AucklandHarbour bridge crash causing snarls across motorway networkCommuters should expect delays and take extra care when driving across the bridge.27 Aug 04:08 AM
New Zealand'Ride free': Tributes for decorated Kiwi cop killed in US motorbike crash Detective Sergeant Brian Woodcock died in a crash in Arizona on August 18.27 Aug 04:02 AM
New ZealandMan dies in single-vehicle crash near Gore Emergency services responded to the crash on Old Coach Rd just after 10 this morning.27 Aug 02:39 AM
ChristchurchWoman died in police cell after 'tense and dangerous' police calloutThe death has been referred to the Coroner and Independent Police Conduct Authority.27 Aug 02:16 AM
New ZealandPolice close Wellington street while investigating 'item of concern'Six police cars and Defence Force experts were present at the scene. 27 Aug 01:38 AM
WorldCop killer on the run could be heavily armed and hiding in a bunkerPolice believe self-styled 'sovereign citizen' has multiple powerful firearms with him. 27 Aug 12:15 AM
ChristchurchWatch: 'Could have been catastrophic': Scary near miss as child crosses roadPolice said the close call could have been a 'catastrophic event'.26 Aug 11:24 PM
New ZealandHighway reopens after animal scraps spill causes 18-hour closureAnimal scraps spilled from a truck, closing SH2 in Waipawa.26 Aug 10:57 PM
Business'Tombstoning': Adviser allegedly pockets $260K in insurance commission from made-up clientsThe Financial Markets Authority has cancelled the licence of Les Vela Ltd. 26 Aug 10:56 PM
New ZealandMother pleads not guilty after baby's body found in Albert ParkA 36-year-old woman is charged with concealing the dead body of a child. 26 Aug 10:13 PM
New ZealandPolice promised more information-collecting powers, details scant The police union says officers desperately need clearer laws.26 Aug 08:28 PM
WorldFrom local footy to fugitive - a journey into conspiracy theoriesHe allegedly killed two police officers and wounded a third.26 Aug 06:45 PM
New Zealand'High risk': Man accused of approaching schoolgirls was under preventive detention orderLeo Goodwin, 53, breached conditions by approaching girls under 16.26 Aug 08:53 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after sixth alleged firearms incident in Levin since last weekThere were five alleged firearms incidents in Levin last week.26 Aug 08:15 AM
New ZealandPolice launch homicide probe after man dies at Gisborne housePolice are speaking with several people but no ongoing public risk has been identified.26 Aug 05:44 AM
CrimeHow did baby found in wheelie bin die? Police unsure after autopsyA woman has been charged with interfering with remains as police await pathology results.26 Aug 05:06 AM
Crime'You've got me': Policeman accused of striking man on ground with sponge-round launcherThe former tactical unit officer, who is on trial, claims it was an accident.26 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Failed to respond': Mayday call mystery deepens in Cook StraitPolice suspended the Cook Strait boat search after hours of effort.26 Aug 03:22 AM
New ZealandPolice make 'significant' cannabis bust at rural Hawke's Bay addressTwo men, aged 33 and 44, are charged with cannabis cultivation.26 Aug 02:42 AM
WorldEx-cop pleads not guilty to double murder charges in NSW courtBeau Lamarre-Condon pleads not guilty to double murder charges.26 Aug 02:02 AM
Business'It really ruined me': Clients left in lurch by elusive contractorMany clients reported substandard work and unfulfilled contracts.26 Aug 12:32 AM
World'Failed to see': Toddler hit by van while crossing with fatherA 2-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being struck at a pedestrian crossing.26 Aug 12:05 AM
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
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
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
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
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
