WorldThird person charged in alleged murder case of Pheobe BishopThe latest accused allegedly used Pheobe Bishop's phone after her disappearance on May 15.25 Aug 10:20 PM
WorldChild, 3, walks into China hospital with fruit knife lodged in her head Doctors performed a craniotomy to remove the blade and the girl is now stable.25 Aug 08:29 PM
WorldAlmost 800 UK shoplifting offences go unsolved each dayData reveal 18% rise in number of investigations closed by police with no suspect.25 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandJealousy led to woman murdering cousin, assaulting partner at Far North holiday parkKaytee Ngaire Tahau, 48, admitted murdering her cousin Saralee Moke in April 2024.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Struggling with its identity': Police boss offers blunt assessment of police college cultureThe email followed Herald revelations that some police applicants bypassed fitness tests.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Struggling with its identity': Police boss' email offers blunt assessment of police college cultureRichard Chambers ordered changes after revelations of standards slipping among police recruits. Video / Marty Melville, Cameron PitneyWatch25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMissing in Hamilton: 14-year-old girl disappeared after bus ridePaige, 14, was last seen on Hukanui Road around 11.30am today.25 Aug 07:42 AM
New Zealand'Deeply saddening': Search for missing fisherman at notorious spotThe person hasn't been located; the search is ongoing near Raglan.25 Aug 03:24 AM
New ZealandPolice seek man over assaults on elderly, robbery outside supermarketTwo elderly victims were attacked at Woolworths Hobsonville. 25 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandWoman surrenders passport, given bail after newborn baby's body found in park A 36-year-old woman appeared in Auckland District Court today. 25 Aug 01:25 AM
Kahu'Appalling racist language': Race Relations Commissioner slams police emailRace Relations Commissioner condemns three recent incidents of "vile racist abuse".25 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand$37m of meth seized after 'dry run' linked to Killer BeezThe 124kg seized could have caused $129.9m in social harm, police said. 25 Aug 12:15 AM
New ZealandMore charges for Wānaka couple charged with $1m fake cancer treatment fraudThe couple have been in custody since their arrest in Wanaka and were refused bail today.24 Aug 10:40 PM
New ZealandWoman dies in police custody in Christchurch The woman was found unresponsive in her cell just before 7am. 24 Aug 09:30 PM
Herald NOWPM on major events fund, police training and stimulating the economyPrime Minister Christopher Luxon talks to Ryan Bridge about changes to major events fund, police training issues and planned projects to stimulate the economy.Watch24 Aug 08:26 PM
World'Nation of suspects': Rights groups alarmed at UK's facial-recognition roll-outData capture has been used outside Oasis concerts, rugby games, and Notting Hill Carnival.24 Aug 07:00 PM
WorldUK asylum system under fire as protests escalateThe Government plans a new body to speed up appeals.24 Aug 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSenior police paint damning picture of new cops ‘barely’ equipped for basic dutiesTraining changes are planned, with a review already underway.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Barely' equipped: Concerns over new police recruits' readinessSenior police raised issues in a survey obtained exclusively by the Herald's investigative reporter Michael Morrah.Watch24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandInsanity defence planned as hostel fire murder trial startsFive people died in the Loafers Lodge blaze in May 2023 in Wellington.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 4WD crashes through bike shelter, plunges into sea off Waiheke ferry terminalA pensioner was fined for drink driving after a crash that also mangled bikes and railing.24 Aug 06:54 AM
New ZealandMan assaulted in Tokoroa after stopping to help another driverThe man was allegedly assaulted just after 4am on Friday. 24 Aug 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCash, condoms and the law: Kiwi sex workers reveal all in new book In the early 1990s, police officers confiscated condoms as evidence of sex work "offences"24 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandLarge fire at Auckland playground treated as suspiciousEmergency services received multiple calls about the fire in Flat Bush last night.23 Aug 08:15 PM
New ZealandPolice warn 11 schools after man seeks inappropriate favours Parents are advised to teach children safe travel and report concerns.23 Aug 08:20 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, two critical after weekend of serious crashes across NZTwo people died in crashes in Northland and South Taranaki overnight.23 Aug 06:23 AM
New ZealandGang crackdown in Levin leads to seizure of four guns, knifeA warrant was issued after four firearms incidents in four days.23 Aug 04:48 AM
New Zealand'Excess breath alcohol': Elderly woman fined after car plunges off Waiheke ferry terminalPensioner fined for drink driving after crash which also mangled parked bikes and railing.23 Aug 02:46 AM
WorldFive dead after bus carrying tourists crashes in New York StateIt's believed the driver became distracted, lost control and over-corrected.23 Aug 12:04 AM
WorldBrisbane man drives away from alleged arson attack on fireThe car, engulfed in flames, was found 1.5km away in a park.22 Aug 10:50 PM
WorldConspiracy theorist podcaster charged with partner's murderHis podcast Waking World discusses the occult and spirituality.22 Aug 10:01 PM
AucklandPredator teacher worked as Santa at three Auckland malls after vetting failureScentre Group is reviewing vetting processes after learning the man had prior convictions.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Don't dwell on the what ifs': Auckland cop shot in the face during Queen St killings Two years on, Shaun Winstanley shares his recovery story – and new coffee business.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDesperate plea for missing womanThe 33-year-old woman has been missing since last Friday.22 Aug 06:54 AM
