PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOperation Fix: Inside the sleeper cell of a Mexican cartel in AucklandCustoms found 174kg of methamphetamine inside a shipping container from Mexico.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Cowardly attack': Public rush to help taxi driver assaulted on Christmas DayPolice are calling for more information.26 Dec 06:11 AM
ChristchurchTeen arrested after suspected Christmas Day shooting, police remain at two locations of interestThe 19-year-old is charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.26 Dec 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Sucky thing to happen': Woman's car struck in chaotic Christmas Eve police chaseA dentist trip proved more painful than expected after a woman's car was hit in a chase.25 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan hands himself in for questioning over Ruatiti double homicideThe 29-year-old was arrested on an active warrant after a nearly two-week search.25 Dec 03:52 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' hammer attack leaves $25k damage at Hamilton primary school 25 Dec 03:16 AM
New ZealandNZTA orders data analysis to identify full scale of falsely recorded breath tests23 Dec 06:33 PM
CrimeAkl man caught with footage of Isis beheadings, murders, terror group promo material23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeth-crazed fraudster fires shots into family's home, narrowly missing mother with babyPashion Ramsay would show fake proof that she had paid for vehicles.23 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeCompulsory treatment order enforced in case of woman who kept dead partner's body, with shrineShe was found not guilty by reason of insanity after keeping her dead partner at home.23 Dec 05:00 AM
Crime'You’re not a safe person': Man's repeated family violence lands him in prisonJonathan Wilson assaulted his partner twice within hours, while she was unwell in bed.23 Dec 04:00 AM
CrimePolice name man killed in Hamilton homicide as 55-year-old, seek Subaru sightingsResidents say they heard gunshots in a street they describe as usually quiet.23 Dec 02:22 AM
CrimeDriver arrested after joining police convoy in Commodore with flashing blue and red lightsPolice also found meth and a 3D-printed gun in the man's car. 22 Dec 11:09 PM
New ZealandDiesel mechanic shoots up colleague's cars amid allegations of workplace bullying Marie Hearn shot eight rounds of bullets into two cars owned by her colleague.22 Dec 05:00 AM
AucklandBoy found sleeping above loaded shotgun as police raid stolen car denPolice say four stolen cars were found at a Glen Eden address.22 Dec 04:54 AM
New ZealandTeen who killed 2yo stepdaughter wins bid to appeal against sentence in the Supreme CourtJessica Mulford killed Harlee-Rose Niven in 2021. Now, she wants her sentence reduced.22 Dec 04:00 AM
AucklandCar hits pedestrian in busy Auckland intersection, one in serious conditionThe crash happened at the intersection of Dominion and Balmoral Rds.22 Dec 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Be on the lookout': Police warn Ruatiti bush visitors in hunt for ColeMitchell Cole, 29, is a person of interest and is believed to be armed.21 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandBystanders praised after alleged rock-throwing incidentPolice said several large rocks were used to smash a family’s car windows.21 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandIRD failed to report alleged kidnapping of $3m 'money mule' victim to police Police only found out about the alleged victim when the Herald started asking questions. 21 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Drugs are a pathway to hell': Judge lambasts woman over tiny home scamThe victim responded to an ad on Facebook for a tiny home that never existed.21 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimePolice chase and catch fleeing driver from CBD to SilverdalePolice chased and caught a fleeing driver from the CBD just north of the Puhoi off-ramp. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Dec 05:25 AM
New Zealand'Callous and cruel': Daughter attacked as she tried to protect mum from violent dadHawaiki Dean Little had earlier repeatedly hit his dog with a large shovel.21 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice keen to identify mystery man seen near Ruatiti double killingThe couple were found dead in their rural driveway, days after a suspected shooting. 21 Dec 01:02 AM
New ZealandWhy police say they could not safely move sooner on Tom PhillipsRegular assessments weighed if armed squads should lead attempts to find him.20 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandWatch: Police intervene after Destiny-linked protesters block South Auckland Sikh paradeAbout 50 protesters blocked Great South Rd about 2pm to confront the parade.20 Dec 07:37 AM
Crime'Bone visible': Bar owner describes stab wounds in Ponsonby Rd fightA witness said the injured man had wounds to his arm and neck.20 Dec 07:03 AM
New Zealand'Gross overreaction': 501 deportee stabs motorist in neck during roadside scuffle 'The attack on the victim was serious and potentially life-threatening.'20 Dec 06:00 AM
Crime'This is non-negotiable': Minister clashes with health officials over youth suicide deathsTe Whatu Ora says a coroner's recommendations are unfeasible, but the minister disagrees.20 Dec 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrug crisis: 'Big step forward' in new strategy to combat gangs, organised crimeGovernment to explore new agency for organised crime, Minister to drive cohesive approach 19 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tauranga Paedophile Catchers': Teens lured innocent gay men, assaulted and filmed themThe group's actions have been described by a judge as a hate crime.19 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeDeadly habit: Truckie who killed RSE worker had history of using his phone while driving'He was doing something he never should have been doing, and a man died.'19 Dec 05:03 AM
New ZealandTeacher aide who sought child abuse images has prison sentence quashedQuade Strange had expressed a desire to sexually abuse a young child.19 Dec 04:00 AM