Killer confession: A prison yard bombshell and the jailbirds’ crusade to find a body
Kurt Bayer reports on a dramatic twist to Christchurch real estate agent’s horror murder.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromCrime
'Sinister': Husband accused of rape fathered three kids with wife's younger sister
'This is a court of law, it’s not a court of morals,' the man's lawyer told a court.
'Lost the plot': Judge slams teen's retaliation of comatose man
“Whatever the victim had done ...(there) was utterly no justification for your behaviour.”
NZ Herald Live: Paul Gooch speaks to media
Paul Gooch (Yanfei Bao’s partner) and Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves speak to the media
Police investigate after threatening emails sent to 10 Auckland schools
Police said they did not believe there was a safety risk.
Broken eye socket, concussion: Man hurt in violent assault on train
The commuter wanted to sit alone. The next minute he was spat on and set on by a group.
Court a 'sad occasion' for woman pleading to crash that killed sister
The group had travelled to Wānaka that morning for a day of sightseeing.
'Highly careless': Unconsented earthworks damaged 'vulnerable' wetland
The experienced civil worker was fined $4000.
Businessman who drove off with 70yo woman hanging off his ute jailed for manslaughter
Miaoyuan Liang died after falling from the side of Anthony Williamson's vehicle.
'Two horrendous days of hell:' Girl's bravery leads to 15 years for kidnapper and rapist
Police say the victim showed 'courage and tenacity' in coming forward.
Christchurch woman shot dead by 14-year-old daughter in US
The teen has been charged with her mother's murder.
'The risk of explosion is high': Fake gasfitter put lives at risk
John Arthur used fake ID to pose as a gasfitter for people with boats and motorhomes.
Queen St shooting: Officer shot in face determined to protect public despite nearly dying
Detective Shaun Winstanley has described the feeling of being shot, lessons he's learned.
Hipkins rules out support for Aukus and bus drivers assaulted | NZ Herald News Update
Labour leader Chris Hipkins rules out support for Aukus, and bus drivers assaulted in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Where's the $50,000? Serial robber jailed for bizarre casino heist, but cash still missing
Eru Stevens has a history of robbery and schizophrenia. They go hand-in-hand, court told.
‘She wants them back’: Cannabis grower pleads for police to return mum's pots
'My mother asked me to ask if I could get them back. She will get upset otherwise'.
Tauranga man who sexually violated woman after work function named
She woke in the early hours to a man, who can now be named, 'forcefully' violating her.
Jailed again: 501's wild police chase in stolen $249k Porsche followed murder-for-hire plot
Sifa Tevita relieved himself in front of police as the 1.5-hour, 100km chase ended.
Hells Angel admits drug scheme, but was he 'Mr Big'?
Police never found the 451kg of high-quality meth. They solved the case without it.
'Easy money': Woman stole $7k from grandmother, then used pushchair in shoplifting spree
Grandmother is said to be 'very cross' about what happened.
Girl confronted church volunteer after learning about sexual abuse at school
Stephen Rolston has been jailed for the 'distressing' abuse which lasted seven years.
Judge intervenes after 14-year-old girl faced second night in police cells
A lawyer says social workers are spending the night with youths as there are no beds.
Scammer legs it during police arrest
British scammer Jack Hennessy was caught on CCTV escaping custody and sparking a foot chase with police through Auckland's CBD. Video / NZ Police
How $20 and two cannabis roaches got two men locked up for three years
'Clearly, it was a stupid thing to do', a judge pointed out.
'Very agitated': Man stormed mosque armed with a knife, asking members for a fight
About 20 members were inside at the time and many were on their knees praying.
'I thought he would die': Mother faces the man who took her baby
He stole her car with her baby in it and then dumped the boy on the roadside.
Person injured in machete attack at Auckland mall carpark during brawl
Two men, 22 and 32, were arrested and charged with fighting in a public place.
Review suggests hiring fewer new cops for further cost savings
The review, published by Treasury, said police were facing cost pressures.
Security guard stabbed in the neck won’t be back at work until next year
Police charged 24-year-old over aggravated wounding in Newmarket.
‘Demonic acts’: Family's torment revealed as victims face their abusive father
'Only a person who has sold their soul could commit such heinous crimes' - victim.
Alleged dealers selling 'significant amounts' of cocaine on social media - police
Two men were arrested as police executed a number of warrants.
'You are mental, you bastard': Exes clash over wedding details during abuse trial
The judge called a short adjournment to allow the woman to compose herself.
Arrests connected to Nelson drive-by shooting, police say
Police executed four search warrants in the Wellington region.
Woman allegedly attacks supermarket security guard with broken bottle, assaults police
A security guard suffered a torso laceration.