New ZealandTwo dead in two-vehicle crash blocking SH3 near New PlymouthThe fatal accident occurred on Main North Rd near Ohanga Rd.18 Mar 08:14 AM
New ZealandFive teens arrested after two service station break-insThe five teenagers, aged 15 and 16, will appear in the Whangārei Youth Court.18 Mar 05:25 AM
New ZealandMiramar incident: Critically injured man dies in hospitalThe man was found on a footpath in Miramar about 2.20am on Monday. 18 Mar 04:03 AM
WorldAlleged meth driver visits Maccas drive-thru during chase, crashes into cop shopThe driver drank from a watering can during the bizarre low-speed pursuit. 18 Mar 03:59 AM
New ZealandPolice name Japanese man found dead on SH6 near QueenstownThe man found dead on a remote alpine roadside was a 22-year-old from Japan. 18 Mar 03:31 AM
New ZealandSecond Auckland funeral director charged with one count of interfering with human remainsThe police investigation centres on bodies at Waikumete Cemetery mausoleum.18 Mar 03:15 AM
New Zealand‘Massive problem’: Man five times over limit drank bottle of vodka then ‘went for a drive’The 35-year-old had been sentenced just months earlier for the same thing.18 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandAdult male killed by train at Invercargill pedestrian crossingThe accident is the second time a person has been hit by a train in the past week.18 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandTwo men charged after man assaulted and shot in South Auckland Police said there was no doubt the shooting was deeply concerning for neighbours.18 Mar 12:59 AM
New ZealandYoung NZ mum holidaying at Swiss ski resort no longer missingPolice told the Herald they were advised Hawley has made contact with her family. 17 Mar 10:56 PM
New ZealandOrere Pt Death: Police taser to provide vital video and audio for investigationPolice officers involved are being drug-tested and will be interviewed this week.17 Mar 10:13 PM
New ZealandPublic warned not to approach wanted manPolice seek Sam Te Puni Tainui, 28, with a warrant for arrest.17 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandWild goose chase: Report of swimmers in distress sparks rescue missionRescue teams in Tauranga responded to reports of swimmers in distress.17 Mar 08:03 PM
New ZealandTeen accused of critically injuring woman in Chch park now facing ‘serious’ sex chargesThe 16-year-old is now facing serious sexual violence charges. 17 Mar 07:50 PM
CrimeBullets fired into packed rural pub near Wairoa, police investigate gang linksPolice are searching for a white hatchback seen in the area before the shooting.17 Mar 06:02 PM
New ZealandThe ‘defining moment’ that inspired Whanganui’s newest cop'It made me realise that I truly had what was needed to put others first.' 17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Really good man’: Filipino father identified as innocent crash victimThe victim's flatmate describes how he spoke to him only a few hours earlier.17 Mar 07:02 AM
New ZealandMan seriously injured, woman arrested after Auckland incidentThe man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, police said.17 Mar 05:32 AM
New ZealandPedestrian dead after being hit by train, second in a weekKiwiRail says the Invercargill tragedy happened at a pedestrian crossing.17 Mar 05:20 AM
New ZealandPolice crack down on boy racers, say supporters will face consequencesPolice dished out fines and impounded a vehicle in Manawatū over the weekend.17 Mar 05:03 AM
New ZealandDriver, 22, charged after fatal Auckland crash during alleged police pursuitA man was killed after the car crashed into him on a busy city street.17 Mar 03:47 AM
New Zealand‘I’ll kill you’: Staff attacked, customers hide as armed robbers plunder gold jewelleryThe owner says he 'hadn't slept a wink' since the robbery.17 Mar 03:00 AM
CrimePensioner celebrates b'day with a court appearance for drink drivingNow he plans to move to Thailand permanently after cashing in his Kiwisaver.17 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandCouch fires, booze, and burned wallaby: Police investigating student celebrationsMany of Dunedin's students began celebrations before 6am.17 Mar 01:25 AM
New Zealand‘Our dreams are gone’: Tradie dad is victim of fatal crash involving driver allegedly fleeing policeThe man died after a car allegedly fleeing police crashed into him on a busy city street.16 Mar 11:05 PM
New ZealandDunedin bus hub stabbing: 14-year-old guilty of manslaughterThe jury took more than two days to come to its verdict. 16 Mar 10:09 PM
New ZealandDriver charged after car smashes into house, sleeping couple escape serious injuriesHusband pulled the car off his wife, who thought she was 'going to die'.16 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandPenrose crash: One killed, another critically hurt after driver flees policeA person has been killed and another critically injured after driver allegedly fleeing police in Auckland. Video / Michael Craig/SuppliedWatch16 Mar 09:35 PM
New Zealand‘No remorse’: 50-year-old jailed for child abuse imagery – againThe man had nine different user accounts for apps to exchange photos and videos.16 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Absolute miracle’: Hero hubby lifts car off wife after driver smashes into bedroomThe woman woke up to 'pressure on her chest' and thought she was 'going to die'.16 Mar 05:18 AM
New ZealandOne person killed, another critically hurt after fleeing driver crashes into two carsThe major Auckland road remains closed.16 Mar 03:29 AM
New Zealand‘Close to home’: Man killed in Whangārei homicide; murder charge laid Emergency services called to Norfolk St where a man was unresponsive, died at scene. 16 Mar 01:15 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after Hamilton homicideA second victim remains in a critical condition in hospital.15 Mar 09:20 PM
New ZealandTipenes say ‘not us’ to news of second arrest in scam, burials-mishandling caseEx-employee Fiona Bakulich admitted ruse last month. A second person has been arrested.15 Mar 07:12 PM
