New ZealandRetail crime investigations in some regions halved under police directive Police dropped 5454 shoplifting cases under $500 due to guidance on value thresholds.30 Jul 05:55 AM
New ZealandWoman arrested after threat forced Hawke’s Bay Hospital, schools, into lockdownWoman to appear in court after alleged threat at hospital.30 Jul 04:40 AM
New ZealandPhone pings uncover bizarre detail in search for missing Greymouth tramper Roy Arbon left a note at his home on Wednesday, and has not been seen or heard from since.30 Jul 04:17 AM
CrimePolice hunt driver after officer struck, patrol car rammed by stolen vehicle The officer was treated at Middlemore Hospital before they were discharged. 30 Jul 02:52 AM
New Zealand‘Huge’ armed police op in Bay of Plenty townArmed officers and about 25 police cars are reported to be present around Maketū.30 Jul 02:16 AM
ChristchurchKnife-wielding man arrested at nursing protest in Christchurch A man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill protesters in Christchurch.30 Jul 02:04 AM
WorldHelicopter crash kills two German airmen, one missingThe helicopter crashed into the Mulde river near Grimma, Saxony.29 Jul 11:39 PM
WorldShooting victims include ‘hero’ security guard, executive, immigrant NYPD officerThe shooter killed four people and critically wounded another.29 Jul 09:39 PM
New Zealand'Deep sadness': New Plymouth videographer dies after assault outside rugby club'He gave his time, his energy, and his heart to our community.'29 Jul 08:06 AM
New Zealand'Someone's going to get killed': Cyclist's warning after dirt bike crashThe victim needed a metal plate inserted in her leg after the accident.29 Jul 07:40 AM
New ZealandSpeeding driver dies after falling from overbridge on Auckland’s Southern Motorway The car hit the Newmarket flyover centre barrier and the man later fell from the railing.29 Jul 05:11 AM
WorldPolice officer among five dead after shooting in central Manhattan – reportsReports say a police officer and at least five other people were shot.29 Jul 03:39 AM
WorldDouble homicide at Devil's Den State Park, suspect soughtThe suspect was seen driving a black, four-door sedan near the park exit.28 Jul 11:47 PM
New ZealandBoy racer blitz: Police disrupt gatherings with fines and arrestsPolice issued 51 tickets in Rotorua and 63 in Hamilton on Saturday.28 Jul 11:07 PM
New Zealand‘The shame I was carrying was huge’: Third Mama Hooch victim drops name suppressionThe Jaz brothers are fighting the length of their jail terms after 69 convictions in 2023.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Outspoken MP Tamatha Paul says she doesn't mean to be provocativeThe MP is the youngest of 7, was school Dux, and first in her family to go to university.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice Investigate Stabbing at Manukau Bus StationPolice are investigating a stabbing at the Manukau Bus Station on Manukau Station Road, reported around 8:15pm. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 12:05 PM
New Zealand'Serious injuries': Person rushed to hospital after reported assault in ManukauPolice are hunting for the suspects.28 Jul 09:13 AM
New ZealandCouple set to lose $1.7m in property after commercial-scale cannabis bustPolice found 331 cannabis plants in four different stages of cultivation and $153k cash.28 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'You were everything': Man who died from critical injuries in Rotorua rememberedFour men took the injured man to Rotorua Hospital on Saturday night.28 Jul 07:38 AM
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
