PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe rise of the sexsomnia defence: Justice or an easy out for rapists?'Part of a broader culture of excusing [rape] behaviour' or 'not that easy'?24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThieves hit Auckland service station - againPolice are at the scene of an overnight robbery at an Auckland service station.23 Feb 07:03 PM
New ZealandTwo men arrested after Huntly service station robberiesThe offenders allegedly broke into two service stations within one minute.23 Feb 04:05 AM
New ZealandGunman on the run in Taupō after knife fight sparks school lockdownPolice will be visiting friends and family of gunman as the search resumes22 Feb 08:35 PM
New ZealandPrison dogs discover meth hidden in desk-top fan addressed to inmateDogs Baz and Bindi prevent crystal meth and cannabis from entering the prison system.22 Feb 07:03 PM
New ZealandTaupō schools in lockdownSeveral schools in Taupō have been placed in lockdown while police deal with an incident in the suburb of Hilltop. Video / NZHeraldWatch22 Feb 03:34 AM
New ZealandKiwi sports star back in court after Christchurch incidentHe is accused of wilful damage and taking a $10,000 car but has name suppression.19 Feb 09:38 PM
New Zealand'Senseless and cowardly act of violence': Marcellin College responds to attack on student'We condemn this senseless and cowardly act of violence.'19 Feb 02:13 AM
New Zealand'Bunch of cowards': Councillor condemns 10-person pack attack on boy by rival school studentsThe young victim was allegedly struck on the head with a bottle and stomped on.18 Feb 02:07 AM
New ZealandMother's plea after son savagely beaten by rival student mobA boy was allegedly struck on the head with a bottle and stomped on.17 Feb 03:43 AM
New Zealand‘You will die’: Ex Warriors prodigy's reign of terror over victimEx Junior Warrior had his victim, a man just trying to sell his car, at his beck and call.16 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandWarkworth Police Station vandalised: One person arrested over smashed windowsPolice arrest a 25-year-old over the incident at the Warkworth Police Station on Falls St.16 Feb 01:11 AM
New ZealandTax dodge repeat: Company director convicted second time, jailed for $560k for unpaid PAYELeslie John McKenzie has been sentenced to two and a half years in jail.15 Feb 12:46 AM
Crime'Babe, I don't think son's breathing': Mum recalls morning of baby's deathO'Shea Tuhoe Sergeant was 5 weeks old when he died of head injuries.13 Feb 06:11 AM
New ZealandYouth unafraid of consequences: Calls for harsher penalties for fleeing driversYouths, aged between 12-17, are said to make up a significant portion of fleeing drivers.12 Feb 05:00 PM
CrimeTeen father who dropped 5-week-old son from chest height twice had smoked cannabisThe father is on trial over the death of his son O'Shea Tuhoe Sergeant.12 Feb 06:00 AM
KahuGrandma attacked by motorist who 'tried to snap' her arm at popular beach carpark“I don’t know why people didn’t jump in to help me.”08 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin police first to get new TasersFrontline staff have started wearing the new model of Tasers, which have a range of 13m.08 Feb 09:42 PM
New ZealandFocus: Auckland car yard fears for financial future as vandals strike againNZ4X4S owner Ali Faqeeri has been left to front the bill over a smashed windshield. Video / Corey FlemingWatch08 Feb 06:17 PM
CrimeTeen admits role in violent armed robbery at Michael HillMore than $50,000 worth of jewellery was stolen and three women were injured.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandArrests follow Clive Four Square ram-raid and vehicle theftPolice say a tyre iron was used in robbing a man of his car, then used in a ram-raid,08 Feb 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Disturbing': Four burglaries in five days at Rotorua's Cash Converters'We believe these break-ins have been carried out by the same group.'08 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandNew Instagram AI scamWendy Petrie used in Instagram gambling scam as AI combines with digital forgery. Video / Fair UseWatch07 Feb 09:51 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'A slap on the hand': Fed-up store owners call for crackdown after latest raid'What do you do? It’s your business, you have invested money in it.'07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCBD crime: Cakeshop, pub, cathedral hit in Napier vandalismWindows were smashed but there was no entry to the three premises.07 Feb 02:59 AM
New Zealand'No-brainer': The small communities that installed 18 CCTV cameras to help police solve crimeCommunity donations got it across the line. Now police are using the 18 cameras every day.05 Feb 09:40 PM
New ZealandDunedin homicide: Man appears in court charged with murder; keeps name secretMan charged with murder of Gurjit Singh remanded in custody.05 Feb 04:04 AM
New ZealandGurjit Singh killing: 33-year-old man charged with murder, to appear in courtGurjit Singh's body was found outside his Dunedin home with multiple stab wounds.04 Feb 10:16 PM
New ZealandWatch: Driver rams police car in front of Queen St shoppers'It was definitely scary,' a witness said.03 Feb 04:33 AM
Rugby World CupNZ police open investigation into death threats against World Rugby refereesWorld Rugby has revealed Wayne Barnes received more abuse than any other team or player.02 Feb 03:24 AM
New ZealandPolice pursue 'persons of interest' after Dunedin man's violent deathInvestigators are scouring a Dunedin neighbourhood to try to solve the brutal killing.02 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandChristchurch homicide: Alleged killer keeps name secret for nowThe 38-year-old was found dead on a Christchurch street.01 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandBloomfield scam, Aukus discussions and GST law change | Focus Morning Bulletin February 2, 2024Auckland University calls in the lawyers over Ashley Bloomfield scam, Australian officials to brief the Government on Aukus developments and why Airbnb could be forced to cut its services in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / DW / NZHeraldWatch01 Feb 07:16 PM
New ZealandEscaped prisoner who raped woman fires lawyers, refuses to acknowledge court during sentencingDamon John Exley was convicted twice before for similar offences.01 Feb 08:33 AM
