Dunedin police first to get new Tasers
Frontline staff have started wearing the new model of Tasers, which have a range of 13m.
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Focus: Auckland car yard fears for financial future as vandals strike again
NZ4X4S owner Ali Faqeeri has been left to front the bill over a smashed windshield. Video / Corey Fleming
Teen admits role in violent armed robbery at Michael Hill
More than $50,000 worth of jewellery was stolen and three women were injured.
Arrests follow Clive Four Square ram-raid and vehicle theft
Police say a tyre iron was used in robbing a man of his car, then used in a ram-raid,
'Disturbing': Four burglaries in five days at Rotorua's Cash Converters
'We believe these break-ins have been carried out by the same group.'
New Instagram AI scam
Wendy Petrie used in Instagram gambling scam as AI combines with digital forgery. Video / Fair Use
Watch: 'A slap on the hand': Fed-up store owners call for crackdown after latest raid
'What do you do? It’s your business, you have invested money in it.'
CBD crime: Cakeshop, pub, cathedral hit in Napier vandalism
Windows were smashed but there was no entry to the three premises.
'No-brainer': The small communities that installed 18 CCTV cameras to help police solve crime
Community donations got it across the line. Now police are using the 18 cameras every day.
Dunedin homicide: Man appears in court charged with murder; keeps name secret
Man charged with murder of Gurjit Singh remanded in custody.
Gurjit Singh killing: 33-year-old man charged with murder, to appear in court
Gurjit Singh's body was found outside his Dunedin home with multiple stab wounds.
Watch: Driver rams police car in front of Queen St shoppers
'It was definitely scary,' a witness said.
NZ police open investigation into death threats against World Rugby referees
World Rugby has revealed Wayne Barnes received more abuse than any other team or player.
Police pursue 'persons of interest' after Dunedin man's violent death
Investigators are scouring a Dunedin neighbourhood to try to solve the brutal killing.
Christchurch homicide: Alleged killer keeps name secret for now
The 38-year-old was found dead on a Christchurch street.
Bloomfield scam, Aukus discussions and GST law change | Focus Morning Bulletin February 2, 2024
Auckland University calls in the lawyers over Ashley Bloomfield scam, Australian officials to brief the Government on Aukus developments and why Airbnb could be forced to cut its services in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / DW / NZHerald
Escaped prisoner who raped woman fires lawyers, refuses to acknowledge court during sentencing
Damon John Exley was convicted twice before for similar offences.
Blood-soaked man accused of attacking woman with paint scraper before arrest by witnesses
One of the men chasing the accused said his first instinct was, 'I have to stop this guy.'
Dunedin death of Gurjit Singh confirmed as homicide, died from multiple stab wounds
Police have confirmed Gurjit Singh died as a result of multiple stab wounds.
Christchurch homicide probe: Police search Avon River for gun
The 38-year-old was found dead on a Christchurch street.
Large team of investigators deployed in Dunedin mystery death probe
A significant probe has been launched into the mysterious death of Gurjit Singh.
Wanted man attempts to avoid arrest by providing name of another wanted man
The deception was discovered by police following the man's arrest.
'I feel shaken': Piha women rally together after true crime revelations
Women in Piha plan to walk together after true crime series reveals close calls.
Youth military academy a priority for Govt, says Police Minister
Violent incidents highlight the 'big job' Govt faced in tackling crime, minister says.
'What he did will never go away': Sex assault haunts young victim
Blenheim rapist Jordan Newton has been jailed for more than seven years.
Woman left with undrivable $17k car after odometer wound back by 130,000km
Clock was wound back 134km but caryard liquidates leaving no refund options.
Police make arrest over Christchurch father's killing
The 38-year-old was found dead on a Christchurch street three weeks ago.
Woman thanks her rapist for admitting what he did
The victim said the offending cost her her job, and made her go "into hiding".
Man's brazen sex toy heist from adult shop, then escape into oncoming traffic
The male sex toy was worth $189.99.
Sasha Borissenko: Collared crime and the many shades of grey
OPINION: There are many colour variations of collared crime.
Woman, 24, appears in Hamilton court charged with murder
A 24-year-old woman has appeared in court, charged with murder.
Two injured in stabbing on Great South Rd, Papakura
Two ambulances and other St John vehicles are on the scene now.
‘They are missed every moment’: Mother's tribute decade on from her two kids' murders
Bradley, 9, and Ellen Livingstone, 6, were shot dead by their father ten years ago today.
'Love-hate relationship': Angry sister stabs brother in back
The incident followed a late-night argument over drugs and alcohol.