New ZealandWatch: Group fight erupts outside bakery in Waikato town, police deploy taserPolice say about eight people were involved in the fight on George St.13 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘I’ve lost everything’: Meth link freezes $96m property development dreamLarge development on Auckland's fringe folds after being linked to 'Honey Bear' meth ring.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Deeply shocking': Minister orders KC probe into child safety failings at Teaching CouncilErica Stanford says damning probe into troubled agency hit her 'like a tonne of bricks'.13 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandPolice swarm central Akl suburb after social tip-off of planned student meleeThe response follows mass teenage brawls in Manukau last year.13 Feb 04:28 AM
New ZealandOff-duty cop spots wanted teen, sparking arrests over jewellery and bar raidsThree males aged 15 and 17 now face aggravated robbery and vehicle charges.13 Feb 02:42 AM
ChristchurchOne dead after car crashes, rolls in North CanterburyThe crash happened near Waikari just after 6.30am, closing the road.13 Feb 12:06 AM
WorldTwo babies found dead in French family's freezer, mother arrestedFrench prosecutors have opened a murder inquiry that carries a life sentence.12 Feb 11:40 PM
WorldBritish teenager who stabbed schoolboy to death namedKian Moulton, now 15, can be named after a judge lifted anonymity rules.12 Feb 10:49 PM
AucklandMan seen running out of home with towel wrapped around head after shooting in Mission Bay Neighbours say they heard a loud noise before a group fled from house and sped off in car.12 Feb 09:37 PM
World1.82m trans school shooter wanted to be ‘petite’Trans teen responsible for Canada's worst school shooting in years was fixated with guns.12 Feb 09:31 PM
New ZealandDirt bike rider busted with meth and cash after stalling in suburban driveway - policeThe man also faces dangerous driving charge, and has had his dirt bike confiscated. 12 Feb 08:01 PM
AucklandOnehunga factory structurally unsound as police investigate 'suspicious' fireBeams of the roof are now bent 'like bananas' due to the fire.12 Feb 07:30 PM
WorldWatch: Gold thief escapes on getaway donkeyPolice say the 26-year-old suspect used a forklift to break into the shop.12 Feb 07:05 PM
New Zealand'Safe dad energy': Tauranga mum looks for man who saved daughter from 'axe-wielding' man The teenager had been waiting to vacuum her car when the situation escalated.12 Feb 06:10 PM
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 ZealandEnglish scammer who targeted vulnerable Kiwis to be deported after early jail release Jack Hennessy duped pensioners out of $337,000 by posing as a police courier. 12 Feb 05:00 AM
ChristchurchOwner tracks down alleged burglar after spotting stolen tools on Facebook MarketplaceThe victim recognised their tools by a personalised engraving on them.12 Feb 03:28 AM
New ZealandPolice find car of man swept away on Mahurangi River, near WarkworthTekanimaeu Arobati, 47, died in the storm that lashed the upper North Island last month.12 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandAirTag helps track stolen scooter after alleged assault in east AucklandA 49-year-old man is due in the Auckland District Court today charged with robbery.12 Feb 01:23 AM
ChristchurchChristchurch carjacking spree leaves drivers shaken; alleged offender due in courtThe spree followed a three-car crash on Queen Elizabeth II Drive.11 Feb 11:16 PM
WorldDeadly mass shooting in Canada: What we knowPolice say six victims and the suspected shooter were found inside the school.11 Feb 10:47 PM
WorldCanada police say 18-year-old carried out mass shootingEight people were killed and at least 25 wounded in the shooting spree.11 Feb 10:37 PM
WorldGirl, 12, fighting for life after Canada's worst school shooting in decadesThe 'gunperson' killed eight people and injured 25 before dying at the scene.11 Feb 08:51 PM
WorldLondon school stabbings suspect arrested at mosqueTelegraph: The 13-year-old suspect is accused of stabbing two pupils at his former school.11 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured after two utes crash on SH2 near PutorinoState Highway 2 near Putorino is under stop/go management after a two-vehicle crash. 11 Feb 08:13 PM
New Zealand'Manifestly excessive': Drug kingpin who drove $630k Ferrari unhappy with 14-year jail termShuchen 'Ace' Liu and his wife, Xiuxiu Hao, also owned multiple properties in Auckland.11 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Intense smell': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze northeast of New PlymouthAn emergency alert has been issued, urging people to stay inside and close their windows.11 Feb 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Reckless actions': Police believe Rānui house fire caused by flareInvestigators are looking for two people seen running from the area before the fire began.11 Feb 02:59 AM
Christchurch Man charged after broad daylight attack on Christchurch streetPolice don't believe there are any further threats to public safety.11 Feb 02:58 AM
WorldPerson detained, then released over ransom kidnapping of US TV anchor's motherFBI images showed a masked, armed figure tampering with her door camera.11 Feb 02:57 AM
Wellington'Beautiful lady': Woman who died in Kāpiti Coast remembered as 'strong' and a 'soul searcher''She was a soul searcher and a believer in the stars'.11 Feb 02:03 AM
New ZealandCause of school bus fire in Northland revealedNineteen students and the bus driver escaped the fire on Monday afternoon.11 Feb 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Out of character': Police hold serious concerns for missing Southland farmer Kevin Belling, 62, was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm on January 9.11 Feb 01:07 AM
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