New Zealand'I slipped through the cracks': Parole Board repeatedly botches rape victim notificationParole Board apologises after sex offender released on parole without victim’s knowledge.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOfficer feared he would be 'shot and killed' after hearing gunshot during foot-chaseAren Curtis, who has 130 previous convictions, was wanted for a string of burglaries.23 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandConvicted rapist takes claim he attacked woman in his sleep to Supreme CourtA jury earlier found Damin Peter Cook was not asleep when he raped a woman.23 Jul 07:48 AM
New ZealandHIV exacerbated killer's psychosis as he stabbed grandfather to deathGuy Thompson died from blood loss on his neighbour's kitchen floor.23 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandNorth Shore home and car sprayed with gunfire in early-morning attackOne neighbour said she heard 11 shots in quick succession.23 Jul 12:49 AM
New ZealandWaikato woman charged with toddler's attempted murderThe 33-year-old woman was granted continued name suppression today.23 Jul 12:14 AM
CrimeYoung woman who helped cause 18yo Connor Boyd’s death loses Court of Appeal suppression battleThe justices also rejected her bid for a reduced sentence.22 Jul 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Drive-by shooting targets home of mother of alleged Auckland gang bossThe shooting came after a post-funeral Rebels ride through the territory of another gang.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFurniture thief busted with dressing table strapped to roof of vehicleThe offender had also taken a bed base.22 Jul 07:43 AM
New ZealandWhy teen service station robber got a 65% discount at sentencingAnaru Rueben was involved in a $14,000 aggravated robbery of a Gull station.22 Jul 07:00 AM
Crime'Captured by their own hand': Lawyer claims unlawful arrest is caught on cameraThe man would not give his details when police asked, triggering a chain of events.22 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Three strong bangs': Māngere cul-de-sac residents describe latest drive-by shootingOne neighbour said she no longer feels safe living on the street.22 Jul 02:23 AM
CrimeTears as Enchanter skipper found not guilty of tragedy that killed five'No one can control and influence the sea. It is unpredictable.'21 Jul 11:18 PM
New ZealandArrest made after alleged early morning stabbing in Christchurch CBDA man is facing a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.21 Jul 08:20 PM
New ZealandDrug importer's house seizure linked to Bitcoin, the dark web and $268k of US methThe owner only had $25,000 left to pay on his mortgage.21 Jul 03:26 AM
New ZealandTwo people hospitalised following alleged stabbing outside central Christchurch barEmergency services were called to the scene shortly after 4am.20 Jul 10:40 PM
New ZealandMan stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industryHe was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.20 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandMultiple gunshots fired at house in Māngere, South AucklandPolice are working to establish whether the incident is gang-related.20 Jul 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a 469kg drug bust led to NZ police cracking a money-laundering gangOperation Worthington identified $10 million of cash transactions from 37 'money drops'.20 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandRobber storms bakery with knife, gun and hammer down his pantsPatrick Arahanga ran into the bakery demanding cash from the till.20 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandCraving for lollies ends in raft of charges for teens after night-long crime spreeBoys arrested after series of alleged offending across Hawke's Bay.20 Jul 12:14 AM
Crime'Find me guilty': Cannabis advocate gives jury an easy taskBrian Borland also told the judge 'it's jail or nothing' on growing and trading charges.20 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Distressing incident': Police identify Palmerston North homicide victimScene examination continues as police follow positive lines of inquiry.19 Jul 09:17 PM
New ZealandParole refused for one of NZ's most dangerous killersThe Herald reveals more information about NZ's most dangerous killers.19 Jul 08:07 PM
New ZealandThe benefit fraudster who didn't need to defraud MSD after allHer children were not in her care but she continued to collect the benefits.19 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Sick, dirty, dehumanised': Man jailed for ‘stealthing’ rape of sex workerPeter Stevens was jailed for almost 6 years for raping a sex worker by stealth.19 Jul 05:27 AM
New ZealandFormer lauded Corrections staffer jailed for pressuring boyfriend's rape victimFormer Muldoon secretary and probation officer became involved with 'serious criminal'.19 Jul 05:13 AM
CrimeJail for two offenders who continue to flout court ordersThe men were hoping for one last chance to adjourn their sentencings but failed.19 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: One year on from Yanfei Bao's disappearanceThe real estate agent’s body is still missing as her murder trial proceeds. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Jul 08:25 PM
New ZealandYanfei Bao disappearance: The unanswered question baffling policeIt’s been a year since the disappearance of the Christchurch real estate agent.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAbrupt end to an arson trial centred on a man's unrequited loveA man set fire to his ex's house after discovering she was seeing someone else.18 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand‘I’m a gangster. I can get any woman I want’: Witness claims in murder trialWiremu Birch was stabbed to death 11 years ago during a street fight in Taupō.18 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandHomeless woman stole $1700 worth of cigarettes from grocery storeBut she's now turned her life around and been wished good luck by a judge.18 Jul 05:23 AM
CrimeSkipper sentenced after young mum went overboard, had leg severed and died"Rules are there to be followed and you did not do so," Judge tells skipper.18 Jul 01:42 AM
