WorldTornado near Paris kills worker, injures 10 as cranes collapseA 23-year-old construction worker died when cranes collapsed in Ermont, France.20 Oct 10:59 PM
ChristchurchNational MP 'pretty disappointed' after rock thrown through car windowThe Waimakariri MP has represented his electorate for 11 years.20 Oct 10:04 PM
CrimeMan accused of murdering Dunedin man to face trial in 2027Police said Aneli Helu Katea and the accused knew each other.20 Oct 08:16 PM
New ZealandWomen missing from Waikato bush track foundLand Search and Rescue teams were combing bush near Ngāruawāhia today before pair found.20 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandPolice renew call for answers in Baby Ru homicide caseThree people of interest were living with Baby Ru at the Lower Hutt home.20 Oct 06:42 PM
New ZealandTeens nabbed for allegedly storming North Shore shop, smashing cabinets, making off in stolen carThree armed and masked people went into a pawnbrokers in Birkenhead. 20 Oct 03:32 AM
AucklandPrincipal urges students to cover uniforms in public after spate of brawls and youth ‘tension’The warning follows a violent brawl in Manukau caught on video.20 Oct 02:00 AM
Wellington'Urgently seeking': Police release photo of wanted man in homicide probeJeremy Robertson is believed to have driven the victim's car to Rotorua.20 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandEmergency Services respond to Incident in Auckland's CBDAn incident requiring both Fire and Police emergency response teams took place in Auckland's CBD. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandPolice 'pleased with behaviour' of Kiwis–Samoa fans despite arrests post-matchThe Kiwis edged Toa Samoa 24-18 before celebrations spilled into Māngere. 19 Oct 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAlleged fake Facebook accounts and claims of dirty politics, local politician files complaintA tale of alleged defamation, intimidation and abuse in Auckland's southern suburbs.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Samoan fans descended on Mangere Town Centre on Sunday night.Samoan fans descended on Mangere Town Square on Sunday night after the Kiwis 24-18 win over Samoa at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium, Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Oct 03:34 PM
New ZealandMan dies in house fire in Tasman townEmergency services were called to the scene about 10.50am today.19 Oct 06:58 AM
Crime‘You chose violence’: Life sentence for woman who killed cousin in jealous rageSaralee Moke died from multiple stab wounds at Houhora Heads Holiday Park in April 2024.19 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandGroup of 'disoriented' trampers rescued from Raglan bushPolice say the group called for help shortly after 6pm on Saturday.18 Oct 06:55 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies in hospital after Waikato crashPolice say the crash circumstances remain under investigation.18 Oct 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandListen: 'Their problem, not my problem' - Remuera financier denies money laundering in $800k scamRecorded phone calls were played in court during which the 63yo denied criminal activity.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice probe after teen park fight leaves one injuredBoth schools linked to those involved are helping with the investigation.17 Oct 06:58 AM
CrimeSon of prominent man charged with shooting at people in TaurangaPolice allege he had a shotgun, a prohibited .22 rifle and multiple rounds of ammunition.17 Oct 04:21 AM
New ZealandBucklands Beach double-homicide: No persons of interest two weeks onEmergency services responded to the suspicious fire where a father and son were killed.17 Oct 03:56 AM
New ZealandThree charged after serious assault in HamiltonTwo 20-year-old men and one 18-year-old woman have been charged. 17 Oct 03:51 AM
New Zealand‘A very challenging time’: St John staffer recounts Whakaari response tollSix rescue helicopters were dispatched within minutes of the eruption alert.17 Oct 03:34 AM
New ZealandTrial for the man accused of murdering Nelson police officer moved to ChristchurchSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming died after being struck by a vehicle on New Year's Day.16 Oct 11:10 PM
WellingtonTom Phillips gag order: Kids' mother joins legal battleThe judge has reserved her decision, but the injunction is not expected to lift yet.16 Oct 10:50 PM
WellingtonCar linked to Pahīatua homicide found at Rotorua lookoutPolice seek sightings of a man, aged 40 to 50, seen near Tarawera Rd.16 Oct 07:39 PM
New ZealandDrink-driver kills elderly motorist and himself hours after being banned from the roadAnthony Wood died when hit by a driver with 4x the legal alcohol limit in his blood.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Lifting our game’: Minister on saving key programme to fight growing meth problemAs meth consumption skyrockets, the police budget to fight it is being squeezed.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Evil': Gloriavale founder’s secret jail letter called for breaking babies’ willsWritten from prison in 1996, the six-page letter targets ‘self-will’ in babies.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously injured after crash in West AucklandEmergency services were called to the scene about 7.15pm.16 Oct 07:24 AM
WorldCaught on camera: Melbourne worker stabbed in random street attackThe victim, 36, suffered a punctured lung but is now in a stable condition.16 Oct 07:12 AM
New Zealand‘The damage was done’: Dogs mauled seal for 30 minutes as owner watched in 'panic'The owner thought the most humane thing to do would be to let the dogs continue.16 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandOperation finds kids 'implicated' in cannabis dealing, police sayOfficers searched four Ōpōtiki properties as part of an operation targeting drug dealing.16 Oct 06:42 AM
AucklandElectoral fraud complaint filed with police, claims vote papers stolen from letterboxesComplaints made about alleged vote-stealing from Papatoetoe letterboxes.16 Oct 05:48 AM
New Zealand‘Chilling effect’: Privacy chief warns police body cams could curb civil rightsConference members told body cameras could be used well, but caution was needed.16 Oct 03:46 AM