New ZealandPolice arrest man after armed robbery, shooting at Whangārei barThe 35-year-old is facing serious charges in the Whangārei District Court.28 Jul 06:52 AM
New Zealand'Rarely encountered': Record-breaking LSD bust worth $1 millionLSD seizure breaks NZ record for quantity found in one person's possession.28 Jul 06:30 AM
CrimeMen forfeit $70k in drug proceeds after meth lab arrestsPolice found 1.6kg of meth at a clandestine lab in Herekino.28 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Broken by this loss': Family mourn 10yo crash victimJax Tauroa-Wall's whānau said his son was 'deeply loved by everyone who knew him'.28 Jul 02:31 AM
School RugbyPolice intervene after brawl at Akl Grammar involving parents and schoolboy rugby playersA witness said a spectator's comment after a red card sparked the large brawl.28 Jul 01:35 AM
New ZealandIce warning: Injuries after school van crashes in Hawke’s BayA school van slid off the road on Kereru Rd about 7.45am on Monday.28 Jul 12:50 AM
New ZealandEntrepreneur arrested after 1kg of meth found in luggage, third Akl airport smuggling arrest in a weekThe accused drug smuggler had flown from Kuala Lumpur.28 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandStudent charged after high school assault leaves one injuredThe alleged assault occurred during school hours last Wednesday.28 Jul 12:10 AM
CrimeWoman seriously injured after stabbing in South Auckland, man arrested at sceneThe woman was taken to Middlemore Hospital for treatment.27 Jul 11:15 PM
New Zealand Police release picture of 75-year-old tramper riding bike on last day seenPolice are appealing for info after Roy Arbon went missing near Greymouth five days ago.27 Jul 07:55 PM
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
