New Zealand‘No progress’: Notorious rapist Roger Kahui declined paroleRoger Kahui refuses to see a psychologist or engage with rehab programmes behind bars. 10 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Humblest man’: Police name victim of ‘suspicious’ Pukekohe deathA postmortem examination was conducted, and the death is now being treated as suspicious.09 Jan 10:42 PM
New ZealandYoung murderers: The cycle of violence and neglect revealedMurderers shared common backgrounds of abuse and violence.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSunny Kaushal: Fighting crime needs the team of five millionOPINION: Small crimes go unpunished leading to larger crimes with real human consequences.08 Jan 08:00 PM
CrimeA Moment In Crime podcast looks back at NZ's cops before the courtsHerald crime podcast tells the stories of NZ's disgraced, offending cops.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeath of Pukekohe man, 48, being treated as ‘suspicious’A postmortem examination was conducted, and the death is now being treated as suspicious.07 Jan 11:26 PM
New Zealand'Remorseful she's been caught': Office worker had been stealing for yearsRonel Viljoen used company money for car repairs, household items and a Soda Stream.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan with 11 children, 163 convictions loses bid for early jail releaseDavid Bagley already had his sentence reduced for his treatment in state care as a child.07 Jan 05:56 AM
New ZealandThree arrested after smash-and-grab at Auckland mallA jewellery store at Westfield St Lukes was targeted in a heist that resulted in a chase outside the mall. Video / Tim Hēmi / SuppliedWatch07 Jan 04:51 AM
CrimeMan in court charged with murder after child's body delivered to copsThe man allegedly killed the child on Sunday before taking the body to the station.06 Jan 03:52 AM
New ZealandFeilding park robbery: Man shot during $2000 marketplace shoe sale gone wrongThe men travelled to a park to meet a seller before everything turned violent.05 Jan 10:33 PM
New ZealandWhere is John Mills? Auckland homicide probe with no bodyThe last time Melissa heard from her brother he told her his tyres had been slashed.05 Jan 09:10 PM
CrimeVerbal abuse, intimidation and brawls: Courtroom chaos as violence escalates Court violence surges with 450 assaults in five years; security breaches under scrutiny.04 Jan 05:25 PM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering Hamilton baby keeps name secret for nowSuspect remanded in custody after special hospital bedside hearing. 03 Jan 09:21 PM
New ZealandVigil held for slain policewoman as Kiwis are told to look out for eachother | NZ Herald News UpdateHundreds gathered for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s vigil, whilst Kiwis are urged to look out for each other. Dame Tariana Turia will be held by iwi for one more day.Watch03 Jan 07:16 PM
New ZealandSeveral hundred gather for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s vigilThe family of slain policewoman Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming joined police at a community candlelight vigil in Nelson to honour her life. Video / Katrina BennettWatch03 Jan 06:20 AM
New ZealandMultimillion-dollar meth busts at Auckland airport in first two days of 2025Meth had been soaked into clothing to conceal it.03 Jan 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSummer reads: A look inside New Zealand's gang sceneA behind-the-scenes look at NZ's criminal underbelly.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘All kinds of messed up’: Locals distraught at Hamilton baby’s death as man faces murder chargeA man aged 34 has been charged with murder and attempted murder.02 Jan 03:54 AM
CrimeMan charged with allegedly murdering policewoman Senior Sergeant Lyn FlemingA man has been charged with murder and faces seven more charges after the death of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.Watch02 Jan 01:56 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after fatal family harm incidentA 34-year-old man has been charged with murder after allegedly killing a baby at a Hamilton address yesterday.Watch02 Jan 01:54 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after baby’s death in Hamilton34-year-old allegedly killed baby and attacked its mother and a second child in Hamilton. 02 Jan 12:26 AM
Crime1000 crimes in nine months: Email swindler targeted vulnerable, elderly, 'technologically illiterate'Jordan Hall was awaiting trial for $179k in thefts when he defrauded IRD of $138k.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Police announce officer killed in Nelson car rammingPolice Commissioner Richard Chambers and the Minister of Police Mark Mitchell spoke at the Tasman District Police headquarters. Video / Tim CuffWatch01 Jan 02:30 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation: Child killed, mother injured in Hamilton tragedyEmergency services are at the scene of a serious incident in Fairfield, Hamilton. 01 Jan 12:13 AM
CrimeHomicide investigation underway after child killed, others injuredForensics investigators are at the scene of a serious incident in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield. Video / Dean Purcell / SuppliedWatch31 Dec 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSummer reads: No body, no crime? How does a missing person case become a murder?Senior Herald reporters take an in-depth look at true crime cases.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No one deserves that': Family, friends pay tribute to Ngāruawāhia homicide victimPolice have named the woman who died as 42-year-old Turipapa Tukere.31 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'It just kept dragging on': Frustrations with growing backlog of judge-alone trialsLawyers fear some people are pleading guilty because their cases keep being adjourned.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for information on Lower Hutt assault from public, sightings of teenage boyThe assault happened about 11am Saturday at Avalon Park. 31 Dec 06:39 AM
New ZealandArmed person on the loose in Beach HavenOne person is seriously injured in an alleged armed assault in Auckland's Beach Haven. Video / Dean PurcellWatch31 Dec 01:49 AM
New ZealandArmed person on the loose on North Shore: One person seriously injured in assaultPolice say the alleged offender is armed with a weapon other than a gun. 31 Dec 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland bail facilities under scrutiny after raid finds drugs, AK-47 and ammo - againIt's the second time drugs and guns have been found at an Ahikaa Trust bail property.30 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe confession that provided new hope in a 50-year-old cold caseA Herald investigation in 2019 uncovered fresh evidence in a 50-year-old unsolved murder.30 Dec 05:00 PM