New Zealand'It's unusual for Gore': Cops hunt gunman after two people shotTwo helicopters and three ambulances were sent to the scene after last night's shooting. 17 Dec 08:20 PM
New ZealandPolice refused use of rescue chopper because they wrongly thought teenager was deadThe girl was stuck on the cliff for about four hours in the dark.17 Dec 08:15 PM
Crime'Dagger in the heart': Kyle Whorrall's mother speaks on arrests and slain son's legacyNature lover Kyle could name 100 dinosaurs aged 2 and used to beg mum for a pet tarantula.17 Dec 08:00 PM
CrimeDeputy Commissioner stays silent on McSkimming home detention sentenceA victim's advocate has called the sentence 'wrong on so many levels'. 17 Dec 07:56 PM
Herald NOWFormer Deputy Police Commissioner McSkimming gets home detention for child sex abuse imagesVictim advocate Louise Nicholas says she's "really disappointed" with the sentencing of disgraced high-ranking police officer Jevon McSkimming.Watch17 Dec 06:07 PM
New ZealandPolice cordon in place after reported Gore shooting injures two peopleSt John has three ambulances and two helicopters at the scene.17 Dec 08:20 AM
WorldYoung cop shot in head at Bondi faces long recovery as family speaks out for first timeJack Hibbert, 22, was shot in the head and shoulder on December 14.17 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt white van and discarded items after Rotorua man found deadNicholas Patrick Mitchell, 37, was found dead in a vehicle on Ford Rd on Friday evening.17 Dec 05:28 AM
World'I wanted to help': Kiwi-born hero on kebab run helped tackle Bondi shooterNew Zealander Amandeep Singh-Bola ran towards the gunfire at Bondi Beach.17 Dec 05:00 AM
AucklandArmed police swarm central city streets after samurai sword reportAuckland armed police were first told the man might be carrying a firearm.17 Dec 04:23 AM
New ZealandTauranga family weighs move to Israel after death threats at home, Bondi attack'It makes us feel that there is no safe place for Jews anywhere.'17 Dec 04:02 AM
WellingtonJevon McSkimming sentenced to home detention for child abuse imagesThe former high-ranking cop confessed he started looking for the material a decade ago.17 Dec 02:09 AM
New ZealandFamily 'ripped apart' after man murdered on the street following music festivalDavid Bridgwater was fatally shot by James Arthur Holder last year.17 Dec 01:03 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, December 17, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Historic land dispute settled, police appoint new deputy commissioner, Rob Reiner’s son charged with murder | Wednesday, December 17, 2025Watch16 Dec 11:58 PM
WorldTeenage boy arrested on suspicion of murdering 9-year-old Aria ThorpeAria Thorpe died at her home in Weston-super-Mare on Monday.16 Dec 10:59 PM
New ZealandNew deputy police boss finally appointed to replace disgraced Jevon McSkimming New deputy commissioner revealed shortly before predecessor McSkimming sentenced in court.16 Dec 08:00 PM
World'It's my home': Hugh Jackman devastated after deadly Bondi shooting'It's my home, so it hits close'. The actor's Australian base is at Bondi Beach.16 Dec 06:05 PM
New ZealandNapier woman with more than 100 relatives in Bondi reacts to terror attackMore than 100 of Rebecca Moses' relatives live in and around Bondi Beach.16 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandMother of 11yo girl killed in Kaikohe crash finds relief as teen chargedStaci Walkley, who died in the August crash, is being remembered for her big heart.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHome invasion victims still haunted by masked gang members smashing their way inThe four intruders forced the family into separate rooms at screwdriver-point.16 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuMcSkimming to be sentenced today: What the police have done since his arrestPolice say only the firearms vetting changes needed to be reversed.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'Real infants': Man who wanted to be 'famous child sex offender' jailed for 'horrific' materialThe material involving infants and animals was among the worst investigators have seen.16 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandYoung Comancheros couriers first to face justice over multi-million-dollar drug operationPolice say the Comancheros ring moved at least 30kg of drugs north and south.16 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandTwo guns found in separate overnight police stops across AucklandPolice found a 3D-printed gun and ammunition in a car in central Auckland.16 Dec 12:39 AM
CrimePolice issue arrest warrant for man linked to Ruatiti double homicide as hunt for him continues People are urged to call 111 if they see Cole and not to approach him.16 Dec 12:38 AM
New ZealandFar North fishing trip turns to tragedy as missing man named by policeMan Bock Lee, 65, of Hamilton, was swept into the sea at Tapotupotu Bay on November 23.15 Dec 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Memorial flowers stolen as Rotorua homicide victim namedThe man died after a crash, but police say his injuries were not consistent with a crash.15 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandClimbers missing on Aoraki as two others found dead in FiordlandStrong winds and rain are limiting the Aoraki/Mount Cook search effort.15 Dec 02:29 AM
New ZealandOne dead after helicopter crash near WhanganuiThe person was the sole occupant of the helicopter.15 Dec 02:06 AM
KahuBondi shooting: Kiwi describes 'hundreds running' to his cafe seeking shelterNew Zealander Tiffany Salmond says she was only 20m from the shooting.15 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandBeach tragedy: Karioitahi rip victim namedHe had been at the beach with his brother and two friends when they got into trouble.15 Dec 01:27 AM
WorldMother of Bondi gunman: ‘He’s a good boy’Police raided the family’s Bonnyrigg home hours after the Bondi massacre.15 Dec 12:22 AM
WellingtonMan stabbed in Wellington bar fightOfficers were called to Allen St's Ace of Spades bar about 1.30am on Saturday.14 Dec 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Appalling crime': Treasured pounamu headstone stolen from Christchurch cemeteryThe missing pounamu had been in Peter Wakefield’s family for many years.14 Dec 10:27 PM
