Owed nearly $150k: Rotorua crime victims believe reparation payments an 'absolute joke'
Nearly $4.6m in fines and reparation is owed by Rotorua offenders.
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Auckland court officers brutally attacked by prisoner
One officer suffered a broken jaw, while the other was knocked out cold.
The time must fit the crime: Walk Without Fear ambassador Israel Adesanya speaks on Crimes Bill
A message from Eugene Bareman and Israel Adesanya re the Crimes Amendment Bill. Video / Supplied
'It's a joke': Victim owed nearly $350k reparation
Victims owed millions - one man wants more done to pursue offenders.
Opinion: Enough is enough – retail crime is not victimless and hurts shoppers
OPINION: The majority of retail crime is organised crime and involves repeat offending.
Woman charged with drink-driving after late-night crash into tree
The Ford sedan hit a tree around 11.20pm, narrowly missing a house.
Golriz Ghahraman and Auror: Inside NZ’s privately-owned retail surveillance network
Police can search vast retail database - is this how they found ex-MP's alleged incident?
Police make Whangārei robberies arrest after spotting suspect vehicle
Police have arrested a 16-year-old on suspicion of involvement in two robberies.
Half of Gisborne’s 2024 vehicle fires suspicious
One firefighter said the number of dumped cars set alight in Tairāwhiti had increased.
NZ Herald Live: Nelson policewoman Lyn Fleming’s farewell
The funeral for slain policewoman Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
Man charged with murder in connection with a woman's death in Avondale
A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a woman’s body in Avondale overnight. Video / NZ Herald
‘She broke down’: Harrowing scenes as family arrive at Avondale house where woman’s body found
A 35-year-old man has been charged with murder.
‘I went and got my shotgun’: LA fire evacuees guard against looters
'I didn't save that damn house to have some idiot come and steal from me.'
Cops seize $60m of ‘tainted’ property allegedly linked to criminals
A look at some of the properties targeted by police - and why they made the move.
Watch: Three arrested after smash-and-grab jewellery robbery at Auckland mall
The dramatic heist resulted in a chase outside a popular shopping site.
Three arrested after smash-and-grab at Auckland mall
A jewellery store at Westfield St Lukes was targeted in a heist that resulted in a chase outside the mall. Video / Tim Hēmi / Supplied
Girl allegedly murdered yesterday before body dropped at police station
A man, known to the child, was due in court today.
Man charged with murder after child’s body driven to police station
The man is due in court today.
Thieves fleece visiting charity food growing group twice in 10 days
Thieves have hampered the efforts of a charity food growing initiative visiting Northland
Du Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debt
It was a lifestyle of flashy opulence - until the money ran out.
Knighted: Billionaire philanthropist Sir Ted Manson
'Mum’s kindness has allowed me to be the person I am today. She guided and loved me.'
Jeweller still wary months after violent robbery left him hospitalised
Jeweller calls for more CCTV after violent robbery in Papatoetoe.
Police investigate after man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital with serious injuries
A seriously injured man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital has undergone surgery
Four men face murder charges after man found dead in Napier CBD
Two 19-year-olds are among four arrested in the Boy Taylor homicide inquiry.
Police investigate van robbery on SH10 near Kerikeri
A man was left at the roadside after robbers took his van near Kerikeri overnight
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in April 2024?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.
Loveable Lab a formidable force within Northland’s police - and now a calendar girl
Ripper sniffs out hidden items, wins a spot in the 2025 police calendar.
Gang members arrested after alleged 200kg meth heist at Port of Tauranga
Two men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.
Think your drink was spiked? Symptoms to look for and what to do
Telegraph: One group is more likely to have their drink spiked.
Arson charge laid over boarding house fire
A man has been arrested and faces an arson charge after a Gisborne boarding house fire.
'Weren't even in the country!': Couple overseas woken by NZ police alleging bad driving
Overseas at the time, they've praised keen NZ police work and the power of social media.
'Lock your doors': Terrified woman catches home invader 'belly-crawling' on floor
The woman has been left traumatised and paranoid by the burglary.
'It's very sad': Gisborne cafe hit by $8k theft before Christmas
Offenders caught on CCTV breaking into Peel St business.
Man arrested for overnight Auckland hit and run that left victim critically hurt
A 52-year-old man faces a range of charges and a vehicle has been seized, police say.