CrimeI bargained with God to save my daughter after sexual assaultVictim's mum told judge who was sentencing Kurt Balemi that he was a 'danger to society'.26 Sep 07:10 AM
New ZealandOur daughter's future: Couple fight $1.7m property seizures linked to cannabis growPolice found $153,000 in cash in couple's wardrobe. Now they've lost two homes.26 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Hide point': Hastings alleyway closing due to anti-social, criminal activityAlleyway provided offenders a link for 'decamping from police'.26 Sep 05:32 AM
New ZealandPolice charge 22yo man after fatal vehicle incident in TaupōThe man is due to appear in the Taupō District Court next week.26 Sep 12:41 AM
CrimeFleeing Head Hunter with loaded crossbow allegedly rams police car, crashes into schoolPolice arrest offender after vehicle smashes into gates at Mt Roskill Intermediate.25 Sep 10:38 PM
New ZealandSerious injuries after incident at Rotorua addressEmergency services were called to a Ngongotahā address this morning.25 Sep 10:29 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora job cuts and police cost-savings difficulties | Focus Morning Bulletin September 26, 2024More job cuts proposed for Kāinga ora, police cost-savings difficulties and what key NZ institutions have fallen in public trust?Watch25 Sep 07:41 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after North Canterbury crash, police confirmThe single-vehicle crash was reported at 8pm yesterday.25 Sep 07:16 PM
New ZealandNearly half of corporate police staff surveyed 'interested' in voluntary redundancyAn internal survey reveals most were interested in finding out what they'd be entitled to.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRitchies driver left man who had fallen under bus lying unconscious on footpathThe driver was dismissed after failing to assist the injured man or report the incident.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrossbow found in vehicle after driver flees from police.Police recovered a loaded crossbow, balaclava, gloves, and a torch following a high-speed fleeing driver incident across Auckland overnight, which ended in Mt Roskill.Watch25 Sep 03:04 PM
New ZealandChild homicide, hit and run deaths referred back to police after IPCA complaintsThe separate cases relate to the deaths of Zahquiel Taipeti and Steven Cranston.25 Sep 08:45 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in Hamilton EastThe crash was reported to emergency services at 12.09pm.25 Sep 08:42 AM
New ZealandPolice focus on Thames as fake bank notes pop up at retail outletsNumerous fakes notes presented in Thames and wider Waikato area.25 Sep 05:03 AM
New ZealandMan charged with Rotorua murder faces further chargesA neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.25 Sep 02:06 AM
New ZealandPolice confirm 8-month-old baby's sudden death in WellingtonPolice are investigating with the family's co-operation.25 Sep 12:49 AM
New Zealand'Moving': Brother of freed Kiwi pilot Phillip Mehrtens floored by global supportChris Mehrtens wants to thank all those who helped raise $30,000 over the last 24 hours.25 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandPolice drug operation Gambit snares suspect in NorthlandA woman has been arrested in Northland for alleged cocaine offences in Waikato25 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJared SavageAnalysis: New job for top cop Andrew Coster win-win for NationalANALYSIS: The dignified exit gives a chance to appoint top cop in time for anti-gang laws.25 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandTwo injured in house fire on Rosebank Rd, Avondale, AucklandFire services were in attendance of a housefire on Rosebank Road, Auckland this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Sep 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Driving extremely dangerously': Gang associate arrested, firearms found after driver flees policeA woman was also spotted leaving the vehicle with a bag of firearms and ammunition.24 Sep 10:42 PM
New Zealand'She didn't deserve to die that way': Woman in Rotorua homicide died 'violent death'A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.24 Sep 10:37 PM
CrimeFirearms recovered after vehicle flees from PoliceA gang associate is facing serious charges after firearms were recovered following a fleeing driver incident overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Sep 09:57 PM
New ZealandArmed Offenders Squad called to Pātea propertyPolice were called to the property early this morning.24 Sep 09:43 PM
BusinessFacial recognition tech credited with drop in supermarket assaultsEarly results indicate 130 incidences of serious assaults and verbal abuse were avoided.24 Sep 07:53 PM
New ZealandFacial recognition and work from home | Focus Morning Bulletin September 25, 2024Facial recognition in supermarkets hailed a success, tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and can your boss really force you back to the office?Watch24 Sep 07:27 PM
KahuAndrew Coster could have been a big change agent for the New Zealand policeThe former commissioner tried to turn police bias towards Māori around.24 Sep 06:49 PM
New ZealandCar crashes into Newmarket beauty storePolice are investigating after a driver crashed into the Hikoco Beauty Store on Broadway in Newmarket this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Sep 05:30 PM
Politics'Challenging': Andrew Coster speaks out on being dragged into political debateCoster says Police Commissioner should never be a political appointment.24 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How government policy failures created today’s gangsOPINION: Prison is the gangs' recruitment centre. Govts start the recruitment process.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo hospitalised after serious crash on SH2 in HastingsA helicopter was requested to respond to the scene.24 Sep 08:29 AM
New ZealandTeen charged with threatening to kill after Dunedin school put into lockdownPolice were alerted after a threatening email was sent this morning.24 Sep 07:17 AM
New Zealand'Fantastic development opportunity': Head Hunters gang pad sells for bargain $378kThe former Head Hunters pad was listed as a ‘desirable corner site’.24 Sep 06:51 AM
New ZealandMotorists warned after man attempts to enter vehicle waiting at lightsA man attempted to enter a car on the Te Wharepu Road Off-Ramp, Rangiriri, on Monday.24 Sep 06:19 AM
