New ZealandSchool lockdown lifted after reports of person with firearmPolice are speaking with a person and have verified no firearm was involved.16 May 12:52 AM
New ZealandPolice Conduct Authority: Use of police dog van to knock down offender 'justified'The offender claimed it wasn’t justified because he had surrendered before being struck.16 May 12:21 AM
New ZealandPolice allege man who ran into harbour was evading arrestThe man has since been taken to hospital in a serious condition.16 May 12:17 AM
New Zealand'Multiple patients': Trucks and bus collide on SH39 near NgāhinapōuriThe conditions of the patients are currently unknown.15 May 11:09 PM
New Zealand'A tracking machine': Formidable partnership ends for policing pair“We caught people I didn’t think we would ever catch.”15 May 10:57 PM
New ZealandDoctors strike, Darleen Tana and Loafers Lodge anniversary | Focus Morning Bulletin May 16, 2024Junior doctors walk off the job, suspended Green MP Darleen Tana’s unpleasant milestone and Loafers Lodge dawn service in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch15 May 07:33 PM
KahuMāori and Pasifika face discrimination over police’s use of biometric data - expertA data ethicist has concerns over expanding use of the technology.15 May 06:45 PM
New ZealandMother of baby taken when her car was stolen handed $200 billHer car was stolen from Waitara, Taranaki, on Friday. Her baby was dumped on roadside.15 May 05:23 PM
New ZealandDid Lachie Jones really walk to his death? Heartbreak and accusations mark inquestBen Tomsett reports after a three-week inquest hearing into the Gore toddler's 2019 death.15 May 05:09 AM
New ZealandGisborne Digest: A round-up from around the districtNews snippets from around the Gisborne area.15 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandBoy racers do 'burnout circles' around young woman in middle of intersectionPolice say boy racer activity near Dannevirke is becoming more common, and more brazen.15 May 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Take some accountability': Woman chased boys after they attacked West Auckland pupilThe schoolboy was attacked on Godley Rd, Green Bay, about 4pm last Friday.14 May 11:29 PM
New ZealandA tour inside Palmerston North Police StationThe scaffolding has gone and the carpark is no longer the domain of builders.14 May 09:31 PM
New ZealandGunman takes taxi to evade police; arrest made this morningA 24-year-old man is due to appear in court today.14 May 08:45 PM
New ZealandBrynderwyns closure, gang crackdown and collapsed billboard | Focus Morning Bulletin May 15, 2024Frustration over prolonged Brynderwyns closure, gang crackdown announcement and the search for survivors trapped underneath a collapsed billboard in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch14 May 07:58 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob associate's leg slashed to the bone, red shoes stolen in Black Power attackDetails of the incident have been revealed after one attacker admitted his involvement.14 May 05:02 PM
New ZealandPolice Minister: New unit to make life 'as miserable as possible' for gang membersMark Mitchell said this unit could have helped prevent the recent fatal Ponsonby shooting.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFleeing teen who robbed liquor stores ordered shooting at police, bullet hits patrol carThe bullet hit the bonnet of the pursuing patrol car, leaving officers in shock.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeth, cocaine, dope, guns and ammunition seized in central city bustPolice used a sniffer dog and armed officers during the raid.14 May 07:03 AM
New ZealandFather of woman whose car was stolen with baby inside details traumatic incidentThe mother chased after the offender and found her abandoned baby on the roadside.14 May 06:16 AM
New ZealandChristchurch school in lockdown as armed police surround house; reports of man with gunOne person has been taken to hospital.14 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandPolice Commissioner and Police Minister reveal specialised gang task forcePolice Commissioner Andrew Coster has announced a National Gang Unit to crack down on gang crime and gangs’ anti-social behaviour. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandNational Gang Unit set up to crack down on violence, drug crimeThe Police Commissioner is set to make the announcement in Auckland today.13 May 11:28 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Police Commissioner Andrew Coster announcementPolice Commissioner Andrew Coster speaks to media.Watch13 May 10:12 PM
New ZealandMissing Hamilton woman now found safe and wellPolice thought she might have been taking shelter somewhere in Hamilton.13 May 08:26 PM
New ZealandNZ First candidate, former cop file complaint against Kiwibank after losing $500k in scamThe victims claim Kiwibank failed to monitor the account or carry out due diligence.13 May 08:37 AM
New Zealand'Felt like a lifetime': Man arrested over Porirua woman's 2019 cold case deathA 47-year-old man has been charged with murder.13 May 08:24 AM
New ZealandGangbusters: Govt to reveal new task force targeting organised crimeThe gang crackdown is set to feature a specialist anti-crime squad.13 May 06:33 AM
New ZealandMore than 1.3 million cigarettes seized in Auckland, five people arrestedThe five defendants face a range of charges.13 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Shocking moment man who stole car with baby inside dumps infant on roadsideA spokesman said the car had been 'driven all over Taranaki in the weekend'.13 May 04:44 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Pathologist who conducted autopsy gives evidenceThe inquest is in its third and final week.13 May 03:14 AM
New ZealandPro-Palestine protester arrested after climbing onto Christchurch council roofPolice negotiators were called in to deal with the woman.13 May 02:11 AM
New Zealand'Do not approach': Police appeal for sightings of wanted manPolice ask the public to phone 111 if they see 33-year-old Quaid Clements.13 May 12:34 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate fatal crash in MangōnuiPolice are investigating the fatal crash near the Far North town of Mangōnui last night.12 May 10:32 PM
