New ZealandCanterbury farm workers turn out to be Colombia-linked cocaine smugglersCriminal group imported, or tried to import, $100m of drugs.07 Sep 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Accident waiting to happen': Concern over dog attacks on vineyard sheepSheep are often left to roam free in vineyards to help keep the grass and weeds down.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAriki Rigby murder: Two years on, killers remain freeFamily and police talk about the fight for justice for slain teen ahead of second anniversary of her murder. Video / Neil ReidWatch31 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimePetrol station ramraided, other businesses smashed into in crime spreeOffenders smashed their way into several businesses in coastal settlement overnight.Watch31 Aug 03:49 AM
CrimeThe Kirsa Jensen case - one of NZ's enduring mysteriesKirsa Jensen went missing from Awatoto Beach near Napier on September 1, 1983. Video / Corey FlemingWatch30 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeHostage situation in Te Atatu: Auckland police arrest man after assaultA police spokesman told the Herald they received a report a man was being held against his will at an address on Matipo Rd at 2.34pm. Caption: Video / Grant RoutenWatch14 Aug 07:09 AM
New Zealand'Gone Fishing' murder case heads to Court of AppealConvicted killers Gail Maney and Stephen Stone head to court 35 years after disappearance of Deane-Fuller-Sandys. Video / NZHeraldWatch12 Aug 01:59 AM
New ZealandNZ makes history and calls for tougher policies | Focus Morning Bulletin August 12In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, NZ’s history-making Olympics, ChCh cathedral blow for businesses and Wellington’s slow economic recovery.Watch11 Aug 08:13 PM
CrimeHundreds gather for Jo Sione-Lauaki’s funeralHundreds have gathered following the death of mother-of-eight Jo Sione-Lauaki. Video / Cherie Howie / Alex BurtonWatch07 Aug 02:07 AM
New ZealandPolice believe Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki was the victim of foul playThe family of Dargaville mother of eight Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki say police told them they believe she was the victim of foul play. Video / Corey FlemingWatch05 Aug 09:51 PM
New ZealandWairoa rugby game gang brawlA fight has been captured and shared on social media in Wairoa after a rugby match between Tapuae Sports Club and Young Māori Party (YMP) at War Memorial Park. Video / SuppliedWatch29 Jul 04:02 AM
New ZealandWaikato police spike milk truck after alleged theftNo milk spilt and nobody hurt - but police say things could have been worse.23 Jul 06:19 PM
New ZealandECan chairman cleared to return after investigationPeter Scott says he will not return as chairman until he speaks to other councillors.19 Jul 04:15 AM
New ZealandCCTV cameras fall victim to cost-cutting despite community feedbackCCTV in the small Southland town of Winton has been a hot topic over the past six months.16 Jul 10:49 PM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere vows to keep fighting after Court of Appeal declines to quash convictionsDavid Tamihere has maintained his innocence and vowed to keep fighting for a re-trial. Video / Michael CraigWatch11 Jul 02:13 AM
CrimeFocus: Most burgled suburbs revealedAuckland's Takanini South leads with frequent residential burglaries. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Jul 09:40 PM
CrimeMan arrested for stealing passengers’ data through free wifi during flightFootage captures the Australian Federal Police arresting a Perth man over creation of ‘evil twin’ free Wi-Fi networks to access personal data. Video / Australian Federal PoliceWatch04 Jul 02:36 AM
New ZealandThree people arrested after armed police search Pōkeno propertyThree people have been arrested at a rural Waikato property as part of an ongoing investigation into the manufacture and supply of Class A controlled drugs. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Jul 03:19 AM
New ZealandEscaped sheep alert people to theft of tools, fuel and machinery at ShowgroundsSheep out on the football field alerted people to a theft at the showgrounds.22 Jun 10:53 PM
CrimeMurder victim Emma Field remembered outside courtFamily and friends of murder victim Emma Field gathered outside a New Plymouth court to release balloons following the guilty verdict of her partner, Leigh Matthew Frederick Beer.Watch21 Jun 03:10 AM
CrimeSudden death of child in RānuiEmergency services responded to a report of the death at about 7.50am on Tuesday. Video / Ben DickensWatch18 Jun 09:59 PM
New ZealandWatch: Mother of missing children speaks out.The mum of the missing Marokopa children has recorded a video pleading with their father to 'bring her babies home'. Video / Operation CurlyWatch18 Jun 04:48 AM
New ZealandPurple patch after theft: Bay Blueberries bounces back with industry security adviceEvents and workshops will attract growers, exporters and suppliers.16 Jun 11:58 PM
New ZealandHunt for Tom Phillips moves from Marokopa to OtorohangaPolice searching for fugitive father Tom Phillips have moved their focus to Otorohanga. Video / NZHeraldWatch14 Jun 02:32 AM
New ZealandMan arrested and charged with murder in Waikanae BeachA homicide investigation has been launched after a suspected stabbing in Waikanae Beach on the Kapiti Coast.Watch11 Jun 09:12 PM
New Zealand'Ram raids down 80 percent'Ram raids are down more than 80 percent for the month of April compared to last year. Video / RNZWatch10 Jun 07:42 PM
New ZealandSheep killed during burglary on South Otago farmIt was one of a spate of burglaries at rural properties in the area.09 Jun 09:08 PM
New ZealandSurge in offenders, EV warning and Lotto winningsSurge in serious young offenders, new Government tax hits EV owners and expert offers advice ahead of tonight's $43 million Lotto Powerball jackpot. Video / NZHerald / GettyimagesWatch04 Jun 08:35 PM
New ZealandHaka performed for Hone Kay-SelwynThe body of the Ponsonby Rd gunman was found at a rural Taupō address yesterday. Video / Andrew WarnerWatch08 May 01:55 AM
New ZealandGuns, drugs, cash seized after 'lengthy' investigationA 53-year-old Taumarunui man has been arrested and is facing charges.05 May 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not without a fight': Rural police fear more assaults if gang patch ban goes aheadRural officers are said to be more vulnerable as they police large areas on their own.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPlans to cut rural police allowances will demoralise recruits, cops sayPolice cuts would only hurt the overall recruitment of future rural cops in Northland.11 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandTikTok user shares video of an attempted shopliftingA TikTok user shared video of an attempted shoplifting at Pakn'Save Tamatea in Napier. Video / SuppliedWatch09 Apr 08:22 PM
New ZealandFocus: Gang member killed in Gisborne birthday brawlBlack Power member Kane Taare Gray has been named as one of those who died. Video / NZHeraldWatch25 Mar 08:45 PM