New ZealandGuitar tutor gives girl, 7, a phone loaded with porn imagesLogan Paul Hugo also groomed a 14-year-old online and then went to have sex with her.26 Mar 07:00 AM
Crime'Fear and Nightmares': Man in trusted position sexually abused young girlThe man manipulated sleeping arrangements to ensure he was always next to the child.26 Mar 05:00 AM
Crime'Danger to this country': Amateur bomb-maker claimed he had enough explosives to level Sky Tower“This just has to stop," the judge said as she reviewed his long history of causing havoc.26 Mar 03:25 AM
New ZealandFocus: Police pay negotiations explainedThe fight for better pay continues for Kiwi cops amid ongoing negotiations. Video / NZHeraldWatch26 Mar 12:13 AM
New ZealandFocus: Gang member killed in Gisborne birthday brawlBlack Power member Kane Taare Gray has been named as one of those who died. Video / NZHeraldWatch25 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandNo body, no gun: Killer David Benbow claims 'miscarriage of justice'Former prison guard was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.25 Mar 07:38 PM
New ZealandGisborne brawl, mental health calls and Cyclone Gabrielle review | Focus Morning Bulletin March 26, 2024Gang member killed in Gisborne brawl named, cops prepare to pull back from distress calls and the Prime Minister addresses findings of Cyclone Gabrielle review in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHeraldWatch25 Mar 06:47 PM
CrimeIdentities revealed of two men accused of killing Head Hunters member in park brawlA third murder co-defendant lost suppression but has a month to decide if he will appeal.25 Mar 12:56 AM
CrimeYoung murder victim died in mum's arms as primary school students walked homeThe killing was one of two murder allegations Tamati Simpson initially faced.25 Mar 12:15 AM
New ZealandPerson comes forward to police after two siblings found 'severely abused'Two children with severe injuries were hospitalised last week.24 Mar 11:44 PM
New ZealandFocus: Gisborne 21st birthday deathsAbout 100 people were involved in a massive fight in Gisborne after two gatecrashers arrived at a 21st birthday party. Two people were killed and three others were critically injured. Video / TVNZ / NZHeraldWatch24 Mar 07:22 PM
New ZealandPort plans, Gisborne brawl and SailGP | Focus Morning Bulletin March 25, 2024Prominent figures oppose plan for Port of Auckland, what is believed to have started the fatal mass brawl in Gisborne and SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts faces backlash in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / TVNZ / SailGPWatch24 Mar 06:36 PM
New ZealandFather and son attack fisherman thinking he had lured child with moneyThe man was beaten, knocked off the jetty and held underwater.24 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Even I was shocked': Kiwi sailor likely to die in prison after 1.4 tonne cocaine bustHamish Thompson failed in his latest legal bid to quash his conviction and life sentence.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaula BennettPaula Bennett: Rise of violence against retailers should not be toleratedOPINION: Too many assaults committed by young people with no concern for consequences.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Under our watch': Programme for at-risk youth breaks silence after teen kills camperThe teen was on a programme for troubled youth when he killed Adrian Humphreys.23 Mar 01:00 AM
CrimeFrom hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prisonPolice caught him in two meth import schemes at Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.22 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSteve Braunias: The road rage killing and police's epic fail of a trialOPINION: Steve Braunias on the murder trial of Brayden Towler, cleared by a jury.22 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeAuckland dairy robbery committed by three 501s who met in Australian detentionPoa Pua turned to P after arriving in NZ with little support, a court has heard.22 Mar 06:26 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest man after NZ lawyer's death in SydneyMitch East, 28, was hit by a car as he stepped out of an Uber early last Sunday.22 Mar 04:19 AM
New ZealandWellington Police speak to the media after children injuredDetective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Cotton speaks to media after two Lower Hutt children were found with ‘horrific’ family harm injuries. Video / Melissa NightingaleWatch22 Mar 03:19 AM
New ZealandPolice officers charged with attempting to pervert course of justice in sex caseThe charges come after a court determined a miscarriage of justice had occurred.22 Mar 12:26 AM
CrimeMan charged with murder spends time in dock making heart shapes, waving at co-accusedThe man, woman and a third person have been charged with the murder of Euan Mackey.21 Mar 11:32 PM
Crime'Forgive me': Man distracted by noise from his Hilux kills 85yo beside life partnerRikki Gordon crossed the centreline, killing an elderly man who was in an oncoming car.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo body, no gun: Killer David Benbow appeals conviction and sentenceDavid Benbow was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.21 Mar 02:36 AM
New ZealandArmed police outside Tauranga HospitalArmed police outside Tauranga Hospital on Thursday morning. Video / Alex CairnsWatch20 Mar 10:48 PM
New Zealand'Extremely lucky no one was injured'; Six youths arrested after intersection vehicle pile-upThe group fled following the crash but were arrested nearby.20 Mar 09:44 PM
Crime'Despicable legacy': Dad drugged, violated daughter then shared videos of it on TwitterCrown: 'She will suffer this harm until the day she dies'.20 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I tripped': Teen played PlayStation instead of getting help for injured newbornIt was several hours before the badly injured girl was taken to hospital.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandVulnerable man begged for his life as flatmate murdered himThe 59yo victim was controlled by his killer who regularly beat the man.20 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandTeen pleads innocence as life term handed down for murdering camperThe teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.20 Mar 03:19 AM
New ZealandJailed teen ram-raider aligns with gang, happy with prison timeA young ram-raider said he was "happy to do [his] lag".20 Mar 02:31 AM
CrimeNorthland man charged with murder of Palmerston North manDamon O'Rourke was shot in January this year and died from his injuries.19 Mar 11:31 PM
New ZealandPolice 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.'19 Mar 09:04 PM
