New ZealandFocus: David Benbow found guilty of murderA former prison guard has been found guilty today of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath and now faces a life sentence in prison. Video / George HeardWatch12 Oct 12:44 AM
New ZealandDavid Benbow found guilty of murdering childhood friendMichael McGrath was last seen alive in May 2017.12 Oct 12:04 AM
Crime'These animals were suffering': Nearly half of farmer's 800 cows were neglectedOne bull was in such bad condition that MPI directed the farmer to euthanise the animal.11 Oct 04:00 AM
CrimeGang-pad bashing: Mongols MC member to remain behind bars for NYE manslaughterLyndon Sheed was found guilty of manslaughter after punching Kane Wayman.11 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandCops scour new areas in hunt for missing real estate agentYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.10 Oct 11:14 PM
CrimeMurderer ran errands with partner's body in his boot after strangling herHis shocked family realised what he had done after a bizarre incident outside a Mitre 10.10 Oct 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeA ‘nonsense’ sentence: Judge slams community detentionThe judge also questioned the validity of some aspects of cultural reports.10 Oct 10:15 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
CrimeHells Angels member's seven-hour Boxing Day standoff with police detailed as murder trial beginsHis lawyers have suggested the shooting was an accident.10 Oct 03:05 AM
Crime"Did it happen?" Man accused of sexually abusing stepchildren and grandchildThe offending is alleged to have occurred over 30 years on three children.10 Oct 02:53 AM
VideoWheelie biker intercepted by cops on Auckland motorwayA motorist has shared the moment police caught up to a young biker on Auckland's Southern Motorway. Video / SuppliedWatch09 Oct 09:11 PM
New Zealand'I got him', hit-and-run driver told partner after reversing over teenVictim's father: 'My son will bear the scars for the rest of his life.'09 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeHead Hunters asset seizure case: Trial begins in police bid to strip Wayne Doyle of wealthThe Police Commissioner wants to seize more than $12m from alleged president Wayne Doyle.09 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of driving at National candidate pleads not guilty to all five chargesHe has elected to have a judge-alone trial.09 Oct 04:04 AM
CrimeBusinessman's descent into Covid 'crazy' leads to multiple alleged sex attacksHis personality changed when he stopped his meds and began protesting, the Crown says.09 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Prevented from doing their job': Ambulance staff intimidated, abused at fatal crashTwo female ambulance officers moved to a safe point during the incident.09 Oct 02:22 AM
New ZealandMurder or mystery? Jury retires to consider verdict in former prison guard's retrialDavid Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.09 Oct 01:34 AM
CrimeKids rode in boot in stolen car joyridePolice referred the group to Youth Aid after cutting the joyride short.08 Oct 11:23 PM
VideoFocus: Car carrying stolen jet skis collides with police carsA car carrying stolen jet skis after a ram raid in Albany collided with police cars before the occupants fled to a nearby address. Video / NZ Herald Watch08 Oct 08:08 PM
CrimePolice bias: Judge rules two young Māori men profiled in stopTwo police officers had no lawful reason to stop and search a car driven by Māori youths.08 Oct 07:56 PM
CrimeMeth debt drove addict's $116k burglary, arsonOffender "genuinely apologetic" and needs "top-quality help", says lawyer.06 Oct 09:00 PM
Crime‘I ain’t a murderer’: Man denies dragging death was deliberateRaynor Cribb was dragged more than 80m underneath a car.06 Oct 05:53 AM
New Zealand'She did not consent': Man found guilty of raping and kidnapping partner on road tripWorking holiday in New Zealand ends in prison for man who raped and kidnapped partner.06 Oct 05:28 AM
CrimeMan accused of New Windsor dairy stabbing was on electronic bailThe police prosecutor said police had opposed the bail.06 Oct 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Life sucks because of him': Man jailed for indecent assault of young girlOliver Joel Fry claims to have no recollection of his offending against the girl.05 Oct 08:46 PM
New Zealand24yo charged after New Windsor dairy stabbing attack left two injuredA male stabbing victim remains in a serious condition in hospital.05 Oct 08:09 PM
CrimeMan denies raping partner in '30-day sex challenge'The man said he was surprised and confused by the allegations.05 Oct 04:00 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 Zealand'You have any petrol to burn this demon?': Woman stabbed with pitchforkThe woman nearly died after the man stomped and kicked her head and beat her body.05 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandDairy stabbing: Teen witnesses’ horror, bloodied victim rolled out on stretcherPolice arrested a 24yo man earlier today after two people were assaulted in Auckland.05 Oct 05:37 AM
Crime'This is all a lie': Perjury, witness intimidation claims fly as defendant denies stab frenzyThe radio host was ambushed and stabbed dozens of times in his ute.05 Oct 05:07 AM
New ZealandDairy attack victim in critical condition, National's plan to appoint Minister for Space, and Police use new DNA tool | Focus Evening Bulletin October 5, 2023Police guard the scene of a violent attack at an Auckland dairy, National says, if elected, it will appoint our first Minister for Space, and Police hope a new DNA tool will help to solve cold cases. Video / NZ Herald / GettyWatch05 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandJames Wallace victim speaks out: 'I don’t feel I owe him forgiveness'Herald podcast A Moment In Crime - The Patron looks at life and crimes of James Wallace.05 Oct 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Extremely reckless behaviour': Near-misses as wrong-way vehicle flees police on motorwayPolice noticed something off about two cars travelling in a convoy through Pukekohe.04 Oct 09:29 PM
