Alleged shooter in gang-related killing named after court appearance
Police arrest Wipuhara Kapene, accused of shooting Albert Enoka in Lower Hutt.
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Police propose targeting at-risk children to curb future crime
Idea first championed by National in 2015 is back on the political agenda.
Police launch homicide investigation after woman dies after Ngāruawāhia fight
She died before she could be airlifted to the hospital.
Woman dragged 10m after Auckland mall carpark robbery
The victim was dragged when she tried to retrieve her handbag as her assailant drove away.
Serious-injury accident blocks highway at Otorohanga
One person has been airlifted to Waikato Hospital after the two-vehicle crash.
Trio caught with $2700 of shoplifted swag, police say
Police say they caught three men after a sticky-fingered Boxing Day spree.
Police investigate after man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital with serious injuries
A seriously injured man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital has undergone surgery
Smoke from big fire closes busy road on Hibiscus Coast
Firefighters battle growing blaze in Silverdale; motorists warned to avoid area.
Motorists asked to postpone travels after fatal Coromandel crash causes major delays
Police say travellers face a 90-minute delay on the SH25a route.
Helicopter searching for man missing in water in Ōhope
The man fled from police on Christmas day and swam away. Video / Alanah Eriksen
Auckland motorway cleared after police officers shepherd geese to safety
A 'significant number' of geese blocked State Highway 18 this morning.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in August 2024?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.
Rāhui in place as family gather at Ōhope for man who swam from police
Police have instructed holidaymakers to stay out of the water.
It started with a $1.2m money drop: King Cobras and the Air NZ baggage handlers
Inside the police investigation which uncovered corruption at Auckland Airport.
Ōtorohanga man who vanished on Christmas Day found safe
He was reported missing by his family.
Man missing after jumping into water and swimming away while fleeing police
The man refused to engage with police and swam away.
This speed camera makes almost $1.5m in six months
The three top cameras collected $3.1 million during the first six months of 2024.
Police examining scene of ‘suspicious’ Napier fire
Police were called to the scene at 1.45am.
Serious crash blocks SH1 near Balclutha, multiple injured people reported
One person has been seriously injured and another three have moderate injuries.
Traffic delays on SH2 in Hutt Valley after motorbike crash
The motorway has now reopened in both directions.
Rescued teen describes injuries after ordeal in the bush
Maia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.
Two dead in separate Christmas road toll crashes
The deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.
Emergency services scramble to serious crash in Tauranga
It's understood the crash involves a motorcycle and car.
Armed police swarm South Auckland supermarket after incident involving gunman
Witnesses reported seeing the gunman with a firearm inside the supermarket.
Police manhunt for gunman continues after double-shooting in West Auckland
The pair remain in hospital after suffering serious injuries in the shooting.
'We are broken': Auckland mum devastated after freak cycling accident claims husband’s life
Gemma Gordon has been widowed with two young children.
Watch: Escaped inmate wandered uncuffed through hospital in underwear before sliding down pipe – witness
The video purportedly shows him sliding down from the eighth floor.
Woman drowns after getting into trouble at remote Northland beach
The woman was recovered from the water and received CPR.
Watch: 'Brainless' driver runs red light, narrowly misses cars, intersection filled with smoke
A witness says it's lucky no one was killed when the vehicle sped through intersection.
Driver dead after car crashes into house, resident injured, taken to hospital
Motorists are to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.
‘Had to survive’: Rescued teen posts for first time after waterfall ordeal
Maia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.
Public warned not to approach prisoner who escaped from hospital
He is not an immediate risk to public safety but still should not be approached.
Fourth and final arrest made following violent death of Boy Taylor in Napier CBD
'Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to Mr Taylor’s death.'
Missing teen suffered fall at waterfall, faces weeks in hospital
The 19-year-old was in the first of many surgeries, her mum said.