New ZealandWatch: Police reverse away from 'antisocial' car meet after crowd turns hostileThe crowd next to the police car swelled to about 24 before the officer reversed.22 Feb 05:52 AM
New Zealand'You could hear the clap': Witness describes horror scenes after man thrown from car roofA witness said the man was thrown from the roof as the car sped up in Auckland.22 Feb 03:39 AM
New ZealandTwo people dead, three in critical condition after SH1 crash near BlenheimTwo people were airlifted to Wellington Hospital while a third was taken to Christchurch.22 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'No previous complaints' lodged against dogs involved in devastating attack in ChristchurchBoth dogs have been impounded, pending a police investigation.22 Feb 12:59 AM
New ZealandGovt to give police powers to 'move on' rough sleepers, Opposition parties say it's 'disgraceful'Breaching a move-on order may lead to a $2000 fine or three months in jail.21 Feb 10:38 PM
Wellington'Murder, kill, nightmare': Authorities apologise after woman's sinister letterbox messageThe envelope contained magazine cutouts of threatening words and images.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice probe after man falls from vehicle on Auckland road, critical injuriesHe was found critically injured between Ace Place and Mostyn St.21 Feb 08:03 AM
New ZealandVictim drove themself to hospital after serious assault in Te PukeArmed officers were called to a Ben Keys St property last night.20 Feb 07:43 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, February 20, 2026Morning Headlines | Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested over misconduct and new density rules better fit for Auckland | Friday, February 20, 2026Watch19 Feb 05:54 PM
Crime‘He looked evil’: Witness describes man's demeanour on night he allegedly killed ex-partner'He is fried as f***, he’s scratching his head with a big knife', man messaged partner.18 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandKaihu dog attack, community leader speaks outA woman has died after a dog attack on Tuesday in the northland settlement of Kaihu. Video \ Jason DordayWatch18 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition after water incident at Napier homePolice and St John were called to the residential address in Onekawa.18 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandFamily of Northland woman killed in Kaihu dog attack say death was 'tragic'Mihiata Te Rore, 62, died at a rural State Highway 12 property in Kaihu on Tuesday.18 Feb 01:52 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched after man’s body found in Tauranga parkA Monday post-mortem led police to treat the death as a homicide.17 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandSerious crash Glen EdenThe Serious Crash Unit investigates a head-on crash on Great North Rd, Glen Eden. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 07:14 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate after body washes up on Hawke's Bay beachA member of the public found the body yesterday afternoon.15 Feb 03:36 AM
Crime'Appalling crime': Hamilton woman assaulted after confronting intruders at homePolice want CCTV or dashcam footage from the Clarkin Rd area from 8.30-9.30pm on Saturday.15 Feb 12:29 AM
AucklandFire crews battle overnight blaze in OnehungaFirefighters from across Auckland have contained a blaze at a two-storey commercial address on Patrick St in Onehunga overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Feb 04:21 PM
New ZealandPolice seek CCTV as stabbed Hastings man fights for life in hospital Officers arrived at the address and found a man with 'severe injuries'.11 Feb 12:26 AM
New Zealand'It's going to rock the town': Mayor says fatal school bus crash has devastated the communityA ‘traumatic incident team’ is working with the kura whose students were on the bus.10 Feb 10:10 PM
AucklandTwo Auckland school students hit by cars within minutes of each otherPair recovering at Starship hospital after being run over during first week of term. 10 Feb 12:39 AM
New ZealandTruck testing centre to open in Napier around end of 2026The new truck testing centre will be operated by police near a busy Napier intersection. 09 Feb 09:19 PM
New ZealandStatutory manager sent into troubled Auckland college's boardEducation officials closed the school's boarding hostels amid student safety concerns. 09 Feb 02:02 AM
New ZealandPolice give update on Hamilton Police shootingA 40-year-old gang member allegedly aimed a firearm at police during an armed standoff in a Hamilton carpark. Video / Malisha KumarWatch04 Feb 02:48 AM
New ZealandPolice cordon central Hamilton streets as incident unfoldsHamilton police incident: Central streets blocked by cordons as incident unfolds. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 10:03 PM
CrimeSerial sex predator and murderer Malcolm Rewa pleads guilty to another historical rapeThe court heard Rewa, 72, sexually violated a woman in Auckland in 1988.03 Feb 09:22 PM
New ZealandArmed robbery at Napier CBD jewellersA group of half a dozen fled to a getaway car near Tennyson St, onlookers said.03 Feb 02:50 AM
New ZealandOne person dies after two-vehicle crash near MatamataEmergency services were called to the scene at 12.15pm.01 Feb 04:39 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured, road closed following Matamata crashThe crash on Puketutu Rd was reported to police at about 12.15pm.01 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandOne dead, another seriously injured in Otago crashThe Glenorchy-Routeburn Rd remains partially blocked following this morning's crash.01 Feb 12:54 AM
New ZealandMan critically injured outside Napier nightclubThe 46-year-old was found unresponsive on the ground at around 1am.31 Jan 09:44 PM
AucklandWatch: Court releases graphic images of blood-soaked couple implicated in bizarre killingSeveral images show a man smeared in blood clutching a bloodied hunting knife. 31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'It shook our house' - Bomb squad blows up device at Auckland beach, rattling localsA resident said their house shook after an explosion at Okoromai Bay just before 6pm.31 Jan 08:05 AM
New Zealand'Start shaking them up' Brian Tamaki urges people to withhold their votes in this years electionFollowing his 'True Patriots of NZ' protest in Auckland's Victoria Park, Brian Tamaki urged followers to withhold their vote in this years upcoming election. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Jan 11:49 PM
