AucklandEmergency response after West Auckland house fire in New LynnEmergency services were called to the New Lynn blaze at 1.37pm today.08 Dec 02:25 AM
New ZealandTongariro blaze grows to 322ha as fire crews brace for days of battleThe fire has grown to 322ha and is only about 25% contained.08 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 8, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Police Minister defends his response, Luxon confident police will act over warning issues and stern message on child violence | Monday, December 8, 2025Watch07 Dec 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Pretty sloppy': PM criticises police over formal warning botch-upA police review found only 37% of sampled warnings between 2019 and 2024 were lawful.07 Dec 10:34 PM
EntertainmentTara Reid says she feels ‘bullied and judged’ after drink probeReid says she woke in hospital after one drink with no memory of the night.07 Dec 08:55 PM
Herald NOWWho Knew What And When? Coster’s Claims Under ScrutinyNZ Herald's Political Editor Thomas Coughlan talks Herald NOW through the big political stories.Watch07 Dec 07:55 PM
New Zealand'Absolute utter nonsense': Minister hits back at former police boss' McSkimming timeline Mark Mitchell says 36 emails on the case were wrongly redirected away from his office.07 Dec 07:46 PM
PoliticsPM says 'abject failure of leadership at top' as Coster lobs fresh claims at Police MinisterThe newly resigned former police boss yesterday unleashed a fresh disclosure timeline.07 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 8, 2025Morning Headlines | McSkimming case prompts call for changes to how political meetings are run, formal warnings issued by police could be wiped | Monday December 8Watch07 Dec 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice could wipe thousands of unlawful warnings after years of botched protocolA police review found only 37% of sampled warnings between 2019 and 2024 were lawful. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Dec 04:00 PM
Wellington'Sickened': Teen in OT care who raped child at popular playground detained indefinitelyThe teen fled his community home shortly before attacking the child in the public toilets.07 Dec 04:00 PM
Auckland'How can this happen?': Murder charge after lunchtime violence in Auckland's suburbiaA 21-year-old man has been charged with murder after an altercation between motorists.07 Dec 02:51 AM
New Zealand'Avoid the area': Major Waikato highway closed following vehicle fireEmergency services were called to the scene at about 2.20pm.07 Dec 02:40 AM
New ZealandTramper dies after beacon activated in remote West Coast bushThe tramper's body could not be recovered until the weather cleared on Saturday.07 Dec 02:19 AM
PoliticsCoster denies knowing of protocol to redirect McSkimming emails, minister says 'unfathomable'The former Police Commissioner has spoken for the first time about the scandal.06 Dec 11:54 PM
AucklandWatch: Audi erupts in flames during Auckland street raceWitnesses filmed two cars racing side by side moments before the crash. 06 Dec 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Coster's recollections are wrong': Police Minister rejects new McSkimming claimsAndrew Coster alleges Chris Hipkins and Mark Mitchell knew of Jevon McSkimming complaints.06 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandDaughter's anger after sex abuse complaint against own father 'misassigned' by policeGordon Kane died suddenly soon after her daughter made serious allegations against him. 06 Dec 09:00 PM
WorldTwelve killed as gunmen open fire in Pretoria hostel shebeenThe dead include a 3-year-old child, a 12-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl.06 Dec 06:57 PM
WellingtonKiwiRail issues warning after young people on tracks force train to stopPolice say the two young people fled the Bell Street crossing before officers arrived.06 Dec 05:51 AM
AucklandMulti-car crash flips vehicle and chokes central Auckland trafficAn elderly driver was freed from a white Toyota that flipped onto its side.06 Dec 03:05 AM
World'Violently resisted arrest': NRL great Wendell Sailor charged after road chaosPolice allege the former player was yelling and running in the road at 11pm.06 Dec 01:04 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in Papakura shooting, alleged offender on the runPolice say those involved are believed to be known to each other.05 Dec 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Unhinged': Man's $739k arson revenge after being evicted from vineyard cottageThe day after Jack Norris was meant to have left the address, he set fire to it. 05 Dec 10:00 PM
AucklandWatch: Images released of knife-wielding man storming flat before 'frenzied' killingThe victim burst into the couple's bedroom waving a large 'Bear Grylls survival knife'.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice evacuate Taranaki homes after 'item of concern' found Police were called to the Hāwera address about 2.10pm today.05 Dec 06:15 AM
AucklandHomicide investigation after man stabbed in Auckland's Mt WellingtonThe man died in Auckland City Hospital after arriving with stab wounds.05 Dec 04:12 AM
CrimeHelensville schools in lockdown after firearm incident, two people in custodyPolice were first called to a Kumeū address about 1.45pm.05 Dec 04:05 AM
New ZealandPolice bring teen’s $20k North Shore smash and grab to an endPolice will boost patrols at Auckland shopping centres as Christmas nears.05 Dec 01:09 AM
World‘Pretty scary’: Police operation after public shooting in Aussie shopping centrePolice are searching the Gregory Hills area but report no injuries so far.05 Dec 12:26 AM
New ZealandDramatic 55km dash from police across motorways ends in imitation firearms findPolice say the fleeing car was carrying three high-powered BB guns, among other items.04 Dec 10:57 PM
Auckland$33,000 pendant swallowed in Auckland jewellery heist 'recovered'A man is due to appear in the Auckland District Court next week over the alleged theft.04 Dec 10:27 PM
WorldMan accused of helping Manchester synagogue attacker spy on defence facilityMohammad Bashir, 31, is charged with four terrorism offences in the UK.04 Dec 09:07 PM
AucklandPerson in hospital after car ploughs into Auckland villaPolice are still investigating what caused the early morning crash.04 Dec 08:20 PM
