New ZealandEx-drug lord works with private prison to halt gang recruitmentCultural programme aims to cut through hardened criminal attitudes.11 Dec 06:33 PM
New ZealandThieves target Auckland stores overnightThieves have hit at least two Auckland businesses - in Papatoetoe and Onehunga.11 Dec 05:35 PM
New ZealandAlarming microplastic figures, harsher penalties for Iran & a sticky situation on SH1 | Focus Morning Bulletin 12 December, 2022Alarming figures show how much plastic is falling on Auckland, motorists stuck in a sticky situation and how New Zealand’s stepping up its message to the regime in Iran in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Dec 04:48 PM
Crime'You will almost certainly re-offend,' judge tells man whose latest crime spree ended with cyclist's deathTe Pou had just been released from prison when he embarked on more violence.09 Dec 03:36 AM
New ZealandPrison for man who offered to supply Comancheros with $90m worth of methThe haul, if successfully smuggled, could have been worth roughly $90 million.08 Dec 11:36 PM
CrimeSenior Mongrel Mob member arrested in drugs operationA senior Mongrel Mob member has been arrested.08 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandThe 'bad man': Children were so scared of burglar, they hid pocket money under their pillows"Parents observed many nights of tears and lack of sleep".08 Dec 08:15 PM
CrimeJury finds former pro rugby player not guilty of 1991 rapeChris Budgen had been on trial since Monday before six women and six men.08 Dec 07:11 PM
New ZealandAlmost 10k drivers flee cops, Whakaari eruption anniversary & Brittney Griner prisoner swap | Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 December, 2022 Stats reveal how many drivers have fled police, dramatic twist in the baby blood donor battle and Russia hands over US basketball star in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Dec 04:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEmma Priest: The true tragedy of serious crimeOPINION: A defence lawyer reflects on public calls for law and order.08 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeCourt of Appeal rejects 'unorthodox' claims by heavy metal fan who murdered neighbour over noise dispute"This is a terribly tragic case," the Court of Appeal said.08 Dec 05:55 AM
CrimeHomeless at 15, in prison at 16: Killer Beez member gets home detention after drive-by shootingsThe gang warfare in November 2020 terrorised Ōtara over the course of a day.08 Dec 04:14 AM
New ZealandCrown law answers questions over Jayden Meyer prosecutionCrown Law say there was appropriate accountability for the prosecutor involved.08 Dec 03:40 AM
New ZealandGangland: Senior Mongols figure jailed over gang pad deathHead Hunters associate died after fight at NY Eve party.07 Dec 09:03 PM
New ZealandPark assault: Teen allegedly sexually violated young womanThe 17-year-old faces seven charges following the incident.07 Dec 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion‘How did Kiwis get through two World Wars, the Great Depression and the 1980s reforms without smashing up the corner dairy?‘OPINION: Dairy owners' group head proposes a solution to robberies.07 Dec 05:23 PM
New ZealandDecision made for unvaxxed blood, $2M youth crime package & China's new Covid normal | Focus Morning Bulletin: 8 December, 2022 High Court battle over ill baby over, the Government's plan for New Zealand’s youngest offenders and China relaxes Covid rules in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Dec 04:52 PM
PoliticsFast intervention for 10 to 13-year-old ram raiders and robbers - new Govt packagePersistent offenders would get immediate attention by various agencies.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand$1m Lindauer paintings found - but what cost to repair ram-raid damage?Expert predicts months of technically challenging work to restore $1m portraits.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice responding to robbery in Botany’s town centrePolice were called to an incident just after 6pm.07 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeFormer Auckland principal guilty of sexually abusing young studentThe defendant helped start the Deep Green Bush School in Clevedon.07 Dec 05:54 AM
New Zealand‘Kiwipedo’ who tried to buy child online for sex resentenced to three yearsHe tried to buy a child on the dark web for sex. Now he's being sentenced - again.07 Dec 12:42 AM
Crime$3.5m meth conspiracy: Baggage handlers say lockdown caused financial despairCo-defendant Romney Fukofuka, known as the rapper Konecs, will be sentenced next year.06 Dec 11:46 PM
New ZealandLockdown lifted at East Auckland school, police investigate reports of gunshotTamaki Primary School is in lockdown due to a police incident nearby.06 Dec 09:50 PM
CrimeFocus: Police analysing DNA, fingerprints on recovered $1m Lindauer paintingsDetective Inspector Scott Beard says Police are analysing DNA and fingerprints on recovered $1m Gottfried Lindauer paintings that were stolen five years ago. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandSeven Auckland businesses targeted by thieves overnightSeven shops and stores around Auckland have been hit by thieves overnight.06 Dec 06:59 PM
New ZealandRugby player’s historic DNA rape trial: Woman ‘distressed’ after being dragged into alleyway, court hearsCrown witnesses have given evidence during the second day of the trial.06 Dec 05:52 PM
New ZealandMan turned on uncle’s BBQ for warmth, then pooed on it and urinated in the fridgeHe stole from his uncle as he slept, then left a disgusting mess.06 Dec 05:15 PM
CrimeMan pleads guilty to attempted murders of two women in Auckland car crashEmergency responders were called to a crash on Manukau Rd in Epsom last January.06 Dec 02:36 AM
New ZealandTwo men plead not guilty to murdering Oamaru manAnaru Moana was reported missing in December 2021 after last being seen at his mother's.05 Dec 10:55 PM
CrimeMachete murder: Recent parolee who struck 69-year-old 35 times returns to prisonEmergency services were called to victim Lealofi Paniani's home in October 2021.05 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob associate charged after police pursuit closed motorway rampsThe 37-year-old was discharged from hospital and faces court today.05 Dec 08:30 PM
VideoFocus: Group of teenagers in police custody after smash and grabsA group of teenagers are in police custody after allegedly breaking into a string of shops in Pukekohe, South Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch05 Dec 07:31 PM
New ZealandMan goes 'berserk' hours after prison releaseHe was released on November 15 but police were called by 12.30am the following morning.05 Dec 06:50 PM
