New ZealandTeen praised for rescue effort at popular beach amid defibrillator concernsWitnesses say the Takapuna Beach defibrillator box allegedly failed to open.19 Nov 06:44 AM
New ZealandPolice swarm Wellington bar after 'suspicious item' found nearbyPeople were urged to stay away as officers locked down Riddiford St.19 Nov 06:24 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash closes Canterbury highwayTwo others suffered minor injuries and received treatment at the scene.19 Nov 06:00 AM
CrimeArrow fired into street during tense five-hour standoff which sparked mass evacuationCorey Innocente aimed a crossbow at police and threatened to blow up his house.19 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandTwenty police staff investigated for device misuse after McSkimming scandalActing Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers says charges are possible.19 Nov 04:27 AM
New ZealandSupport for schoolmates of Sanson fire victims lacking, guardian saysHugo, August and Goldie were killed on Saturday.19 Nov 03:50 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing woman in Upper HuttPolice said Anita Hart had last been seen on November 13.19 Nov 02:14 AM
New ZealandTrio accused of murdering Tristan Oakes enter pleasOakes' whānau also attended the appearance in the High Court at Tauranga this morning.19 Nov 01:19 AM
AucklandMotorist fined $150 by AT for driving along bus lane on police orders after crashThe man officially appealed but the fine was only reversed after Herald questions.19 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan in court after Customs busts $3m meth in roller skate knee pads, art Customs intercepted 10 packages sent nationwide containing 10kg of meth.19 Nov 12:29 AM
CrimeManawatū Prison out of lockdown after bomb threat triggers searchesPolice received a phone threat about 8.40am, which suggested there was a bomb on site.18 Nov 11:22 PM
New ZealandMan killed in West Auckland alleged hit-and-run namedA 47-year-old Henderson woman has been charged over the death.18 Nov 09:32 PM
New ZealandPolice say Tom Phillips may have more campsites in Marokopa bush, locals offer up 'helpful' infoPhillips died in a September shootout that left a police officer critically hurt.18 Nov 09:30 PM
CrimeDefence scientists unveil new foldable, floating rescue deviceA Kiwi-designed tool could dramatically change search-and-rescue missions. Video / Herald NOWWatch18 Nov 09:20 PM
WorldVictoria Police Commissioner, Kiwi Mike Bush, visits town where two police officers killed Bush met officers in Victoria’s High Country as the search for the gunman continues.18 Nov 06:32 PM
New Zealand'A total lack of judgment': Former top cop visited Jevon McSkimming after charges laid Richard Chambers said the meeting ‘fell well short’ of his expectations.18 Nov 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unbelievable': Oranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims eight years agoBarrister Brian Henry calls the lack of action ‘unbelievable’.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmoke advisory lifted after major Port Whangārei warehouse fireBuilding is used for the storage and installation of solar panels and lithium batteries.18 Nov 07:42 AM
New Zealand'Life-changing injuries': Teen arrested after two allegedly hit by out-of-control carPolice were called to a scene on SH5 in Mamaku after reports of a group doing burnouts.18 Nov 06:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPolice Commissioner apologises to staff affected by McSkimming emails protocolRichard Chambers said the minister should have been told, not just Coster.18 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice treating 'horrific' deaths of Sanson children as a homicideAugust, Hugo and Goldie were killed on Saturday.18 Nov 04:40 AM
ChristchurchPotential witness comes forward after alleged North Dunedin murderA 36-year-old man was found dead on Great King St last month. 18 Nov 03:57 AM
WorldCity pays owner $884K after officer fatally shoots deaf, blind dogNicholas Hunter owned Teddy - a 5-year-old shih tzu - since the dog was 12 weeks old. 18 Nov 01:47 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 ZealandTop cop admits delay in prisoner escape communication botchPolice waited four days to tell the public that the prisoner had escaped custody.17 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhat officials told Govt about 'move-on' orders for homelessTen ministers were told public disorder offences were at a 10-year low.17 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'The whole of Aotearoa is with her': Public donate $270k to Sanson mum mourning 3 childrenPolice are continuing to probe the deaths in what locals say is a 'horrific' tragedy.17 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandPolice Commissioner accidentally took FBI director for 'brief dip' during active tsunami advisoryRichard Chambers later apologised after learning the advisory was still in place.17 Nov 05:00 PM
Kahu'I was not part of any inner circle': Former Deputy Commissioner claims surprise over McSkimming 'cover-up' Wally Haumaha was beleaguered ex-Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's deputy until 2024.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Something very dark and terrible’: Neighbour's horror as suspected murder-suicide probed'You just feel sick to your stomach about what has happened,' says a neighbour of family.17 Nov 04:16 AM
New ZealandFamily tragedy: Sanson fire updateWhat police say about the Manawatū blaze that left four dead. Video / RNZWatch17 Nov 02:24 AM
New Zealand'Horror and heartache': Third child's body found, dad did not suffer burns in Sanson fireThe kids killed in the fire have been named as Goldie, August and Hugo, aged 1, 5 and 7.17 Nov 02:20 AM
New ZealandRaid stuns charity store: 'They came for money, they smashed my safe''I know people get desperate, but what they did here wasn’t desperation.'17 Nov 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirfare fraud claims: Reports dozens of Chinese families targeted, $444k missingPublic reportedly approached through WeChat before learning airline tickets were fakes.17 Nov 02:00 AM
