Jaime Lyth is a multimedia journalist for the New Zealand Herald, focusing on crime and breaking news.
Jaime Lyth began working under the NZ Herald masthead in 2021, as a reporter for the Northern Advocate in Whangārei. Her time in Northland exposed her to rural communities often overlooked and isolated from support systems and resources that New Zealand's inner cities receive. She is passionate about reporting on such social issues and inequalities. In 2023, she joined the NZ Herald team in the Auckland newsroom as a multimedia journalist, focusing on crime and breaking news. She has reported on youth crime and has extensively covered the chronic issue of retail ram raids and gun crime across the country. Jaime spent her childhood in Selwyn and Christchurch. She studied a Bachelor of Communications at Massey University in Wellington. Jaime can be contacted at jaime.lyth@nzme.co.nz
![Watch: Serious crash on Lincoln Rd, one person injured](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Serious crash on Lincoln Rd, one person injured
Police were called to the incident involving a car and a truck at 1pm.
![Take kea on the road: Five of the parrots killed by vehicles on Milford Road](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Take kea on the road: Five of the parrots killed by vehicles on Milford Road
Five kea have been hit and killed by vehicles at popular waypoints on Milford Road.
![Never flown with Hainan Airlines? You'll be pleasantly surprised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Never flown with Hainan Airlines? You'll be pleasantly surprised
What it's like to fly to China with Hainan Airlines.
!['I don't feel safe': NZ's most burgled neighbourhoods - how does your suburb compare?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I don't feel safe': NZ's most burgled neighbourhoods - how does your suburb compare?
Use our interactive to see New Zealand's most burgled community.
!['Hate-motivated': Woman arrested for bus attack on Auckland schoolboy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Hate-motivated': Woman arrested for bus attack on Auckland schoolboy
The woman is due in court tomorrow charged with wounding with intent.
![Freezing Friday: Auckland's temp still in single-digits, after parts of NZ drop below zero](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Freezing Friday: Auckland's temp still in single-digits, after parts of NZ drop below zero
Temps plunged to -6C in parts of NZ, while Auckland is still 9.9C close to noon.
!['Thug': Wayne Brown slams woman who attacked schoolboy on Auckland bus](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Thug': Wayne Brown slams woman who attacked schoolboy on Auckland bus
The Auckland mayor said, 'there is no place for racism and hate'.
![Best-selling author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Best-selling author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault in NZ
Gaiman has denied the allegations of sexual misconduct by a woman in New Zealand.
!['Unacceptable': Transport Minister calls for investigation after bus attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Unacceptable': Transport Minister calls for investigation after bus attack
Simeon Brown says he is seeking advice whether AT staff followed correct actions.
![Family trapped in Sky Tower lift for 45 minutes left traumatised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Family trapped in Sky Tower lift for 45 minutes left traumatised
'What transpired was a nightmarish ordeal,' the father says.
![Schoolboy victim of racially motivated attack on Auckland bus](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Schoolboy victim of racially motivated attack on Auckland bus
The boy hoped his story would encourage others to intervene if they saw an attack.
!['Distressing': 100 AUT students file complaint about 'unfair' pharmacology paper](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Distressing': 100 AUT students file complaint about 'unfair' pharmacology paper
One student said the lecturers 'mocked' them during tutorials and lectures.
![Tributes flow for Auckland man killed while walking dog](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tributes flow for Auckland man killed while walking dog
He died at the scene despite CPR efforts.
![Watch: Truck driver flees from angry locals after crashing into parked car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Truck driver flees from angry locals after crashing into parked car
Several witnesses said the driver of the truck ran away from the scene after the crash.
![Introducing the little-known destination that inspired the background for 'Avatar'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Introducing the little-known destination that inspired the background for 'Avatar'
Step away from China's tangle of cities and you'll find an unexpected gem.
![Dragged to court: Brian Tamaki claims 'common sense' Kiwis on his side](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dragged to court: Brian Tamaki claims 'common sense' Kiwis on his side
Proceedings are being filed in the High Court against Destiny Church.
!['We're going with her': Zookeeper family will take Burma the elephant to Oz](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'We're going with her': Zookeeper family will take Burma the elephant to Oz
Auckland Zoo elephant team leader Andrew Coers has known elephant Burma since he was 18.
![Serious incident leaves one injured, armed police guard apartment in downtown Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Serious incident leaves one injured, armed police guard apartment in downtown Auckland
Witnesses say at least 6 police cars have converged in the Auckland CBD.
![Auckland Waterview Tunnel open following crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland Waterview Tunnel open following crash
Waka Kotahi advised motorists at 3.30pm that a crash was causing disruptions on SH20.
![Man arrested in Greenhithe for drug and ammunition possession](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man arrested in Greenhithe for drug and ammunition possession
The man was charged with the possession of GBL [also known as Fantasy or Liquid Ecstasy].
![Car mounts kerb, fatally strikes man walking dog in rush-hour crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Car mounts kerb, fatally strikes man walking dog in rush-hour crash
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the fatal incident.
![Don't bother with Shanghai or Beijing, this is China's most up and coming city](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Don't bother with Shanghai or Beijing, this is China's most up and coming city
Why everyone is shunning China's hot spots for this lesser-known city experience.
![This is why you can't rely on cash and Google maps in China](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
This is why you can't rely on cash and Google maps in China
All your questions about travelling to China for the first time, answered.
![‘Why me?’: Grandma's fury as home with baby inside sprayed with bullets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Why me?’: Grandma's fury as home with baby inside sprayed with bullets
'If I’m gonna die I’d just rather die in my own home, but I’d like to know why.'
![Mt Albert house fire causing disruptions, roads closed as smoke billows](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mt Albert house fire causing disruptions, roads closed as smoke billows
Neighbours said they grabbed their passports and bolted when they saw the flames.
![Ministry of Justice proposes over 150 job cuts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ministry of Justice proposes over 150 job cuts
The Ministry of Justice is the latest to announce workforce cuts.
!['It's pretty scary': Man taking out rubbish confronted by gunmen in Akl house shooting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It's pretty scary': Man taking out rubbish confronted by gunmen in Akl house shooting
Photos show a hole in the garage door and a car littered with shotgun pellets.
!['Cynical': Passengers fume at Jetstar's ’low speed‘ claim after tarmac emergency](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Cynical': Passengers fume at Jetstar's ’low speed‘ claim after tarmac emergency
A counselling service has been set up for passengers on the affected flight.
!['Dumbass': Maureen Pugh’s name edited to insult on National Party website](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Dumbass': Maureen Pugh’s name edited to insult on National Party website
Maureen Pugh is deputy speaker of the House.
![Watch: 'Totally senseless' - Mayor says police outgunned during violent boy racer event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: 'Totally senseless' - Mayor says police outgunned during violent boy racer event
Six cars were impounded and two people were arrested.
![Drive like a boss: Former Prime Minister's limo up for sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Drive like a boss: Former Prime Minister's limo up for sale
'Feel like a Prime Minister as you cruise in the back of this stunning limo.'
![Teen attacked by fellow pupils at party says returning to class would be unsafe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Teen attacked by fellow pupils at party says returning to class would be unsafe
Doctors' notes show the youth suffered a nasal bone fracture and concussion as a result.
![Hundreds of properties in Auckland, Waikato start long weekend without power two days after storm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hundreds of properties in Auckland, Waikato start long weekend without power two days after storm
At the storm's peak, about 24,000, or 4 per cent, of Vector's customer base had no power.
!['Swerved wildly': Plane veers off runway at Christchurch Airport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Swerved wildly': Plane veers off runway at Christchurch Airport
Investigations begin into likely steering issue after landing.
![Waikato multiple fatality crash investigation to take 'months'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Waikato multiple fatality crash investigation to take 'months'
“We do not understand why it happened,” police said.
![Car crossed the centre line in crash that left five dead - police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Car crossed the centre line in crash that left five dead - police
Inspector Jeff Penno has provided an update following the Ōhaupō crash.
![Five dead in crash sees Waikato's May road toll almost double in a night](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Five dead in crash sees Waikato's May road toll almost double in a night
In 2022 and 2023, the Waikato region had the highest road death toll in the country.
!['Hitting hard:' Winter illness hits NZ schools, worsens teacher shortage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Hitting hard:' Winter illness hits NZ schools, worsens teacher shortage
'This bout seems to be hitting as hard if not harder than last year'.
![17 per cent of jobs slashed at Ministry for Culture and Heritage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
17 per cent of jobs slashed at Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Chief executive Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae said it has been an unsettling time for staff.
!['He wasn't a guest': Nearby hotel owner claims offender 'hiding' before shooting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'He wasn't a guest': Nearby hotel owner claims offender 'hiding' before shooting
Police are aware that the offender was carrying a long-barrelled firearm.
!['Disciplinary process' under way into Julie Anne Genter after confrontation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Disciplinary process' under way into Julie Anne Genter after confrontation
The co-leaders earlier released a statement calling Genter's actions 'unacceptable'.
!['Lost the plot': Winston Peters slams Julie Anne Genter outburst](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Lost the plot': Winston Peters slams Julie Anne Genter outburst
If her actions weren’t intimidating, 'I don’t know what is', Peters said.
!['Callous': Police and St John denounce prank firearms call](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Callous': Police and St John denounce prank firearms call
A 29-year-old woman will appear today in the Papakura District Court.
![Why kids wag school - truants in their own words](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why kids wag school - truants in their own words
'We’re just seeing the tip of the iceberg.'
![‘He was aggressive’: Ram that killed elderly couple belonged to neighbours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘He was aggressive’: Ram that killed elderly couple belonged to neighbours
'We keep thinking, why didn’t we hear anything?' another neighbour said.
![Man working on $1.2b wastewater tunnel trapped underground by steel pole](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man working on $1.2b wastewater tunnel trapped underground by steel pole
Watercare give update on man hurt when he became trapped while working underground.
![Ram raid at supermarket in Haumoana, coastal Hawke's Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ram raid at supermarket in Haumoana, coastal Hawke's Bay
Glass was left smashed on the ground outside after cigarettes and lighters were taken.
![Residents of Auckland tower face eviction within days: 'We can’t go back in’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Residents of Auckland tower face eviction within days: 'We can’t go back in’
Residents find out tomorrow if they have to leave by Monday.
!['Very weird': School leader queries new rules on sending sick kids to class](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Very weird': School leader queries new rules on sending sick kids to class
'It’s a dilemma that parents and schools have faced forever and a day.'
![Third man charged with murdering Damon O'Rourke](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Third man charged with murdering Damon O'Rourke
Damon O'Rourke was shot in January this year and died from his injuries.
![Screaming heard as two critically injured people found in Westmere cul-de-sac](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Screaming heard as two critically injured people found in Westmere cul-de-sac
Neighbours heard man screaming from inside a car and going "ballistic".
!['Sad and bizarre': Swarbrick slams K Road rainbow crossing vandal, man arrested](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Sad and bizarre': Swarbrick slams K Road rainbow crossing vandal, man arrested
'As a result of our inquiries, a 31-year-old Auckland man was arrested.'
![Blockbusted: Pair charged for $20,000 Lego heist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Blockbusted: Pair charged for $20,000 Lego heist
Police have laid a brickload of charges after the Lego was allegedly stolen.
!['Shocking day for media': Melissa Lee says outdated legislation has to change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Shocking day for media': Melissa Lee says outdated legislation has to change
It's been a bad week for the NZ media industry with hundreds of job losses confirmed.
!['Get stuffed': Paddy Gower slams 'go woke, go broke' naysayers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Get stuffed': Paddy Gower slams 'go woke, go broke' naysayers
'When it comes to the sort of Facebook keyboard warriors, I ain’t got no time for that.'
![Man charged with arson after scrub fire in North Auckland; state highway closed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man charged with arson after scrub fire in North Auckland; state highway closed
Fenz confirmed crews contained the fire near the Kaipara Coast Highway at 10.46am.
!['Embarrassing': Chlöe Swarbrick on David Seymour's call for student protesters to be marked absent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Embarrassing': Chlöe Swarbrick on David Seymour's call for student protesters to be marked absent
The world doesn’t stop at the classroom door, Green Party co-leader says
![Serious injuries after car crashes into building in Masterton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Serious injuries after car crashes into building in Masterton
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
![Knife recovered from Gisborne brawl scene, police update](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Knife recovered from Gisborne brawl scene, police update
Three men injured in the altercation have now been discharged from hospital.
![Kaikōura man part of criminal network 'responsible for most SMS scams' in 2023 charged](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kaikōura man part of criminal network 'responsible for most SMS scams' in 2023 charged
A 28-year-old Kaikōura man has been charged for alleged large-scale text scamming.
![Friends pay tribute to ex-army man who died in horror crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Friends pay tribute to ex-army man who died in horror crash
'Woody was a real genuine Kiwi who loved to ride and loved his mates.'
![Woman arrested following Pukenui homicide](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Woman arrested following Pukenui homicide
The police say the 'deceased and alleged offender are believed to be known to each other'.
![One in five drugs not as expected - NZ report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One in five drugs not as expected - NZ report
Use of substance-checking services has surged with a 51 per cent increase.
![NZ-wide morphine shortage impacting palliative care, new stock months away](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ-wide morphine shortage impacting palliative care, new stock months away
A woman dying from lung cancer is suffering in pain but can't access the drug.
![Diary of an officer: Why police are moving to Australia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Diary of an officer: Why police are moving to Australia
Police have rejected the Government’s pay offers. Here's why.
![Police investigating brutal Orewa College student assault](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police investigating brutal Orewa College student assault
Police asked the community to cease sharing videos of the assault.
![Easter exodus: Commuters facing major delays, 3 dead in South Island crashes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Easter exodus: Commuters facing major delays, 3 dead in South Island crashes
Traffic is worsening across the motorway network as people head away for the long weekend.
![Gisborne rainbow crossing restored after Destiny churchgoers paint it white](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gisborne rainbow crossing restored after Destiny churchgoers paint it white
'We’re thrilled the rainbow crossing was repainted overnight' - Mayor.
![Police investigating homicide in 'very quiet' street](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police investigating homicide in 'very quiet' street
One person is in custody and a homicide investigation has been launched.
!['Kick in the guts': Cuts to rural police mooted, rent to skyrocket from $22 a week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Kick in the guts': Cuts to rural police mooted, rent to skyrocket from $22 a week
The changes include cuts to allowances and subsidised rentals in remote areas.
!['There is hope': Nicola Willis on recession, GDP](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'There is hope': Nicola Willis on recession, GDP
Finance Minister speaks to Mike Hosking the day after NZ slipped into recession.
![PM's wife Amanda Luxon hosting $110 afternoon tea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
PM's wife Amanda Luxon hosting $110 afternoon tea
She will reveal what it is like being married to the Prime Minister.
!['Extremely lucky no one was injured'; Six youths arrested after intersection vehicle pile-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Extremely lucky no one was injured'; Six youths arrested after intersection vehicle pile-up
The group fled following the crash but were arrested nearby.
![Police ask for dashcam footage after man tries to abduct Auckland student](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police ask for dashcam footage after man tries to abduct Auckland student
'He grabbed the student’s arm and tried to pull the student into his vehicle.'
![Body in bag mystery: Police reveal new details in 'complex' case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Body in bag mystery: Police reveal new details in 'complex' case
Interpol is involved in the investigation in a bid to identify the dead woman.
![The scammers targeting Kiwis: How do you catch an invisible criminal?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The scammers targeting Kiwis: How do you catch an invisible criminal?
Fraud is now the most common type of offence overall.
![Meet the man who gets deliberately scammed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Meet the man who gets deliberately scammed
“It can go on to things like extortion, blackmail, that type of stuff.”