New ZealandMan missing after falling into river near Wairere Falls, Waikato Fire and Emergency NZ and LandSAR are assisting police in the search.19 Apr 05:26 AM
New ZealandMan 'vanished' from Auckland Airport, 'cleared security', never boarded flightKory-Dean Wirihana's family have pleaded for information on his whereabouts. 18 Apr 10:09 PM
New Zealand'Left without answers': How new interactive missing persons map could be ‘game-changer’ The map records last known locations, aiding searches for human remains.18 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandMissing autistic teen found safe and well, police sayThe teenager went missing from her Mangorei Rd in New Plymouth on Friday.18 Apr 08:36 PM
New Zealand'It can be heavy-handed': Police pull back from mental health callouts'Really, there needs to be some involvement from everybody.'18 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Whole roof is gone': Fire crews battling apartment building blaze in West AklA nearby restaurant worker says the whole building has 'disappeared'. 18 Apr 09:15 AM
New ZealandPolice seeking witnesses after cyclist dies after crash in New PlymouthThe cyclist was taken to hospital but died a few days later.18 Apr 05:40 AM
WorldBody found in burned-out car after violent kidnapping in Sydney's southwestFive masked men kidnapped a 45-year-old woman after assaulting her 8-year-old son.18 Apr 03:50 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Northland crash; part of SH12 closedThe sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.18 Apr 03:12 AM
New Zealand'Faceless' future: Mark Lundy's nervous return to society after decades behind barsFriend Dave Jones says people do not need to worry about their safety.18 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Fight for innocence' to continue as double murderer Lundy freed from jail Life does not mean life in New Zealand in terms of never being released, his lawyer said.17 Apr 07:27 AM
New ZealandTwo by Twos: 'Several' new police investigations after 27 people make abuse claimsPolice say 27 people in NZ reported allegations of sexual abuse within secretive church.17 Apr 06:25 AM
New ZealandSH2 median barrier fight: Campaigners claim truck drove on wrong sideWire median barriers have removed right turns on SH2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa.17 Apr 05:05 AM
New ZealandShots allegedly fired at vehicle in Rotorua, police seek infoA gun was allegedly fired at a vehicle in Rotorua's Ōwhata suburb.17 Apr 12:44 AM
New ZealandPortable building theft leaves man without emergency housingBusiness owner laments criminals taking firm's "last available unit in the Hokianga area".17 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice respond to potential firearms sighting in WhanganuiOfficers were active on Guyton St and Wicksteed St about 10.30am on Thursday.16 Apr 11:38 PM
New Zealand‘Well embedded’: National MP now admits being member of 'cult' under FBI sex abuse probeHamish Campbell last week claimed his connection to the group was through family. 16 Apr 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The enduring questions at Mark Lundy's parole hearing todaySteve Braunias previews Mark Lundy's parole hearing at Tongariro Prison today.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandScooter rider critically injured in collision with van towing trailerThe rider and the van collided about 1pm at the intersection of Cargill and Stuart St. 16 Apr 04:48 AM
CrimeMan jailed for major South Island tobacco seizurePolice found an unlicensed tobacco site with 423kg of loose tobacco and machinery.16 Apr 04:46 AM
New Zealand'Smashed it across the road': Woman in critical condition after crash in StillwaterEmergency services were called to the scene at about 2.30pm.16 Apr 04:40 AM
Crime'Very agitated' Frenchman bit police officers after they stopped him for doing U-turnThe tourist didn't hold a driver's licence and was here on a working holiday.16 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead, road closed after Hamilton crashPolice said the road may be closed for some time.16 Apr 02:47 AM
New ZealandMissing possum trapper in South Island found Food and gear left at Cedar Hut had remained untouched since March 30.16 Apr 12:03 AM
New ZealandOne dead in machinery incident in WhangāreiWorkSafe has been notified, and inquiries into the incident are ongoing.15 Apr 07:10 PM
New Zealand'Kindest person, biggest heart': Woman found dead in Waiuku vehicle identified A man, 50, has been charged with assault after her death in Waiuku.15 Apr 08:03 AM
New ZealandTwo dead in separate South Island highway crashesThe Serious Crash Unit is examining the scenes.15 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandPolice look for silver Nissan after Huntly aggravated robberyThree men allegedly assaulted an employee at a commercial premises on Sunday.15 Apr 02:49 AM
Politics'Restore law and order': Govt claims key crime target metBut it admits the data it is using is 'volatile'.15 Apr 01:52 AM
New ZealandArmed police raid Christchurch houseThe incident involving multiple officers happened around 10am. 14 Apr 10:37 PM
New ZealandFirefighters extinguish blaze at Epsom house fireFire crews have extinguished a blaze at a home on Ellerton Road in Mt Eden. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Apr 03:16 PM
New Zealand$19.7m drug haul: Customs' major meth and cocaine bust at Auckland AirportA 24-year-old was charged after 2kg of cocaine was found in his suitcase.14 Apr 06:03 AM
New ZealandTauranga man accused of stealing ambulance equipment He is also charged with unlawfully possessing police property.14 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandGun-wielding man jumps into nurse's car, threatens her outside hospitalPolice are still looking for a man who jumped into the hospital worker's back seat.14 Apr 01:16 AM
