New ZealandMāori Battalion taonga stolen from Waitangi museum in broad daylightThe kauri gum treasure, the size of a small netball, was taken around midday on Sunday.23 Nov 12:56 AM
CrimeMan on home detention approved to shop but steals clothes, cuts off ankle braceletHe was only three days into his home detention sentence when he cut off his bracelet.21 Nov 08:17 AM
New ZealandSledgehammer-wielding robber caught by policeThe 42-year-old launched the brazen attack at West Auckland's LynnMall.21 Nov 03:40 AM
New ZealandReward offered for sound return of expensive machineA trail making machine was stolen from the Gentle Annie campground.21 Nov 03:33 AM
New ZealandFuel, wine and salad dressing: Surf Life Saving manager sacked for spendingNilesh Bhikha used a work credit card on a $949 Koru Club membership.20 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Lie after lie': Farmer swindled out of $60k after high school coach secretly sold cattleMark Harrison, 43, avoided jail and is now serving six months' home detention.18 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandBrothers offer thief spare parts for stolen waterblasterTheft victims say they genuinely harbour no ill-will towards the thief.17 Nov 02:25 AM
New Zealand'I was so high': Man 'ransacked' golf shed in full hazmat suitThe man was 'so high' he left his wallet and ID behind in the shed.14 Nov 09:25 PM
New ZealandCaught red-pawed: Meet the serial dog burglar who made off with a neighbour's beef roastLeo's swag of stolen goods includes work shorts, cheese graters, a hot pie and tarakihi.14 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Nana power' - Plucky woman stands ground as sledgehammer-wielding man raids money shopPolice are investigating after the man fled from the mall with a bag-load of cash.14 Nov 12:54 AM
Crime'Gratuitous violence': Dairy owner left with disability after being beaten by armed robbersIt was all for $300 cash and an unknown quantity of cigarettes.10 Nov 02:06 AM
New ZealandDiwali robbery: Auckland restaurant staff stringing up lights threatened at gunpoint, one hurtThe incident happened at the Mithaiwala Indian Vegetarian Restaurant around 11.30pm.09 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'A bit of detective work' - Entire building stolen in broad daylight tracked downThe thieves have been urged to dispose of the asbestos-laden building in a safe manner.08 Nov 01:10 AM
WorldMen charged in theft of satirical golden toiletThe museum invited viewers to “make use of the fixture individually and privately”.06 Nov 08:03 PM
New Zealand'Be wary of scams': Businessman loses $10,000 in Marketplace conHe sold $10,000 worth of car parts but the proof of payment was fake.06 Nov 06:31 AM
New ZealandAccused walks free, victim jailed for calling alleged burglar's lawyer a f***wit in court'I asked him questions about his girlfriend playing ‘hide the sausage’ with my client."02 Nov 08:15 AM
New ZealandFive youths arrested after drivers flee police in West AucklandA stolen vehicle was spotted on West Coast Rd around 3.30am.01 Nov 06:22 PM
New ZealandMan returned to cafe to demand refund after girlfriend refused coffeeIn a separate incident, he also assaulted someone with a teaspoon.01 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Blood kept gushing out': Store owner king-hit and left concussed'The concussion is the worst part. It feels like a drill bit running through my forehead.'26 Oct 11:03 PM
New ZealandAuckland vape store hit again in overnight robberyIt is unclear if any arrests have been made or what was targeted.26 Oct 05:27 PM
CrimeWhite-collar woman's $44,000 work theft results in community work and name suppressionThe judge said a community-based sentence was insufficient but then gave her exactly that.26 Oct 07:00 AM
LifestyleIowa woman who faked cancer diagnosis learns fate in courtMadison Russo never had cancer, but over 400 people sent her donations.24 Oct 01:33 AM
New Zealand‘Could lose their life’: Retailer’s plea as 13yo hospitalised in Napier smash-and-grab"They have got to realise how much risk their kids are getting into."22 Oct 02:49 AM
New Zealand‘She took advantage of my vulnerability’: $1.6 million fraudster sent to prisonRebecca Kennedy stole $1.6m from unwitting victims - all of whom were her friends.20 Oct 02:01 AM
New ZealandTwo Napier Big Barrel liquor stores broken into in as many daysOne of nine offenders who smashed into the shop by hand seriously hurt themselves.19 Oct 08:53 PM
New Zealand'We're gonna shoot up the house': Masked, armed robbers storm flatTamate Gough began using drugs aged 6, while Sijaye Rhind was 11.19 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three yearsArdern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?17 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeFrom pork roasts in her handbag to $10k in Facebook fraud: A woman's trail of deceitOver more than a year, she created countless victims through her offending.12 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Theft isn't the answer': Man loses family jewellery following caravan heistThe $10,000 caravan was stolen despite 'unbreakable' wheel clamps.11 Oct 07:29 PM
Crime'Serious attitude adjustment needed': Judge warns youthThe judge warned the 18-year-old he was looking at five years in prison.10 Oct 09:11 PM
New ZealandAlbany car yard burglary: Auckland police charge two men over stolen jet skis, ramming cop carsA 38- and 40-year-old will appear in North Shore District Court today over the incident.08 Oct 05:14 PM
CrimeArmed robber stormed pubs, forced punters on the ground before stealing from themThe armed hold-ups occurred within days and involved other assailants.05 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandAll Blacks squad named, hospitality violence spike and why EV sales are surging | Focus Morning Bulletin October 4, 2023The All Blacks make changes ahead of final pool match, Auckland’s Tāmaki electorate race heats up and hospitality businesses call for more support in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Oct 04:08 PM
New ZealandAuckland fund manager accused of attacking neighbour to keep name secret to trialHis lawyer argued the media was only interested because he was "white and rich".03 Oct 04:16 AM
