Latest from Crime

'Violated': Kuia claims she was strip-searched in Ōpōtiki police gang raids, children ‘traumatised’

Kaumatua and tamariki traumatised by Opotiki police raids.

Man exchanged 1600 messages with key player in $2.9m stolen property ring

Judge: 'You established yourself as the main conduit for stolen property in Wellington'.

'They probably see me as a monster:' Murderer reflects on drug-induced rage killing

Joseph Rota strangled Wellington hairdresser Huri King-Mosen in a jealous rage.

Luxon on Opotiki gang raids

Prime Minister on Opotiki Iwi allegations over police conduct. Video / Mark Mitchell

Woman caught with over $5m worth of meth wrapped in towels

The woman, 27, landed in Auckland on a flight from Vancouver on October 30.

Destiny Church leaders on trial, accused of defying Covid restrictions

The controversial religious figure risks up to six months' imprisonment if convicted.

A woman has been stabbed to death in Glen Eden

A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a woman in Glen Eden last night. Video / Michael Craig

Tauranga man sent to prison for sexual violation of woman after work event

The victim said the "horrific" sexual assault has "devastated every aspect of [her] life".

Police investigation underway following a serious incident in Glen Eden.

Police are investigating a serious incident that occurred last night on Brandon Road in Glen Eden. Video / NZ Herald

Alleged phone thief returns to ask for PIN

A woman returned to Daily Tea in Henderson asking for a PIN after allegedly stealing their phone. Video / Supplied

Polkinghorne's blame game backfires as he returns to court after murder acquittal

Judge: There was no evidence at trial suggesting Pauline Hanna purchased or used meth.

Polkinghorne sentenced to 150 hours of community work for meth use

The surgeon sought to downplay his P usage, but it was a centrepiece of the Crown case.

NZ Herald Live: Polkinghorne Leaving Court after Meth Trial

Polkinghorne Leaving Court after Meth Trial

Philip Polkinghorne arrives at the Auckland High Court to face drug charge

Philip Polkinghorne arrives at the Auckland High Court to face drug charges with his family and his lawyers. He will be sentenced at Auckland High Court this morning.

Life sentence for rapist who made girls his ‘playthings’ for 20 years

He punished his victims when they resisted his abuse. Now he will be punished, they said.

‘It’s my fault’: Father’s anguish at son’s role in fatal Mongrel Mob intra-gang attack

Arana Huriwaka stabbed James Barton in the neck after a dispute over gang rules.

Waterview Tunnel has been blocked

Emergency services responded to the incident on October 31, 2024. Video / Supplied

NZ woman allegedly tried to smuggle 52kg of meth labelled as tea into Sydney

Australian Border Force officers allegedly detected drugs in 52 packages.