New Zealand'No other persons sought': Homicide probe continues over 77-year-old man's deathA man died after being found critically injured in Hōreke in the Far North.23 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandFormer top cop 'strongly denies' acting inappropriately over firearms licencesPolice Minister Mark Mitchell says the police commissioner is 'looking into the matter'.23 May 07:23 AM
New Zealand'It was just too hot': Man dies after ute smashes into garage, bursts into flamesPolice are investigating the crash, which happened just after 3.30pm.23 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandArmed police arrest two men after firearms incident in GisbornePolice found two firearms after searching a nearby address.23 May 06:13 AM
New ZealandHave you seen Michael? Police, family fear for missing Wellington manHe was last seen on CCTV in Petone on Monday.23 May 04:33 AM
New ZealandArrests after video of attack by teens on girl posted to social mediaPolice were called to a serious assault in Papatoetoe, Auckland, on Thursday night.23 May 03:38 AM
CrimeAccused pleads not guilty to murder of 'beloved mother' in Whangārei parkYvonne Chapman, 66, was shot at Onerahi's Beach Rd public reserve in February.23 May 03:26 AM
New ZealandPolice 'urgently' seek ute driver after road-rage knife incidentThe aggressive incident in Tauranga this week was caught on dashcam.23 May 02:58 AM
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
