New ZealandOne dead, one injured after SH3 crashState Highway 3 at Awakino remains closed. No detour is available.29 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandTrade Me auction of prison uniform prompts police probeCorrections said it was trying to determine who the seller was. 29 Apr 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Butchered': Pruning of pōhutukawa in reserve sparks outrageThe council condemned the act, saying it harms the environment and community.29 Apr 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice Minister lays down the law and orders new swim test for 149 cop graduatesTwo wings of police recruits weren't given a swim test due to a cryptosporidium outbreak.29 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandWoman who received $158k in bank transfer error could face charge, jail time: expertThe money was allegedly used for cars and sent to a boyfriend and a relative.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in Feilding, police treat death as unexplainedPolice were called to the address about 12.50pm29 Apr 08:22 AM
New ZealandMissing Wellington 12-year-old found safe and taken home to parentsWilliam's father said it was a tough few days with mixed messages involved.29 Apr 07:56 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate South Auckland funeral home fire as arsonOfficers say they have not yet linked the fire to a dispute over a Mongrel Mobster's body.29 Apr 07:16 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witness who reported Toyota cutting corners 'shortly' before fatal crashThe Toyota RAV4's driver is due to be sentenced next week.29 Apr 04:16 AM
New ZealandPolice making 'urgent inquiries' after man found in Queenstown street in a critical conditionThe 33-year-old man was taken to hospital in a critical condition. 29 Apr 02:36 AM
New ZealandFerry company confirms passenger was rescued after ‘jumping overboard’ Travellers have praised ferry staff for the swift manner they dealt with the emergency.28 Apr 10:34 PM
New ZealandMissing 12-year-old William Walmsley contacts family, offers hopeHis father said William's behaviour was out of character and worrying.28 Apr 07:33 PM
WorldMan rescued from Mt Fuji twice in one weekA Chinese student was airlifted from the mountain. Four days later, he was rescued again.28 Apr 09:36 AM
New ZealandArmed police standoff at Auckland supermarketPolice pulled their Tasers and rifles on a man at Woolworths Quay St after he allegedly brought a fake gun onto a bus on Saturday.Watch28 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandTense video shows armed police standoff at Akl supermarketPolice came to arrest a man who allegedly took a fake gun onto a bus. 28 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate after Hastings house targeted in early morning shootingOfficers were called to the Cobham Place address about 3am.28 Apr 04:23 AM
New ZealandFuneral home fire linked to family fight over Mongrel Mobster's bodyFour people were seen running from the area around the home last night. 28 Apr 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Coward' father who killed son, 6, in fiery crash freed from prison Niklas Gebhardt was jailed in 2022 after being convicted of manslaughter. 28 Apr 03:47 AM
New ZealandOne injured after car hits tree in Pyes PāOne vehicle has crashed and the road remains open.28 Apr 03:03 AM
WorldCanada car-ramming suspect faces eight murder chargesKai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder.28 Apr 02:03 AM
New ZealandGang conflict warrant invoked 28 times amid Hawke’s Bay tensionsShots were fired at gang-related houses in Wairoa last Tuesday.28 Apr 01:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: Masked machete-wielding robber storms Lower Hutt dairyA man has been arrested and charged over the incident on Saturday.28 Apr 01:07 AM
New ZealandPolice push for fresh info on Auck mum who vanished in 2018Police fear Leonie Emery has been the victim of foul play.28 Apr 12:07 AM
New Zealand'Extremely concerning': Liquor stores caught selling booze to minorsFive liquor stores in and around Tauranga have been caught selling booze to minors.27 Apr 08:58 PM
New ZealandArmed police outside Auckland funeral home following blazeScene guards remain in place while an examination of the damage was under way.27 Apr 08:07 PM
New ZealandFatal Anzac Day crash: Second injured person stable, inquiries ongoingPolice seek witnesses and dashcam footage from the area.27 Apr 06:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No interference': Minister on defensive after police announce audit over fitness test breachesAn audit will review applications over six months for further breaches.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of police recruits investigated after fitness test breaches revealedPolice will conduct an audit, assessing applicants over a six-month period. Video / Alex Burton, Alyse WrightWatch27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice Investigate Fire at South Auckland Funeral DirectorsFire and Emergency crews from South Auckland stations have attended an unexplained fire at a Funeral home in Mangere overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Apr 03:03 PM
New ZealandLong-weekend traffic slowed by three-vehicle crash near central AucklandThe crash was reported to police at about 5.30pm.27 Apr 07:01 AM
World'Devastated': Multiple people killed, man arrested after vehicle ploughs into festival crowd in Canada'Bodies everywhere' as a vehicle rammed a crowd at a Vancouver street festival.27 Apr 06:08 AM
New ZealandOne dead, another seriously injured in Canterbury crashA single car rolled over on Lake Sumner Rd.27 Apr 06:01 AM
New ZealandHave you seen William? Police appeal for information on missing 12yoWilliam was last seen at 7.30pm on April 26.27 Apr 04:54 AM
New Zealand'Serious condition': One person hospitalised after Blockhouse Bay assaultA scene guard was in place today.27 Apr 04:25 AM