New Zealand'Babysitting' mental health patients keeps police from core work, minister saysThe minister said other agencies had become used to relying on police.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officer hospitalised after falling through liquor store windowPolice confirmed an officer is receiving treatment for moderate lacerations.30 Jul 09:19 AM
CrimeOfficer scribbled coded message on hand after Polkinghorne’s sworn statementProsecutors say the surgeon strangled his wife but tried to pass it as a suicide.30 Jul 06:50 AM
New Zealand25yo charged with murder after teen dies in TaranakiPolice remain at address of altercation to conduct scene examination.30 Jul 05:06 AM
New ZealandPolice hope Yanfei Bao autopsy will help ‘tell a full story’ after remains foundThe Christchurch 44-year-old has been missing for more than a year.30 Jul 03:52 AM
New ZealandGisborne man who died in motorcycle crash namedPolice have released the name of the bike rider who died in the crash at Okitu last week.30 Jul 02:57 AM
New ZealandChristchurch missing real estate agent Yanfei Bao believed foundYanfei Bao had been missing for more than a year.30 Jul 01:38 AM
New ZealandA new search has begun for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei BaoPolice have started a new search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao. Video / Kurt BayerWatch29 Jul 11:05 PM
New ZealandNew search for missing estate agent Yanfei Bao as police act on fresh leadOfficers are back on a private farmland area they have searched before.29 Jul 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Tracing the links from abuse in care to crime on Queen StOPINION: The links between violence in public and private and how the state acts.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Kill them too': Pregnant woman rescues toddler during gang brawl after rugby gamePolice said no arrests have been made and inquiries are ongoing.29 Jul 06:43 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car catches fire following Northland crashAn investigation into the cause of the crash is under way.29 Jul 04:46 AM
PoliticsFirearms Prohibition Orders too broad, give police too much power – select committeeThe orders as originally proposed would capture people who are no threat to public safety.29 Jul 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Mum is at peace': Woman whose remains lay undiscovered for 36 years finally buriedPatricia Burt laid to rest alongside her husband decades after disappearing.29 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Violent gang fight erupts after rugby game; Mayor 'absolutely disgusted'Graphic video emerges of fight that local mayor says shows gangs are 'out of control'.28 Jul 09:21 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one injured after being hit by car in garageOne person was critically injured and died a short time later.28 Jul 08:51 PM
New ZealandPolice officer injured after fleeing vehicle collides head-on on Auckland's North ShoreAn officer has been injured and multiple arrests made following a fleeing driver incident. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 07:47 PM
New ZealandStudy finds victim-blaming rampant in NZ: 52% respondents say deters crime reportingMore than half said it would deter them from reporting future crimes.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInjuries during violent incident at Wairoa rugby matchPolice say no firearms were used in disorder at rugby match.28 Jul 03:54 AM
New ZealandTeen stabbed during fight in Palmerston NorthPolice are appealing for information.28 Jul 01:50 AM
New ZealandPolice clamp down on illegal street racing; five cars seizedLast night saw an increased presence of illegal street racers in Hutt Valley and Porirua.28 Jul 12:25 AM
New ZealandPolice probe after person found in serious condition in OnekawaA scene guard was in place after person taken to hospital in serious condition.27 Jul 10:34 PM
New ZealandLate-night fight at old Paeroa racecourse leaves one hospitalisedPolice are looking for the offender.27 Jul 09:17 PM
New Zealand'A guy came out and started blasting': Witness describes terrifying moment person shot"Guys in balaclavas" were trying to grab a woman before one was shot, witness claims.27 Jul 03:01 AM
KahuI believe joining a gang is not good but understand why many do – Dave LeteleOPINION: Dave Letele goes direct to the gangs to talk about their life choices.26 Jul 10:33 PM
CrimePerson injured after firearm discharged during an altercation in Glen EdenPolice are present on Waikumete Rd in Glen Eden following an altercation outside Westlight Apartments, where a firearm was discharged. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jul 05:16 PM
New Zealand'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.26 Jul 05:02 PM
New ZealandAbuse in care revelations: Law Society president on leave after complaints laidThe Law Society confirmed he had taken leave 'while any complaints are addressed'.26 Jul 10:24 AM
New ZealandTwo badly hurt in serious crashThe road where the crash occurred appears to be partially blocked, police say.26 Jul 07:34 AM
New Zealand'We need to leave right now': Bodyguard rushes Luxon out of law and order press conferencePrime Minister said Auckland's streets feel safer, moments later he was whisked away.26 Jul 06:00 AM
CrimeMeth, firearms seized in Kaikoura police raid; duo arrestedMeth, cocaine, cannabis, and firearms were discovered in the raid.26 Jul 05:04 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Second complaint made against Law Society president over advice to churchThe Herald can reveal NZ Law Society president Frazer Burton is facing a second complaint.26 Jul 04:32 AM
New ZealandAndrew Coster rules out second term as Police CommissionerHis term expires on April 2 next year and he 'expects to finish on that date'.26 Jul 02:24 AM
PoliticsPM repeats calls for people to come forward if they have info on alleged 80s paedophile ringLuxon says the report included no evidence to support allegations.26 Jul 01:00 AM
