New Zealand'Mistaken vigilante justice': Autistic man violently attacked on the street by trioThe victim was pushed to the ground, then kicked and punched in the head and chest.09 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandMore arrests after man fatally stabbed in Auckland's Mt WellingtonTwo men have been charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder.09 Dec 03:58 AM
Auckland'Spree of offending': Headhunters-linked arrests in Ōrewa after arsons and burglariesThe alleged offending in the Hibiscus Coast took place between September and November.09 Dec 03:21 AM
AucklandMan in custody after two 'unprovoked' Auckland bus stabbingsOne man died after the incident on Auckland Transport’s number 76 bus. 09 Dec 03:15 AM
New ZealandFormer Assistant Police Commissioner breaks silence after scathing police reportThe IPCA found Operation Herb, overseen by Basham, breached sex assault rules.09 Dec 02:01 AM
New Zealand'Devastating news': Tramper who died on West Coast named Amy MacIver, 53, of Māpua, died while tramping in the Klondyke Valley on Friday.09 Dec 12:19 AM
Politics‘In defence of Mark Mitchell’: Hipkins says ‘absolutely feasible’ minister didn’t see McSkimming emails The Labour leader explained the process around how emails are handled.08 Dec 11:06 PM
New ZealandBody of missing swimmer, 23, found at Lake Wainamu after police searchThe death at the lake near Bethells Beach will now be referred to the coroner.08 Dec 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFBI agents sue agency director after being firedNY Times: They knelt at a racial justice protest in 2020 to de-escalate a risky situation.08 Dec 10:14 PM
New Zealand'Conversation never happened': Hipkins rejects Coster’s car briefing claim on McSkimming caseThe Labour leader said McSkimming wouldn’t have made deputy role if complaints were known.08 Dec 08:54 PM
Herald NOWOne person in critical condition, report of fatality after alleged stabbing in Glen InnesOne person has been critically injured after an alleged stabbing in East Auckland, Rachel Maher reports live from the scene.Watch08 Dec 07:55 PM
AucklandPerson found dead after Auckland house fire as police investigateThe blaze broke out at a Kohekohe St home in New Lynn at 1.23pm.08 Dec 07:27 PM
Herald NOW'He has a different recollection': Hipkins on claims Coster briefed him on McSkimming caseLabour Leader Chris Hipkins answers questions on Andrew Coster's claim he was alerted on Jevon McSkimming details earlier than reportedWatch08 Dec 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'You are a predator and a paedophile': Child abuse survivor confronts rapist in courtOne of his victims said the abuse made her a prisoner in her own home.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Recollections vary and Kiwis deserve more answersOPINION: There is much more still to be learned in this scandal.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne person in critical condition after alleged stabbingPolice have launched an investigation after a man was stabbed in Glen Innes. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Dec 01:11 PM
New Zealand'This is not over': Police arrest second man in relation to Mt Wellington attackA 21-year-old has already been charged with murder.08 Dec 04:35 AM
New ZealandPatched gang member beaten for hours with various weapons, including a child's bikeThe victim, 28, had serious injuries, including a collapsed lung and broken bones.08 Dec 04:03 AM
AucklandEmergency response after West Auckland house fire in New LynnEmergency services were called to the New Lynn blaze at 1.37pm today.08 Dec 02:25 AM
New ZealandTongariro blaze grows to 322ha as fire crews brace for days of battleThe fire has grown to 322ha and is only about 25% contained.08 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 8, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Police Minister defends his response, Luxon confident police will act over warning issues and stern message on child violence | Monday, December 8, 2025Watch07 Dec 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Pretty sloppy': PM criticises police over formal warning botch-upA police review found only 37% of sampled warnings between 2019 and 2024 were lawful.07 Dec 10:34 PM
EntertainmentTara Reid says she feels ‘bullied and judged’ after drink probeReid says she woke in hospital after one drink with no memory of the night.07 Dec 08:55 PM
Herald NOWWho Knew What And When? Coster’s Claims Under ScrutinyNZ Herald's Political Editor Thomas Coughlan talks Herald NOW through the big political stories.Watch07 Dec 07:55 PM
New Zealand'Absolute utter nonsense': Minister hits back at former police boss' McSkimming timeline Mark Mitchell says 36 emails on the case were wrongly redirected away from his office.07 Dec 07:46 PM
PoliticsPM says 'abject failure of leadership at top' as Coster lobs fresh claims at Police MinisterThe newly resigned former police boss yesterday unleashed a fresh disclosure timeline.07 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 8, 2025Morning Headlines | McSkimming case prompts call for changes to how political meetings are run, formal warnings issued by police could be wiped | Monday December 8Watch07 Dec 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice could wipe thousands of unlawful warnings after years of botched protocolA police review found only 37% of sampled warnings between 2019 and 2024 were lawful. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Dec 04:00 PM
Wellington'Sickened': Teen in OT care who raped child at popular playground detained indefinitelyThe teen fled his community home shortly before attacking the child in the public toilets.07 Dec 04:00 PM
Auckland'How can this happen?': Murder charge after lunchtime violence in Auckland's suburbiaA 21-year-old man has been charged with murder after an altercation between motorists.07 Dec 02:51 AM
New Zealand'Avoid the area': Major Waikato highway closed following vehicle fireEmergency services were called to the scene at about 2.20pm.07 Dec 02:40 AM
New ZealandTramper dies after beacon activated in remote West Coast bushThe tramper's body could not be recovered until the weather cleared on Saturday.07 Dec 02:19 AM
PoliticsCoster denies knowing of protocol to redirect McSkimming emails, minister says 'unfathomable'The former Police Commissioner has spoken for the first time about the scandal.06 Dec 11:54 PM
AucklandWatch: Audi erupts in flames during Auckland street raceWitnesses filmed two cars racing side by side moments before the crash. 06 Dec 10:28 PM