New Zealand'Why didn't mum drive?' Judge's query to drink-driver caught doing 5 km/h in cityHe drove at 5km/h on a city street, leading to him being pinged for drink-driving.14 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'The victim told you to stop': Jail for man who pinned teen down and raped herThe rapist pinned his victim down by her neck until she almost lost consciousness.14 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeMan asks court to declare him legally deadHe is "plainly very much alive", says a High Court judge.14 Apr 04:36 AM
Crime'Act of God': Tenant not liable for window blown off hinges in stormThe tenant kept his window ajar for ventilation against mould and dampness.14 Apr 02:53 AM
New ZealandDrug-addled man lit apartment fire then rescued occupantsJoshua Skinner helped the occupants flee - little did they know, he started the blaze.14 Apr 02:40 AM
CrimeBack to prison for one of Whangārei’s worst repeat drink driversJudge told the man alcohol had taken over his life.14 Apr 01:26 AM
New Zealand‘Big curses going out for them’: Auckland shop manager frustrated after another ram-raidThe clean-up is expected to take at least a week.13 Apr 10:59 PM
New Zealand'Looking for confrontation': Violent campground attack brings jail term'Serious violence' at campground left man trapped and unable to escape Garry Brown.13 Apr 10:23 PM
New ZealandMan with a history of 'obscene exposure' strikes againMan with a history of 'obscene exposure' strikes again surprising a funeral home worker.13 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandPerson critically injured at West Auckland home, investigation under wayPolice were called to the incident at a property on Elm St in Avondale around 1.30am.13 Apr 08:45 PM
New ZealandOne injured after armed robbers target Auckland shopPolice were called about 8.30pm to a commercial premises on Dominion Rd Ext.13 Apr 06:04 PM
New ZealandCouncils still taking Three Waters to court, MMR vaccination slump & ram raid revenge in Cambridge | Focus Morning Bulletin: 14 April, 2023 The two councils still taking legal action despite the Three Waters rebrand, MMR vaccination rates slump in our youngest and the Cambridge 63-year-old who rammed the ram raiders in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch13 Apr 05:54 PM
CrimeSenior Head Hunter denied bail after police find explosive paste at propertyThe New Zealand Defence Force was called to dispose of the dynamite-like material.13 Apr 06:09 AM
New ZealandMan alleged to have assaulted, kidnapped woman in bottle shop granted name suppressionThe 28-year-old made an appearance in the Hamilton District Court this morning.13 Apr 03:00 AM
CrimeEnchanter tragedy in court: Skipper faces charges relating to the deaths of five menA weather warning was issued two days after the Enchanter left on a five-day trip.12 Apr 11:11 PM
Crime'Stupidity of you': Landlord who sent nasty texts to tenant ordered to pay $6kA landlord lost control, sending abusive text messages to her tenant.12 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandTeen admits link to three smash-and-grabs, including $700k heistBayley Christensen is set to be sentenced in Christchurch in June.12 Apr 04:27 AM
New Zealand'Bite your nose off': Man threatens police during arrestConvicted offender who told officer he would kill him remains in custody for now.12 Apr 04:02 AM
WorldWatch: 21-year-old arrested at Bunnings in relation to Sydney alleged kidnappingSira Elkheir, 21, is arrested in western Sydney Bunnings on charges related to the kidnapping and six-day torture of small business owner Peter Vuong. Video / NSW Police ForceWatch12 Apr 12:46 AM
New ZealandMajor police operation carried out this morning in West AucklandResidents reported hearing an explosion and saw armed officers descend on a nearby house.11 Apr 11:15 PM
Crime'Don't hurt my wife' Gas station manager left helpless as youth commit brazen robberyIt's the same old story for owner Avon Singh, and he's had enough11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo progress, no empathy: Notorious child killer refused paroleMan who kidnapped, murdered Chch 6-year-old in 1986 still a risk to community.11 Apr 05:55 AM
New ZealandArmed police respond to ‘unexplained’ death in ChristchurchAt this time the death is being treated as unexplained, say police.11 Apr 02:49 AM
New Zealand'Love you': Man facing murder charge supported in court by familyThe 31-year-old man was charged with murder after the victim died.10 Apr 11:48 PM
New ZealandArrest after Dunedin firearm incident, another man still soughtMan arrested yesterday following yesterday's shooting appeared in court this morning.10 Apr 11:47 PM
New ZealandWatch: Multiple incidents across AucklandMultiple ramraids and smash-and-grab incidents across Auckland overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Apr 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Near misses' as oncoming traffic swerve to avoid car going wrong way on motorwayAn attempted burglary in North Shore led to a car being forcibly stopped in Epsom.10 Apr 09:02 PM
CrimeWatch: Teens arrested after fleeing police across Central AucklandPolice were forced to take drastic actions to stop a vehicle after an alleged attempted burglary on Auckland’s North Shore. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Apr 08:27 PM
New ZealandMultiple Auckland businesses hit by thieves in ram raids and break-insMore ram raids have been reported around Auckland overnight.10 Apr 06:39 PM
CrimeBottle of bourbon a day: Drink-driver sentenced after seventh convictionFinal warning: Drink-driver on last chance for seventh offence.10 Apr 12:26 AM
Crime'Sexsomnia': Man cleared of indecent assault at party due to sleep conditionA man who used sexsomnia as a defence to indecent assault now has his name suppressed.07 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandJailed Dunedin man Nathan Boulter on parole with conditionsThe man who stalked his victim and made threats from prison has been released on parole.07 Apr 10:36 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating after 20 guns stolen in Wellington burglariesGuns have been among items stolen in at least two recent Wellington burglaries.07 Apr 09:46 PM
New ZealandAuckland robbery foiled: Armed offender flees scene after fog cannon deployedFog cannon was deployed during an attempted service station robbery.07 Apr 07:44 AM
