New ZealandMan appears in court charged with murder after New Plymouth foreshore deathPolice were called to the Coastal Walkway area last night after reports of an altercation.20 Nov 04:48 AM
CrimeSupermarket manager injured in brutal, surprise attack while stocking shelves His assailant, Shamah Riley, has now been sent to prison for the violent act. 20 Nov 04:00 AM
World‘Down the right path’: Police source says D4vd now suspect in teen’s deathPolice found 15-year-old Celeste Rivas' remains in a Tesla boot on September 8.20 Nov 02:00 AM
Politics500 extra police: Why minister Costello wouldn’t change her failed recruitment target Costello says she prefers setting an ambitious timeframe rather than losing momentum. 20 Nov 01:45 AM
CrimeTeen dies two days after Manawatū crash between car and truckThe collision involved a car and a truck on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Rd.20 Nov 12:08 AM
New ZealandPolice officers stood down for 'additional misconduct' in breath test probePolice say no cases are being treated as criminal offending.19 Nov 11:33 PM
AucklandPerson dies after car hits supermarket on Mt Eden roadEmergency services were called to the crash around 10.18am.19 Nov 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Police integrity failures expose gap in law on misconduct in public officeOPINION: Andrew Coster failed to act on misconduct claims against Jevon McSkimming.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Screaming got louder': Police launch homicide investigation after Waikanae deathOne neighbour told RNZ he heard raised voices and what sounded like gunshots.19 Nov 10:52 PM
New ZealandPolice release footage of armed dairy robbery attempt in New PlymouthFootage shows the masked man entering the Ngamotu Rd store with a large knife.19 Nov 10:39 PM
AucklandDeath of woman at Ōtāhuhu housing complex not suspicious, say police The death will be referred to the Coroner.19 Nov 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Treated unfairly': Former top cop resigned after criticism over McSkimming welfare checkCommissioner Richard Chambers criticised Tania Kura over McSkimming welfare visit.19 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldBoston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot takes on growing police roleMore than 60 police and bomb squads now use Spot across the US and Canada.19 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFrom crime to closure: How Reeves’ stolen Rolex made its way homeOne of the items taken by burglars was a personalised watch seen in the John Wick films.19 Nov 08:30 AM
New ZealandTeen praised for rescue effort at popular beach amid defibrillator concernsWitnesses say the Takapuna Beach defibrillator box allegedly failed to open.19 Nov 06:44 AM
New ZealandPolice swarm Wellington bar after 'suspicious item' found nearbyPeople were urged to stay away as officers locked down Riddiford St.19 Nov 06:24 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash closes Canterbury highwayTwo others suffered minor injuries and received treatment at the scene.19 Nov 06:00 AM
CrimeArrow fired into street during tense five-hour standoff which sparked mass evacuationCorey Innocente aimed a crossbow at police and threatened to blow up his house.19 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandTwenty police staff investigated for device misuse after McSkimming scandalActing Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers says charges are possible.19 Nov 04:27 AM
New ZealandSupport for schoolmates of Sanson fire victims lacking, guardian saysHugo, August and Goldie were killed on Saturday.19 Nov 03:50 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing woman in Upper HuttPolice said Anita Hart had last been seen on November 13.19 Nov 02:14 AM
New ZealandTrio accused of murdering Tristan Oakes enter pleasOakes' whānau also attended the appearance in the High Court at Tauranga this morning.19 Nov 01:19 AM
AucklandMotorist fined $150 by AT for driving along bus lane on police orders after crashThe man officially appealed but the fine was only reversed after Herald questions.19 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan in court after Customs busts $3m meth in roller skate knee pads, art Customs intercepted 10 packages sent nationwide containing 10kg of meth.19 Nov 12:29 AM
CrimeManawatū Prison out of lockdown after bomb threat triggers searchesPolice received a phone threat about 8.40am, which suggested there was a bomb on site.18 Nov 11:22 PM
New ZealandMan killed in West Auckland alleged hit-and-run namedA 47-year-old Henderson woman has been charged over the death.18 Nov 09:32 PM
New ZealandPolice say Tom Phillips may have more campsites in Marokopa bush, locals offer up 'helpful' infoPhillips died in a September shootout that left a police officer critically hurt.18 Nov 09:30 PM
CrimeDefence scientists unveil new foldable, floating rescue deviceA Kiwi-designed tool could dramatically change search-and-rescue missions. Video / Herald NOWWatch18 Nov 09:20 PM
WorldVictoria Police Commissioner, Kiwi Mike Bush, visits town where two police officers killed Bush met officers in Victoria’s High Country as the search for the gunman continues.18 Nov 06:32 PM
New Zealand'A total lack of judgment': Former top cop visited Jevon McSkimming after charges laid Richard Chambers said the meeting ‘fell well short’ of his expectations.18 Nov 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unbelievable': Oranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims eight years agoBarrister Brian Henry calls the lack of action ‘unbelievable’.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmoke advisory lifted after major Port Whangārei warehouse fireBuilding is used for the storage and installation of solar panels and lithium batteries.18 Nov 07:42 AM
New Zealand'Life-changing injuries': Teen arrested after two allegedly hit by out-of-control carPolice were called to a scene on SH5 in Mamaku after reports of a group doing burnouts.18 Nov 06:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPolice Commissioner apologises to staff affected by McSkimming emails protocolRichard Chambers said the minister should have been told, not just Coster.18 Nov 05:00 AM
