Crime'No mana:' Victim's life shattered after being assaulted, left for deadThe offender found the victim he assaulted still in the same position the next day.14 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland man fed up with boy racers opened fire with air gun, injuring oneThe 65-year-old fired a single shot with an air rifle at the group of hoons.14 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeMum who stabbed captive man to death over insult was 'gangstress' raised by Mongrel Mob leaderJurors found the young mother guilty in September of a stabbing frenzy.14 Dec 01:26 AM
New ZealandMan accused of hit and run named in courtA woman was killed in an early morning crash in Lower Hutt in November.14 Dec 12:29 AM
New ZealandFresh email bomb threat sees North Shore court evacuatedA lawyer working at the court said it was cordoned off by police.13 Dec 11:42 PM
KahuUp to speed with te reo: Stacey Morrison explores Māori conceptsIn this episode we unravel some Māori concepts often mentioned in public settings.13 Dec 11:00 PM
VideoFocus: Suspicious fire on Auckland’s North ShoreFive fire trucks and two ladder trucks attended the fire in Totara Vale this morning, which destroyed a three-storey building under construction. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Dec 07:12 PM
New ZealandMan arrested on three rape charges, police launch probe into migrant traffickingThe man appeared in the Hastings District Court.13 Dec 05:54 PM
New Zealand'That's my boy': Young man filmed friend having sex with underage girlHe also pressured the girl into performing a sex act on him, and filmed that, too.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer sex industry figure, 78, jailed for cocaine smugglingThe liquid cocaine was hidden in wine bottles and stored in the fridge.13 Dec 06:00 AM
Crime'OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undiesThe High Court ruled the money was "tainted property" obtained by criminal means.13 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan threatened to cut off partner’s head and ‘mount it on his vehicle like a trophy’He sent 21 pages of messages, all containing abusive and degrading language.13 Dec 04:00 AM
CrimeMan shot by police had suffered brain damage in Tribesman gang convoy attack months earlierPrison ordered for Kodie Remana, who was shot by police in Grey Lynn standoff.13 Dec 03:58 AM
New ZealandTeen who killed stranger with martial arts kick released from prisonHe will now serve five months of home detention for the admitted manslaughter.12 Dec 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFather tried to ‘cover his tracks’ after maiming son in firearm incidentA 16-year-old was seriously injured after an accident with an illegal firearm in Gisborne.12 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland shooting: Woman 'shaken' after shots fired through children's bedroom windowPolice said gunmen recklessly shot through several windows in a Pt England home.12 Dec 10:22 PM
CrimeMotorist pleads not guilty to killing unborn child during illegal street racePolice said the defendant hit a pregnant pedestrian during a street race.12 Dec 09:16 PM
KahuUp to speed: Stacey Morrison returns with season 2Season two invites listeners to get up to speed with te reo Māori in an accessible way.12 Dec 08:45 PM
CrimeEx-Head Hunter found guilty of meth operation based out of bail rehab centreHe was touted as a success story for the rehab centre, but police thought otherwise.12 Dec 02:06 AM
New ZealandSerial shoplifter who brandished gun in supermarket had 39 warrants for arrestThe 34yo man has 12 shoplifting, presenting firearm charges dating back to January.12 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan held in custody after Te Papa Treaty protestThe 29-year-old from Nelson will be back in court on Thursday.11 Dec 11:48 PM
New Zealand'My brain went ding': Juror fined $250 for contempt of courtIn looking up information online the man didn't think he'd be breaking court rules.11 Dec 10:58 PM
New ZealandPalmerston North fire: Police release CCTV images in bid for informationThere was extensive damage to the building.11 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous manoeuvres': Why passenger was charged over police chaseLibby Ker biffed a bottle out of the fleeing car's window at a police car.11 Dec 06:00 PM
New Zealand'They have forgiven you': Man who stabbed brother in heart jailedJoey Richards must serve a minimum of seven years in jail of a 12-year sentence.11 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandTeen who threw fatal punch and then bragged about it has appeal dismissedThe teen made a rap video bragging about the killing while he was in custody.11 Dec 04:12 AM
CrimeRefugee abused as a boy in camps grew up to become a rapist in NZHe spent four years in refugee camps as a young child.11 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Boiling point': Elderly man attacked with bat after driveway disputeA driveway dispute between two men has deteriorated into violence at a Dunedin address.10 Dec 11:21 PM
CrimeFamily of Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods tearful as man pleads guilty to manslaughterThe public gallery was filled with Woods’ family and friends, many of whom were emotional.10 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandDisgraced arts patron James Wallace to leave jail today - what he can and can't do on paroleThe millionaire sex offender must abide by certain rules.10 Dec 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland league club was uninsured and failed to file financials before arsonThe club's affairs were in disarray before the arson, Herald inquiries reveal.09 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeDrunk, drugged driver fails in appeal after clocking 150km/h before injuring woman in crashWiniata was jailed after the crash but appealed his sentence, claiming it was too harsh.08 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Car yard vandalised by apartment tenantsCar yard owner Shirzay Faqeeri has been left thousands of dollars out of pocket amid ongoing vandalism by individuals living in neighbouring apartments. Video / Corey FlemingWatch08 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeMeth addict was 'fried' during 'terrifying' Halloween night armed invasion of stranger's homeSix men claimed to be police then kicked in the door as a petrified woman tried to escape.08 Dec 07:06 AM
