Christchurch man and woman charged over 'objectionable publication'
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A man arrested by armed police has been charged with attempted murder.
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A member of the public intervened in a 'selfless act of bravery', police said.
Burglar waited in garage as woman drove off, robbed house - then he was caught
The burglar was hiding only metres from a woman as she hopped into her car in the garage.
Info sought on aggravated robbery of service station
Police need the public's help to investigate an aggravated robbery in Invercargill.
'Deeply emotional' lockdown protester Billy TK tells judge free speech at stake as trial ends
The ex-political candidate was arrested on the first day of the nation's Delta lockdown.
Officer charged after 'unjustified' use of police dog leaves man punctured and bruised
"Other tactical options, such as continued negotiation or pepper spray, were preferable."
Burglar torches house after ransacking it, leading to $385K of loss
The owners had only purchased the home one month before the crime.
Police spent $3.7m responding to Parliament occupation
The cost of the occupation has ballooned by more than $1 million.
Charity store with 40 thefts a week reveals excuses people use when they're caught
Because the store is full of donated goods, thieves argue they should be able to take it.
Focus: Bodies found in suitcases - What we know so far
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Sexual connection with young person: Men who caused national scandal plead guilty
Police conducted an extensive investigation in 2014 but didn't charge the men until 2020.
Man being sentenced for attack on inmate leaps out of High Court dock
Anthony Wheble jumped out of the dock and toward lawyers in the High Court.
Rapist, murderer fails to get off prison charges
Richard Genge was imprisoned after the fatal attack of a 22-year-old in 1994.
Five people arrested after smash-and-grab at high end store
Latest burglary in Newmart comes a day after nearby Michael Hill targeted by thieves.
Focus: Fleeing teens arrested after cross-city pursuit
Police eventually stop the vehicle in Glen Eden, West Auckland, and several youths are arrested. Video / NZ Herald
Harbour bridge, tunnel chase drama: Fleeing teens arrested after cross-city pursuit
Several youths were involved in a fleeing driver incident in Auckland last night.
Shocked Korean community offers to help police over suitcase homicide case
There is a likely link between the deaths of two children and a migrant from South Korea.
Lockdown protesters were 'docile', Billy TK testifies as police recount fearing for safety
Two prominent Covid-19 conspiracy theorists are on trial for violating lockdown rules.
Child rapist who caused 'generational trauma' jailed
One of the man's victims was his biological daughter.
Four arrests made after two shootings in Auckland suburb
The four men were arrested in relation to two firearms incidents earlier this year.
Two men charged with murder after man killed in North Shore
A 55 and 66-year-old are facing court today after the death of Kevin Patrick Hay.
Four North Shore stores targeted in early morning burglaries
Police: "We want to reassure the community that we take these matters very seriously."
Sex worker slaying: 'Cold-blooded killer' faces deportation
Convicted murderer still says he didn't do it.
Killer Beez member admits drive-by shootings spurred by stolen patch
Paul Cassidy pleaded guilty to shooting at homes on three Ōtara streets.
Auckland man pleads guilty to manslaughter, four month's after acquaintance's shooting death
The family of victim Jonathan Mokoha was in court today as the guilty pleas were entered.
Blood on his boots: Man found guilty of grievous bodily harm
Corey Norman Milne stomped on an unconscious man and nearly killed him at a party.
Auckland burglaries: Thieves target jewellery, vape and liquor stores overnight
It's been another busy night for police dealing with robberies around the city.
Brooke van Velden: Innocent Kiwis no longer feel safe, and that's not okay
As long as criminals face weak consequences, we'll risk turning into next Johannesburg.
Forensic secrets: The grisly case of the bodies in the luggage and the bid to catch a killer
Forensic pathologist says bodies of two children have likely been reduced to skeletons.
Hapless ram-raider leaves watch, one Croc and blood at crime scene
Liquor store raider left empty-handed but inflicted significant damage to the store.
Lockdown breach trial begins for prominent Covid-19 conspiracy theorists
Billy TK and Vinny Eastwood were arrested on the first day of the Delta variant lockdown.
Supermarket ram raid sparks council-funded barriers
The move comes following a series of ram raids across Napier.
'I felt like a lamb to slaughter': Kiwi musician questioned about sexual violation claims
The accused's defence lawyer suggested the musician consented to any sexual activity.