New ZealandArrested man claims police beat him, then released him to walk 20km back to NapierCops say John Heremaia “actively and violently” resisted arrest, and assaulted an officer.23 May 02:13 AM
New Zealand'Do the right thing': Mother's plea for justice in son's stabbingHeartbreak continues for Kaea Karauria's family as teen's killer remains free.23 May 12:57 AM
New Zealand'Very uncomfortable': Cops called after man approaches teen on beach to take photosPolice discussed acceptable behaviour with the man after the incident.23 May 12:37 AM
New ZealandPolice seize 400kg of cannabis, cocaine in major Auckland bustThree arrests were made, including two Vietnamese nationals in Kumeū.23 May 12:21 AM
New Zealand‘Not telling us the truth’: Investigation into slaying of Napier teen outside party being hampered'We know who is not telling us the truth. They need to reconsider what they have told us.'22 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Frankly stupid': Police say issues 'ongoing' after 8-year-old hit by dirt bikePolice have received some footage of an 8-year-old boy being struck in Flaxmere.22 May 05:26 AM
CrimeFourth person charged in Gulf Harbour body-in-bag caseA 64-year-old man was arrested at an Ōrewa property this morning.22 May 04:16 AM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Every budget item in one interactiveUse the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.22 May 02:41 AM
CrimeMurder charge laid over Northland man's death, police seek further informationPolice are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.22 May 02:03 AM
World'Brutal execution': Tradie gunned down outside Sydney homePolice found a torched car and a small gun in the suburb soon afterwards.22 May 01:22 AM
WorldTerrorism offences: Irish rapper charged for displaying flag at concertVideo showing Hezbollah flag at concert surfaced online, prompting a police investigation.21 May 07:52 PM
New ZealandThe horrifying ordeal behind Auckland's high-profile gang torture caseThe victim was tortured with drills, hot water and a metal pole.21 May 09:41 AM
WorldWoman visited death cap mushroom web page a year before fatal lunch, jury toldSearches made on a computer found at Erin Patterson’s home have been a revealed in trial.21 May 09:08 AM
New Zealand'Cold but otherwise unharmed': Man who escaped police found after returning homeThe 36-year-old man was arrested at a Whakarau Rd address about 9.30am.21 May 06:50 AM
New Zealand'Disheartened, angry': Auckland high school cancels LGBTQ+ event after threats“Events like Lil Gay Out are not just social gatherings—they are lifelines."21 May 06:02 AM
New ZealandTwo people caught after attempted burglary in Hūnua, AucklandThe property had been targeted four times during the past few weeks.21 May 04:25 AM
New ZealandStudent assaulted by fellow student; emergency services on the sceneEmergency services were called just after 2pm today. 21 May 03:21 AM
New ZealandArmed police arrest two, seize firearm in South Auckland raidA 38-year-old man is charged with unlawful possession of a pistol.21 May 02:41 AM
New Zealand'Please God, not my son': Family's pain remains as killer confesses 20 years on Michael Slade died in a house bus fire that police thought was accidental.21 May 12:33 AM
New ZealandFormer top real estate agent's home detention bid thrown out despite 'savage' prison attackThe Crown calls Aaron Drever a calculated criminal lacking self-awareness.20 May 10:13 PM
New ZealandFamily want answers from men who left a hitchhiker to die alone, trapped in crashed carPolice never charged anyone after Hemi Rapaea's death on SH2, south of Hastings, in 2016.20 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A bloody beating': Police find victim unsteady on his feet at scene of fatal attack Javon Aranui was rushed to hospital in an ambulance but died the next day.20 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Obey the rules, Government tells Te Pāti Māori, but what about pay equity rules?OPINION: Rules can be used against those without power.20 May 03:48 AM
New ZealandTeen charged with assault with weapon after bottles thrown at cycle race from uteThe black ute has also been seized and police are aiming to speak to the driver.20 May 01:49 AM
New ZealandTeen avoids conviction for giving cop concussion after he 'swung a haymaker'Police were trying to find out what had happened to the defendant's injured sister.19 May 09:50 PM
EntertainmentTragic loss: TikTok star's son dies after pool accidentTrigg Kiser, 3, died after being pulled from a backyard pool.19 May 07:19 PM
PoliticsPolice response to family violence questioned: NGOs considering ‘stab vests’ for staffMinister Karen Chhour's advisory group is flagging serious risks of injury or death. 19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely devastating': Mum's tribute, homicide investigation into daughter's deathPolice seek mystery pink woman who helped after ute smashed into power pole.19 May 07:52 AM
New ZealandBus driver charged with manslaughter after bus stop attackThe 34-year-old bus driver has been stood down. 19 May 06:10 AM
New ZealandFatally injured man lived long enough to tell police he was 'jumped'Two people are on trial for Javon Aranui's murder in Hastings in 2023.19 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandA 59-year-old charged after bus crash injures five Auckland studentsCharge follows incident where a bus hit a tree in South Auckland.19 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandHundreds of grieving students perform haka for victim of house fireNavaeh Ngamoki-Porter, 14, was rescued from the burning building, but later died. 19 May 04:44 AM
New ZealandEx-top cop's 'super injunction' lifts but media can't report details of allegationsFormer deputy police commissioner fighting to stop publication of new allegations.19 May 03:57 AM
New Zealand$450m crypto theft: Assets seized in FBI-led raid on Wellington-based manAssets include cash, cryptocurrency and high-value goods.19 May 03:27 AM
