Crime'Nightmare situation': Cop acquitted of perjury over unauthorised speeding ticketsHis lawyer slammed police superiors and said a criminal charge was a vast overreaction.30 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandThree arrested as Palmerston North rocked by spate of violent attacksThere have been two serious assaults at bars and at a petrol station.29 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandName revealed of boy convicted of murder at age 14The killer is currently in prison for fatally stabbing the victim during a night out.29 Jan 04:00 AM
CrimeFormer Givealittle director drove drunk twice in one nightShe was five times over the legal limit - twice.29 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandSon pleads not guilty to murdering father in Massey driveway deathAaren Wilson has been charged with the murder of Robert Wilson on December 10.28 Jan 09:41 PM
New ZealandWhat happened to Tracey Ann Patient in cold case murder 49 years ago?The death of the 13-year-old on January 29, 1976 led police to investigate 670 suspects.28 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimePub pool game ends with man smashing opponent around the head with cueHe struck one victim with a cue four times and punched another outside the bar.28 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘I’m so broken’: Family’s grief after car crashes into Fonterra truck, killing young coupleThe man has pleaded not guilty and will keep his name a secret for now.28 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice officer accused of perjury over speed radar qualificationPolice mistakenly certified untrained officer to use speed radar device, court told.28 Jan 02:54 AM
New ZealandFormer airwoman abused by her boss fails in bid for compensation from RNZAFCourt sympathises with abuse victim, but says exemplary damages claim cannot be justified.28 Jan 12:59 AM
New ZealandSecond person arrested after alleged firearms incident at Auckland hospitalPolice say further arrests or charges cannot be ruled out.28 Jan 12:02 AM
CrimeProlific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacketA judge has said Nelson needs a break from James Weir's antics.27 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Blind fury': Murder-accused brutally attacked by victim's cousin at sceneJamie Slater has been accused of fatally stabbing Whatitiri Whakaruru.27 Jan 06:00 AM
Crime'I will never see him again': Mum's grief after son killed in hit-and-runDamon Clark died while visiting a waterfall. The man who hit him has now been sentenced.25 Jan 09:00 PM
Crime‘Changed my life’: Couple lose life savings as mum-of-three steals $465k from businessA couple lost their successful horticultural business, future dream home and life savings.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'New epidemic': AI-generated child sex abuse pics found in NZCustoms warns it is taking action and has several cases before the courts.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeaf, mental health patient's brutal attack over vapes leaves man needing face reattachedRaana was 'gripped by an uncontrollable rage' when his friend pestered him for a vape.25 Jan 01:00 AM
CrimeRoad to justice: High-profile trials set for 2025 at Whangārei courtsThree high-profile murder trials set for 2025 in Whangārei, starting with Perkinson case.24 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I would be scared 24/7': Hindu priest convicted for gouging woman's eyes, other assaultsJainesh Prasad now risks being deported from New Zealand.24 Jan 06:00 AM
Crime‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with studentThe offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.24 Jan 01:35 AM
CrimeCouple assaulted while getting petrol by Head Hunter miffed at friendly nodThe man was king hit and then repeatedly punched and kicked as he lay on the ground.23 Jan 07:00 AM
CrimeWoman declined ACC referral sends psychologist 69 threatening texts in one hourShe told him she hoped he would get cancer and that his house burned down.23 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandSexual assault probe at popular music festival for teensA festivalgoer told the Herald he woke up and noticed detectives around a taped-off tent.22 Jan 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Loss of dignity': Benefit fraudster wins compo for privacy breach during MSD investigationPeter Thomas and his wife defrauded two agencies out of a combined $227,000. 22 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandStepdad gave young girl lollypops in exchange for silence about ongoing abuseThe man has now been jailed for 'hundreds' of indecent assaults he inflicted on her.22 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandTwo teens among four charged with Napier murderStreet dweller Boy Taylor was known in the Napier CBD as friendly and sometimes talkative.22 Jan 01:41 AM
CrimeSupermarket ‘grab-and-run’: Woman fears shopping alone after carpark attackGeorge Sampson stole her bag then spent $1609 in an hour using one of her bank cards.21 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand501 deportee loophole: Sex offender rejoins NZ community with no oversightThe man spent 15 months in an Australian prison before starting a 'suspended sentence'.21 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I’ve got four counts of manslaughter and I want to make you the fifth,' man tells copDylan Cossey spiralled into alcoholism following the street racing deaths.21 Jan 06:00 AM
Crime'He knew I was scared': Man allegedly raped teen after locking her in carTairone Walker denies being with the girl, saying he instead spent the night at home.21 Jan 05:36 AM
New ZealandPolice charge man, 22, after daylight carjacking outside popular Auckland cafeThe victim got out of his car but was punched and had his car stolen.21 Jan 02:22 AM
New ZealandCostly deception: Man’s crime spree with former bosses’ fuel cards, accountsJudge: He took advantage of the kindness of a former employer and then stole from them.20 Jan 05:00 PM
CrimeBlack Power member jailed after birthday celebration erupted into pub brawlFour people were injured at The Butter Factory in Whangārei last year.20 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Doggedness:' the key to record drug busts: Inside Customs operationsIt's not every day that Customs finds 725kg of concealed cocaine... but it does happen.20 Jan 05:12 AM
