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 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
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
