PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWill Three Strikes be any different a second time around?"There’s a high risk ... people will come out of prison more dangerous."23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen dies after fight near Dunedin police stationOnlookers said they believed someone had been stabbed.23 May 08:12 AM
New ZealandPerson injured near Dunedin police station, reports of a stabbingOnlookers said they believed someone had been stabbed.23 May 04:29 AM
New ZealandPreschoolers enjoy arresting experience as police visit for Road Safety WeekAnnual Wheels Day made even better for youngsters as constables join the fun.23 May 03:20 AM
New Zealand72-year-old train manager assaulted: Police hunt man who knocked him outThe victim was bashed on March 28. The offender got off at Fruitvale Station.23 May 02:52 AM
New ZealandTown hall wrecked after 'dramatic' ute crashOrawia town hall left with enormous hole after ute crashes through it.23 May 02:40 AM
New ZealandOne dead after truck and van crash near Te ArohaPolice have reported serious injuries were sustained in the crash.23 May 02:28 AM
New ZealandCaffeine-hit: Thieves help themselves to coffee cart parked outside owner's homeBruce McKenzie rubbed his caffeine-free eyes and realised he wasn’t just seeing things.23 May 01:25 AM
KahuTe Pāti Māori wants National MP referred to police - just like the ‘brown party were’Leader calls for a byelection and the establishment of an anti-corruption commission.22 May 11:41 PM
New ZealandCar fire in Castlecliff'We extinguished it and left it in the hands of the police.'22 May 10:30 PM
New Zealand'He wasn't a guest': Nearby hotel owner claims offender 'hiding' before shootingPolice are aware that the offender was carrying a long-barrelled firearm.22 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandPolice seeking drone footage after fatal Waikato crashThe three-vehicle crash happened on Sunday, May 19 on State Highway 5 at Tāpapa.22 May 09:25 PM
New ZealandArmed offender on the run after shooting at South Auckland hotelPolice say no injuries were reported.22 May 06:20 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Police checkpoints worth every cent; MP can't be trustedOPINION: 'Prevention in this case is much better than the cure.'22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland CBD businesses plead for more cops as safety fears keep customers away“The CBD is so bad, even having lunch is not safe anymore."22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoatie plucked from dinghy after abandoning burning boatA man was found in a rubber dinghy after abandoning a burning boat.22 May 01:47 AM
New Zealand‘Atrocious’ weather a possible factor in double fatal crash, police sayThe crash in rural Canterbury left two dead and one in serious condition.21 May 11:49 PM
New ZealandKiri Allan sentenced on crash, refusing to go with policeThe former Justice Minister's trial has been called off at the last minute.21 May 10:50 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal to drone operator near fatal crash sceneOne person died in the three-vehicle crash on Sunday.21 May 09:33 PM
New ZealandScooter on the busway: Officers on foot catch alleged thiefThe alleged offender was caught on camera before he was chased by police.21 May 08:54 PM
New ZealandNew Caledonia rescue, deadly turbulence and severe weather | Focus Morning Bulletin May 22, 2024Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia touch down, terrifying turbulence leaves one dead and more severe weather on the way in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch21 May 07:38 PM
New ZealandHamilton man arrested after threatening member of public, guns and drugs seizedThe Armed Offenders Squad descended on a Hamilton street on Monday.21 May 07:10 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured is airlifted to hospital after Canterbury crashThe crash in rural Canterbury happened around 1.30pm.21 May 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Extraordinary': Kiwi cop chased offender after he was stabbed in the head'That's what I was trained to do,' Elvis Poa said of his heroic efforts.20 May 10:10 PM
OpinionEditorial: Police Minister has got his gang-busting squad. Now he has to deliver the goodsMitchell has talked tough on crime, now he's got to do it.20 May 05:05 PM
New ZealandUncomfortable going for lunch: Stats NZ abandons Auckland CBD office amid safety concernsStaff have been told there is 'no expectation' to attend the office in-person.20 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why can't capable, keen workers find jobs?OPINION: 'She has been spending hours every day seeking employment with no joy.'20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland shoplifting, burglary, assault: Five arrested over three incidents at weekendPolice responded to incidents in Pukekohe, Drury and Roselands between Friday and Sunday.20 May 07:06 AM
New ZealandMan, 29, charged with two counts of murder over Gisborne birthday deathsTwo men were killed in the massive brawl and three others were taken to hospital.20 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandTop prosecutor's breaches in murder case revealedOne breach included asking police to omit information from a job sheet after a meeting.20 May 03:02 AM
New Zealand'This is out of character': Auckland man missing for 27 daysRonny Okeke was last seen in Mt Roskill on April 27 and his family are worried.20 May 02:58 AM
New ZealandMan found dead in Invercargill in ‘unexplained’ circumstances is namedPolice attended after a body was found yesterday, a post mortem will take place tomorrow.20 May 02:52 AM
New Zealand'No risk to the public': NZDF explosives team dispose of ordnance itemThe NZDF explosive ordnance disposal team said the item 'did not pose a threat'.20 May 02:29 AM
New ZealandSH5 fatal crash: Police appeal for dashcam footageOne person died in a three-vehicle crash between Tapapa and Maraeroa Rds.19 May 11:33 PM
