New Zealand'Left in the dark': Waikato college parents blast school over threat closure'These kids were really scared.'28 Feb 04:30 AM
New Zealand'She deserved better': Ariki Rigby was murdered for wearing Mongrel Mob T-shirtFamily say they will make a 'whole lot of noise' at sentencing of murderer Jimmy Heremaia.27 Feb 08:57 PM
New ZealandMan denies murdering Nelson police officer Lyn FlemingIn court this morning, man admits driving charges. 27 Feb 08:48 PM
New ZealandHauraki Plains College receives second threat, school closed todayThe first threat came yesterday morning. Last night, there was another one.27 Feb 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lack of employer support for new citizens' arrest law should give Govt pause for thoughtOPINION: Some of the Government's biggest business allies see problems with the new bill.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Thuds’ from man's punches as he attacked ex-partner heard by golfer 50m awayA man was playing golf when he heard screaming; he looked up and saw a woman being beaten.27 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandMurdered girl’s mother has died but her fight with killer over his $15k compo continuesSam Te Hei was one of two men who murdered Colleen Burrows in 1987.27 Feb 06:47 AM
Crime‘I saw a stab wound’: Teen bystander tried to stop fatal Dunedin bus hub fightThe teenage witness held his hoodie to the other boy's stab wound.27 Feb 03:07 AM
New ZealandThreat made to Hauraki Plains College, young person questioned by police Police say there’s no ongoing concern, and they’re not seeking anyone else.27 Feb 02:22 AM
New ZealandPaul Goldsmith speaks to media about a new citizens' arrest initiativeMinister for Justice Paul Goldsmith spoke to media about a new initiative that plans to ease laws around citizens’ arrests. Video / Dean PurcellWatch26 Feb 09:49 PM
New ZealandGalway St cordoned off after large brawlDetectives are at the scene following a large fight among a group of men on Galway St in Auckland CBD, which resulted in one male suffering serious injuries.Watch26 Feb 06:37 PM
CrimeDowntown Auckland brawl leaves man seriously injured, police investigatingCCTV footage is being reviewed to identify those involved.26 Feb 06:35 PM
New ZealandWife killer reveals why he abandoned 3yo daughter 'Pumpkin' overseasNai Yin Xue's daughter was dubbed 'Pumpkin' after being found in Pumpkin Patch clothing.26 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeFoot fascination teacher says his 'soul was broken' when he stroked girls' feetMatthew Sue claimed one girl was walking funny and he wanted to check her feet were okay.26 Feb 06:37 AM
Crime‘A scared child’: 13yo fatally stabbed teen at bus hub after being told to pull down his socksEnere McLaren-Taana was fatally stabbed at Dunedin's bus hub last year.26 Feb 05:15 AM
New Zealand‘Hugely traumatising’: Nurse stole $59k from vulnerable rest home volunteerTracy Peterson said she was 'deeply remorseful' but disagreed the man did not know.26 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeJury rejects self-defence claim after ‘execution-style’ Queen St shooting, gunman guilty of murderThe defence said he had been subject to a brutal group attack prior to firing. 26 Feb 02:59 AM
PoliticsWatch: ‘Not necessarily a headlock’ – Goldsmith details new citizens' arrest powersThe announcement comes amid a rise in retail crime.26 Feb 12:52 AM
CrimeConvictions overturned, charges dropped against ex-CYF carer accused of sexually abusing boysHe ran a home that cared for 150 boys. Jurors found him guilty of abusing five of them.25 Feb 11:01 PM
CrimePolice seize assault rifles, ammo cache in Auckland home, two gang members arrestedTwo TwoEight Brotherhood members face 10 charges each in Manukau District Court today.25 Feb 10:21 PM
Crime‘Very big loss’: $40k security fails to stop ram raid on store, two arrestedPolice are looking for a third person who ran off after crashing into a fence. 25 Feb 07:07 PM
CrimeTwo arrested after a ram raid on Botany Liquor Centre overnightPolice arrested two men after a ram raid and fleeing driver incidents across Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Feb 06:40 PM
CrimeFrom kindy teacher to drug mule - Mr Asia: A Forgotten HistoryInside the heroin syndicate, young professionals rubbed shoulders with career criminals.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew citizen’s arrest powers to be announced amid rise in retail theftThe Government is expected to announce the new powers later today.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew twist in Nia Glassie case: ‘I told yous from the start I was innocent’Second Curtis brother convicted of 3yo's murder makes first Parole Board appearance.25 Feb 03:11 AM
New Zealand‘Brought to its knees’: Employee’s $500k theft forces business to foldElizabeth Donohue used the money on jewellery, gifts, debt, and holidays.25 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandArrests made after burglary accused walk past police stationIn total, four people are before the courts after three separate burglaries in Waihī.25 Feb 12:58 AM
New Zealand'It broke my heart': Mother's grief after man filmed himself abusing infant and toddlerDamian Nigal Archbold was caught after uploading material he made to social media.25 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after allegedly discharging shotgun in ChristchurchPolice were called to an address on Emmett St about 4.40pm.24 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan wants $2.7m arson conviction wiped because he can't get a jobArsonist asked 'Does this light fires?' as he bought a bottle of meths at service station.24 Feb 07:00 AM
CrimeWoman’s 73km police chase ends with her hiding on a roofThe judge sent Elaine Rudolph to jail for her 15th disqualified driving charge.24 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandTired teen was doing up to 176km/h in crash that killed mateThomas Henry May had been drinking at a pub and was heading to Hamilton when he crashed.24 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: PM Luxon to be questioned on Bayly staff incident, makes policing announcementChristopher Luxon, Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith, and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers speak to the mediaWatch24 Feb 01:32 AM
Crime3000 charges laid, 76 gang patches seized, 67 firearms under new lawFirearm seizures rose 52% compared to the same period last year.23 Feb 07:21 PM