New Zealand'Inconsistencies and confusion': Police allowed recruits to bypass literacy and fitness testsForce examines the performance of 1022 recruits who started training after January 2024. 13 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandPolice seize arsenal of almost 500 firearms from Gore propertyOnly six of the firearms were registered in the man’s name.13 Jun 01:29 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after violent home invasion in East Tamaki, Auckland NZPolice are investigating a violent incident on Lissleton Drive, East Tamaki, that left two people seriously injured. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Jun 12:07 AM
New ZealandEstate agent Yanfei Bao's killer booted from courtroom after angry outburstsTingjun Cao is being sentenced today for the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch in 2023.13 Jun 12:03 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland mum-of-six dies in ED after failing three times to get helpPamela Rasmussen, 40, died after trying three times to get help at hospital.12 Jun 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe addicts outside the stores: Threats, smashings and smeared faeces'I was told my family could find my body wrapped in a blanket.'12 Jun 06:10 PM
New ZealandMiddle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run storeStore manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for New Plymouth woman missing for two nightsJan was last seen walking north along State Highway 3.12 Jun 06:27 AM
Crime'Darkness on her life': Meter reader traumatised by kidnapping ordealA court heard the victim was trapped in her car by an aggressive property owner.12 Jun 05:53 AM
New ZealandBucklands Beach house fire under investigation by policeFire and Emergency received a call for a house fire on Bucklands Beach Road at 8.40pm on Wednesday. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Jun 01:07 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to train-truck collision in Favona, AucklandEmergency services rushed to the South Auckland suburb of Favona after a freight train and truck collided yesterday around 7:45pm. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Jun 12:58 AM
New ZealandTruck hits overbridge in Hamilton, causes Fieldays delaysPolice said the truck had been removed, but traffic management was still in place.12 Jun 12:31 AM
WorldPolice investigating after two bodies found at Sydney propertyNeighbours reportedly raised the alarm after not seeing the occupants for several days.11 Jun 10:21 PM
WorldAustrian school shooting: Mother saw message too late to stop attackThe gunman sent his mother a farewell video before the attack began.11 Jun 09:49 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate house fire in Bucklands BeachThe home went up in flames last night.11 Jun 08:34 PM
RugbyThree club rugby players suspended, assault charge laid for coward punchThe victim suffered a seizure on the field after he was allegedly hit in the jaw.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Risk to community’: The ‘gap’ in child sex offender system, how ministers responded A key risk was offenders could enter and reside in New Zealand undetected.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Moved around like cattle': Rough sleepers in makeshift CBD camp trespassedThe council says the operation was necessary due to antisocial behaviour.11 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police have 'grave concerns' for missing Christchurch pensioner a week onElisabeth Nicholls was last seen at a rest home last Wednesday. 11 Jun 02:43 AM
CrimeDrunk man's violent attack on woman while watching NetflixWalterfang stabbed the floor near the victim's head multiple times while smiling.11 Jun 02:16 AM
New ZealandArmed police intervention: Tunnel reopens after firearm incidentPolice received a report of a firearm incident in Kilbirnie.11 Jun 01:10 AM
New ZealandNot-guilty plea: Murder accused remanded over Catalya's deathThe accused, Drummond Leaf, pleaded not-guilty to murder and assault.10 Jun 11:52 PM
New ZealandUS student's mum flies to NZ amid 'traumatising' disappearanceWill was last seen in Palmerston North between May 30 and June 1.10 Jun 11:33 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate death of musician found in Wellington apartmentsNot knowing the 'biggest thing' for upset neighbours and locals.10 Jun 08:54 PM
New ZealandLake Te Anau mystery: Police ask for help after kayak found floating upside downPolice hope the missing kayaker made it ashore. 10 Jun 08:11 PM
New Zealand'Out of character': Concern grows for missing US student in NZAn investigator says Will Johnson's last contact with family was on June 5.10 Jun 08:45 AM
New ZealandWatch: No arrest after hooded man storms field, punches schoolboy rugby player'It’s pretty disgusting that someone would do that.'10 Jun 03:55 AM
New ZealandMan admits New Year's Day murder of baby, violent attack on two othersThe infant was killed at a home in Hamilton on January 1 this year.09 Jun 11:26 PM
New ZealandTaupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery chargesThe man is one of three accused of trying to bribe the complainant.09 Jun 11:00 PM
CrimePolice release images of suspect wanted after stabbing South Auckland man in 70sThe attack on a man in his 70s was outside Papakura Intermediate School.09 Jun 10:47 PM
Kahu‘I didn’t want him to go’: Father of teen stabbed to death at party regrets their final fightPolice have not made any arrests despite 50 people attending the party.09 Jun 09:32 PM
PoliticsLes Mills identified as gym where Luxon's former staffer took women's photosThe gym manager told the Herald they take the safety of their members seriously.09 Jun 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPonsonby CEO's charge upgraded, faces trial for alleged road-rage assaultThe CEO's lawyer is trying to obtain audio of a 16-minute 111 call to police.09 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Insider threat': NZ and Pacific being corrupted by organised crime - expertsExperts recommend a national anti-corruption agency to investigate reports of bribery.09 Jun 05:00 PM