Jaime Lyth is a multimedia journalist for the New Zealand Herald, focusing on crime and breaking news.
Jaime Lyth began working under the NZ Herald masthead in 2021, as a reporter for the Northern Advocate in Whangārei. Her time in Northland exposed her to rural communities often overlooked and isolated from support systems and resources that New Zealand's inner cities receive. She is passionate about reporting on such social issues and inequalities. In 2023, she joined the NZ Herald team in the Auckland newsroom as a multimedia journalist, focusing on crime and breaking news. She has reported on youth crime and has extensively covered the chronic issue of retail ram raids and gun crime across the country. Jaime spent her childhood in Selwyn and Christchurch. She studied a Bachelor of Communications at Massey University in Wellington. Jaime can be contacted at jaime.lyth@nzme.co.nz
17-hr thunderstorm threat: North braces for 'dynamic' weather, new flood risk
Northland is also looking at a 19-hour rain alert that won't lapse until 3pm Sunday.
Police name driver who died in SH5 Mamaku crash
Paul John Coleman was the sole occupant of the vehicle and died at the scene on April 22.
Girl given 2 doses of antipsychotic meds: Minister can’t understand why 11yo treated as adult
A carer for a woman in her early 20s saw girl's photo and mistook her for their patient.
'Left in the dark': Waikato college parents blast school over threat closure
'These kids were really scared.'
Hauraki Plains College receives second threat, school closed today
The first threat came yesterday morning. Last night, there was another one.
Threat made to Hauraki Plains College, young person questioned by police
Police say there’s no ongoing concern, and they’re not seeking anyone else.
Police pour cold water on potential new sighting of fugitive father Tom Phillips
Police were alerted to four people dressed in camouflage clothes.
Fresh sighting of missing Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and his children
The father and his three children were spotted sitting in a layby on State Highway 4.
Man accused of murdering Hamilton baby keeps name secret for now
Suspect remanded in custody after special hospital bedside hearing.
‘All kinds of messed up’: Locals distraught at Hamilton baby’s death as man faces murder charge
A man aged 34 has been charged with murder and attempted murder.
Man charged with murder after baby’s death in Hamilton
34-year-old allegedly killed baby and attacked its mother and a second child in Hamilton.
Witnesses describe ‘heart-wrenching screams’ in Hamilton attack that killed child
Fairfield residents recall grim details of the violent incident early on New Year's Day.
Homicide investigation: Child killed, mother injured in Hamilton tragedy
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious incident in Fairfield, Hamilton.
Watch: Roaring car seen 'driving like something else' after Massey driveway death
The alleged driver was arrested in Thames, 128km from the crime scene.
‘Sweet baby Maverick’: Marokopa child marks milestone while still missing
Tom Phillips and his three children were spotted in the Marokopa bush last month.
Police not ruling out further charges after ex-inspector offers to help end Tom Phillips standoff
The father and his three children were spotted in the Marokopa bush last month.
Traffic mayhem expected as Brian Tamaki convoy to head up SH1 to Auckland
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki is leading a convoy up SH1.
Watch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton store
The store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.
Traffic flowing after SH1 truck crash
Police advised motorists to avoid the area if possible, or expect delays.
Watch: Top cop reveals motive for Tom Phillips' disappearance
The Herald spoke with the lead detective inspector on the case for its mini-documentary.
Watch: 'Pawns in his game': Mum of missing Marokopa kids speaks of 'loss of my babies'
“There’s three children still missing with a criminal at large,” Cat said.
'They’re all alive': Mum relieved to see kids missing for nearly 3 years in video
Cat became emotional watching her children disappear back into rugged farmland.
'Credible sighting': Marokopa kids seen together for first time since going missing
The family has been missing since December 2021.
Freezing Friday: Auckland's temp still in single-digits, after parts of NZ drop below zero
Temps plunged to -6C in parts of NZ, while Auckland is still 9.9C close to noon.
Waikato multiple fatality crash investigation to take 'months'
“We do not understand why it happened,” police said.
Car crossed the centre line in crash that left five dead - police
Inspector Jeff Penno has provided an update following the Ōhaupō crash.
Five dead in crash sees Waikato's May road toll almost double in a night
In 2022 and 2023, the Waikato region had the highest road death toll in the country.
Police investigating homicide in 'very quiet' street
One person is in custody and a homicide investigation has been launched.
Police find body in Te Akau, Waikato
Formal identification and a post-mortem will be carried out today.
'Violent death': Man attacked before being found dead in Waikato River
The body of John Isaac was found at about 7pm last Thursday.
'My body's falling to bits': Woman pleads 'let me die'
Currently the end-of-life legislation is only an option for people who are terminally ill.
Waikato SH25 crash victim was Eli Boyd Wallace
He was 32-year-old Eli Boyd Wallace, from Auckland.
Car rolls in Waikato, one in serious condition
One person was trapped inside the vehicle and the Fenz team extracted them.
Woman dies after quad-bike crash in Marokopa
Witnesses in the rural Waikato community report seeing a person fall off vehicle.
Severe weather warnings and watches for North Island as remnants of Lola sweep in
In addition to winds and rain, large waves are also expected to affect eastern coasts.
Man charged after engineers’ signatures allegedly forged
The man will appear in Taupō District Court on November 8.
Gang boss apologises for street attack, fresh threats made at meeting
The gang boss claimed he did his best to stop the fight escalating.
'People are afraid to come out': Hospo a ghost town after bus stop stabbing death
The 16-year-old suspect was arrested in Hamilton.
Youth, 16, charged with murder after Albany bus stop slaying
The 16-year-old was arrested in Hamilton.
‘High level of concern’ for missing kids after dad's alleged bank heist
Police have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.
'Total shock': Waikato man's mother accidentally cremated before funeral
'I cremated your mother today by mistake'.
Right under police's noses? Hunt for missing Marokopa dad ramps up
Tom Phillips remains on the run with no word on his three children.
Missing Marokopa family: Stolen ute found, Tom Phillips and kids still missing
Police say the stolen ute was found just off Marokopa Rd in Te Anga.