CrimeRival gang's 'brutally effective' tactics resulted in Head Hunter's murder, Crown saysFive members and associates of a lesser-known street gang are on trial for murder.26 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandEarly morning fire burns through South Auckland hospice shopThe fire broke out on Great South Road shortly after midnight.25 Aug 10:35 PM
TalanoaKiwi singer stopped in Hawaii after being recognised by customs officerA customs officer spotted the young star and asked for a photo.23 Aug 07:37 AM
AucklandPredator teacher worked as Santa at three Auckland malls after vetting failureScentre Group is reviewing vetting processes after learning the man had prior convictions.22 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessSFO charges ex-Open Country Dairy exec over $250k kickbacksHis next court appearance is in October.21 Aug 12:32 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder of 84yo woman in South AucklandJoan Beale, 84, was found dead in her Papatoetoe home. 20 Aug 02:30 AM
BusinessFraudster used false identities to try to steal $220,000Bank account details were doctored in Caitlin Briar Ashby's bid to steal.18 Aug 10:32 PM
New ZealandMotorbike crash causes major delays on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway during morning rushSouthbound lanes were blocked, causing delays from Onehunga to Waterview.14 Aug 08:56 PM
CrimeCoroner reveals why Christmas Day samurai sword killing charge droppedBaden Taikato died after a neighbour struck him through the door of an Auckland home.14 Aug 07:14 PM
AucklandLocal body candidate faces backlash over $1m tax evasion convictionHe was convicted on 11 charges in 2019 for evading income tax and fraudulent GST claims.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Humungous noise': Pair's narrow escape as car crashes through loungeA neighbour playing Grand Theft Auto thought at first that the chaos was from his game.14 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like shopping on Temu': Codewords used to sell illegal guns and drugs on FacebookPolice say emerging drugs like 'lean' are also being sold on social media.13 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Catastrophic mistaken ID' led to innocent bystander's death, jury toldThe teen made a fatal misjudgment but he's not a "hood rat", his lawyer said. 12 Aug 05:57 AM
RacingCooksley's black beauty looks ready for season's first featureA South Auckland stable has a four-pronged attack on racing's spring riches.11 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySize of four rugby fields: NZ's biggest new chilled, frozen food warehouse rising'We have got to keep up,' Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin says of the building.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland school locked down after 'aggressive' adults walk onto groundsPolice say school staff escorted the group away and prevented them from re-entering.11 Aug 12:55 AM
New ZealandAuckland man with 70 theft convictions caught driving stolen Bentley, jailed for shootingThe gunshot victim drove himself to a medical centre to get help.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged after woman found dead at South Auckland addressA 50-year-old man has been charged with assault.10 Aug 07:40 AM
PremiumPremiumSport'Hurt me so much': $220k 'run it straight' winner sorry over Kiwi teen's death'I apologise for that... influencing the younger generation to do that type of thing.'09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate after Auckland student 'offered sweets for ride' to schoolThe man, aged 50-60, drove a grey car and had fair skin, said a Facebook post.08 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandSmooth criminal? Salon calls out woman who did runner after Brazilian waxThe woman said she'd be back after visiting an ATM when her card declined.08 Aug 08:05 AM
CrimeHow a Trade Me scam helped deliver guns to Auckland's criminal underworldSoon after an ex-con bought the guns, police started finding them during arrests.08 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandFire crews douse 'significant' blaze at South Auckland scrapyardFire authorities say the fire has now been put out after crews responded about 4pm.08 Aug 05:08 AM
CrimeWhy a judge showed no mercy for church swindler who suffered stroke in prison'She has not learnt from her mistakes,' a judge said of 71-year-old scammer Kolini Tatafu.08 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandHide 'n seek: Guns, drugs found in car engine bay as police swoop property More ammo and weapons - including a sawn-off shotgun - were found in a bedroom and camper.08 Aug 02:39 AM
New ZealandMan to be deported, two arrested after gun incident in South AucklandA 22-year-old man was detained for deportation.08 Aug 12:38 AM
New ZealandSouth Auckland school goes into lockdown after incidentPolice were called to the Clover Park school about 3pm.05 Aug 08:29 AM
TalanoaNew Zealand to help Samoa battle dengue fever outbreakFive children have died from the mosquito-borne viral illness in Samoa.05 Aug 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCPhil Gifford: The magic of the Ranfurly Shield and its legendary momentsPhil Gifford shares four Ranfurly Shield stories that resonate with him.05 Aug 04:01 AM
CrimePolice name teen killed in South Auckland street fightA 19-year-old man has been charged with wounding in connection with the incident.04 Aug 04:27 AM
Crime'Nothing for him in society': Judge grants arsonist's wish, sends him back to jailHe told police he was tired of other tenants in the building always fighting and yelling.03 Aug 08:00 PM
AucklandMotorcyclist dies seven months after East Auckland crashThe crash occurred in Pakūranga Heights on December 28 last year.03 Aug 07:25 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest man after deadly Ōtara street fightA 19-year-old is due to appear in the Manukau District Court on Monday.03 Aug 04:48 AM
CrimeŌtara street fight turns deadly, police launch homicide investigationA man has died overnight following a street fight in Ōtara, with police launching a homicide investigation. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Aug 11:31 PM
