PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coster doesn’t strike you as a bad person, yet a good man can do bad thingsOPINION: It took years to rebuild trust in police, and one case to destroy it.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I would be ashamed of myself’Judith Collins and Richard Chambers answer media questions after former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster was placed on leave following a damning report.Watch11 Nov 07:05 AM
PoliticsEx-Police Commissioner Coster on leave from new job after damning reportCoster goes on leave from his role as CEO of the Social Investment Agency.11 Nov 04:51 AM
New ZealandGovernment installs Inspector-General of Police after damning IPCA reportSteps under way to establish the 'strongest possible oversight' after scathing review.11 Nov 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 'devastating impact' of police case against woman who complained about McSkimmingInstead of investigating anonymous sex allegations, the police arrested the young woman.11 Nov 04:08 AM
New ZealandPolice bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails insteadSuppressions fall away to reveal the full story of the downfall of a deputy police boss.11 Nov 04:01 AM
ChristchurchChristchurch school goes into lockdown after car crash, reports of offender with gunThe school went into lockdown before 3pm. 11 Nov 02:05 AM
CrimePolice justified in West Auckland shooting, IPCA findsIPCA said the officer’s use of force was reasonable and proportionate.11 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'She's my best mate': Police dog's amazing recovery after horrific burnsHandler Constable Adam Johannsen stayed by Teo's side through every stage of her recovery.11 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandMt Eden prisoner on run for four days since slipping hospital escortThe remand prisoner escaped from staff during a hospital escort on Friday.10 Nov 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew gun laws revealed: Act fails to find coalition support for wider access to military-style semi-automaticsAct MP Nicole McKee fails to find coalition support for greater access for MSSAs.10 Nov 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Disappointing' number of drivers caught using phones on Hawke's Bay ExpresswayPolice: 14 cellphone infringements in one morning is 'disappointing' to see.10 Nov 10:19 PM
LiveNew ZealandLive: ‘It doesn't mean it's not still burning underground’ - Tongariro fire size remains unchangedPolice checkpoints are present 24/7 in multiple locations.10 Nov 10:18 PM
New ZealandPolice search for man with active arrest warrantHe may be in the Waikato or Bay of Plenty areas, police say.10 Nov 09:09 PM
ChristchurchWoman critical after being shot in Christchurch, police hunt for gunman who fled in vehicleLocals were told to stay away after the incident which unfolded shortly before 9pm. 10 Nov 08:16 PM
New ZealandPolice renew call for help one year after man disappears on walking trackThe 77-year-old was reported missing after going for a walk near Porirua.10 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandTwo crashes linked to ex-gang boss' tangi, police denounce 'hoha' behaviourPolice say one crash involved a motorcyclist failing to stop and then hitting a ute.10 Nov 07:07 PM
New Zealand'Planning for all contingencies': Fire crews monitoring Tongariro hotspots after rain relief'We are very mindful that another change in the weather could alter the situation.'10 Nov 05:55 PM
WorldBlood feud reveals the dark underbelly of CreteVendettas between village families is a side of Crete invisible to most tourists. 10 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Rotten apple’: Minister on disgraced ex-police leader’s riseMark Mitchell says one 'rotten apple' shouldn't overshadow thousands of good cops.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMark Mitchell on police trust, protests, and protecting minoritiesMinister for Police, Corrections, Emergency Management and Recovery, Ethnic Communities, and Sports and Recreation joins us to explain how he juggles so many hats.Watch10 Nov 03:40 PM
New Zealand'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blazeCrews will use drones tonight to pinpoint lingering hotspots on the ground.10 Nov 03:18 AM
New ZealandCar used in Queenstown liquor burglary found submerged in Lake WakatipuThe stolen vehicle was found submerged in Lake Wakatipu minutes later.10 Nov 02:33 AM
WorldWatch: UK man drunkenly rams stolen digger into postal truckVideo shows the stolen earthmover striking a Royal Mail truck.10 Nov 01:27 AM
World‘Tragic’: Queensland crash leaves mother and daughter dead, police appeal for vehicle sightingsPolice say a 28-year-old man remains in custody as inquiries continue.09 Nov 10:14 PM
New ZealandTwo crashes, including police car, close SH2 River Road in Upper HuttThe crashes happened on River Road between Fergusson Drive and Tōtara Park.09 Nov 09:46 PM
New ZealandPolice Minister supports stripping McSkimming of medalsJevon McSkimming admitted holding 2945 objectionable images on his work device.09 Nov 09:27 PM
WorldCourt rethink could let Madeleine McCann suspect leave GermanyChristian Brueckner was freed from a German prison in September.09 Nov 05:29 PM
New ZealandStaff member injured at Auckland youth justice facilityAn ambulance was seen leaving the youth justice residence soon after.09 Nov 05:20 PM
WellingtonLuxon ‘would not take no for an answer’ in gifting child’s bike to policeThe PM's donation was one of 165 gifts given to police in the last year.09 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeGovernment unveils major meth action plan to tackle organised crimeThe bold new Government strike against the syndicates flooding the country with methamphetamine. Video / NZ Herald / Sylvie WhinrayWatch09 Nov 02:35 AM
WellingtonPedestrian seriously injured after car crash in JohnsonvilleEmergency crews remain at the scene outside the Johnsonville library.09 Nov 01:41 AM
Politics'Scourge on our society': Government unveils major meth action planSecurity agencies will band together to find drugs, fight cartels – and heal communities.09 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandBody found after Hamilton house fireEmergency crews were called to the Wellington Street blaze just after 6am.08 Nov 07:37 AM
