WellingtonLower Hutt shop manager beaten unconscious by group of girlsThe woman was following the girls thinking police were on the way to arrest them.02 Sep 05:26 AM
New ZealandTragic drowning gives autistic teen new impetus for anti-bullying talksSantos Cachay, 16, lost his father earlier this month when he drowned while fishing.31 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldMother's heartbreak reignited as teen cleared of murder accused againSam Cutler's son was murdered by a gang of teens in March 2022.31 Aug 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like shopping on Temu': Codewords used to sell illegal guns and drugs on FacebookThe Herald's Michael Morrah speaks to a former Facebook drug buyer.Watch13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand15yo housed in motel by OT for a year never went to school - spent days gaming, seeing girlfriendA Youth Court judge told the teen that it was 'not a way to live'.09 Aug 08:00 PM
CrimeTeen's blow to boy's head sounded like 'kicking rugby ball'The teenager's violent spree began when he was just 16.07 Aug 07:00 AM
WorldUK court sentences teens for brutal animal killingsOne also wanted to kill a human and had researched how to 'get away with murder'.04 Aug 08:30 PM
CrimeBus driver taken to hospital with facial injury after assault by teensThe driver will be off work to recover from the attack. The youths have been apprehended.02 Aug 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Sport could be the key to tackling youth crime OPINION: Sport-based programmes could be a better alternative than boot camps.01 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Outspoken MP Tamatha Paul says she doesn't mean to be provocativeThe MP is the youngest of 7, was school Dux, and first in her family to go to university.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice Investigate Stabbing at Manukau Bus StationPolice are investigating a stabbing at the Manukau Bus Station on Manukau Station Road, reported around 8:15pm. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 12:05 PM
CrimeMachete-wielding youth allegedly threatens staff at convenience storeThe youths allegedly carried out the theft using two stolen vehicles.23 Jul 02:59 AM
New ZealandShould teen rapist be sentenced as a youth he was at the time, or the adult he is now?The Supreme Court is being asked if it was fair to sentence him as an adult.20 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimeAK-47, heroin and explosives: The surprise stash inside former teen killer's homeA bungled vehicle theft led to a possible life sentence after police searched his home.20 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWho can take credit for a drop in ram-raids?Labour MP Ginny Andersen says National has kept Labour's measures because they work. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Who can claim credit for ram raid reductions?Labour says National has kept its most important programme in reducing ram-raids.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPolice Minister Mark Mitchell on the dramatic drop in ram-raids.Police Minister Mark Mitchell says giving Labour credit for lower ram-raids would be like praising an arsonist for putting out the fire. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOranga Tamariki won’t publicise scale of reoffending during future bootcamps More bootcamp programmes will be run as soon as next year. 16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hoons in cars and on bikes have no place in our communitiesOPINION: Affected residents have every right to live in peace.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate "serious firearms incident" in Chartwell, Hamilton.Police maintain a visible presence as they investigate a serious firearms incident in Chartwell, Hamilton, this evening. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Jul 03:47 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShould stealing kids be protected from citizen’s arrest? Child welfare watchdog airs concernsChief Children’s Commissioner says children should be free from 'all forms of violence'.06 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeCaught on tape: Identity finally revealed of Jaguar-driving teen behind CBD rampagePolice and footpath pedestrians had to dodge the vehicle to avoid getting run over.06 Jul 06:00 AM
AucklandBoy-racer crackdown results in 154 infringement notices, 10 vehicles taken off road, 13 arrestsNearly 300 vehicles were stopped by police in the two-week late-night operation.01 Jul 02:24 AM
PoliticsGovt targets 'coward punches' with life sentence penaltiesThe Government has announced changes to sentencing laws.30 Jun 03:51 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate homicide in ŌtāhuhuA person has suffered critical injuries following an assault at an accommodation block on Beatty Ave in Ōtāhuhu. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Jun 04:35 PM
New ZealandKiwi teen loses deportation battle after killing Melbourne motorcyclistThe 17-year-old dragged the rider for 85m before leaving him for dead. 15 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after violent home invasion in East Tamaki, Auckland NZPolice are investigating a violent incident on Lissleton Drive, East Tamaki, that left two people seriously injured. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Jun 12:07 AM
New ZealandTeen who stabbed another girl seven times 'made an error of judgement'The teenager handed herself into police and gave a statement against legal advice.06 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandYouth residence worker loses $29,000 payout after pushing a teen who called her a 's***'The incident occurred at a youth residence in March 2021 over a missing pen.01 Jun 10:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPublic feedback overwhelmingly negative to bootcamp bill, MPs recommend physical force safeguardsProviders will be able to use force against children as a last resort.21 May 04:47 AM
New ZealandTeen claims she was kicked in the head for not handing over her $700 hoodieBut the other teen claims she ended up with the hoodie after a mutual clothing swap.17 May 01:00 AM
CrimeTeen accused of murdering US student at Auckland bus stop pleads not guiltyNot guilty pleas were entered through lawyers.13 May 09:50 PM
CrimeSeven years after teen's murder, 16yo kidnap participant namedDimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured for hours before she was forced to hang herself.12 May 11:13 PM
