New ZealandPermanent suppression for teen killer partially blinded in ‘prison napalm’ attackHe was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, allowing him to begin applying for parole.14 Feb 01:44 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki stays quiet on bootcamp participant offending as first pilot review dropsThe agency considers the review 'largely positive'.14 Feb 12:01 AM
New Zealand‘Serious safety risks’: Whanganui riverboat managers on youth antics'The roof isn’t designed or made to hold human weight.'13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice used excessive force in arrest of boys aged 10 and 14 who fled in stolen carFootage showed an officer punching one of the boys several times.03 Feb 11:21 PM
New ZealandThe time must fit the crime: Walk Without Fear ambassador Israel Adesanya speaks on Crimes BillA message from Eugene Bareman and Israel Adesanya re the Crimes Amendment Bill. Video / SuppliedWatch02 Feb 02:01 AM
New ZealandPolice catch two speeding vehicles in West Auckland, teens referred to Youth AidAnother driver allegedly blew 1200mcgs, more than five times the legal limit.30 Jan 03:55 AM
Politics'Abhorrent': Te Pāti Māori MP says minister doesn't understand 'essence of being Māori', Seymour respondsThe Children's Minister faced sharp questions during a parliamentary select committee.29 Jan 01:58 AM
OpinionOpinion: We can reduce youth offending. Here’s howOPINION: Nearly all young people who offend have experienced trauma.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandShootings, fires, and more: Alarming rise in cruel acts against protected birdsNineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice make Whangārei robberies arrest after spotting suspect vehiclePolice have arrested a 16-year-old on suspicion of involvement in two robberies.24 Jan 02:20 AM
New Zealand‘Can’t go on’: Boy allegedly terrorises North Shore suburb, police prioritising public safetyPolice were working through 'a number of processes' with partner agencies.15 Jan 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Don't outright tell fibs': The 10 emails to Minister Nicole McKee that helped toughen Three StrikesThe feedback that helped toughen Three Strikes: Is 10 emails a 'large' number?14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung people spend night on roof at Auckland youth justice facilityA group of young people have spent the night on the roof of a youth justice facility in Wiri after climbing up Monday night. Video / Jason DordayWatch30 Dec 07:57 PM
New ZealandPolice propose targeting at-risk children to curb future crimeIdea first championed by National in 2015 is back on the political agenda. 27 Dec 06:33 AM
New ZealandArmed robbers threaten bystanders, flee Michael Hill JewellersThe alleged aggravated robbery was reported to police before 10am.Watch19 Dec 04:07 AM
New Zealand'Police will hold to account': Four arrested after alleged aggravated robberyPolice have made four arrests after the aggravated robbery in Whangārei's Te Kamo.17 Dec 01:46 AM
New ZealandYouth held in cells overnight increases tenfold in two yearsYouth held in police cells skyrockets due to lack of beds, rising youth crime.16 Dec 03:54 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Youth offending decreasing despite spotlight on young offendersYouth offending is not increasing, a new Ministry of Justice report has found.13 Dec 09:00 PM
PoliticsThird bootcamp youth charged, OT limiting updates amid 'public scrutiny' on offendersIt says the offenders are facing 'public scrutiny'.12 Dec 03:41 AM
OpinionWillow-Jean Prime: Govt needs to rethink failed boot camp strategyOPINION: 330+ community services lose funding; critics advocate proven local programmes.11 Dec 04:15 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and errorOPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'10 Dec 04:00 PM
Politics'How much is being left untold': Third bootcamp participant accused of re-offendingPreviously, it had only been confirmed that two participants had allegedly reoffended.10 Dec 04:42 AM
PoliticsPM clarifies boot camp youth could be in facility for longer under legislationThe Prime Minister has had to clarify his comments.10 Dec 12:05 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon on the potential of extending the residential part of bootcampsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon on the potential of extending the residential part of the bootcamps. Video/ Mark MitchellWatch09 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandAuckland mall allegedly ram-raided by five youths as young as 12 Police called to Silverdale on Auckland’s Hibiscus Coast about 4.35am. 09 Dec 10:05 PM
New ZealandLarge fire in West Melton and Syria celebrates end of Assad regime | NZ Herald News UpdateFire crews battle to contain a large fire in Canterbury's West Melton overnight and Syria celebrates the end of the Assad family's 50-year regime. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Dec 06:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Prison report reveals heartbreak of youth incarceration cycleOPINION: Is Corrections able to address failings in how we handle young offenders?08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Don't let Auckland Airport proceeds become council piggy bankOPINION: 'Is NZ a First World country? I wonder.'08 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeAuckland police arrest two dirt bikers following ride across cityPolice arrest two bikers following a crackdown of up to 100 dirt bike riders across Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch08 Dec 04:33 AM
New ZealandYouths missing from bootcamp found as police respond to carjacking, machete-wielding teens in HamiltonOT confirm two teens missing from bootcamp found. Police found armed youths in stolen car.07 Dec 08:41 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable behaviour': 11yo arrested on North Shore after rocks hurled at elderly manA witness said the elderly man was sitting on some grass when the boy threw rocks at him.06 Dec 05:05 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched in Clendon ParkHomicide investigation launched after man presents at South Auckland medical centre with gunshot wounds. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Dec 01:43 PM
PoliticsBootcamp youth dies after accident, another on the run after absconding from mate's tangiThe Herald understands the death was caused by a car accident.05 Dec 09:08 AM
New ZealandJudge intervenes after 14-year-old girl faced second night in police cellsA lawyer says social workers are spending the night with youths as there are no beds.29 Nov 08:51 PM
