he's done. Video /RNZWatch13 Nov 03:11 AM
New Zealand‘I just killed her’: Spurned lover pounced on mum, stabbing her 55 times in front of kidsNathan Boulter phoned Chch woman 581 times in less than a fortnight before killing her.13 Nov 02:47 AM
New Zealand'Dumbest thing I've done': Police Commissioner confesses to speeding ticketRichard Chambers says he was 'away with the fairies' when he was pulled over last week.13 Nov 01:17 AM
Politics'Extremely grateful': Louise Nicholas commends McSkimming complainant’s braveryNicholas says police response has been 'breath of fresh air'.13 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Push for more checks on public servants and Seymour blames strikesNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Push for more checks on public servants, Seymour blames strikes for poor attendance, and website and app design could be driving overspendingWatch13 Nov 12:59 AM
