PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Monster': Gangster's victim slept with a bat after being kidnapped and beaten'I’m going to go and get the clean-up gear and a gun,' Filthy Few member told victim.18 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDowntown Auckland crime: Parties share their views after calls for greater police presencePolice presence is biggest driver for safety in cities, says Scott Pritchard15 Sep 01:50 AM
New Zealand'They're not afraid': Young staff member left terrified after armed robbers storm shopA staff member at a vape store put his hands up as a hammer was waved at him.15 Sep 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fear campaign': National and Act hit back over MP’s Hawke’s Bay 'mega-prison' claimsAnna Lorck claims Hawke's Bay Prison's extra land would make it a target for expansion.14 Sep 11:28 PM
New ZealandArmed with hammers and a firearm: Police hunt 'multiple offenders' after robberiesIt follows an armed robbery at Mt Albert Sports Bar the previous night.14 Sep 08:39 PM
New ZealandVictim remained remarkably composed during indecent assault, judge saysThe stranger entered woman's house and indecently assaulted her.10 Sep 04:10 AM
CrimeAuckland safety hubs imminent to address theft, antisocial behaviour in CBDThe four hubs ARE expected to be up and running by the end of next month.08 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimePower tools, vehicle used in three overnight Waikato burglariesOffenders broke into a liquor store, supermarket and motorcycle store overnight.08 Sep 05:54 AM
New Zealand'You f*** with me, I break your legs': House sitter kidnapped, beaten, threatenedThe man heated shears on a kitchen element then threatened to cut off the victim's toe.08 Sep 12:21 AM
KahuDavis defends plans to put youth through justice systemDavis is committed to preventing young people from committing ram raids.06 Sep 10:23 PM
New ZealandGang leader has $2.1m of homes, vehicles, cash stripped by policeThe asset seizures follow Operation Dusk - a major police investigation in 2019-2021.06 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldSuspect indicted on attempted murder charge of Japan’s Prime MinisterKishida was campaigning when a man threw a homemade pipe bomb at him.06 Sep 04:03 AM
KahuLeo Molloy installs 240-volt electric fence at bar as vandals cause $60k damageAuckland bar owner Leo Molloy spends thousands to hot-wire his bar roof.06 Sep 12:45 AM
CrimeMurder trial witness recounts ‘terrifying’ encounter with Mongrel MobThe witness came home to find door ajar, and friend David Kuka "gasping for air".05 Sep 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy is New Zealand feeling increasingly divided?OPINION: Increasing crime seems to be a symptom of a dissatisfied New Zealand.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'My life will be doomed': Kiwi man set for deportation from Australia fears for his life"I was used and abused by the gangs in NZ. My life will be doomed if I am sent back."03 Sep 05:39 AM
CrimeArrests, vehicles impounded after burnouts cause road damage costing thousandsHamilton police are also looking at charges in relation to reparation for the damage.01 Sep 04:05 AM
KahuRotorua attacks: Call to confront problem head-onMerepeka Raukawa-Tait says we must work with the families to stem crime.30 Aug 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialLet democracy and good leadership triumph over the bad and the uglyOPINION: Our editorial shout-out to voters and politicians amid the election clamouring.30 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuChildren wearing colours, meaning there is a gang influence in attacks - TapsellThe council is spending $1.8m on security - but Tania Tapsell wants more police.29 Aug 06:51 PM
New ZealandHunt for Yanfei Bao: Police prepare fresh searches in Greenpark areaThe man accused of kidnapping and murdering Bao was due back in court on Friday.29 Aug 02:53 AM
CrimeMan jailed for 'extreme' child exploitation material following Customs investigationHe also had a recording of the Christchurch Mosque Attack livestream.29 Aug 02:03 AM
New Zealand'Excessive force': Police officers punched, kicked teen lying on groundOne officer described colleagues kicking the teen while he was in the foetal position.28 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandPrime Minister weighs in on ankle bracelets following 'damning' reportIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.28 Aug 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFormer High Court Judge: What critics of sentences do not understandOPINION: A former High Court Judge puts the case for understanding the judiciary.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister responds after leaked report into ‘foiled’ ankle braceletsIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees "foiling" their bracelets.28 Aug 06:02 AM
CrimeFour firearm-wielding offenders caught after Taupō robberyThe men, aged 25, 27, 31 and 38, will appear in court in the coming months.28 Aug 03:55 AM
WorldGuns found to be legally purchased in fatal Florida hate crimeA 21-year-old fatally shot three Black people in Florida with guns he bought legally.27 Aug 11:53 PM
New ZealandCommunity safety meeting being held amid unease over Christchurch crimeLast month, seven Canterbury businesses were targeted in an overnight crime spree.26 Aug 02:22 AM
New ZealandPolice name 70-year-old victim of Queen St fatal stabbingPolice are completing the scene examination today.25 Aug 04:27 AM
New ZealandPolice execute search warrant for Queen St killing accused Dariush TalagiPolice recovered a rifle, ammunition and a quantity of cannabis during the search today.25 Aug 04:19 AM
New ZealandCouple badly burned, home torched as teen throws Molotov cocktail through bedroom windowPolice were called to the Cron Ave, Te Atatū house about 2.30am on Sunday, August 6.25 Aug 03:09 AM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after Palmerston North stabbingPolice say the incident is not related to gang tensions in the area.20 Aug 10:01 PM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: National, Act want them scrapped but cultural reports are essentialOPINION: It's complicated: That's why cultural reports are essential for just sentencing19 Aug 05:00 PM
