New ZealandPolice search Manawatū River after report of person in fast moving waterPolice said they received a report about 9.30am from someone who believed they saw a person in the Manawatū River, near Fitzherbert Bridge. Video / SuppliedWatch21 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandPolice seek CCTV of man missing from Motueka for more than a weekNathan Green, 52, was last seen in the Herring Stream Rd area on April 14.21 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandFamily at centre of Hastings triple homicide was unknown to Oranga TamarikiA man in Wellington Hospital with stab wounds is a police person of interest.20 Apr 10:25 PM
WorldGun battle traps more than 200 tourists at Rio viewpointMore than 200 people were stranded atop Morro Dois Irmaos for two hours.20 Apr 09:25 PM
New ZealandYouths arrested after attempted aggravated robbery in ChristchurchThe youths fled in two vehicles reported to be stolen from the area.20 Apr 09:10 PM
New ZealandPolice lay 13 new charges over alleged sex offending linked to Hastings manPolice have laid the new charges in relation to alleged offending near Tūrangi on March 7.20 Apr 04:52 AM
New Zealand'It is devastating': Community shocked by fatal house firePolice are still working to establish the circumstances of the fire.20 Apr 04:26 AM
New Zealand'Grief no family should ever have to carry': Outpouring after mum, two daughters killedThe suburban homicide has shocked the Hawke’s Bay city of Hastings.20 Apr 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHelicopter rival lands: Family firm bringing Bell into local marketPlush helicopter aimed at private buyers as global market shows signs of stability.20 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice enlist drone, boats to search Christchurch red zone for woman missing for eight monthsRowena Walker was last seen on August 14 on Bassett Street with an associate.20 Apr 01:27 AM
New ZealandTeen girl seriously burned pulling 6-year-old brother from car after fiery fatal crashBike rider died and teenage girl burned saving her young brother in Coast crash.20 Apr 01:24 AM
New Zealand'Unimaginable loss': Father killed in SH1 crash leaves young family behindKeelan Breeze McCann, 30, died at the scene of the SH1 crash.20 Apr 12:50 AM
New Zealand Man, 30, named as victim in fatal SH1 collisionAnother person was seriously injured and remains in hospital in a stable condition.19 Apr 08:29 PM
New ZealandOne dead, others injured in serious crash in TairāwhitiPart of SH35 near Whāngārā is closed while the Serious Crash Unit looks at the scene.19 Apr 08:18 PM
WorldEight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting during domestic disputeThe children, aged from 1 to 14, were shot at two homes in Shreveport.19 Apr 08:17 PM
New ZealandWoman and children believed killed in Hastings incidentA man is in hospital and police say there is no risk to the wider public.19 Apr 07:47 PM
WellingtonMan missing at Shelly Beach, KaiparaEmergency services were called at 1pm but the man is still unaccounted for.19 Apr 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Horrific' triple homicide will 'ripple through community', Hastings' mayor saysOne person died at the scene and two others died shortly afterwards in hospital.19 Apr 03:04 AM
New ZealandOne person found dead after Napier house fire, police investigatingEmergency services were called to Main North Rd in Bay View at 5am.18 Apr 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'White-collar drug': Why this region is NZ's cocaine hotspotIt comes as the country hits a record high for the drug’s consumption.18 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandCan a new taskforce turn around Whangārei's emptying city centre?Closures include Merric and The Co-operative Bank's Whangārei branches.18 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice hunt man with 'gothic or Irish clover' neck tattoo after home intrusionOccupants woke about 4.30am to find an unknown man inside their home.18 Apr 02:20 AM
CrimeGrieving man attacked at cemetery while leaning over wife's graveThe man in his 70s was left 'extremely shaken' but has forgiven attacker Anthony Archbold.18 Apr 12:05 AM
New ZealandPolice probe link between fatal house fire and fatal crash near RuapehuBoth deceased are yet to be formally identified by police.17 Apr 11:57 PM
New ZealandPolice warn of dodgy gardeners after elderly man billed $3500 for two hours' work The alleged scammers drove the man in his 70s to the bank to get the cash.17 Apr 07:01 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday April 17, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Claims the Prime Minister’s leadership is on the rocks and police are in the early stages of reviewing Auckland's DNA database| Friday April 17, 2026Watch17 Apr 03:15 AM
New ZealandPolice defy district’s top cop by posting pay protest stickers in stationThe 'Repay the Risk' campaign is the union's first in its 90-year history.17 Apr 03:14 AM
WellingtonMore women complain of Wellington sugar daddy's 'concerning behaviour' as cops mull chargesThe behaviour of a man offering women money for companionship appears to have escalated.17 Apr 01:47 AM
New ZealandMeet 12-week-old police pup PharaohThere's a long journey ahead before Pharaoh becomes a fully-fledged police dog. Video / Brodie StoneWatch16 Apr 11:00 PM
CrimeDet Insp Scott Beard speaks to media following Malcolm Rewa sentencingDetective Inspector Scott Beard and Crown prosecutor Alysha McClintock spoke to the media following Malcolm Rewa sentencing at the Auckland High Court. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Apr 10:44 PM
ChristchurchPolice car involved in serious Canterbury crash, SH1 closedThe two-vehicle crash happened on Main South Rd in Burnham.16 Apr 10:35 PM
New ZealandRoads reopen, evacuation order ends after gas leak at holiday hotspotCampground at popular beach community among areas evacuated after leak detected.16 Apr 08:57 PM
New Zealand'Hearts are breaking': Rugby club, mayor pay tribute to boys killed in KawerauThe boys, aged 10 and 12, died when a riverbank collapsed.16 Apr 08:32 PM
New ZealandUnion says police memo on pay bargaining a bid to ‘intimidate members’The 'Repay the Risk' push seeks pay that reflects dangers faced on duty.16 Apr 06:49 AM
