Auckland school locked down after youths allegedly mug victim at nearby train station
The victim suffered moderate injuries and is recovering at home.
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Police, cabbies attacked in brawl at hospital after minor crash
Witnesses describe the attackers as being gang members.
Gang member arrested for possessing homemade firearm
The small homemade pistol was capable of firing .22 calibre rounds.
Police arrest 11, seize $18m in cannabis plants in Auckland criminal syndicate bust
The 11 arrested were all Vietnamese nationals who have since been deported.
Hero truck driver faces racist backlash after saving woman’s life on Auckland motorway
The incident closed the Southern Motorway, with thousands of rush-hour motorists stranded.
Vehicle crashes into building, triggering fire and leaving one person in critical condition
Police believe blaze started by car smashing into heat pump unit at property.
Auckland Sport condemns ‘shocking’ assault on female coach as police investigate
Campaigner says volunteers in sport need to be 'valued and appreciated'
39 years in Taupiri - no problems. 3 weeks in Huntly and $40,000 worth of bikes vanish
One of the stolen bikes was a Triumph that was only purchased six weeks ago.
'No criminal offences' committed by resigned King's College staffer, police say
The male staffer acknowledged being involved in inappropriate online activity.
Watch: Customer attacks Hastings phone store owner over 5G connectivity issue
A Hastings family say they feel “helpless” in the wake of an act of in-store violence.
'Beyond despicable': Man who attacked child at park deserves 'South Auckland justice', councillor
A principal said he first heard of the incident when media reported it yesterday.
Rāhui placed in Eastbourne after pensioner's body found; death remains unexplained
The rāhui will stay in place until Saturday.
Search for 83-year-old swimmer now in its second week
A rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour because of a missing swimmer
'We’re just all really, really broken': Family despair at loss of teen’s memorial sign
A whānau are heartbroken at the loss of a roadside memorial sign.
Four taken to hospital after serious crash in Southland
The crash involved two vehicles, police say.
Claims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts
'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'
Police offer $100,000 reward in relation to 39-year-old murder case
Police have offered a $100,000 reward in hunt for murderer.
Dramatic house blaze being treated as suspicious, police say
A scene examination was completed at the St Martins property this morning.
NZ Herald Live: Police appeal for information on the murder of Arthur Easton
Police are issuing an appeal concerning the murder of Arthur Easton in Papakura 39 years ago.
Man shot, left with serious injuries after trying to stop two car thieves
Police were called to Dimock St in Tītahi Bay at 10.20pm yesterday.
NZ records lowest Labour weekend road toll in over 10 years
The official holiday road toll period ended at 6am this morning.
Editorial: With escalating violent crime, does cannabis enforcement remain a priority?
OPINION: Critics say raids, such as those in Ōrākei, divert police from serious crimes.
Operation Flat Bush: Police operation aims to disrupt crime in Flat Bush
Police have increased visibility in crime hotspots and conducted mandatory checks on frequently stolen vehicles during the surge in burglaries and vehicle crime in Flat Bush area.
The Auckland suburb which became a 'supermarket for offenders'. How police responded
Burglaries and car thefts have plagued local residents.
Mayor says deaths inevitable unless Govt cracks down on spectators as well as boy racers
Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell said yesterday's illegal car meet was 'gut-wrenching'.
Emergency services respond to Christchurch house fire
Nobody is believed to be inside the property.
Tairāwhiti's new top cop a local lad: Danny Kirk
'We respond to a more diverse range of calls for service these days.'
Watch: 'Everyone swarmed in' - Burnout driver attacked after car hit spectator at boy racer meet
The man said it's a select few who ruin boy racing events for everyone else.
Onehunga bus stabbing victim may have known alleged killer
CCTV shows pair together earlier in the day.
'Gut-wrenching': Boy racers hurl fireworks, rocks and bottles at police in group attack
The rear window of a police car was also smashed in.
Watch: 'Pricks' – Mike King posts expletive-laden rant after bike stolen during cycling tour
King has posted an image of the alleged thief online.
Missing Wellington pensioner last seen on walking track with electric scooter, fears for safety
Terrence Jameson was last seen on Friday.
'Devastated': Appeal launched for family following Onehunga bus stabbing
A mother was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked bus attack.
Watch: Top cop reveals motive for Tom Phillips' disappearance
The Herald spoke with the lead detective inspector on the case for its mini-documentary.