Wellington$4m date rape drug bust after Wairarapa storage unit tip-offPolice say they've disrupted the region's supply of the stupefying Class B narcotic.08 Jan 03:18 AM
New ZealandOne dead after two motorbikes crash in Tararua districtThe road remains closed with diversions in place.08 Jan 03:16 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Dangerous' Auckland Harbour Bridge stunt sparks safety probeNZTA says the two men's bridge jump is illegal, with a high risk of serious injury.08 Jan 02:55 AM
New Zealand'Call 111 immediately': Police hunting Lawrence SchwalgerThe 50-year-old is thought to be somewhere in the wider Auckland area.08 Jan 01:15 AM
CrimePolice search for car stolen at gunpoint on Boxing DayThe 2009 dark Volkswagen hatchback has mag wheels, stickers and RBZ53 plates.08 Jan 12:19 AM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after incident at Dunedin beachEmergency services were called to the St Clair Esplanade just before 11am.07 Jan 11:15 PM
New ZealandEx-Kaipara councillor avoids conviction over shop assaultsJudge Greg Davis ruled a conviction would outweigh the comparatively low-level offending. 07 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusinessman loses $11.5k in bank transfer error, wages five-year legal battle to ID recipientThe wrongful recipient claimed she thought the money was 'inheritance'. 07 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZDF joins search for tramper missing in Kahurangi National ParkAn NH90 helicopter and four specialist canyon teams are scouring the area.07 Jan 09:41 PM
WorldMan shot dead by police after six-hour siege on NSW Central CoastThe standoff began as a welfare check at the Springfield home.07 Jan 09:04 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday January 8, 2025Morning Headlines | Nestle baby formula recalled over toxin fears, ACC gym-related injury data revealed | Thursday January 8, 2025Watch07 Jan 07:06 PM
New Zealand‘Hero driver’ praised for helping return missing dogs after vehicle theftPolice say the driver became suspicious of a man he gave a lift to and rang officers.07 Jan 08:21 AM
New ZealandPukehina property where two found dead linked to former Zespri chairmanA woman was found dead on Jan 1; a man was found the next day elsewhere on the property.07 Jan 06:18 AM
New ZealandPalmerston North drivers caught at 'concerning' speeds, police issue safety pleaOne motorist was recently stopped after driving at more than twice the speed limit.07 Jan 06:17 AM
AucklandPolice seek pool visitors after unexplained Devonport death on New Year’s DayPolice say a group, including one adult and two children, used the pool at the property.07 Jan 03:01 AM
Auckland'Looking for trouble': Young woman charged after unprovoked assaults at Auckland bus stationPolice say the woman was caught trying to flee into live traffic. 07 Jan 02:07 AM
Wellington'They’ll never be forgotten': Mum unveils Sanson memorial after children killed in triple homicideChelsey Field says she's been touched by the kindness of 'complete strangers'. 07 Jan 12:46 AM
AucklandSerious crash shuts Dairy Flat road as Auckland motorways hit by chaosPolice shut all northbound lanes at Greville Rd from about 10.50am.06 Jan 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm not ashamed': Rape complainant who later had relationship with cop goes publicThe IPCA has reopened an inquiry into a complaint against the Christchurch detective.06 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'It's never too late': Mum with MS starts new career as police officerHolly Pass initially thought her MS diagnosis would hold her back.06 Jan 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Treated like a terrorist': Lodge owners fume at six-hour council raidCompliance officers and police asked dozens of tenants to leave, then broke through locks.06 Jan 05:00 PM
Crime‘He just froze’: Dairy owner alleges axe-wielding youths threatened his son before stealing chips, drinksPolice believe the trio of lawbreakers were aged between 11 and 15.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelicopters join week-long search for missing tramper in South Island national parkGraham Garnett, 66, was expected to return on December 30 but has not been seen.06 Jan 04:07 AM
New ZealandManage My Health hackers extend ransom deadline after data leak threatHackers are demanding a US$60,000 ransom for stolen medical records.06 Jan 01:11 AM
AucklandKiwi woman accused of smuggling $5.5m of meth in checked luggage at Auckland AirportCustoms say the meth haul could yield up to 922,500 individual doses.06 Jan 12:16 AM
New ZealandManage My Health hack could re-traumatise sexual violence, family harm victimsMore than 400,000 Manage My Health files were taken in the cyber attack.05 Jan 11:33 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'It just went up so quickly' - Man charged with arson and assault after wild house fireNeighbours used garden hoses as windows exploded and flames shot metres high.05 Jan 11:13 PM
WellingtonCaregivers located after toddler found wandering in nappy down main road‘If you are missing your child… he is now with the police as we had no other choice.'05 Jan 09:49 PM
Crime11-year-old among three youths arrested after attempted armed robbery in Auckland The trio made demands for money and allegedly took a number of items. 05 Jan 07:55 PM
New Zealand'Call 111': Diesel spills into harbour after Wellington tanker crash, authorities monitoring About 4000 litres of diesel spilled across Aotea Quay before dawn.05 Jan 06:50 PM
New ZealandPolice continue search for tramper missing in South Island national park“He was expected to return on 30 December, but did not.”05 Jan 06:46 AM
New ZealandDebris on road: Two injured in Eleventh Ave crashEmergency services were called to the two-car accident about 5pm.05 Jan 06:13 AM
New Zealand'Please come forward': Police plea after two deaths at Pukehina propertyA man and a woman were found dead in separate locations at the rural address.05 Jan 05:13 AM
WorldChilling image as woman injured after brick thrown from overpassThe driver was left with glass fragments in her eyes after the incident.05 Jan 03:23 AM
