He loved nothing more than locking up gang members and drug dealers. He was colourful, legendary but fair. He was a 'bloody good cop”. Senior... Read More

The man accused of causing a head-on collision near Taihape that killed three motorcyclists can now be identified. Garth Temokina Thompson, 51, faces charges... Read More

Two criminal lawyers have clashed over whether a sandwich should have been eaten in an interview room with allegations flying between both sides as to... Read More

Police are urging parents to remain vigilant to help their kids stay safe online after the recent sentencing of a man who tried to con children into sending... Read More

A man was partway through his morning's golf practice when he heard a woman's screams across a Mount Maunganui highway. Antony Paul Harborne and a friend... Read More

A Waikato college is shut today after receiving two threats in 24 hours. Hauraki Plains College received the first threat yesterday morning, described as... Read More

A man was partway through his morning's golf practice when he heard a woman's screams across a Mount Maunganui highway. Antony Harborne and a friend... Read More

Warning: This story discusses assault, anti-trans violence, self harm, suicide and sexual violence. Almost one in five trans and non-binary** New Zealanders... Read More

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Kawerau. Emergency services were called to the Onslow St property around... Read More

Police are investigating a death in the Bay of Plenty today. A spokesman said police responded to a death at Onslow St in Kawerau about 8.45am. 'The death... Read More

Retailers and members of the public will soon have more ability to detain shoplifters and thieves under beefed-up citizen's arrest powers, the Herald understands. The... Read More

Warning: Distressing content One of two brothers jailed for life more than 17 years ago for the horrific murder of Rotorua toddler Nia Glassie has proclaimed... Read More