Crime news
Proposed law change would give victims final say on sex offenders remaining secret
Proposed law changes would give victims more power - and more protection.
Man jailed after running over Kiwi Olympian at road works site, nearly kills him
Dave Rodger's injuries were so severe, police prepared for a homicide investigation.
‘My dad scares me’: Life sentence for man who stabbed ex to death with their 6yo in house
He attacked after she accused him of selling their child's Nintendo.
Matamata man jailed for intentionally driving into road worker
Matamata man Finn Higgins has been jailed for driving into road worker and former Olympian Dave Rodger at a work site at Waharoa in January this year. Video / Belinda Feek
Mongrel Mob associate arrested after high-speed Akl motorway dash
The man drove the wrong way up a southbound on-ramp.
Mongrel Mob member claims to successfully flout new gang patch ban
Cherie Kurarangi has a brief encounter with cops.
'Peaceful' murder defendant who kicked, stomped man's head with full force says he meant no harm
Christopher Salt said he thought the victim was a 501 who had a gun. Neither was true.
'Sustained campaign of terror': Man created 'graphic and repulsive' porn to blackmail women
One victim says finding her images on 'disgusting' websites will haunt her forever.
'Bruises all over my body': Owner 'terrified' after violent dairy robbery
Police have expressed concern at the level of violence shown by the offenders.
'A violent, physical fight': Accused pleads guilty part way through stabbing trial
Shane Watson stabbed a man in the neck and shoulder during a brawl this year.
Richard Chambers is the new Police Commissioner - who is he?
The son of a criminal barrister was always destined for high things, says former mentor.
Brian Tamaki walks free on Covid-19 protest charges
Brian and Hannah Tamaki have been on trial alongside two other church members for weeks.
Boy, 8, killed in suspicious circumstances can now be named
'Monster', was shouted in court as a 25-year-old woman appeared in relation to his death.
Family seek answers after Kiwi grandmother's mystery Sydney death
'She was pure to her soul, she was a beautiful person.'
Woman seriously injured in home attack after 'hook-up goes wrong', flatmate claims
Emergency services rushed to the scene just after 2am.
'Holy s***, call 111:' Learner driver feels 'terrible' for airborne crash that injured four
Craig Foliola's teen passenger spent a month in hospital but he's avoided a conviction.
Denis O'Reilly: Ironic the gang patch laws come days after PM's Abuse in Care apology
OPINION: A lifetime Black Power member on the new law, which takes effect tomorrow.
Mark Mitchell: My commitment to making New Zealanders feel safer in Aotearoa
OPINION: The Police Minister on why these new gang patch laws will make us safer.
Hockey sticks and knives: Chaotic fight leaves man in ICU, dog dead
A jury is being asked to decide who was the aggressor, a home owner or a visitor.
Murder accused bought one-way ticket to China just days after Yanfei Bao disappearance
Acccused killer had bought a ticket to China before arrest at Christchurch's airport.
Auckland pair face nearly 30 charges after string of violent retail thefts
Police said the violence was 'totally unacceptable'.
Man who stabbed witness prior to trial now says he was hearing voices - judge rejects claim
Kevin Marshall said he would decapitate his ex so she couldn't give evidence.