CrimeEx-Casketeers star claims celebrity status makes prison unfairly harsh, as she appeals sentenceTania Bakulich, 49, admitted to swindling multiple clients and mishandling human remains.29 Sep 11:57 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedMan arrested after brazen jewellery snatch off mall shopper, bystanders give chaseA 29-year-old man will face a robbery charge in court on October 2.29 Sep 11:03 PM
CrimePolice searching for driver, passenger after car rams Ōrewa’s Shoreward GastrobarPolice are searching for suspects after a car rammed Ōrewa Shoreward Gastrobar and a fire was lit.Watch29 Sep 09:57 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Police update St Johns bus stop homicidePolice update St Johns bus stop homicide.Watch29 Sep 09:12 PM
CrimeTeens flee police in wrong-way motorway dash, travel 40km after tyres spiked before 6 arrestedPolice say the stolen Nissan Terrano carried on to Waikato before the vehicle stopped.29 Sep 08:28 PM
New Zealand'Honest, decent' 20-year-old who drove drunk and killed woman to stay in prison29 Sep 06:00 AM
CrimePuppies rescued after man allegedly seen punching them near train stationThe 44-year-old man was arrested in Parnell and faces animal welfare charges.29 Sep 04:29 AM
CrimeAnimal neglect: Farmer fined after calves found starving, crippled and deadNine calves were found dead and four more were euthanised due to neglect.29 Sep 03:00 AM
Crime'It's been rough': Popular Auckland kayak shop targeted for ice creams and cookies worth $150The damage of smashed glass is expected to be at least $2500.28 Sep 09:59 PM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after Gisborne death, police seek person running from areaAn injured 36-year-old man was found on the on the front lawn of a property.28 Sep 09:59 PM
New ZealandWrong-way e-scooter rider flees after Southern Motorway crashPolice say the e-scooter was heading south in the motorway’s northbound lane. 28 Sep 09:04 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with murder after Matatā incidentOne person died at the scene, while another remains stable in hospital.28 Sep 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuFour popular influencers caught up in $125,000 gambling ad crackdown The DIA may arrange for the influencers' accounts to be disabled if they don't comply.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Old world view of discipline': Girl assaulted by pensioner who thought she'd taken his phoneJudge: "Even by older standards, this type of discipline was out of order.”28 Sep 06:00 AM
CrimePolice shoot at man brandishing 'large bladed weapon' in WellingtonA shot was fired at the man by police and dogs deployed: he is now in hospital.28 Sep 05:42 AM
New Zealand'Burnt into my memory': Intellectually disabled woman haunted by father's sexual assaultA judge said the offending was a 'gross breach of trust' between a father and a daughter.28 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandWoman assisting police after person dies in Matatā road incidentTwo people were 'injured while in a vehicle' near Matatā, with one dying at the scene.27 Sep 06:36 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one injured, suspect in custody after incident inside moving vehicleOne person has been taken by ambulance to Whakatāne Hospital.27 Sep 07:30 AM
New Zealand'No cause for concern': Bomb squad stood down after suspicious package clearedPolice were called to Matua, Tauranga, after the package was reported just before midday.27 Sep 06:53 AM
New ZealandFamily who fought council over unconsented dwelling have 'significant change of heart'They originally claimed they should be able to do whatever they wanted with their land.27 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Grievous assault': Person seriously injured in Dunedin overnightA 24-year-old man will appear in court today after the alleged assault.26 Sep 09:12 PM
Crime'It wasn’t just me': Child describes pattern of hitting in OT caregivers’ homeGirl says sister was hit with a vacuum cleaner pipe, restrained and had finger pulled. 26 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Fall from grace': Scientist indecently assaulted students he was tutoring'It will take some time for them to get over what has happened to them,' judge says.26 Sep 05:00 AM
CrimeNorthlander accused of abuse takes fight for name suppression to higher courtsThe man is accused of child sex abuse charges dating back to the 1980s.26 Sep 02:14 AM
CrimeLoafers Lodge fire: Jury finds Esarona Lologa guilty of five murdersLologa’s insanity defence, citing paranoid schizophrenia, was rejected by the jury after hearing evidence from six mental health experts.Watch26 Sep 12:19 AM
CrimeDriver has car stolen on K'Rd while picking up food orderPolice tracked the stolen car from the store through to Kingsland.25 Sep 10:18 PM
CrimeChildren as young as 5: Man sentenced for possessing child exploitation material The man is not required to register as a child sex offender. 25 Sep 07:32 AM
Crime'I could see a very terrified girl': Friend’s mother recalls night child fled from caregiversThe Oranga Tamariki caregivers are facing 35 violence and cruelty charges.25 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandEels attacked with machete and stones in Tasman creekCouncil staff say the cruel behaviour has resurfaced after earlier attempts to stop it.25 Sep 05:48 AM
New ZealandPlayer injured while pursuing Super Rugby contract turned to life of crimeTuaefe Palelei will be deported to NZ when he finishes serving time for dealing drugs. 25 Sep 05:00 AM
Crime'Unrelenting offending': Serial shoplifter's crime spree while on bailHer $5086 haul included groceries, fuel, clothing, jewellery and power tools.25 Sep 03:30 AM