New ZealandMan comes forward to confess manslaughter 20 years after fatal house bus fireFrederick King was annoyed the man had been doing burnouts and wanted to scare him.07 Mar 02:00 AM
Crime‘Justice, peace and comfort’: Tributes for man who died at Ōrere Point He allegedly bit an officer and threatened others with a metal pole.07 Mar 01:14 AM
New ZealandName suppression lifted for man accused of murdering Hastings fatherKeith Pati had arrived in New Zealand in 2024 to find a future for his family.06 Mar 09:16 PM
Crime'Quite scary': Auckland driver almost rammed off road in frightening encounter'I have no doubt he would have tried to attack me.'06 Mar 07:00 AM
CrimeScammed out of life savings, drug-growing Vietnamese workers jailed and face deportationFive Vietnamese men were jailed, claiming they were duped into a visa scam.06 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt man over aggravated robbery, escaping custody in AucklandCave has long hair, usually worn in a top-knot style, and has two tā moko style tattoos.06 Mar 05:06 AM
New ZealandSoiled, neglected toddler found wandering streets, mother was ‘disconnected from reality’The whānau was on Oranga Tamariki's radar long before the child went missing.06 Mar 04:00 AM
Crime‘I feel horrible with myself’: 14yo recalls horror at realising he had stabbed older boyThe young defendant told the court he only intended to scare the older boy, not harm him.05 Mar 11:57 PM
Crime‘It was manipulation’: Sports coach allegedly crossed the line with 14yoTeen: 'I don’t want him doing that to other people, it’s not a nice feeling'.05 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandPolice seek public help to identify man in ‘sensitive’ Auckland casePolice are seeking information to identify a man sought as part of an investigation.05 Mar 06:24 PM
CrimeNew witness account may help solve 26-year cold case on West CoastPolice urge anyone with information on the green 4x4 spotted in 1998 to contact them.05 Mar 05:43 PM
Crime‘Bare chested, looking for a fight’: Murderer’s bus stop rampageOne survivor was beaten so severely he thought he'd been hit by a bus. 05 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeRights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldviewLai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.05 Mar 07:00 AM
Crime‘I wanted others to see me as tough’: 14yo accused of Dunedin bus hub murder addresses courtThe defendant told the court he began carrying a knife for protection from bullies.05 Mar 06:09 AM
New Zealand'Both men helped themselves': Mongrel Mob members raped 14-year-old in motel roomThe teen was subjected to a terrifying sexual assault that spanned several hours.05 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan allegedly takes Tauranga McDonald’s worker hostage at ‘gunpoint’The man allegedly took the worker outside with something held against his neck.05 Mar 12:32 AM
New ZealandString of suspicious fires south of Auckland under investigationThe fires were lit across the first three months of this year. 05 Mar 12:01 AM
New ZealandTeacher disguised himself, swapped drugs for oral sex with studentThe girl didn't realise it was her teacher as his face was partially covered.04 Mar 08:58 PM
CrimeThe body in the quarry - how police found Mr AsiaThe discovery marked the beginning of the end for the Mr Asia drug syndicate.04 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime‘Stand the f*** back or get whacked,’ boy racer boasted after crash sent pregnant 17yo airborneThe teen required an emergency caesarean but her baby didn't survive. 04 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeFright response manslaughter trial: Crown says man caused partner to jump from moving carThe defendant is accused of beating his partner until she jumped from the moving vehicle.04 Mar 02:35 AM
CrimeGang patch ban challenged, lawyer cites Nazi Germany, Taliban comparisonsGang member Mana-Apiti Brown is appealing his conviction for wearing a Nomads cap. 04 Mar 12:26 AM
New ZealandPolice too slow to perform CPR on gang member who died in cells – watchdogThe Independent Police Conduct Authority release report into death of Taranaki Fuimaono.03 Mar 09:34 PM
New Zealand‘Love you Scrap Dogg’: Murder accused drops suppression bidChalise Tei Barton-Barbarich allegedly killed a woman during a brawl.03 Mar 09:00 PM
CrimeLake Hāwea homicide: Trial date set for husband accused of killing wife Police launched a homicide investigation in November.03 Mar 08:31 PM
Crime‘Land of weed’: Man thought he was paying $45k for a job and visa ... now he’s behind barsThe Vietnamese man ended up in a cannabis growing op that used $300 of stolen power a day.03 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice call for new information to solve violent home-invasion killingBrett Fraser, 51, died from blunt force trauma to the head during the attack in Kelston.03 Mar 12:53 AM
New Zealand‘Unimaginable grief’: Heartfelt tribute for mum shot dead in parkOnerahi community on edge after broad daylight shooting in park. 02 Mar 10:21 PM
New Zealand‘Monster’: Sex offending youth worker escapes jail claiming church job in MelbourneThe Uniting Church says they have no record of offering Fale McCarthy a job.02 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeEx-Catholic teacher’s 40th sex abuse conviction emerges as another victim steps forwardThe former Marist Brother has already been sentenced three times for preying on children.02 Mar 05:29 AM
New Zealand‘Like a wild animal’: Lawyers in heated spat over a sandwich and a courthouse meeting roomBoth sides have been reminded to treat colleagues with respect and courtesy.02 Mar 03:36 AM
New Zealand‘F*** this’: Frustrated mum removed baby's oxygen, tried to leave ED after delaysNow the Waikato woman has ended up in court for the way she handled the situation.01 Mar 10:34 PM
CrimeTwo young people in custody after police spike fleeing vehicleThe vehicle was stopped in Auckland's Sandringham after being tracked by the Eagle helicopter. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Mar 08:04 PM
CrimePolice investigate armed robbery at North Shore barInvestigations are underway following an armed robbery at The Rudder on Hauraki bar on Auckland's North Shore, where offenders fled on Lime scooters. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Mar 07:05 PM
