New ZealandCrackdown in CBD after police arrests for disorder and sex actsNew Community Beat Team has hit the ground running.27 Jul 07:42 PM
New ZealandCoroner says police 'destroyed' vital evidence in speedway racing deathHe died from head trauma – the coroner can't rule on the helmet as police threw it away.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice hunt for car involved in Whangārei bar robberyPolice are seeking a white Toyota Aqua with stolen licence plates, registration KHA69.27 Jul 07:49 AM
New ZealandHelicopter crashes in Bay of Plenty, three people injuredEmergency services are responding to a light aircraft crash near Matatā.27 Jul 04:17 AM
World11 injured in Michigan Walmart stabbingThe victims included six men and five women. The suspect is in custody, police said.27 Jul 03:13 AM
New ZealandHelicopters fight 12 suspicious fires, including 50ha vegetation blazePolice say they are trying to locate the people involved.26 Jul 11:34 PM
WorldThree spectators killed in rally accident in FranceSeveral people who witnessed the accident were in shock.26 Jul 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We ensure it's not a lottery:' Former cop and MP turned PI on finding out the truth Northland PI Mike Sabin works with a team of six former-detectives to gather evidence. 26 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandHow a gang funeral ride brought South Auckland traffic to a standstillAbout 40 motorbikes formed the biker convoy in South Auckland.26 Jul 08:50 PM
New ZealandKiwi woman admits dousing ex's 40ft yacht in petrol and setting it alight after rowSandra Lee Cootes was in a rocky 18-month relationship before setting the boat on fire.26 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandOne person in critical condition after Onehunga motorcycle crash overnightEmergency services responded to the crash just after 1am this morning. 26 Jul 07:31 PM
New ZealandMan robs Whangārei bar, fires shot at ceiling and assaults patronThe man fled in what is believed to be a white Toyota Aqua with stolen licence plates.26 Jul 12:54 AM
New ZealandBody found in the water at Auckland's Arkles BayPolice were alerted at 6.50am by a member of the public.26 Jul 12:44 AM
New Zealand'No one is invincible': Deaths and close calls plague region's roadsLocal road toll stands at five – and only luck stopped it being more, says road cop.26 Jul 12:06 AM
New ZealandDrug farmer built 'shanty' on Waikato swampland to harvest cannabis plotsJason Evans and powerlifter co-offender, Jayson Woods, were caught cultivating cannabis.26 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for missing West Coast tramper with storied pastRoy Arbon, a former Erebus recovery worker, featured in documentary The Scam.25 Jul 08:52 PM
New ZealandIsrael relentless in it's attack on Gaza, families suffer | NZ Herald News Update: July 26, 2025Israel continues it's attack on Gaza. The NZ Fire department issues a warning as house fires increase in numbers. The Polar Plunge is taking place today in Wellington.Watch25 Jul 08:06 PM
New Zealand'Required to arrest': Inside police's new retail-crime patrols 'It’s not the value that we’re looking at. It’s the recidivism. Report it all.'25 Jul 07:15 PM
New Zealand'Stressful' night for family separated by cordon during drug raid'I thought to myself, 'holy s***, what’s happening'.'25 Jul 06:27 AM
New ZealandFears for missing West Coast tramper with remarkable life storyPolice are concerned for safety of 75-year-old missing near Greymouth.25 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandBrrrrr! Rotorua, Taupō record coldest temperatures of the year The weekend will be mostly fine with a few showers expected.24 Jul 11:43 PM
WorldUnsealed Kohberger files reveal details from night of murderBryan Kohberger received a life sentence for the 2022 murders of four students.24 Jul 08:53 PM
WorldOutback killer's family farewells him in private funeralBradley John Murdoch had been diagnosed with terminal throat cancer in 2019.24 Jul 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDealers selling hard drugs on Facebook Marketplace; claims Meta slow to act Herald finds 56 different ads for drugs for sale in just one day. 24 Jul 07:28 PM
WorldSearch suspended again for missing remains in reality TV murder casePolice suspend the search for Julian Story's head, after alleged murder by girlfriend. 24 Jul 06:59 PM
New ZealandConcerns raised over troubling behaviour near Auckland schoolsThe incidents date to May, however, the most recent one happened yesterday.24 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandHigh-ranking school employee charged with indecent assault, impeding breathingThe Herald understands the complainant was previously a student.24 Jul 05:42 AM
New ZealandPolice officer charged with dangerous driving causing death of teenAngel Riley died after her car hit a tree in Whangārei following a police pursuit.24 Jul 02:48 AM
New Zealand'Concerning behaviour': Police hunt mystery man seen outside schoolOfficers are investigating an incident that occurred soon after school started on May 22.24 Jul 02:09 AM
WorldGold Coast reels from spate of sudden deathsThe latest death was of a woman wearing a small vest tied with rope.24 Jul 02:04 AM
New Zealand'Numb without him': Mother's anguish over missing 20-year-old Tyler Porter was last seen in Arkles Bay more than a week ago.24 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandLife coach arrested at airport allegedly hid 20kg of meth in tea bagsCustoms said the drugs were in vacuum-sealed packets of green tea.24 Jul 01:24 AM
PoliticsNZ Police executive level suffers another blow with retirementIt follows the resignation of Jevon McSkimming this year.23 Jul 10:51 PM
WorldOfficers face no charges in case of black man punched during traffic stopWilliam McNeil was wrestled out of a car in Florida and punched multiple times.23 Jul 10:28 PM
