Crime news
Stream of accusations continue for ex-Marist Brother teacher
'He must realise he’s booked a one-way ticket to hell,' says the latest man to speak out.
Halloween horror at man's indecent act in front of trick or treaters
He claims he had an 'out-of-body experience' when he masturbated in front of the girls.
Luxury resort trial ends as ex-manager defends actions in court
Belle Mumby is accused of theft, deception and forgery.
Child predator was fresh out of prison when he struck again, targeting 10 girls
Karl Salmon has a history of child sex offending. He now faces an indefinite prison term.
Van crashes into West Auckland childcare centre
A van crashed through Junior Junction Child Care in Kumeu on Access Rd about 9pm last night. Video / NZ Herald
Man charged with dangerous driving causing death over Te Puke crash
The victim was found dead at home about 4.30am the next day.
Motorist's road rage caused para-cyclist training for Paralympics to crash
The victim, Eltje Malzbender, was still able to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
'I hope you pay': Grieving whānau face birthday shooting killer
Rawiri Wharerau was fatally shot at his house while hosting a party for his cousin.
12-year-old charged with arson after Auckland McDonald's fire
Police are not ruling out making further arrests over the destructive fire.
Man charged with murder after 30yo woman struck in Hamilton crash
Michael Karekare, 38, was granted bail when he appeared in court this afternoon.
Corrections opens new facility at Waikeria Prison
The 598-bed facility, featuring state-of-the-art biometric security and extensive health and rehabilitation services, is set to house prisoners by August. Video / Mike Scott
'It's all made up': Man in BDSM relationship shuts down rape claims
A judge said the couple’s relationship could be considered 'outside the norm or even odd'.
Man installed stolen ambulance gear in his vehicle
He also admitted possessing police gear, including a spike used to deflate tyres.
Watch: Man in custody as armed police swarm evacuated West Auckland mall
Photos from the scene showed groups of people standing outside the mall.
'I have murdered someone': Son's confession after he 'snapped' and killed his mother
He confessed to hitting her with a crowbar and stabbing her in the chest.
How two young scammers used air fryers to swindle $60k from ATMs, parking machines
The pair targeted ATMs and parking machines, stealing more than $60,000.
Paedophile teacher's 40th conviction: Crimes continue to haunt survivors
His eighth confirmed victim stared him down in court this week. Others may be waiting.
CCTV footage reveals LynnMall attacker before knife assault
CCTV footage shows Ahamad Samsudeen before his knife attack at LynnMall supermarket. Video / Supplied
Police seek victim of random assault at Queenstown taxi rank
The victim was looking at his phone near the Cookie Time shop at the time of the incident.
Single shoplifting report leads to 37 convictions, jail for prolific offender
A Tauranga shoplifter got two years for 37 charges since last year.
'Unforgivable': Auckland man jailed for indecency with three young girls
He groped three girls, aged 5 to 8, on separate occasions.
BDSM relationship examined in rape, assault case where 'safe word' allegedly ignored
Woman accused of making up the allegations after her partner allegedly cheated on her.
'State of disbelief': Man in court accused of murdering Tokoroa father
Rapana Heretini, a father of two, died on May 29 at Waikato Hospital.