LifestyleIowa woman who faked cancer diagnosis learns fate in courtMadison Russo never had cancer, but over 400 people sent her donations.24 Oct 01:33 AM
New Zealand‘Could lose their life’: Retailer’s plea as 13yo hospitalised in Napier smash-and-grab"They have got to realise how much risk their kids are getting into."22 Oct 02:49 AM
New Zealand‘She took advantage of my vulnerability’: $1.6 million fraudster sent to prisonRebecca Kennedy stole $1.6m from unwitting victims - all of whom were her friends.20 Oct 02:01 AM
New ZealandTwo Napier Big Barrel liquor stores broken into in as many daysOne of nine offenders who smashed into the shop by hand seriously hurt themselves.19 Oct 08:53 PM
New Zealand'We're gonna shoot up the house': Masked, armed robbers storm flatTamate Gough began using drugs aged 6, while Sijaye Rhind was 11.19 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three yearsArdern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?17 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeFrom pork roasts in her handbag to $10k in Facebook fraud: A woman's trail of deceitOver more than a year, she created countless victims through her offending.12 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Theft isn't the answer': Man loses family jewellery following caravan heistThe $10,000 caravan was stolen despite 'unbreakable' wheel clamps.11 Oct 07:29 PM
Crime'Serious attitude adjustment needed': Judge warns youthThe judge warned the 18-year-old he was looking at five years in prison.10 Oct 09:11 PM
New ZealandAlbany car yard burglary: Auckland police charge two men over stolen jet skis, ramming cop carsA 38- and 40-year-old will appear in North Shore District Court today over the incident.08 Oct 05:14 PM
CrimeArmed robber stormed pubs, forced punters on the ground before stealing from themThe armed hold-ups occurred within days and involved other assailants.05 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandAll Blacks squad named, hospitality violence spike and why EV sales are surging | Focus Morning Bulletin October 4, 2023The All Blacks make changes ahead of final pool match, Auckland’s Tāmaki electorate race heats up and hospitality businesses call for more support in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Oct 04:08 PM
New ZealandAuckland fund manager accused of attacking neighbour to keep name secret to trialHis lawyer argued the media was only interested because he was "white and rich".03 Oct 04:16 AM
New ZealandThree thefts in three weeks: Shoplifter back to bad habits after being released from jailJake Cooper targeted supermarkets and hardware, clothing and homeware stores.03 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandQuick action sees police return classic Chevy within hours of it being stolen$80,000 classic Chevy returned to Far North owner after thief spotted making hand signals.03 Oct 12:31 AM
New ZealandMan spent friends' property bond and car purchase money on gamblingJake Ashley Gibbs 'ripped off' his friends for $14,000 in a 'significant breach of trust'.02 Oct 07:04 PM
New Zealand'We're living a life sentence': Mum’s four years of pain after son’s waterfront killing“It’s every mother’s worst, worst nightmare."01 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeWhy a dental clinic staffer claims she was 'made to steal' customers' paymentsThe woman put her personal bank account details on the clinic's invoices.28 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandTrial date set: Retired rugby star denies selling guns to gang, faking burglaryA sixth charge has been added since his last court appearance.27 Sep 11:04 PM
New ZealandAuckland crime: Teens in custody; person hurt in gaming lounge robberyIt's understood one of the offenders had a firearm.27 Sep 07:18 PM
New Zealand'Terrified': Robber on parole holds up vape store workers at knifepointA victim says she suffers emotionally and psychologically, and had to get counselling.27 Sep 12:40 AM
New ZealandTwo ram raids in two days - Liquor store newest target of school holiday crimeA second ram raid has occurred in Hawke's Bay just one day after a dairy was targeted.26 Sep 08:56 PM
New ZealandFamily of man killed in home invasion weep as trio sentencedThe victim was the 'heart of the family' who are left broken by his death.26 Sep 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandArmed hold-up: Pair jailed for meth-fuelled robbery of tavernWhy getaway driver was given harsher sentence than robber 'brandishing ... a pistol'.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsCrime convictions up - spike in serious and violent offencesThere's been an uptick in the number of people charged in the year to June 2023.19 Sep 06:06 AM
New ZealandGun pointed at staff's head as bar worker forced to her knees, told to open safeIt is the latest in a string of armed robberies which police believe may be linked.17 Sep 06:03 AM
CrimeTurf war: Man steals lawn in the dead of night, police investigatingA security camera caught footage of the man stealing new rolls of lawn.15 Sep 05:21 AM
EntertainmentRadio and TV host Andrew Mulligan has ute stolenHe urged anyone who has seen it to message him.14 Sep 05:34 AM
New ZealandSeven people charged in Gore raids, police seize guns and drugsGore police executed 19 search warrants.12 Sep 12:12 AM
New ZealandCoastguard rescues alleged boat thief from sinking vessel in Bay of IslandsThe $35,000 boat is likely to be written off given the amount of water inside.11 Sep 03:26 AM
CrimeAuckland safety hubs imminent to address theft, antisocial behaviour in CBDThe four hubs ARE expected to be up and running by the end of next month.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Cynical, calculated, deliberate': Lavish lifestyle paid for by employee theftKate Carter narrowly avoided jail for duping a Fonterra company out of more than $720k.08 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimePower tools, vehicle used in three overnight Waikato burglariesOffenders broke into a liquor store, supermarket and motorcycle store overnight.08 Sep 05:54 AM
New Zealand‘Give me the money’: Armed robber pockets $7k in cash and cigarettesAn exasperated judge has asked when this type of offending will come to an end.07 Sep 08:00 AM
