CrimeLabour says ram raids are down, National says they're not. Who's telling the truth?Labour, National at odds on whether the number of ram raids is falling. We have the data.22 Sep 04:38 AM
CrimeTeen arrested after alleged shooting at Rotorua intersectionThe person is due to appear in Rotorua District Court.22 Sep 02:37 AM
New Zealand‘How dare you put your hands on my missus:' Killer's words as he stabbed woman in chestKiller of Napier woman Arohaina Henare pleads guilty to murder.22 Sep 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Shaken': Neighbour describes drive-by shooting at Auckland homePolice investigating after properties in Ōtara and Māngere were targeted last night.21 Sep 02:54 AM
New ZealandGang boss apologises for street attack, fresh threats made at meetingThe gang boss claimed he did his best to stop the fight escalating.20 Sep 09:40 PM
New ZealandMultiple shots fired at two homes in Auckland overnightPolice investigating after properties in Ōtara and Māngere were targeted.20 Sep 07:43 PM
New Zealand‘Brutal violence’: Gang members cause chaos in CoromandelLocals have been left fearful after violence over the weekend.19 Sep 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: On crime, climate, a stadium, grey power and men's healthOPINION: Letters and premium debate on the All Blacks and more.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsCrime convictions up - spike in serious and violent offencesThere's been an uptick in the number of people charged in the year to June 2023.19 Sep 06:06 AM
New ZealandRuff ride: Man imprisoned after stealing car with labrador in the backThe car thief had an unexpected passenger.19 Sep 03:24 AM
New ZealandBrutal attack on Napier teen filmed, three women arrested and chargedVideo of the incident has been classified as objectionable material.18 Sep 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Monster': Gangster's victim slept with a bat after being kidnapped and beaten'I’m going to go and get the clean-up gear and a gun,' Filthy Few member told victim.18 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDowntown Auckland crime: Parties share their views after calls for greater police presencePolice presence is biggest driver for safety in cities, says Scott Pritchard15 Sep 01:50 AM
New Zealand'They're not afraid': Young staff member left terrified after armed robbers storm shopA staff member at a vape store put his hands up as a hammer was waved at him.15 Sep 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fear campaign': National and Act hit back over MP’s Hawke’s Bay 'mega-prison' claimsAnna Lorck claims Hawke's Bay Prison's extra land would make it a target for expansion.14 Sep 11:28 PM
New ZealandArmed with hammers and a firearm: Police hunt 'multiple offenders' after robberiesIt follows an armed robbery at Mt Albert Sports Bar the previous night.14 Sep 08:39 PM
New ZealandVictim remained remarkably composed during indecent assault, judge saysThe stranger entered woman's house and indecently assaulted her.10 Sep 04:10 AM
CrimeAuckland safety hubs imminent to address theft, antisocial behaviour in CBDThe four hubs ARE expected to be up and running by the end of next month.08 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimePower tools, vehicle used in three overnight Waikato burglariesOffenders broke into a liquor store, supermarket and motorcycle store overnight.08 Sep 05:54 AM
New Zealand'You f*** with me, I break your legs': House sitter kidnapped, beaten, threatenedThe man heated shears on a kitchen element then threatened to cut off the victim's toe.08 Sep 12:21 AM
KahuDavis defends plans to put youth through justice systemDavis is committed to preventing young people from committing ram raids.06 Sep 10:23 PM
New ZealandGang leader has $2.1m of homes, vehicles, cash stripped by policeThe asset seizures follow Operation Dusk - a major police investigation in 2019-2021.06 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldSuspect indicted on attempted murder charge of Japan’s Prime MinisterKishida was campaigning when a man threw a homemade pipe bomb at him.06 Sep 04:03 AM
KahuLeo Molloy installs 240-volt electric fence at bar as vandals cause $60k damageAuckland bar owner Leo Molloy spends thousands to hot-wire his bar roof.06 Sep 12:45 AM
CrimeMurder trial witness recounts ‘terrifying’ encounter with Mongrel MobThe witness came home to find door ajar, and friend David Kuka "gasping for air".05 Sep 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy is New Zealand feeling increasingly divided?OPINION: Increasing crime seems to be a symptom of a dissatisfied New Zealand.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'My life will be doomed': Kiwi man set for deportation from Australia fears for his life"I was used and abused by the gangs in NZ. My life will be doomed if I am sent back."03 Sep 05:39 AM
CrimeArrests, vehicles impounded after burnouts cause road damage costing thousandsHamilton police are also looking at charges in relation to reparation for the damage.01 Sep 04:05 AM
KahuRotorua attacks: Call to confront problem head-onMerepeka Raukawa-Tait says we must work with the families to stem crime.30 Aug 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialLet democracy and good leadership triumph over the bad and the uglyOPINION: Our editorial shout-out to voters and politicians amid the election clamouring.30 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuChildren wearing colours, meaning there is a gang influence in attacks - TapsellThe council is spending $1.8m on security - but Tania Tapsell wants more police.29 Aug 06:51 PM
New ZealandHunt for Yanfei Bao: Police prepare fresh searches in Greenpark areaThe man accused of kidnapping and murdering Bao was due back in court on Friday.29 Aug 02:53 AM
CrimeMan jailed for 'extreme' child exploitation material following Customs investigationHe also had a recording of the Christchurch Mosque Attack livestream.29 Aug 02:03 AM
New Zealand'Excessive force': Police officers punched, kicked teen lying on groundOne officer described colleagues kicking the teen while he was in the foetal position.28 Aug 11:41 PM
